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== ''Bubble Bobble'' series ==
== ''Bubble Bobble'' series ==
* ''[[Rainbow Islands]]'' <small>''The Story of Bubble Bobble II''</small> (1987).
* ''[[Rainbow Islands]]'' ''The Story of Bubble Bobble II'' (1987).
* ''[[Bubble Bobble|Parasol Stars]]'' <small>''The Story of Bubble Bobble III''</small> ([[TurboGrafx-16]]) (1991).
* ''[[Bubble Bobble|Parasol Stars]]'' ''The Story of Bubble Bobble III'' ([[TurboGrafx-16]]) (1991).
* ''Bubble Bobble '''''Part''''' 2'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Game Boy]]) (1993) also known as ''Bubble Bobble Junior'' on Game Boy, apparently takes place ''after'' ''Bubble Symphony''.
* ''Bubble Bobble '''''Part''''' 2'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Game Boy]]) (1993) also known as ''Bubble Bobble Junior'' on Game Boy, apparently takes place ''after'' ''Bubble Symphony''.
* ''Bubble Symphony'' (a.k.a. ''Bubble Bobble II'') (1994).
* ''Bubble Symphony'' (a.k.a. ''Bubble Bobble II'') (1994).
* ''Bubble Memories'' <small>''The Story of Bubble Bobble III''</small> (1995) which apparently takes place ''before'' ''Bubble Symphony'' but after ''Parasol Stars'' {{spoiler|because Bub and Bob [[Continuity Nod|use their parasols]] in the good and happy endings}}.
* ''Bubble Memories'' ''The Story of Bubble Bobble III'' (1995) which apparently takes place ''before'' ''Bubble Symphony'' but after ''Parasol Stars'' {{spoiler|because Bub and Bob [[Continuity Nod|use their parasols]] in the good and happy endings}}.
* <small>''Bubble Bobble Old & New'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]) [[Video Game Remake]]. (2003-04)</small>
* ''Bubble Bobble Old & New'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]) [[Video Game Remake]]. (2003-04)
* <small>''Bubble Bobble Revolution'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]]) (2005-06): includes the same classic game's port as in the GBA. </small>
* ''Bubble Bobble Revolution'' ([[Nintendo DS|DS]]) (2005-06): includes the same classic game's port as in the GBA.
* <small>''Bubble Bobble Evolution'' ([[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]) (2006).</small>
* ''Bubble Bobble Evolution'' ([[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]) (2006).
* <small>''Rainbow Islands Revolution'' (DS, PSP) (2005-08).</small>
* ''Rainbow Islands Revolution'' (DS, PSP) (2005-08).
* <small>''Rainbow Islands Evolution'' (PSP) (2007-08).</small>
* ''Rainbow Islands Evolution'' (PSP) (2007-08).
* <small>''Bubble Bobble Double Shot'' (DS) (2007-08).</small>
* ''Bubble Bobble Double Shot'' (DS) (2007-08).
* <small>''Bubble Bobble Plus'' ([[Wii]])/''Bubble Bobble Neo'' ([[Xbox 360]]) [[Video Game Remake|Remake]](2009).</small>
* ''Bubble Bobble Plus'' ([[Wii]])/''Bubble Bobble Neo'' ([[Xbox 360]]) [[Video Game Remake|Remake]](2009).
* <small>''Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!'' (Wii) (2009).</small>
* ''Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!'' (Wii) (2009).
* <small>''Bubble Bobble Double'' (iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone) (2010)</small> which apparently includes the GBA/DS port as well as a new [[Retraux]] sprite filled game mode where the touch screen is used.
* ''Bubble Bobble Double'' (iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone) (2010) which apparently includes the GBA/DS port as well as a new [[Retraux]] sprite filled game mode where the touch screen is used.
* <small> ''BUBBLE BOBBLE classic'' (Android) (2020) A mostly-faithful but single-player remake, by Taito and Mobirix, of the original.</small>
* ''BUBBLE BOBBLE classic'' (Android) (2020) A mostly-faithful but single-player remake, by Taito and Mobirix, of the original.
* <small> ''Bubble Bobble 2 classic'' (Android) (2022) Another remake by Taito and Mobirix, this time of ''Bubble Symphony''.</small>
* ''Bubble Bobble 2 classic'' (Android) (2022) Another remake by Taito and Mobirix, this time of ''Bubble Symphony''.


