BUST 'A' MOVE

by Mouse_Master

US Title: Bust A Move
Japanese Title: Puzzle Bobble
By: Taito
Year: 1994
Size: 32 Megs
Home Release? No
MVS Release? Yes
CD Release? Yes

What else is there to say? This game was made by Taito, and is probably one of the most popular puzzle games in existance, second only to Tetris. This game has been ported to almost every console system. Just think, this is the game that started it all, and it all started on the Neo Geo MVS in 1994. Those familiar with the Bubble Bobble of the 80s will recognize the characters in this puzzle game, Bub and Bob. Anyway, enough of the history, on with the review.

The object of Bust-A-Move in single player mode is to clear the screen of all the bubbles. The bubbles bust when three or more of the same color bubbles are touching when you launch a bubble. The bubbles are at the top of the screen, while at the bottom of the screen there is a launcher, which can be aimed to direct where the bubbles go. The bubbles can be bounced off of the side walls. Very fun, very addictive, and also very challenging!

In the two player game, the object is to fill the other players screen with bubbles. Everytime a bunch of bubbles are busted, some bubbles will appear on the opposing player's side of the screen. Once the bubbles are piled past a line at the bottom of the screen (where the shooter is) that player loses, and needs to feed the machine another quarter to try to get revenge.

Bust-A-Move is a very cute game, but it is also a very fun game. This game is still in MVS machines today and still brings in some money. There is also a sequal to this games on the MVS, Bust-A-Move EX (Puzzle Bobble 2) besides the sequals Taito made for their own F3 System (at least 3 so far).

The game usually sells for about $80 to $100 for the MVS (due to operator demand) but is well worth the price. Also, this game is easy for anyone to learn and play (and women dig the game too).

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