Bubble Bobble Neo!

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15

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  1. Erin
    Oct 1, 2009
    1
    Can I have my 800 Microsoft point back please? Taito have ruined this beloved classic game. Claiming this Bubble Bobble package to contain the classic version, when it has been changed so dramatically. All the physics and controls felt horrible and tampered with, many collision dectection issues and bugs. Adding horrid 3d models in place of the simple 2D style, followed by ugly Can I have my 800 Microsoft point back please? Taito have ruined this beloved classic game. Claiming this Bubble Bobble package to contain the classic version, when it has been changed so dramatically. All the physics and controls felt horrible and tampered with, many collision dectection issues and bugs. Adding horrid 3d models in place of the simple 2D style, followed by ugly animations. Was this game even tested before being released? I was completely shattered and would not recommend this remake to anyone who was a fan of the REAL classic version.… Expand
  2. AlexH
    Jan 26, 2010
    4
    An embarassment: the controls are unresponsive, the collision detection all over the place, the enemies are crazy fast while your poor dino seems to move in slow motion. The Bubble Bobble gameplay is still there but this is far inferior to practically every other version (most of which were programmed 20 years ago and are freely available on the internet)
  3. NeilP
    Sep 17, 2009
    4
    I have so many versions of this. This one is the woesr IMO. It doesn't feel anywhere near as fluid as the original, the controls feel sluggish, some of the enemy placements are badly chosen and you are waiting on powerups to finish levels. Jump doesn't feel right etc. I like some of Taito's recent retro releases but sadly, I can't recommend this. I fell a bit ripped I have so many versions of this. This one is the woesr IMO. It doesn't feel anywhere near as fluid as the original, the controls feel sluggish, some of the enemy placements are badly chosen and you are waiting on powerups to finish levels. Jump doesn't feel right etc. I like some of Taito's recent retro releases but sadly, I can't recommend this. I fell a bit ripped off at 800 points and iof you want Taito retro on the 460, get Space Invaders extreme. Namco's Pac-Man CE is what remakes should be - not this poor attempt. I hope there is a patch for the poor controls and colliision detection. Only hope when Rainbow Islands (enevitably) comes, it is truer to the original while utilising the HD capabilities of the 360. Damn you Taito....I so wanted this game to be great !… Expand
  4. PolisKanin
    Apr 15, 2014
    10
    The average metacritic and user score is shocking for this game. Bubble Bobble is a perfect distraction from reality, and you focus on nothing but the game. It is as if playing the game takes you to a whole other world.
  5. MarcusL
    Nov 1, 2009
    9
    Bubble Bobble; who hasn't heard of it? The arcade classic that got melted into the hearts of gamers got a revamp. But is it any good? Well, me being the 15-year-old I am, I didn't grow up with Bubble Bobble, or in fact, the NES at all. The only Bubble Bobble game I remember playing was Bubble Sympohony in the arcades, and I loved it, so I thought I'd give this a try. My, Bubble Bobble; who hasn't heard of it? The arcade classic that got melted into the hearts of gamers got a revamp. But is it any good? Well, me being the 15-year-old I am, I didn't grow up with Bubble Bobble, or in fact, the NES at all. The only Bubble Bobble game I remember playing was Bubble Sympohony in the arcades, and I loved it, so I thought I'd give this a try. My, my, was I annoyed at how late I was born. Bubble Bobble Neo! retains what made the classic, classic. You play as one of two dragons (yes, dragons, for those in the blue) and you have to go through 100 levels of enemy bopping to save yourself. I can say right now that after comparing the NES port of Bubble Bobble and this, I can say that the gameplay has been retained and features an amazing graphical improvment. It won't blow away games like Forza 3 on the graphics department, but for those that grew up with Bubble Bobble, it'll be eye candy. Also, the classic Bubble Bobble tune has been given an audio revamp, and, it's still one of the best songs in gaming history. It's just that song you don't want to stop hearing. You'll hear it in your dreams. And that's a good thing. To go along with the excellent classic mode, you have 100 new levels in Arrange Mode, which is very good for newcomers and Bubble Bobble fans alike. The new levels are just as good as the classic ones. Also, the ability to play the stages with FOUR players, is outstanding. All in all, I loved Bubble Bobble Neo! It's the most perfect remake I've ever played of ANY game. If you are a fan of Bubble Bobble, this is a no brainer. Either this, or the Wii version (which is the same, don't worry Wii owners!) But if you like your platformers, this one you should definatly check out. If you are some 11-year-old that loves Halo to bits, try the trial out. And if said 11-year-old hates it, then he is the one that's ignorant about how great Bubble Bobble is!… Expand
  6. BrandynP
    Sep 16, 2009
    8
    What else is Bubble Bobble really supposed to be? This new release from Taito is definitely worth it if you are a retro gamer who popped many a quarter into this Gem back in the 90's and 90's. The first thing to mention is this is a basic package. The game comes with the original 100 levels of play re-created in 2d/3d graphics plus co-op multiplayer with up to 4 people. So all What else is Bubble Bobble really supposed to be? This new release from Taito is definitely worth it if you are a retro gamer who popped many a quarter into this Gem back in the 90's and 90's. The first thing to mention is this is a basic package. The game comes with the original 100 levels of play re-created in 2d/3d graphics plus co-op multiplayer with up to 4 people. So all in all, Bubble Bobble Neo is basically an updated version of a game we all love with some extra friend play tacked on the side. Lets not forget that memorable music from the first game, lovingly recreated in synth a long with similar recognizable sound effects. Enjoy Bubbleheads!… Expand
  7. Peterb
    Sep 21, 2009
    10
    Wow... this game is awesome. My wife and kids played this with me all weekend. It is a perfect update from the original 2 NES games. If you loved Bubble Bobble games then, you will love this one now.
  8. hoarygamer
    May 14, 2014
    10
    This is about as close to perfection as a game gets. All 100 arcade stages, 100 arranged stages, 100 dlc stages and vs mode. I only have 2 minor gripes. No way to play with original graphics and the jump feels a little soft. The default controls are backwards, but can switched in the options. Like Tetris, this game is universally appealing and a steal at $10.
  9. CarlitozQc
    Aug 8, 2016
    5
    Was really happy to play this 20 yrs later. Got stuck on lvl 99. Jumping on bubbles is almost impossible when near a wall. Feels like controls and gameplay could have been tested a little more by the dev team. Too bad controls are so sluggish.. I was a little bit disapointed

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#97 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    60
    Because the co-op mode adapts the same structure for its 100 new levels, rather than implementing new ideas, this redux feels pretty out of touch. [Oct 2009, p.73]
  2. IGN
    79
    Bubble Bobble is a classic arcade game and it remains fun today. The updated visuals aren't so hot, but they don't get in the way of one of the most fun co-op experiences around.
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  3. GameSpot
    70
    This enjoyable remake proves that bubble popping never goes out of style, but a few control quirks hamper the fun.
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