And it spawned a spinoff which has its ''own'' sequels:
And it spawned a spinoff which has its ''own'' sequels:
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** ''Puzzle Booble 64''/''Bust-A-Move '99''/''Bust-A-Move 3 DX'' (1999)
** ''Puzzle Booble 64''/''Bust-A-Move '99''/''Bust-A-Move 3 DX'' (1999)
* ''Puzzle Bobble 4''/''Bust-A-Move 4'' (1997)
* ''Puzzle Bobble 4''/''Bust-A-Move 4'' (1997)
* <small>''Bust-A-Move Millennium'' (GBC) (2000)</small>
* ''Bust-A-Move Millennium'' (GBC) (2000)
* ''Super Puzzle Bobble''/''[[American Kirby Is Hardcore|Super Bust-A-Move]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]], GBA) (2000)
* ''Super Puzzle Bobble''/''[[American Kirby Is Hardcore|Super Bust-A-Move]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]], GBA) (2000)
** <small>''Super Puzzle Bobble''/''Bust-A-Move All Stars'' a.k.a. ''Bust-A-Move 3000'' ([[Game Cube]])</small>
** ''Super Puzzle Bobble''/''Bust-A-Move All Stars'' a.k.a. ''Bust-A-Move 3000'' ([[Game Cube]])
* <small>''Azumanga Puzzle Daioh'' ([[No Export for You|Japanese]], arcade - based off of ''[[Azumanga Daioh]]'') (2001)</small>
* ''Azumanga Puzzle Daioh'' ([[No Export for You|Japanese]], arcade - based off of ''[[Azumanga Daioh]]'') (2001)
* <small>''Super Puzzle Bobble 2''/ ''Super Bust-A-Move 2'' (PS2) (2002)</small>
* ''Super Puzzle Bobble 2''/ ''Super Bust-A-Move 2'' (PS2) (2002)
* <small>''Puzzle Bobble DS'' ([[No Export for You|Japanese]], DS) (2005)</small>
* ''Puzzle Bobble DS'' ([[No Export for You|Japanese]], DS) (2005)
* <small>''Bust-A-Move DS''/''Hippatte Puzzle Bobble'' (DS) (2005-06)</small>
* ''Bust-A-Move DS''/''Hippatte Puzzle Bobble'' (DS) (2005-06)
* <small>''Bust-A-Move Bash'' (Wii) (2007)</small>
* ''Bust-A-Move Bash'' (Wii) (2007)
* <small>''[[Recycled in Space|SPACE]] [[Continuing Is Painful|Puzzle Bobble]]''/''[[Recycled in Space|SPACE]] [[Continuing Is Painful|Bust-A-Move]]''/ ''[[Continuing Is Painful|Puzzle Bobble]] [[Recycled in Space|Galaxy]]'' (DS) (2008-09)</small>
* ''[[Recycled in Space|SPACE]] [[Continuing Is Painful|Puzzle Bobble]]''/''[[Recycled in Space|SPACE]] [[Continuing Is Painful|Bust-A-Move]]''/ ''[[Continuing Is Painful|Puzzle Bobble]] [[Recycled in Space|Galaxy]]'' (DS) (2008-09)
* <small>''Bust-A-Move Plus'' (Wii) (2009)</small>
* ''Bust-A-Move Plus'' (Wii) (2009)
* <small>''Puzzle Bobble Universe'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]) (2011)</small>
* ''Puzzle Bobble Universe'' ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]) (2011)


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** Getting [[X-Ray Sparks|electrocuted]] from small un-bubbled electricity when it should be a tingle (''Bubble Symphony'' only).
** Getting [[X-Ray Sparks|electrocuted]] from small un-bubbled electricity when it should be a tingle (''Bubble Symphony'' only).
* [[Match Three Game]]: ''Puzzle Bobble'' a.k.a. ''Bust-A-Move'' and its own sequels.
* [[Match Three Game]]: ''Puzzle Bobble'' a.k.a. ''Bust-A-Move'' and its own sequels.
* [[Mirror Match]]: They're not fighting against themselves, but in the first ''Puzzle Bobble''/''Bust-A-Move'', twin Bubs or Bobs blow-shoot and carry bubbles, and turn the crank respectively. <small>And if you lose... one spins out and dizzy-dies as in ''Bubble Bobble'', the other gets stunned.</small>
* [[Mirror Match]]: They're not fighting against themselves, but in the first ''Puzzle Bobble''/''Bust-A-Move'', twin Bubs or Bobs blow-shoot and carry bubbles, and turn the crank respectively. And if you lose... one spins out and dizzy-dies as in ''Bubble Bobble'', the other gets stunned.
