Parasol Stars

Eureka! Here's a sequel to the classic Bubble Bobble that pops with the same energy that made the original a fav of gamers everywhere. In Parasol Stars (subtitled Bubble Bobble III) Bubby and Bobby are resting on their laurels after having saved the villagers of Rainbow Island in Bubble Bobble II.

Bub and Bob's dream bubble is about to pop, though, as Chaostikahn, a mad warrior unleashes a slew of menacing monsters throughout the universe. With their Magic Parasols in hand (gifts from the grateful Rainbow Island villagers) Bub and Bob must travel across seven different planets, each with seven rounds and a boss round, to defeat the monsters and free the universe.

Theme Worlds

Each planet is a unique seven round world, populated with creatures suited to its particular habitat. For example, World 1 is the Music Star. Here the sound of music fills the skies and Bub and Bob battle Pianos, Accordions, Trumpets, and other musical instruments gone mad. World 3, the Ocean Star, is covered with water, and Bub and Bob battle giant Hermit Crabs, Seals, and other under-water denizens. Other worlds include World 4's Mecho Star, overrun with raving Robots, and World 5's Casino Star, where Bub and Bob check out the night life.

Don't Call Them "Umbrellas"

Just as in Bubble Bobble the boys must clear each round of the nasties before they can progress to the next round. In this title, unlike the original, many rounds are larger than one screen with vertical and horizontal scrolling. In the original title the enchanted brothers used bubbles to imprison their enemies. Here the brothers wield Magic Parasols against their enemies.

And this is where the fun begins. Bub and Bob can do more tricks with their parasols than you could ever imagine. They can spin them, hit enemies with them, toss enemies with them, and use them to protect themselves from enemy attacks.

Bub and Bob must hit each enemy two times to destroy it. The first time they hit an enemy it goes into a sort of suspended animation state. With the second whack the enemy turns into one of a million different types of tasty snacks-from ice cream sundaes to ears of corn.

When Bub or Bob smacks a bad guy you never quite know what'll happen. Sometimes special items, such as Fire, Water, Lightning, and Star crests or Speedy Shoes, appear. Grab these for extra abilities or weird happenings.

All-Star Potential

Parasol Stars is tops! Fabulous graphics and charming, entertaining gameplay make this one a sure bet. OK, OK, there is one drawback-the music isn't so hot-but you can turn it down! Play it, you'll like it.

The third installment in the Bubble Bobble trilogy will soon be coming to the Turbo from a new company -Working Design. You are sent to rid a planet from a horde of nasty creepizoids that have overridden the planet. Use your Parasol to pick up enemies to whip them at the other creatures. Bubbles that appear can be collected for a truly mega blast of intense water! Good scrolling and cute graphics accompany this cart.

This is the third in the Bubble Bobble series of puzzle games. A fun and addictive romp that hasn't lost much since its initial release. Good graphics and play mechanics still make it a worthwhile puzzler, but not one of the classics.