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Bust-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition

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Branching bubble-puzzle action with tournament play and alternate challenges

The briefing

About this game

Bust-a-Move 2: Arcade Edition is a puzzle and strategy game spun off from Bubble Bobble. Originally released in arcades in 1995, it expands on the original Puzzle Bobble with new competitive and single-player features.

Game Features

  • A branching single-player map lets players choose between two groups of five levels, leading to different endings.
  • A tournament-style variation supports play against computer-controlled opponents.
  • Some tournament contestants are based on Bubble Bobble characters, including variations of Monsta and Mighta.
  • Some versions include time trials for one or two players.
  • Completing the single-player game unlocks a code for “Another World,” which increases the difficulty of existing levels and gives their backdrops a Bubble Bobble-inspired appearance.

The game appeared on arcade platforms before receiving versions for systems including PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64, and PC. It was also included in Taito Legends 2, while the US arcade version appeared on the US PlayStation 2 release.