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Game Overview

Parasol Stars is one of those NES games that feels like it was designed to put a dumb grin on your face. You play as these tiny, bubble-blowing dinosaurs (yep, same crew from Bubble Bobble) hopping between floating islands with a parasol that’s basically a Swiss Army knife—it blocks attacks, traps enemies in bubbles, and even lets you float gently when you’d otherwise plummet to your doom. The first time I accidentally bounced an enemy into another one like some kind of pastel-colored pinball, I was hooked.

The levels are these compact little puzzles where you’re juggling platforming, enemy patterns, and figuring out how to chain bubble captures for max points. And the music? Pure sugary ‘80s synth that somehow never gets old, even when you’re replaying a level for the tenth time because you missed one last gem. It’s got that same co-op magic as Bubble Bobble too—everything’s twice as chaotic (and fun) with a friend. If you’ve got a soft spot for colorful, slightly weird retro games, this one’s a no-brainer.