Puzzle Bobble 2
More bubbles, more paths and head-to-head duels that always ended in a rematch.
Coming soon to UsuArcade
Votes to bring it to the arcade: 0
In the meantime, head into the arcade and play the cabinets that are already there
- Year
- 1995
- Manufacturer
- Taito
- Players
- 2 players at once
- Genres
- Puzzle games
- Decade
- '90s arcade games
If the first Puzzle Bobble hooked half the arcade, the sequel made it the rivalry machine. Two players side by side, firing bubbles as fast as they could and dumping garbage rows on each other's side. It was one of those cabinets that pulled in people who didn't normally play anything else.
It's not playable in our arcade yet, but it's on the UsuArcade wish list, and your votes can move it up.
History
Taito released it in 1995, just a year after the original, once again starring Bub and Bob, the little dragons from Bubble Bobble. In North America the series is known as Bust-a-Move, and this one came over as Bust-a-Move Again.
It kept everything that worked and added more stages, branching routes in single-player and a tighter versus mode, against either the CPU or another person.
How to play
Aim the launcher at the bottom and fire colored bubbles. Connect three or more of the same color and they pop, taking down anything that was hanging from them. Bank shots off the walls to slip bubbles into tight spots. Every so often the ceiling drops, and if the bubbles reach the bottom line, you lose.
In single-player you clear stages and choose your route, so every run can take you through different boards. In versus, everything you drop sends extra bubbles to your opponent's side, and one big chain can flip a match in a second.
Fun facts
- It came to North America as Bust-a-Move Again.
- The stars are Bub and Bob from Bubble Bobble.
- Bank shots off the walls are the key to the tough angles.
In the arcade
Puzzle Bobble 2 is on the wish list: coming soon to UsuArcade. Vote with the “I Want to Play It” button to move it up the line of games to add.
In the meantime, the lobby already has the original Puzzle Bobble, Bubble Bobble for two-player co-op with Bub and Bob, and Pang for popping bubbles with a friend, all with spectators, chat and arcade high scores.
Once Puzzle Bobble 2 lands in the arcade, you'll be able to play it online two-player, each on your own phone or PC, in the same game.
FAQ
Can I play Puzzle Bobble 2 on UsuArcade?
Not yet. It's on the wish list and you can vote with “I Want to Play It.” The original Puzzle Bobble is already in the arcade.
What year did Puzzle Bobble 2 come out?
It came out in 1995 from Taito.
How many players is Puzzle Bobble 2?
One player against the CPU, or two players at once head-to-head.
Is Puzzle Bobble 2 the same as Bust-a-Move Again?
Yes. Bust-a-Move Again is the name it went by in North America.
