Bust-A-Move Universe 3DS
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Metascore
49 out of 100

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4.6 out of 10

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: String together colourful bubbles and burst them in the exhilarating puzzles for which the game has come to be known, now upgraded with an all-new feeling of depth.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 30
  3. Negative: 15 out of 30
  1. Games Master UK
    May 8, 2011
    75
    Same brilliant game it always has been. [June 2011, p.89]
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  2. GamePro
    Mar 28, 2011
    70
    There are other, just as capable ways to get your Bust-A-Move fix on the go, especially if own an iOS device, where you can get two different Bust-A-Move games for much cheaper. Or, y'know, the thousands of clones that are also available. But in any case, why not go with the real deal?
  3. Cheat Code Central
    Apr 1, 2011
    48
    You'll complete the game within a couple of hours, with little more to do than unlock self-gratifying awards.
  4. GameTrailers
    Mar 28, 2011
    46
    Even at the discounted price of 30 dollars, this is clearly the wrong move to bust on a new platform.

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  1. Positive: 0 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. BATTLESUIT
    5
    Believe it or not, this was the game I was most looking forward to at launch. This is because my only other experience with the Bust-A-Move series was the stellar DS version (Bust-A-Move DS, not the more recent B-A-M release). The reason I love the DS game so much is it's robust multiplayer options and the fact that you shoot your bubbles via the touch screen like a sling-shot. I expected it to be more of the same, only in 3D, and to have this game for the life of my 3DS system, like I did and do with B-A-M DS.

    What I got was a very barebones game with NO touch screen controls and NO multiplayer. The game controls with the D-pad and shoulder buttons, which I assume is how all other B-A-M games control other than the DS version. This would be great if it were all I knew, but it's not. Knowing that there's a much more fun way to play was very deflating. As far as the lack of multiplayer goes, that's a crime. I believe head-to-head has been a part of the series for some time now, and with the great multiplayer offered in the DS version, it seriously just makes me sad because this game is such a wasted opportunity.

    On the plus side, it does adequately function as a Bust-A-Move game, and the 3D graphics look cool and colorful. As far as features go, this game is seriously lacking. There are two main game modes and some metals or something to collect for meeting certain criteria. However, these metals do nothing. In closing, stay away from this game at all costs. With Bust-A-Move DS able to be played on your new 3DS system, you'd be better off playing that and enjoying yourself, knowing that the added 3D graphics aren't worth all you'd have to give up.    … Expand
  2. VeryCrispy
    0
    Terrible. Absolutely terrible. The game is very boring and brings nothing new over previous versions. Without any online play capabilities, you will get tired of it very quickly.… Expand

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