* [[Multiple Endings]]: [[Trope Maker]]. Mostly [[Downer Ending|Downer Endings]]... for a game (series) that's [[Mood Whiplash|supposed to be happy]]!
* [[Multiple Endings]]: [[Trope Maker]]. Mostly [[Downer Ending|Downer Endings]]... for a game (series) that's [[Mood Whiplash|supposed to be happy]]!
** ''Bubble Bobble'': want to see the real ending? Then you'll have to beat it with a friend! Sorry, soloists playing the NES/Virtual Console or arcade versions!
** ''Bubble Bobble'': want to see the real ending? Then you'll have to beat it with a friend! Sorry, soloists playing the NES/Virtual Console or arcade versions!
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** ''Bubble Symphony'' [http://www.vazcomics.org/mamend/png/bubl0135.png features character cameos from] [http://www.vazcomics.org/mamend/png/bubl0136.png other Taito games] as well as base some of their [[Adventure Towns]] off them. The aforementioned ''Chack'n Pop'' level appears again.
** ''Bubble Symphony'' [http://www.vazcomics.org/mamend/png/bubl0135.png features character cameos from] [http://www.vazcomics.org/mamend/png/bubl0136.png other Taito games] as well as base some of their [[Adventure Towns]] off them. The aforementioned ''Chack'n Pop'' level appears again.
** ''Bubble Memories''' practice mode features "Ready, go!" and level completion music from ''Puzzle Bobble 2'', released the same year. Bub and Bob also look the same in both games.
** ''Bubble Memories''' practice mode features "Ready, go!" and level completion music from ''Puzzle Bobble 2'', released the same year. Bub and Bob also look the same in both games.
** In all ''Bubble Bobble'' games in general, whatever the enemy roster is, it will almost always include an Invader (a.k.a. "Super Socket") from ''[[Space Invaders]]''. This is more pronounced in ''Bubble Symphony'', as one of the boss battles pits you against a giant version of the standard Invader enemy used in the ''Bubble Bobble'' games, while you are additionally being swamped with normal enemy Invaders of all three designs and even the [[Flying Saucer|UFO]], all graphically redesigned to fit with the new sprite style of ''Bubble Symphony''. If you do hit the UFO, it falls to the ground and [[Rule of Funny|its top comes off to reveal a yummy dish]]. <small>Just... don't let the Invaders incinerate you.</small>
** In all ''Bubble Bobble'' games in general, whatever the enemy roster is, it will almost always include an Invader (a.k.a. "Super Socket") from ''[[Space Invaders]]''. This is more pronounced in ''Bubble Symphony'', as one of the boss battles pits you against a giant version of the standard Invader enemy used in the ''Bubble Bobble'' games, while you are additionally being swamped with normal enemy Invaders of all three designs and even the [[Flying Saucer|UFO]], all graphically redesigned to fit with the new sprite style of ''Bubble Symphony''. If you do hit the UFO, it falls to the ground and [[Rule of Funny|its top comes off to reveal a yummy dish]]. Just... don't let the Invaders incinerate you.
** ''Puzzle Bobble 3'''s extended levels, marked by [[Retraux|classic enemy sprites]] as seen in the given screenshot, features [http://flic.kr/p/a5LxjQ a set of bubble designs]{{Dead link}} based on the helmets of the heroes from ''[[Himitsu Sentai Goranger]]''.
** ''Puzzle Bobble 3'''s extended levels, marked by [[Retraux|classic enemy sprites]] as seen in the given screenshot, features [http://flic.kr/p/a5LxjQ a set of bubble designs]{{Dead link}} based on the helmets of the heroes from ''[[Himitsu Sentai Goranger]]''.
** [[Retraux|Classic sprites]] appear at each last stage of the single-player mode of ''Puzzle Bobble 2'', the stage map of ''Puzzle Bobble 3'', and in the background of DreamCat1's world in ''Space Puzzle Bobble''/''Space Bust-A-Move'' where retro Zen-chans are being remade into a newer style in a factory.
** [[Retraux|Classic sprites]] appear at each last stage of the single-player mode of ''Puzzle Bobble 2'', the stage map of ''Puzzle Bobble 3'', and in the background of DreamCat1's world in ''Space Puzzle Bobble''/''Space Bust-A-Move'' where retro Zen-chans are being remade into a newer style in a factory.
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