Play Rainbow Islands Extra (japan) Online

Rainbow Islands Extra came out in 1990 for the Sega Genesis, which was called the Mega Drive in Japan. Taito Corporation developed and published it, releasing the game during a period when platformers with colorful graphics were common on the system. It was an expanded version of the original arcade game, offering more content for home players.

You control a small character named Bubby or Bobby, depending on the version, and your goal is to climb to the top of each island by creating rainbows. These rainbows serve as both platforms to reach higher areas and as weapons to defeat the enemies that scurry along the ground and through the air. The main mechanics involve shooting rainbows in arcs to trap foes, then jumping on them to collect crystals; you also need to manage your ascent carefully because the water level is constantly rising, threatening to drown you if you are too slow. The pacing is quite frantic, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, especially in later stages where enemy patterns become more complex. It feels like a race against time where every jump and rainbow placement matters.