Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 is a 1987 arcade platformer by Taito, sequel to the classic Bubble Bobble. Stars Bubby and Bobby, who appear as humans here instead of bubble dragons. Players guide them across themed islands, defeat enemies, and save Rainbow Island residents from dark forces.
It has 10 islands with 4 levels each. Climb from the bottom, using rainbow projectiles as weapons and temporary platforms. Rainbows destroy enemies and act as jump pads to reach higher areas. Defeated enemies drop items and gems that boost abilities like speed, rainbow fire rate, and count.
Packed with secrets and rewards: defeat enemies in specific ways to collect 7 colored small diamonds, spell "NICE" to get a big diamond and unlock hidden levels. Multiple endings depend on performance and collectibles.
With rich content, unique gameplay, and varied hidden elements, Rainbow Islands is a platformer classic. Its high replayability and challenge make it a beloved retro game gem.