tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post399877797721992679..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: Five favorites: Bubble Bobble clonesBryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-73910148875467505332012-05-22T20:59:30.806-07:002012-05-22T20:59:30.806-07:00Hey there, warp! Thank you :) Also, yes, give Chip...Hey there, warp! Thank you :) Also, yes, give Chip Chan Kick and Zupapa a try, if you can. They're actually kind of similar, in a way -- or at least both involve throwing things at enemies and then destroying them after they've been stunned.<br /><br />As for your GIFs: I love them! The whale boss especially. How cute :) Also, those tongue monsters are the "bow-sporting leeches" that I mentioned in my post. "Tongue monster" seems to be a worthy name for them, too :PBryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-31384016741899780222012-05-22T20:48:26.646-07:002012-05-22T20:48:26.646-07:00Great article! I'm putting Zupapa! and Chip C...Great article! I'm putting Zupapa! and Chip Chan Kick! on my list of games to dig up. BTW, I did 2 GIFs of Rod Land for my blog recently (after you mentioned it on twitter): <a href="http://obscurevideogames.tumblr.com/post/23412766852/whale-boss-rod-land-arcade-1990-jaleco" rel="nofollow">whale boss</a> and <a href="http://obscurevideogames.tumblr.com/post/23349404076/tongue-monster-rod-land-arcade-1990-jaleco" rel="nofollow">tongue monster</a>warphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538065034594329732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-65985535812452048972012-05-22T18:10:00.886-07:002012-05-22T18:10:00.886-07:00You ... you ... you've never played Bubble Bob...You ... you ... you've never played Bubble Bobble, Anne? If so, walk away from whatever you're doing right now and GO PLAY IT! <br /><br />Granted, you seem to be less swayed by retro games than some folks, so it's possible you won't like it. I hope that's not the case, but you never know.<br /><br />Also go try Rainbow Islands and Parasol Stars, if you're up for them. <br /><br />Oh, hell, go try every game included in this post. They're all wonderfully charming little games, in my not-so-humble opinion :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-4521996726617825442012-05-22T17:38:11.387-07:002012-05-22T17:38:11.387-07:00These are all so adorable! I've never played B...These are all so adorable! I've never played Bubble Bobble... but I should. I've only ever played the puzzle reiterations featuring the same characters... Bust A Move, is it? I think that's what they're called in the US anyway. Or maybe I'm getting confused! <br /><br />Anyway, I have to say, the minute I saw the shark in that Rod Land screenshot, my first thought was "aww!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637963404223994029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-52137454866573449432012-05-22T13:01:12.576-07:002012-05-22T13:01:12.576-07:00I wouldn't be too scared of emulating CD-based...I wouldn't be too scared of emulating CD-based systems, Simon. I've done it w/ PC Engine CD, PC-FX, PlayStation and Saturn and haven't run into any problems yet. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-45276275297019403062012-05-22T11:58:52.817-07:002012-05-22T11:58:52.817-07:00Thanks for the info, Bryan, glad to hear the PC-FX...Thanks for the info, Bryan, glad to hear the PC-FX can be emulated - a future candidate for an 'Exploring...' post, perhaps? Trying to emulate CD-based systems scares me though - I'm not even sure how to do it when I've got the original discs, nevermind when I have to use those ISO things as well! Oh nooo :(RetroKingSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609689348601442117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-2635167339634901112012-05-22T09:39:00.829-07:002012-05-22T09:39:00.829-07:00Simon: Well, there is a pretty great PC-FX emulato...Simon: Well, there is a pretty great PC-FX emulator out there (Magic Engine FX), and I'm guessing you can find ISOs easily enough via Google. I understand not wanting to bother with all of that, though.<br /><br />As for Zupapa: I look forward to your review of it! Really charming one, IMO. Also, it's amazing that it was created by FACE, a company usually known for games that are completely bonkers (and often somewhat disappointing).Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-63441526223031723672012-05-22T09:36:00.024-07:002012-05-22T09:36:00.024-07:00Really, Justin? Which games didn't you know ab...Really, Justin? Which games didn't you know about before reading this post? Regardless, I highly suggest checking out the ones you've never played :)<br /><br />Oh, and you're welcome!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-85000719416364821652012-05-22T09:30:08.479-07:002012-05-22T09:30:08.479-07:00Nice selection Bryan! I like the look of the first...Nice selection Bryan! I like the look of the first one but I don't think I have much chance of playing it anytime soon. I've actually got a review of Zupapa among my drafts at the moment... :)RetroKingSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609689348601442117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-57896683824248481402012-05-22T09:26:14.963-07:002012-05-22T09:26:14.963-07:00Once again, you open my eyes to a world of games I...Once again, you open my eyes to a world of games I had no idea even existed. Thanks, Bryan!Viewtiful_Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987909785863469591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-18174788882968106562012-05-22T09:10:15.971-07:002012-05-22T09:10:15.971-07:00Wait, there's a Rod Land 2? How did I not know...Wait, there's a Rod Land 2? How did I not know this? Off to YouTube...