Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Bubble Bobble
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Open Corp |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Bubble Bobble |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear, Bubble Bobble is a platformer developed by Open Corp and published by Taito. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.
Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Bubble Bobble series. The series also appears on other systems with Bubble Bobble (NES) and Bubble Bobble (Master System).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Game Gear's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Bubble Bobble is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Bubble Bobble cheats & codes
34 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | 01F-0BE-F72 |
|---|---|
| Start With 9 Lives | 09F-0BE-F72 |
| Start With 15 Lives | 0FF-0BE-F72 |
| Start With Letters "X" & "T" | 00F-12E-5D4 |
| Almost Invincible | FF0-4B7-E6A
FF9-607-E6A |
Bubble Bobble walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Bubble Bobble.
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Bubble Bobble FAQ
Who made Bubble Bobble?
It was developed by Open Corp and published by Taito.
Is Bubble Bobble multiplayer?
No. Bubble Bobble is a single-player game.
How long does Bubble Bobble take to play?
As a platformer, Bubble Bobble typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Bubble Bobble on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.