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Bust-a-Move Universe - Nintendo 3DS

Platform : Nintendo 3DS |
Rated: Everyone
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 92 ratings

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  • Bust-A-Move busts out of your screen in full 3D! BUST-A-MOVE goes full vibrant 3D in Bust-A-Move Universe!
  • Pop Pop Pop!: Match three or more bubbles of the same color and clear away a field of impending bubble doom!
  • A whole universe of fun: Clear dozens of challenging levels as you explore an entire universe filled with puzzle fun
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POP-N-DROP! BUST-A-MOVE Busts out of your Screen in Full 3-D! Simply connect three or more bubbles of the same color to clear them from the screen! All-new, challenging levels await as you explore a 3-D universe full of addicting, fun-filled, bubble-bursting excitement! Key Features: Enjoy Exhilarating 3-D Puzzles on Nintendo 3DS! POP-N-DROP! Match three or more bubbles of the same color to burst them all, or send a cluster of bubbles to their doom by bursting the bubbles above! A WHOLE UNIVERSE OF FUN! Explore a universe of all-new, challenging levels! STRATEGIC SPECIAL BUBBLES! Use special bubbles to unleash dazzling effects and clear the screen with the greatest of ease! TWO EXCITING GAME MODES! Travel the universe to save your friends in Puzzle Mode, or try to burst as many bubbles as you can within the time limit in Challenge Mode!

From the Manufacturer

POP-N-DROP! BUST-A-MOVE Busts out of your Screen in Full 3-D!



Gameplay

Simply connect three or more bubbles of the same color to clear them from the screen! All-new, challenging levels await as you explore a 3-D universe full of addicting, fun-filled, bubble-bursting excitement!




Key Features

Enjoy Exhilarating 3-D Puzzles on Nintendo 3DS!

– POP-N-DROP! Match three or more bubbles of the same color to burst them all, or send a cluster of bubbles to their doom by bursting the bubbles above!
– A WHOLE UNIVERSE OF FUN! Explore a universe of all-new, challenging levels!
– STRATEGIC SPECIAL BUBBLES! Use special bubbles to unleash dazzling effects and clear the screen with the greatest of ease!
– TWO EXCITING GAME MODES!
Travel the universe to save your friends in Puzzle Mode, or try to burst as many bubbles as you can within the time limit in Challenge Mode!

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
92 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the difficulty level and value of the video game. For example, they mention it's always fun to play, has fun game modes, and is a good value for kids. That said, some complain the entertainment value is lacking and can get boring fast.

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Customers find the difficulty level of the game to be challenging and entertaining. They also mention that it's a great puzzle game and a nice time waster.

"...I would buy another just for back up because it is fun and it doesn't take up much room!! Love the item!!!" Read more

"This is a great game, my wife loves it! I would recommend to purchase if you were on the fence. The seller made everything easy as well! A+ Rating!" Read more

"...this game lacks everything that makes Bust-A-Move games fun and entertaining. Do not buy." Read more

"...A great game -- very fun...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the value of the video game software. They say it has a good price and is a great value for kids.

"bought this 3DS game because its price. overall It's a good value game for kids. so let's enjoy it. have fun." Read more

"...Good price though" Read more

"Great Game-Great Price!..." Read more

"Great deal for the price...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the 3D effects in the video game software. They mention that the 3d effects are nice but not overwhelming. Some reviewers also mention that graphics and the background have much improved.

"...the first titles to be released in the U.S. The graphics and the background have much improved, but I can't say the same for the musical soundtrack...." Read more

"Visuals:The 3D effects are nice but not overwhelming...." Read more

"I love this game! The 3d effects are really very good. I bought 4 launch titles with 3DS and I always go back to this one. Great puzzle game :)" Read more

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Customers find the entertainment value of the video game software lacking. They say it doesn't add very much in the way of new content, and it falls short of being great. Some customers also mention the game is stripped down and boring, and can get boring fast.

"...All-in-all the game has quite a bit going for it but this game falls short of being great. I give it...3 out of 5 stars (good)" Read more

"...of the old school bubble bobble enemies was fun, but the game is still very lacking...." Read more

"...It can get boring fast with this feature." Read more

"Nothing phenomenal, but a nice time waster if you get it for cheap" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

MistyBlue
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome I have always enjoyed the bust of move games ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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awesome I have always enjoyed the bust of move games and this is right up there with the rest! I would buy another just for back up because it is fun and it doesn't take up much room!! Love the item!!!
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S. Cusack
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game-Great Price!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2014
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This is a great game, my wife loves it! I would recommend to purchase if you were on the fence. The seller made everything easy as well! A+ Rating!
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RockStar#1
4.0 out of 5 stars More bubble bursting fun that has now arrived in 3D!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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When the Nintendo 3DS made its debut in the spring of 2011, Bust-A-Move Universe was one of the first titles to be released in the U.S. The graphics and the background have much improved, but I can't say the same for the musical soundtrack. Also, the gameplay modes are a bit more limited to just Puzzle Mode and Challenge Mode. Those are the minor complaints that prevent me from giving this game 5 stars. However, I do appreciate how the 3D effect causes the graphics to POP.

