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Two little dinosaurs trap enemies in bubbles, then pop them—simple until the platforms get mean and those baddies bounce everywhere. That stupidly catchy tune and co-op chaos make it hard to put down.

Developer: Taito

Genre: Platform

Released: 1987

File size: 256 bytes

Game Overview

Bubble Bobble on the SEGA Master System is one of those games that just feels good to play, even now. You control these little dinosaurs—Bub and Bob—who blow bubbles to trap enemies, then jump to pop them. Sounds simple, but the levels get surprisingly tricky, with enemies that bounce around in unpredictable ways and platforms just out of reach unless you time your jumps right.

The music is ridiculously catchy (you’ll hum it for days), and the bright, chunky pixel art holds up way better than you’d expect. The Master System version smooths out some of the arcade’s rough edges, making it feel tighter, especially if you’re playing on the go. And yeah, the co-op mode is where it really shines—nothing like accidentally trapping your friend in a bubble mid-jump and laughing about it.

It’s one of those games where you say “just one more level” and suddenly an hour’s gone by. Still holds up.