Play Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (Europe) Online

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 came out for the NES in 1993, a follow-up to the arcade and home computer versions. Taito developed and published it, a familiar name from that era of platformers and shooters. It arrived late in the NES lifecycle, a time when developers were squeezing every last bit of creativity from the hardware.

You control Bubby or Bobby, the heroes from Bubble Bobble, who now shoot rainbows instead of bubbles. Your main goal is to climb each screen-based level to the top before a rising flood of water catches you. The rainbows act as both weapons to defeat enemies and as temporary platforms you can jump on. You collect gems dropped by foes, and the order you gather them in can unlock hidden power-ups or shortcuts. The game moves quickly, demanding sharp reflexes and smart platform placement to survive. It feels frantic and clever, a constant race against the clock where every rainbow counts.