- Released
1991
Exact day not announced
- Platforms
- NES
- Family Computer
- Ratings
Release dates
North America dates- 1991
- NES
About
This Port of Rainbow Islands released in North America and Japan includes different level layouts and game mechanics compared to the original arcade release. It also includes an island based on "KiKi KaiKai" as a replacement for Magical Island.
Trailers
Screenshots
Reviews
IGDB players70/1005 ratings
Game info
- Released
- 1988 · see every game from that year
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
Other versions
Studios
TaitoDeveloper · Publisher- DDiscoPorting
Languages
2 languagesEnglish, Japanese
| Language | Audio | Subtitles | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnglishEnglish (US) | – | – | |
| Japanese日本語 | – | – |
Themes & tags
Story & names
Bubby and Bobby set off to rescue the inhabitants of the Rainbow Islands, who have been turned into Bubble Dragons by the evil Boss of Shadow. They must collect the big gems and mirrors on the ten Rainbow Islands and defeat the Boss of Shadow to return the islanders to normal.
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Also known as
- Rainbow Islands NES TaitoAlternative title
- Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2Alternative title
- Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble IIAlternative spelling
- Rainbow Islands NES NAAlternative title
- Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 NES USAAlternative title
Release dates by region
2 releases in 2 regions
north america
- 1991NES
japan
- Jul 26, 1988Family Computer
The Rainbow Islands series
All 18 games
Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 21987
Rainbow Islands Extra1988 · Expanded edition
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III1991
Rainbow Islands: Putty's Party2000 · Expanded edition
Rainbow Islands Revolution2006 · Remaster
Rainbow Islands Evolution2008
Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!2009
Rainbow Islands: CandylandTBA
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Where to find it
Data from IGDB and Steam. Critic scores from OpenCritic. Dates shown for North America, in your local time zone.