<br /><br />Also, you should try Don Doko Don 2 via emulation. Or are you against such things? If not, I say give it a try that way at some point. No reason to waste your money on a game that you may not like.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-14473634500887474532012-05-22T09:01:33.040-07:002012-05-22T09:01:33.040-07:00The iOS port is really good - they even included t...The iOS port is really good - they even included the second game too! Thankfully they didn't mess with the controls and just added a virtual pad/buttons, so there's no worry there either.<br /><br />I've not played DonDokoDon 2, but as you're the second person who's spoken about it I will try to keep it in mind should I ever decide to own more than a single Famicom game :)Kimimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886565978974999907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-59299482797734148712012-05-22T08:49:39.469-07:002012-05-22T08:49:39.469-07:00Kimimi: Duh! You're right! How could I forget ...Kimimi: Duh! You're right! How could I forget your Twitter avatar? :)<br /><br />How is the iOS port of the game, BTW? Does it hold up even without the use of an actual d-pad or buttons?<br /><br />Going back a bit, have you ever played Don Doko Don 2? It's not a single-screen platformer like the original, but I really like it all the same. One of my favorite Fami platformers, actually. If only I could find a copy of it on eBay. (Saw one ages ago, but wasn't able to buy it at that time. Haven't seen one since.)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-85870545581310340492012-05-22T08:47:23.353-07:002012-05-22T08:47:23.353-07:00Oh, and one more thing, coolpowers: Calling Rod La...Oh, and one more thing, coolpowers: Calling Rod Land's soundtrack "bromidic" was a bit harsh, I have to admit. I actually really like its title tune, but the tunes that play during each of the stages kind of bore me, especially when compared to the tunes that play throughout Bubble Bobble and Parasol Stars.<br /><br />Speaking of Rod Land's title tune, have you heard this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDvsZpbu400&feature=relmfuBryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-17634172373806650902012-05-22T08:45:51.211-07:002012-05-22T08:45:51.211-07:00I love Rod Land to bits - haven't you seen my ...I love Rod Land to bits - haven't you seen my Twitter avatar? ;) I used to spend a load of time playing it on the Amiga and I squeaked with joy when I found out it had had an official iOS port :DKimimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886565978974999907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-85182586542778188202012-05-22T08:41:10.623-07:002012-05-22T08:41:10.623-07:00coolpowers: Oh, I agree with you about that first ...coolpowers: Oh, I agree with you about that first line. Bubble Bobble *is* one of the best games ever made, IMO. <br /><br />As for forgetting about Parasol Stars: You're making me clutch my pearls. That's ... blasphemy! Well, at least I helped remind you of this great title (which I'm completely obsessed with at the moment, BTW. I've played it every day for about two weeks now).Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-62241685248027165732012-05-22T08:39:03.965-07:002012-05-22T08:39:03.965-07:00Kimimi: You are too funny! Also, I didn't real...Kimimi: You are too funny! Also, I didn't realize you held Rod Land in such high esteem.<br /><br />I nearly included Don Doko Don on the list, BTW. Actually, I loved it off in favor of Zupapa! mainly because I didn't want the list to include too many PC Engine titles. So, understand that I, too, hold Don Doko Don in high esteem.<br /><br />Which Bubble Bobble clones are your favorites, BTW?<br /><br />Oh, and you definitely should check out both Chip Chan Kick! and Zupapa! at some point. I especially like the former -- although the bosses can be a bit brutal :|Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-50014837048895504012012-05-22T08:30:36.914-07:002012-05-22T08:30:36.914-07:00Oh, and I forgot to say..
Bromidic or not, I once...Oh, and I forgot to say..<br /><br />Bromidic or not, I once sat and listened to the Rod Land high score music for hours. I may or may not have been chemically influenced.coolpowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520235806041803430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-61252324653379352912012-05-22T08:28:12.203-07:002012-05-22T08:28:12.203-07:00Great games! And even one I hadn't heard of (C...Great games! And even one I hadn't heard of (Chip Chan Kick!).<br /><br />For the longest time I forgot about Parasol Stars' existence too, because it didn't get an arcade release. This is despite playing it lots on the Amiga. This makes me feel old.<br /><br />I still maintain that your opening line could possibly be changed from "single-screen platformer" to "game".coolpowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520235806041803430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-6325587893666089312012-05-22T08:26:47.583-07:002012-05-22T08:26:47.583-07:00*Rushes to check list*
*Sees Rod Land in the top 5...*Rushes to check list*<br />*Sees Rod Land in the top 5, and DonDokoDon in the mentions*<br />*Feels satisfied*<br /><br />Seriously though, this is great! I haven't played Chip Chan Kick and Zupapa, but I will have to now :DKimimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886565978974999907noreply@blogger.com