Play Rainbow Islands - The Story Of Bubble Bobble 2 (europe) Online

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, published by Taito. It arrived during a time when the NES library was deep with platformers, offering a direct follow-up to the arcade hit Bubble Bobble that many players discovered on their home console.

You control one of the bubble dragon brothers, Bub or Bob, and your goal is to climb a series of vertical screens to reach the top of each island before a rising flood of water catches you. Your primary tool is the rainbow, which you shoot to trap or defeat enemies; these rainbows also act as temporary platforms you can jump on to ascend. The game is structured around exploring seven distinct islands, each with its own theme and boss, and collecting crystals is key to unlocking the best ending. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can be sharp, especially as you manage the climbing timer and enemy patterns. It feels like a clever, frantic puzzle where every rainbow you fire changes the layout of the stage.