Rainbow Islands: Story of the Bubble Bobble 2 (1991 – Sega Master System)
Rainbow Islands: Story of the Bubble Bobble 2 is a platform-adventure game developed by Sega for the Master System, released in 1991. It is a sequel to the classic Bubble Bobble, and it features the iconic dragons Bub and Bob in a new adventure. The game is a side-scrolling platformer where players control a character, shooting rainbows to defeat enemies and create platforms. Rainbow Islands is known for its colorful graphics, challenging gameplay, and its unique rainbow-shooting mechanic.
Gameplay and Mechanics
Players control a character, who can shoot rainbows to defeat enemies and create platforms. The game's objective is to collect all the items in each level and reach the exit. The game features a "power-up" system, where collecting items grants temporary abilities, such as speed boosts and invincibility. The levels are set in various themed environments, each with unique enemies and challenges. The game's difficulty increases as the player progresses, with more complex platforming and enemy patterns.
The game's controls are responsive, with a focus on precise platforming and timing. The game's presentation is colorful and detailed, with large, expressive character sprites and vibrant, whimsical backgrounds. The soundtrack features catchy and upbeat music that matches the game's lighthearted tone. The game also features a "password" system, allowing players to continue their progress.
Legacy and Reception
Rainbow Islands is considered a classic platform-adventure game and one of the best sequels on the Sega Master System. It is praised for its colorful graphics, challenging gameplay, and its unique rainbow-shooting mechanic. The game is often compared to other platformers of the era, and it is remembered as a standout title on the console. Rainbow Islands holds a nostalgic place for fans of the Bubble Bobble series and the Sega Master System.