Bubble Bobble Neo Xbox 360
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70 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] The action game classic Bubble Bobble returns as an Xbox LIVE Arcade game in BUBBLE BOBBLE Neo! Encase your enemies in bubbles with the bubble-spitting dragon Bub! Learn the various techniques of the game and clear all the rounds in multiple game modes, including offline co-op play. Classic Mode: Enjoy a full-on recreation of the arcade version of the original game with 100 rounds in Classic Mode. Multiplayer: Try competitive play in VS mode, or invite your friends over for offline co-op play for up to 4 players in Arrange Mode. Achievements: Master your bubble bobbling skills to earn new achievements and Gamerscore. [Microsoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. IGN
    79
    Bubble Bobble is a classic arcade game and it remains fun today. The updated visuals aren't so hot, but they don't get in the way of one of the most fun co-op experiences around.
  2. NZGamer
    70
    If you're looking for updated gameplay, you'll find nothing here to satisfy you. It's still very hard (the modus operandi of arcade games in the 80s) and little gameplay niggles (like the oddly backwards-feeling button layout or enemies getting trapped places you can't get at) keep twitching at you as you play.
  3. GameSpot
    70
    This enjoyable remake proves that bubble popping never goes out of style, but a few control quirks hamper the fun.
  4. X360 Magazine UK
    70
    Pretty standard old-school conversion territory. [Issue#52, p.105]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. Peterb
    10
    Wow... this game is awesome. My wife and kids played this with me all weekend. It is a perfect update from the original 2 NES games. If you loved Bubble Bobble games then, you will love this one now.… Expand
  2. BrandynP
    8
    What else is Bubble Bobble really supposed to be? This new release from Taito is definitely worth it if you are a retro gamer who popped many a quarter into this Gem back in the 90's and 90's. The first thing to mention is this is a basic package. The game comes with the original 100 levels of play re-created in 2d/3d graphics plus co-op multiplayer with up to 4 people. So all in all, Bubble Bobble Neo is basically an updated version of a game we all love with some extra friend play tacked on the side. Lets not forget that memorable music from the first game, lovingly recreated in synth a long with similar recognizable sound effects. Enjoy Bubbleheads!… Expand
  3. NeilP
    4
    I have so many versions of this. This one is the woesr IMO. It doesn't feel anywhere near as fluid as the original, the controls feel sluggish, some of the enemy placements are badly chosen and you are waiting on powerups to finish levels. Jump doesn't feel right etc. I like some of Taito's recent retro releases but sadly, I can't recommend this. I fell a bit ripped off at 800 points and iof you want Taito retro on the 460, get Space Invaders extreme. Namco's Pac-Man CE is what remakes should be - not this poor attempt. I hope there is a patch for the poor controls and colliision detection. Only hope when Rainbow Islands (enevitably) comes, it is truer to the original while utilising the HD capabilities of the 360. Damn you Taito....I so wanted this game to be great !… Expand
  4. AlexH
    4
    An embarassment: the controls are unresponsive, the collision detection all over the place, the enemies are crazy fast while your poor dino seems to move in slow motion. The Bubble Bobble gameplay is still there but this is far inferior to practically every other version (most of which were programmed 20 years ago and are freely available on the internet)… Expand

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