Play Rainbow Islands Extra (Japan) Online

Rainbow Islands Extra came out for the Sega Genesis in 1990, developed and published by Taito. It was part of that wave of arcade-style platformers that made the jump to home consoles, offering a bright, colorful alternative to some of the darker or more technical games on the system.

You control one of the Bubble Dragon twins, jumping and creating temporary rainbow arcs to climb or trap enemies. The goal is to clear each screen of foes and collect diamonds before ascending to the next level. Key mechanics include chaining rainbows to squash multiple enemies at once, and managing your limited rainbow jumps to avoid falling. The pacing starts deceptively simple but quickly demands quick reflexes and strategic placement; the Japanese version includes extra power-ups that slightly ease the later difficulty spikes. It feels like a race against both the screen and your own mistakes.