This sequel to Rainbow Islands sees a return to the gameplay of Bubble Bobble, but with Bub and Bob in their now-human forms.
The boys must clear a series of screens of bad guys - who take slightly more esoteric forms than the angry caterpillars from Rainbow Islands - and again pick up a whole bunch of power-ups.
But this time they're armed with umbrellas! Oh, okay then, parasols...
1. DEMON212
25 Jul 2008, 12:35 GMT
YEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!! FAVOURITE AMIGA GAME EVER! Hope the TG version is as good
2. Roo
25 Jul 2008, 13:27 GMT
What a cracker! Ignored but hopefully no longer! This deserves recognition on VC: IT MUST BE BOUGHT!
3. KeeperBvK
25 Jul 2008, 15:56 GMT
I hope we'll also see New Zealand Story at some point, as it's basically the third game after Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Island.
4. Chipmunk777
25 Jul 2008, 19:10 GMT
Never heard of this one before, but I love bubble bobble and rainbow island! It looks like loads of fun, based on the video!
5. Corbie
26 Jul 2008, 00:17 GMT
This is a really great puzzler.
6. lockelocke
26 Jul 2008, 05:44 GMT
@KeeperBvK
I loved New Zealand Story (Kiwi Craze in the US), it had ideas for days, like those caged elevators on tracks or those egg-like pods you could fly around in. It was cool to see elements of Bubble Bobble, like the EXTEND letters and the Death Whales that appear when your time runs out. Not quite in the style of Bubble Bobble, no one-screen levels. A really unique, slept on game, I would buy it no doubt if it came to VC.
7. fulgenzio
27 Jul 2008, 18:58 GMT
A must buy. I want it!
8. Tony
06 Aug 2008, 20:15 GMT
Parasols are fun! And stars are fun, so I guess this game will be fun too.
9. michinmuri
08 Aug 2008, 03:41 GMT
I absolutely love this game. Tons of fun, and very good use of the color palete. Two players is great. I hope that Working Designs puts all of their games on here, such as cosmic Phantasy 2 and Vasteel. Cadash would be a sweet download, too.
10. 7th lutz
09 Aug 2008, 21:49 GMT
@michinmuri
Working Designs nolonger exists. They went bankrupt in 2005.
There is no chance of Cosmic Fantasy 2 being release on the vc. Telenet of Japan went bankrupt last year.
11. Bass X0
16 Aug 2008, 15:49 GMT
This comes out in Japan next week. I hope it comes here soon. I loved Rainbow Islands and have played some of Parasol Stars but I never properly owned it or played it properly. please let this game be in the next update!
12. michinmuri
18 Aug 2008, 04:51 GMT
I know about WD, and that sucks about Telenet. Still, wishful thinking.
13. marktheshark
18 Aug 2008, 22:27 GMT
Great! Hopefully, the Bust-A-Move games that're for the SNES & N64 will also be released soon!
14. Mickeymac
19 Aug 2008, 02:31 GMT
i think I'd rather have Bubble Bobble than this.
15. thepotatoman
19 Aug 2008, 02:32 GMT
It looks very taito-y, and with new zealand story, bubble bobble, and liquid kids, a little out classed.
16. Bass X0
20 Aug 2008, 11:27 GMT
i'd rather play Parasol Stars than any of those three games you mentioned. although Rainbow Islands is still the best.
17. TheLuigiDude
02 Sep 2008, 00:32 GMT
Finally some Working Designs on the VC? I only know them from the Saturn, but I'd love to see their earlier works!
18. slangman
25 Sep 2008, 13:49 GMT
Looks colourful. Might get this since i heard nothing but great things about this game.
19. Mr. Cheez
04 Oct 2008, 23:48 GMT
Bubble Bobble's fun, and flinging enemies around with an umbrella sounds entertaining, so it's got my attention.
20. Mr 64
05 Nov 2008, 12:54 GMT
It's a cracking game! I can't wait for it to come out over here. Played it to death on the Amiga and this version looks almost as good so it'll do for me. As with Rainbow Islands to Bubble Bubble, this is more of a spiritual sequel than a sequel in the conventional sense. I really enjoy the whole idea of having to collect up the rain drops with your brolly to kill enemies and it's brilliant in two player.
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