fan of bubble bobble, line up! Classic platformer Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III returns to Switch later this year, courtesy of ININ and Taito.
Originally released in 1991 as a sequel to Rainbow Islands, Parasol Stars features the human form of Bobby and Bobby with platforming gameplay more reminiscent of the original Bubble Bobble. No specific release date has been announced yet, but we don’t think we’ll be waiting long to confirm.
Main features are listed below.
– Triumph: The world’s favorite series, Bubble Bobble, is back on PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox.
– A cute cast of iconic characters: Meet a lovable cast of iconic characters, each with their own unique charms and abilities that make the gameplay even more enjoyable.
– Dazzling Parasol: Wave a colorful parasol with magical powers to protect yourself from enemies, stun them, and unleash high-scoring stars.
– Tons of power-ups: From bombs to time-freezing clocks, you’ll discover a variety of power-ups to give you the upper hand in tough battles.
– Strategic gameplay: Use parasol weapons to ensure victory and avoid the looming threat of death.
– Nostalgic Homage: Parasol Stars pays homage to TAITO’s early game Chuck’n Pop. Chack’n Pop was one of his early platform games and a predecessor to the hugely popular Bubble Bobble series.
– 10 worlds: Embark on an adventure beyond the eight main worlds of Parasol Stars and unlock two secret worlds.
Also pay attention to more parasols! ININ and TAITO will soon share exciting news.
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