What is the Best Version of Puzzle Bobble/Bust A Move?

[thetwaz]

I played this on the PC as a Kid, and it's mega addictive, but have been looking to play something on one of my emulation handhelds recently. Wondered what the best version might be?

 

[Nelson2001 Nelson2001]

Possibly the Arcade version of either Neo-Geo or B System.

And there's also the SFC/SNES version that's a well-crafted port of that game as well.

 

[Goshikk]

idk about the pc version (with all due respect it's probably trash compared to the console versions because that's simply how things worked back then) but I have played both the original arcade and snes versions
the snes version has double the stages and a cool boss fight, the US version has limited continues while the jp version is unlimited

 

[nyka]

The answer is obvious; it's Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble!

 

[thetwaz]

idk about the pc version (with all due respect it's probably trash compared to the console versions because that's simply how things worked back then) but I have played both the original arcade and snes versions
the snes version has double the stages and a cool boss fight, the US version has limited continues while the jp version is unlimited

It was actually well rated at the time, but no idea how it compared to arcade or console.

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idk about the pc version (with all due respect it's probably trash compared to the console versions because that's simply how things worked back then) but I have played both the original arcade and snes versions
the snes version has double the stages and a cool boss fight, the US version has limited continues while the jp version is unlimited

I think it looks like I may need to give the SNES one a try!

 

[Goshikk]

The answer is obvious; it's Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble!

actually yeah probably
just for the meme
but i couldnt get it to run in retroarch

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It was actually well rated at the time, but no idea how it compared to arcade or console.

seems pretty identical to the snes version, the music could be called better or worse depending on your taste, also WOW, 120 levels

 

[Bakuma1997]

If you want extra content, play the SNES version, you also get a Password system

If you simply want to play the game, stick to arcade, AFAIK the Neo Geo port only adds extra framerate

 

[werewolfx]

arcade PB2 followed by the ps1 port

 

[boiler416]

Bust-A-Move 2 is a good balance before they added to many gimmicks to the later sequels. There are good ports on PS1 and SS.