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

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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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