Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III coming to Switch
A new Switch version of Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is in development, ININ Games and Taito announced today. It’s due out later in 2023.
The game is a classic platformer that first came out in 1991. It’s a sequel to Rainbow Islands and the third installment in the Bubble Bobble series.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
In this captivating platformer by Taito, players follow the adventures of two brothers. They embark on a mission to save their neighboring planets from an evil menace. Instead of shooting bubbles, they are now armed with colorful, dazzling parasols with magical powers. These parasols are also used to shield against enemy attacks, stun foes or unleash a torrent of high-scoring stars!
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is loaded with power-ups that could mean the difference between a sweet win or a crushing defeat! Toss a bomb and blast your enemies to smithereens, or freeze time with a clock that’s all yours to command. But don’t get too comfy, or Death will sneak up on you and swipe one of your precious lives! Harness the power of the parasol and show off your skills in this epic adventure!
Key Features
- Cute Cast of Iconic characters: Meet a lovable cast of iconic characters, each with their unique charm and abilities, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- Dazzling Parasols: Wield colorful parasols with magical powers to shield against enemies, stun foes, and unleash high-scoring stars.
- Power-ups Galore: Discover a variety of power-ups, from bombs to time-freezing clocks, to gain the upper hand in challenging battles.
- Strategic Gameplay: Use the parasol weapon to secure victory and evade the looming threat of Death.
- Nostalgic Homage: Parasol Stars pays homage to Taito’s earlier game, Chack’n Pop, one of the early platform games and a precursor to the highly popular Bubble Bobble series.
- Ten Worlds: Embark on an adventure beyond the main eight worlds of Parasol Stars and unlock two secret worlds.
- Keep an eye out for even more parasols! ININ and Taito have exciting news to share soon.
We have a trailer for Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III below.
Announcement Trailer
The game will be sold both physically and digitally on Switch. Strictly Limited Games will have pre-orders for limited boxed editions starting July 27, 2023.