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Bust-A-Move technical data

Name Bust-A-Move
System Super Nintendo
Year 1995
Developer Taito Corporation
Genre Strategy

Bust-A-Move, known as Puzzle Bobble in Japan, is a classic Super Nintendo puzzle game released in 1994. The goal of the game is to clear the screen of bubbles by shooting colored bubbles from the bottom of the screen and matching three or more of the same color. The player controls a small cannon at the bottom of the screen and can aim it left or right before firing. If a group of three or more bubbles are connected, they will disappear from play.

The main mode of play features two players taking turns shooting bubbles at each other’s screens. As bubbles accumulate on each side, they slowly rise towards the top until eventually filling up that side’s screen and resulting in a loss for that player. This makes for some intense back and forth matches as players try to outsmart their opponents with clever shots. In single-player mode, one player faces off against an AI opponent while trying to beat levels with increasingly difficult layouts.

The visuals are simple but charming, with bright colors and cutesy characters like dragons and dinosaurs adorning both sides of the playfield. The music is also catchy and upbeat, adding to the game’s overall charm. The sound effects are basic but effective; there’s nothing quite like hearing those satisfying popping sounds when you make a match!

Overall, Bust-A-Move was an excellent puzzle game for its time and still holds up today as an enjoyable multiplayer experience. With its easy to pick up mechanics and challenging level designs, this classic SNES title has earned its place as one of gaming’s all-time great puzzlers.

Super Nintendo Strategy games