In Puzzle Mode, you will have to traverse through several worlds in order to rescue your fellow friends by unlocking keys. If you manage to get all of the keys, you will receive a rapid-spin power-up to help you defeat each boss (just hold down the A button to throw bombs until the boss is finally eliminated).

As usual, the object of the game is to eliminate 3 of the same colored bubbles. One of the additions to the Bust-A-Move series is a Special Gauge (seen on the right side of the screen). When it fills up to Level 1, you can press the X button to use a Spark Bubble (this will change the bubble color), Wild Bubble at Level 2 (it can be treated as ANY colored bubble), or Laser Bubble at Level 3 (this is the best power-up; it lets you virtually eliminate an entire left or right side of bubbles!). I prefer to wait until Level 3 to use the Laser Bubble because it's the most effective.

Challenge Mode lets you burst bubbles within a 100-sec or 300-sec time limit. You will put to use some Gimmick Bubbles, which consist of either Bomb Bubbles, Rescue Bubbles (it moves the rows of bubbles further up the screen), Bonus Bubbles (allows you to score massive points), Side Bubbles (moves the bubbles to the side of the screen), or Rainbow Bubbles.

This might not seem like the pivotal Bust-A-Move installment to some casual players, but it's still worth a shot.
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Nikki
1.0 out of 5 stars Stripped down and boring
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2011
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I've been playing the Bust-a-move series for years, and this is the blandest most bare bones version I've ever played. the basic gameplay is there except you spend the entire time playing puzzle mode. I don't know why, every version except this one has you go up against colorful cpu opponents, in this one you're just "rescuing" palette swapped versions of Bob and Bub. What happened to the other characters? I mean you see some, but they're these tiny little sprites you fire bombs at to defeat. And from what I can tell none of them are playable.

In short this game lacks everything that makes Bust-A-Move games fun and entertaining. Do not buy.
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Pdub559
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018
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Meh
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Keith Connolly
3.0 out of 5 stars A classic with a facelift.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2011
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Visuals:
The 3D effects are nice but not overwhelming. It's a fair balance of the pieces falling from view special effects popping out of the screen. Yet, the main play board has very little depth which allows you to play longer sessions. The main game board has two gears (or other doodads) on the left and right that spin non-stop during the game. While the effect of the spinning is amazing to behold in 3D it does get old and/or distracting after a longer game session.
3/5 Stars.

Audio:
Classic songs remixed and a few new tunes make this game really fun from an audio perspective and when set to surround sound the game has quite a few back-channel effects. The sounds effects are nice and don't get old too quickly. They are up-sampled versions of the TAITO arcade system sounds.

Gameplay:
Super simple, those familiar with the game play can just jump right in and 100% the first world. Those unfamiliar will have a tutorial that explains all of the facets of game play with you. You shoot balloons of a color, trying to match 3 to make that set of balloons pop. When you do they fall off the board and you shoot another balloon. You can pop balloons in the back and cause cascades of falling balloons in-front for massive points. The version brings in a few new mechanics like special attacks that you can level up as well as boss fights where you launch bombs onto the boss, when 3 touch, they boss takes damage.

Overall:
A great game -- very fun. A must have for fans who have a 3DS but not a system-getter title if you dont have a 3DS (but with ocarina of time coming -- might as well get this while you wait). But it's also great for those new to the series. All-in-all the game has quite a bit going for it but this game falls short of being great. I give it...
3 out of 5 stars (good)
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Jim Dunaway
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bust-A-Move game ever
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016
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This game is challenging and a lot of fun. I feel it is the best Bust-A-Move game ever produced, and it is one I will never get tired of playing.
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Zach New
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Bubbles of fun!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2013
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Well, I've played the Bust a Move series since back in the days of SNES and I loved it.
Everyone loves a good puzzle game once in a while. Now THIS game is in 3D, O_o I mean wow it was cool!
You don't know how many times I tried catching the lil creatures that popped out of the bubbles and into the background!
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