Bubble Bobble is getting a C64 remaster and it looks GOOD!

I’ve simply been knowledgeable by means of Fb, that if you happen to have been an enormous fan of Taito’s Bubble Bobble within the Arcades or at house, will probably be happy to know that in some unspecified time in the future within the close to future, Dave’s Retro Drive will probably be releasing a graphically superior model of ‘Bubble Bobble Remastered’ for the Commodore 64. A brand new model which is getting nice viewer suggestions comparable to “The C64 model is the one I performed probably the most, and that is wanting implausible” and “Wow, nice job! Fairly near the arcade model ❤”. To coincide with this information, you may try the newest footage from the sport, in addition to the newest developments.

And this is the newest. “Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered – WIP 4 – We’re getting there!🐉✨. Rather a lot has occurred for the reason that final replace! Principally the entire core graphics work is now full. All collectible gadgets have been redrawn and recolored, many discrepancies with the arcade model have been fastened, and the data panel has been utterly redesigned. Even the font has been changed with the one from the unique coin-op for added authenticity. Can you see all the brand new stuff?”

“The general look is now a lot nearer to the arcade basic, whereas staying throughout the tight C64 constraints. Some visible compromises have been needed, in fact, however we’ve pushed the previous {hardware} fairly far whereas holding the unique engine intact! There’s nonetheless work to be completed, primarily on the programming facet to repair some graphical behaviors which might be presently hardcoded. And who is aware of… possibly we’ll even discover a method to enhance the gameplay too. Tell us what you assume—and thanks for following the mission! 🐉💚🟡”

And that is all there may be to say in regards to the recreation to this point, however be sure that to take a look at the primary web page (here), or Dave’s different remasters (here)