Space Bust-a-Move
A bubble-shooting puzzle game set in space.
Space Bust-A-Move is a puzzle video game developed by Lancarse and published by Taito in Japan, and Square Enix worldwide for the Nintendo DS. It was first released in Japan on December 18, 2008, and later in North America and Europe under different titles. The game is compatible with Taito's paddle controller, as with several other Taito DS titles.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Lancarse
- Publisher
- Taito (JP); Square Enix (WW)
- Series
- Puzzle Bobble
- Released
- December 18, 2008 (JP)
- July 28, 2009 (NA)
- August 28, 2009 (EU)
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Platforms
- Nintendo DS
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The game received a score of 31 out of 40 from Famitsu.
- Daemon Hatfield of IGN described the controls as 'slow and clunky' in a Tokyo Game Show review.
- The continue system does not allow players to continue directly at the stage they failed at.
Gameplay
The player controls a pointer at the bottom of the screen, using either the gamepad or Taito's paddle controller, to shoot differently-colored bubbles upward. The goal is to shoot bubbles at other bubbles of the same color at the top of the screen; when three or more touching bubbles of the same color are formed, that group disappears. The objective is to clear the screen of all bubbles. Power-ups include stars that clear all bubbles of a specific color and a flame that destroys bubbles within a radius regardless of color. Levels remain the same, with some containing boss battles. The game includes a story mode with eight worlds and a competitive mode via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space Bust-a-Move released?
Space Bust-a-Move was released on December 18, 2008 in Japan, on July 28, 2009 in North America and on August 28, 2009 in Europe.
Which series is Space Bust-a-Move part of?
Space Bust-a-Move is part of the Puzzle Bobble series.
Is Space Bust-a-Move single-player or multiplayer?
Space Bust-a-Move offers single-player and multiplayer play.
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