Classic Bubble Bobble

Classic Bubble Bobble (Bubble Bobble Metro 3D) is an entirely new Bubble Bobble adventure on the Game Boy Color, based on the story of the original Game Boy Bubble Bobble. It was released in 1999. Bub is the only playable character as Bob is unwell and so it is down to Bub to save the day from Darkness Drunk.

STORY

Bob, Bub's brother, is unwell. It is never clarified what exactly is wrong with him, but the only thing we know is that he can be cured by a magical bottle known as "MOON WATER". This item is in the possession of the evil sorcerer known as Darkness Drunk, and so Bub, being the brave soul that he is, goes on a quest to retrieve it so that he can heal his poorly brother.

There is no sign of Bub and Bob's parents in this story, unlike the original Game Boy version. Also, Bub and Bob are both under the bubble dragon curse in this version.

CHARACTERS

BUB: The hero of this story. He must obtain the Moon Water to help his brother.

BOB: He is unwell. It not explained why, but he can only be cured by Moon Water.

ABILITIES

Breath Bubbles

Bub can breathe bubbles from his mouth to trap enemies.

Pop Bubbles

An enemy trapped in a bubble can be popped with Bub's horns.

BUBBLE TYPES

REGULAR BUBBLE

Bub breathes these and can trap a monster inside.

WATER BUBBLE

Popping these will cause a stream of water to flush downwards washing any monsters away.

THUNDER BUBBLE

Popping this will send a lightning bolt out in the opposite way to Bub is facing.

FIRE BUBBLE

Popping these will cause flames to fall and burn the platform they land on killing monsters.

FOOD ITEMS

Grapes: Worth a value of 40 points. First appear on Round 1.

Bananas: Worth a value of 50 points. First appear on Round 2 (alternate version).

Soda: Worth a value of 60 points. First appear on Round 9.

Tea: Worth a value of 80 points. First appear on Round 19.

Strawberry: Worth a value of 90 points. First appear on Round 18 (Dark).

Pepper: Worth a value of 100 points. First appear on Round 28 (Light).

Lemon: Worth a value of 200 points. First appear on Round 26.

Kebab: Worth a value of 400 points. First appear on Round 38.

Orange: Worth a value of 500 points. First appear on Round 35.

Corn Dog: Worth a value of 600 Points. First appear on Round 43 (Light).

Parsnip: Worth a value of 700 points. First appear on Round 47 (Dark).

Beer: Worth a value of 900 points. First appear on Round 52.

OTHER ITEMS

Sweet: Information coming soon.

Chack'n Heart: Eating this will make you invincible for a short time.

Leaf: Kills all monsters on a map.

Door: Use this to skip current level to an alternate version of the next one.

REGULAR MONSTERS

Zen-Chan: Walks about the screen jumping over platforms.

Monsta: Floats about the screen aimlessly bouncing off the walls.

Maita: Walks about jumping on platforms. Will roll a rock towards Bub if he's in their line of sight.

Pulplu: Floats around the screen with sudden direction changes. They can float through walls occasionally.

Banebou: Bounces about the screen. Can bounce up platform and can reach very high.

Willy Whistle: Walks back and forth throwing rebounding bottles.

Hidegonzu: Walks back and forth and throws fire at Bub if he's in their line of sight.

Invader: Walks side to side heading downwards while firing missiles below.

Skel-Monsta: Will only appear if you take too long on a level. It can float through walls and is invincible.

BOSS MONSTERS

Grape: He is a giant Monsta and guardian of the woods area. He bounces about the screen aimlessly but has a persistent pattern. He can be attacked as he floats to the ground. The best tactic is to stay on ground level in the middle of the screen and wait for him to descend then attack him with rapid bubble blasts.

Jam: He is a giant Maita and carries a star-rod for casting spells. He can summon boulders if Bub is in his line of sight. He will float about the screen aimlessly but has a persistent pattern. The best tactic is to wait until he is at a lower level then attack from behind to avoid being hit by his boudlers.

Choco: He is a giant Hidegonzu. He bounces about the screen aimlessly but has a persistent pattern. He will throw fire at Bub if he's in his line of sight. TACTICS COMING SOON.

Big Drunk Meron: He is a giant Willy Whistle that bounces about the screen aimlessly but has a persistent pattern. He will throw potion bottles in a circular pattern around him, outwards when he sees Bub. TACTICS COMING SOON.

Darkness Drunk: He is the main villain of the game. He is an evil Willy Whistle and deadly sorcerer. He will stay at the top of the screen firing bolts of electricity and energy balls down at the player. The best tactic is to jump to the top using the platforms and time your attacks for when he stops in the center of the screen for a few seconds.

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