Software:Bust-a-Move Universe

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Short description: 2011 video game
Bust-a-Move Universe
North American version cover art
Developer(s)Taito
Arika
Publisher(s)Square Enix
SeriesPuzzle Bobble
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
Release
  • JP: February 26, 2011
  • NA: March 27, 2011
  • EU: April 22, 2011[1]
  • AU: April 28, 2011
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Bust-a-Move Universe, known in Japan as Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value)., and in the PAL region as Puzzle Bobble Universe,[2] is a puzzle video game developed by Taito and Arika and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo 3DS. It was released in Japan as a launch title on February 26, 2011, and was released in North America on March 27.

Gameplay

Bust-a-Move Universe is similar to its predecessors in that the goal is to connect three bubbles of the same color to make them disappear. Different modes of play include boss battles, 100-second, 300-second, or Challenge Mode.[3] Bubble dragon duo Bub and Bob travel the universe in a spaceship as doors open on planets, which release bubbles that turn into space debris. Bub must save Bob from being captured.[4]

Development

First shown at Nintendo World 2011,[5] it was later revealed to be a Japanese launch title.[6]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic49/100[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.comD+[8]
Famitsu24/40[9]
Game Informer6/10[10]
GameProStarStarStarHalf star[11]
GameRevolutionD+[12]
GameSpot5/10[13]
GameTrailers4.6/10[14]
IGN6/10[15]
Nintendo LifeStarStarStarStarStar[16]
Nintendo World Report4.5/10[17]
ONM60%[18]
Pocket GamerStarStarHalf star[19]
Common Sense MediaStarStarStar[20]

The game received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7] Nintendo Life said that the game was "a disappointingly thin package as it offers virtually nothing new to the series or long-time fans."[16] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of all four sixes for a total of 24 out of 40.[9]

Notes

References

  1. ↑ James Orry (February 16, 2011). "Puzzle Bobble comes to 3DS on April 22". Resero Network. https://www.videogamer.com/news/puzzle-bobble-comes-to-3ds-on-april-22/. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  2. ↑ James Orry (January 21, 2011). "Puzzle Bobble Universe confirmed for 3DS". Resero Network. https://www.videogamer.com/news/puzzle-bobble-universe-confirmed-for-3ds/. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  3. ↑ IGN staff (January 20, 2011). "Square Enix Announces Bust-A-Move Universe for Nintendo 3DS". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/20/square-enix-announces-bust-a-move-universe-for-nintendo-3ds. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  4. ↑ "PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE BURSTING ONTO NINTENDO 3DS". Informa. January 21, 2011. Archived from the original on October 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181009043301/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/67846/PUZZLE_BOBBLE_UNIVERSE_BURSTING_ONTO_NINTENDO_3DS.php. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  5. ↑ Anoop Gantayat (December 28, 2010). "Nintendo World Playable Lineup Announced". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/12/28/nintendo-world-playable-lineup-announced. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  6. ↑ Richard George (January 8, 2011). "Nintendo's 3DS Software Arsenal". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/08/nintendos-3ds-software-arsenal. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Bust-A-Move Universe for 3DS Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bust-a-move-universe/critic-reviews/?platform=3ds. Retrieved August 19, 2011. 
  8. ↑ Jeremy Parish (March 30, 2011). "Bust-A-Move Universe 3DS Review". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160603164140/http://www.1up.com/reviews/bust-a-move-universe-3ds-review. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Henry Gilbert (February 24, 2011). "First 3DS game reviews have hit Japan". Future plc. https://www.gamesradar.com/first-3ds-game-reviews-have-hit-japan/. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  10. ↑ Annette Gonzalez (March 27, 2011). "Bust-A-Move Universe Review". Game Informer (GameStop). https://www.gameinformer.com/games/bust-a-move_universe/b/3ds/archive/2011/03/27/review.aspx. Retrieved February 29, 2020. 
  11. ↑ Ray Barnholt (March 28, 2011). "Review: Bust-a-Move Universe". GamePro (GamePro Media). Archived from the original on May 2, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110502004523/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/218635/review-bust-a-move-universe/. Retrieved August 14, 2022. 
  12. ↑ Josh Laddin (April 12, 2011). "Bust-A-Move Universe Review". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on October 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151012030747/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/bustamove-universe. Retrieved August 14, 2022. 
  13. ↑ Justin Calvert (March 30, 2011). "Bust-A-Move Universe Review". Red Ventures. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bust-a-move-universe-review/1900-6306521/. Retrieved February 29, 2020. 
  14. ↑ "Bust-a-Move Universe Review". Viacom. March 28, 2011. Archived from the original on April 4, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110404194205/http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=14368. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  15. ↑ Audrey Drake (April 1, 2011). "Bust-A-Move Universe Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/04/01/bust-a-move-universe-review. Retrieved February 29, 2020. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Jon Wahlgren (March 31, 2011). "Bust-A-Move Universe Review". Gamer Network. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2011/03/bust_a_move_universe_3ds. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  17. ↑ Neal Ronaghan (March 28, 2011). "Bust-A-Move Universe". NINWR, LLC. https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/25885/bust-a-move-universe-nintendo-3ds. Retrieved February 29, 2020. 
  18. ↑ "Puzzle Bobble Universe review". Official Nintendo Magazine (Future plc): 88. May 2011. 
  19. ↑ Mike Rose (April 27, 2011). "Puzzle Bobble Universe". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/puzzle-bobble-universe/puzzle-bobble-universe/. Retrieved August 13, 2022. 
  20. ↑ Marc Saltzman (2011). "Bust-a-Move Universe". https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/bust-a-move-universe. Retrieved August 14, 2022. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

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See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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