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One of the few versions having game mechanics and gameplay very close to the arcade is the [[Sega Master System]] version, despite its introduction of extra gameplay elements. Moreover, the version included in ''Taito Legends'' for the Xbox, PS2, and PC should be a near-perfect copy of the original arcade version, as it features the original ROM running under emulation. However, even this version lacks accurate emulation of an MCU in the original hardware that handled monster behavior and other things. As of 2007, fully accurate emulation is implemented only in [[MAME]] (versions 0.107u3 and up). | One of the few versions having game mechanics and gameplay very close to the arcade is the [[Sega Master System]] version, despite its introduction of extra gameplay elements. Moreover, the version included in ''Taito Legends'' for the Xbox, PS2, and PC should be a near-perfect copy of the original arcade version, as it features the original ROM running under emulation. However, even this version lacks accurate emulation of an MCU in the original hardware that handled monster behavior and other things. As of 2007, fully accurate emulation is implemented only in [[MAME]] (versions 0.107u3 and up). | ||
==Similar games, spinoffs, and clones== | |||
''Bubble Bobble'''s successful gameplay has inspired not only many official sequels and spinoffs by Taito, but also a number of games with very similar gameplay elements. The most important of them include: | |||
*The non-scrolling platformer action. | |||
*Dividing the game into many levels (typically above 30). | |||
*Defeating enemies by trapping them somehow instead of killing them right away. | |||
*Collecting bonuses and finding secret ways of increasing their value. | |||
*Collecting letters to gain an extra life. | |||
Some examples of successful non-Taito video games resembling Bubble Bobble in some or even all of the above aspects are: | |||
*''[[Rodland]]'' by [[Jaleco]] (1989). | |||
*''[[Snow Brothers]]'' and its sequels by [[Toaplan]] (1991). | |||
*''[[Tumblepop]]'' and ''[[Diet Go Go]]'' by [[Data East]]. | |||
===Clones=== | |||
''[[Ultra Balloon]]'' (1996), by [[SunA Corporation]] (also manufacturer of [[Hard Head]] series), is an evident ''[[Bubble Memories]]'' copy and the only ''Bubble Bobble''-inspired arcade game to actually copy the bubble-blowing and popping system. | |||
''Bubble Bobble'' also inspired a few software publishers to publish derivatives of the game for the PC and [[Mac]]. Such titles include ''Bubble Bobble World'', ''Bubble Bobble Quest'', ''Bubble Bobble Nostalgie'', ''Bub & Bob'', and ''The Bub's Brothers''. Such games are marketed online. | |||
