Bubble Bobble: Old & New on GBA is basically the arcade classic you remember, but with a little extra polish. You’re still Bub or Bob—those tiny, bubble-blowing dinosaurs—trapped in a tower full of monsters that need popping. The first few levels ease you in, but don’t get too comfortable; by floor 20 or so, you’ll be frantically bouncing bubbles off walls to trap enemies before they corner you.

The "New" part? Some levels got tweaked, and the graphics are cleaner, though honestly, it still feels like the same 8-bit charm. The two-player co-op is where it really shines—nothing beats teaming up to chain bubble traps while your friend accidentally knocks you off a platform. And yeah, there are 200+ levels, but good luck seeing them all without losing a few lives to those sneaky umbrella drops.

If you’ve played the original, it’s pure nostalgia with a slight facelift. If you haven’t, it’s a weird, delightful time capsule of simple but punishing arcade design. Just watch out for the music—it’s catchy enough to haunt your dreams.