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Bubble Ghost

Bubble Ghost

Credits
Released: 1988 (36 years ago)
Publisher: AccoladeInfo / Logos
Developer: The Programming Partnership
Information
Main Control:Joystick (Port 2)
Players:1 or 2
Language:English
Retail Price:£9.95 Tape
£14.95 Disk
Tape Loader
Freeload
Used in Ere International release (1988)
Categorization
Genre:Arcade, Miscellaneous
Tags:Action, Puzzle, Side view, Fixed/flip-screen, Direct control
YouTube Links
Review video 05:41
Gansteeth on Apr 30, 2017
Magazine Reviews
ACE, issue 17 (feb 89), p69
Release type is unknown
814/1000
Commodore User, issue 62 (nov 88), p77
Accolade full-price release
43%
Games Machine, issue 13 (dec 88), p69
Release type is unknown
61%
Zzap!64, issue 44 (dec 88), p28
Accolade full-price release
62%
Average magazine rating:
Based on 4 magazine reviews
62%

Rating

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Reviews

Read review by Sebatianos
Graphics: 7Music: 6Playability: 8Overall: 7

12 Comments

BigM 2023-10-246/10 (6/10)
I love this game. Originally created by Christophe Andreani for Infogrames France for Atari ST.

However, the controls are ridiculously infuriating.
So, not recommended.

I recommend the Amstrad or wonderful updated Gameboy version. Controls are way better!
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Sternhammer 2022-04-235/10 (5/10)
A decent game with an unusual but slightly irritating control method.
I didn't actually like the graphics all that much and the sound was pretty poor.
The core gameplay lived and died on the control mechanics and I personally found them more irritating than enjoyable.
Not bad, not great...
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MontyMonty 2010-06-026/10 (6/10)
Very oldschool, even for 1989.
It's an nice game with cool graphics. But the mechanic is a bit unpolished and there are too much passages which are too tight.

Still an nice game. But is not the classic which the concept deserved.
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bbagnallbbagnall 2007-10-20
This looks like it would be a great game but it's pretty lacking. A game like this needs good physics but the physics for the bubble are rubbish. The frame rate is very bad and the bubble kind of jerks around. Also, you don't have to think at all to play it. The screen shots make it look like it's a puzzle/action game, but really there is nothing to think about or even plan since it's so one dimensional. Nice looking game but just doesn't quite cut it. BTW The text in the lower right corner is the smallest I've ever seen on the C64.
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Rowgue 2007-08-08
I loved this game. It was extremely challenging, but gorgeous and fun.

My first reaction when I see or hear someone say "Bubble Bobble" is man that's a great game. Then I remember that it was Bubble Ghost that I'd been thinking of.
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DeAdLy_cOoKiEDeAdLy_cOoKiE 2005-10-206/10 (6/10)
This was original and fun.
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Pxii 2005-02-068/10 (8/10)
Very good graphics and the game idea is fantastic. I had some real trouble when the first candle light showed up. Just blow it out... But who could imagine that it was so easy... I just thought I should care about the bubble =)

Great game
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MatteMatte 2004-09-10
Heh, pretty weird idea ;)
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Greenie 2004-02-20
A cute, if one-dimensional, puzzle/arcade game. The premise is simple: you are a ghost who is trying to guide a bubble through some kind of dungeon or castle, by blowing on it. Naturally, the castle is full of pointy things, candle flames, narrow passageways, and other bubble-hostile features. Occasionally there are simple puzzle elements (having to blow out a candle before blowing the bubble over it, for example), but for the most part it boils down to quick reflexes.
Predseda 2003-12-10
This was one of few games, that I really bought (original, not crack). Graphics is good, but the game itself is VERY difficult!
TWR 2003-02-12
This is a fantastic game, very well done. Atmospheric graphics and sound. ADDICTIVE !!!
MattW013 2002-09-19
This is one strong game. As is befitting an action/strategy/puzzle game of this nature, graphics need only be passable for the game to be strong. Fortunately, Bubble Ghost boasts some of the best graphics this side of the C64.

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Scans

  • Bubble Ghost Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ ERE International release (Europe) ‧ Tape ‧ 300 DPI
  • Bubble Ghost Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ Accolade release (US) ‧ Disk ‧ 300 DPI
  • Bubble Ghost Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ C.T.O. release (Italy)
  • Bubble Ghost Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ ERE International release (Europe) ‧ Disk

Other Platforms

Also released for Apple IIGS and Game Boy.