Bubbles and environments are given an added depth, but there's not really much that can be done with that new perspective. The stereoscopic 3D isn't all that interesting, either, as you may expect. Versus Puzzle Bobble is always a blast, and so to leave it out completely is pretty poor show. We would have assumed that multiplayer came as standard. We've seen plenty of other exciting modes in past Puzzle Bobble games, and we're left wondering why these weren't incorporated into this latest release. You'll easily blast through everything in a couple of hours, with barely any replay value to keep you coming back. Unfortunately, this is all Puzzle Bobble Universe has to offer. Interesting special powers are thrown in to mix the action up a little, but the appeal of Challenge doesn't last much beyond half an hour. Essentially, it's a timed version of the Puzzle mode. You can play either a 100-second game, a 300-second game, or non-stop. Along the way you'll also need to grab keys to unlock cages and save your friends.Ĭhallenge mode is less meaty. It gradually builds up the difficulty, so that eventually the going is really tough. Puzzle is your standard story mode, with 88 levels to pop your way through, boss battles to overcome, and creatures to save. Puzzle Bobble Universe comes with two modes - Puzzle and Challenge. The balance between carefully placing your pieces and rapidly trying to cut the mass down to size makes for some fairly entertaining play. Of course, as the bubbles pile up the action becomes more frantic - if they reach the bottom, it's Game Vver. It's simple to use, and slotting the bubbles exactly where you want them is a breeze.
You aim via the Circle Pad or D-pad, with slight adjustments made with the shoulder buttons. Your task on each stage is to clear the screen of all bubbles. If a bubble sticks to a cluster of similar-coloured bubbles, with three or more touching, then they'll explode, causing any other attached bubbles to fall away. The premise remains the same as it always has been, as you fire bubbles up the screen to pop clusters above.
Compared to pass Puzzle Bobble releases, Universe feels rather rushed. However, this is a very barebones release, with only a couple of game modes and some rather mediocre special abilities. While these fail to excite, it's undeniable that Puzzle Bobble is still an enjoyable experience. Puzzle Bobble Universe (also known as Bust-A-Move Universe) on the Nintendo 3DS attempts to spice up the tired formula by injecting stereoscopic 3D visuals. For over 15 years, we've been playing the same concept over and over again, with the bare minimum in innovative gameplay alterations. The Puzzle Bobble bubble is one that has well and truly burst.
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