Super Bust-A-Move 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2002
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. GamePro
    100
    The controls are dead-on perfect, but somewhere along the way, someone forgot to take advantage of the PlayStation 2’s processing power—something that’s readily apparent in the sights and sounds.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    85
    Poor translations and horrible voice-acting aside, Super Bust-A-Move 2 is a fun and often frantic game that should be a part of any puzzle game fan's library.
  3. PSM Magazine
    80
    But why only 2 players? [Nov 2002, p.52]
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  5. Game Informer
    75
    If you happen to be a huge fan of the series, I'm certain you'll appreciate the small additions and changes. [Dec 2002, p.123]
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  6. GameCritics
    75
    There are enough new features to ensure that the game is more than just a stagnant rehash, and the sheer depth of options is enough to keep the experience fresh for a long time - certainly long enough to get your money's worth and more.
  7. GamerWeb Sony
    75
    One of the best puzzlers to ever grace a console, and almost a must-have party game.
  8. Game Revolution
    75
    There's not much to complain about, but also little to laud.
  9. IGN
    73
    I DO dig the new Chain Reaction mode though, and the Puzzle Edit feature was well worth the time that I spent with it.
  10. GameZone
    70
    With multiplayer addiction to spare, a Chain Reaction twist on the decade-old formula and a new candy-colored coat of 2D hand-drawn paint, Super BAM 2 improves enough over the two-year old prequel to still be worth checking out.
  11. Electric Playground
    70
    If you're not going to mess with the editor, there aren't many reasons to get this new version if you own older copies of the game.
  12. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    The game does nothing new - yet I still played through it several times and enjoyed myself thoroughly. [Dec 2002, p.172]
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  13. G4 TV
    60
    With graphics and a soundtrack that are identical to SBaM, and the eight returning characters unchanged by even a hair, this game is more like a re-release of SBaM than its own unique title.
  14. GameSpot
    44
    Has absolutely no significance for anyone but hard-core Bust-A-Move completists.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. 16bits
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    It has the classic Bubble Bobble game play and the new edit feature is nice. I give it an 8 because its pretty much the same as Super Bust-a-Move.
  2. ChristieY.
    Oct 19, 2003
    7
    This game is alright. I guess I prefer the old version one better. This new one's color and graphics look too colorful, especially when This game is alright. I guess I prefer the old version one better. This new one's color and graphics look too colorful, especially when the firework jump out... OMG... I couldn't see the those bubbles at all! … Full Review »
  3. RyanM.
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    In my years of gaming, never have I seen such a perfect, polished classic as the Bust-A-Move series.
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