Play Parasol Stars - Rainbow Islands II - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (Europe) (Beta) Online

Parasol Stars, known in some regions as Rainbow Islands II or The Story of Bubble Bobble III, was developed by Taito and released as a beta version for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It belongs to that era of platformers where colorful, imaginative worlds were built with simple mechanics and a focus on charm over complexity. The game never saw a full, official NES release, which makes this beta version a curious piece of gaming history.

You control one of the Bubble Dragon siblings, Bub or Bob, who wields a magical parasol. Your main goal is to clear each screen of enemies by bouncing on them, which stuns and captures them inside your parasol. You can then toss these captured foes at other enemies or use them to activate switches; defeating all enemies on a screen causes a rainbow to appear, allowing you to ascend to the next stage. The pacing is brisk, with levels that demand quick reflexes and clever use of your parasol both as a weapon and a shield. It feels like a cheerful, frantic puzzle where every screen is a small playground of bouncing and throwing.