Super Bubble Bobble MD

About

Super Bubble Bobble MD is a side-scrolling action game built around capturing enemies in bubbles and blasting them into the sky. Released in 1995 for the Sega Mega Drive, it follows the basic loop of the Bubble Bobble series but adds a few oddball twists. Players can choose between Bub, Bob, or two surprise anime characters, Crayon Shin-chan and Doraemon, to navigate levels filled with baddies and hazards. The controls feel familiar but lack the polish of official entries, with simple mechanics focused on timing jumps and shooting bubbles. Single-player only, no co-op, no modern updates. Just a straightforward run through colorful, vaguely Japanese-themed stages. The game sticks out for its bizarre character roster. Having Shin-chan and Doraemon pop up in a Bubble Bobble clone feels like a 90s fan project made on a budget. Developed by Gamtec, an obscure studio, it exists in a legal gray area and never saw official release. While it doesn’t challenge the original formula, the mix of IP crossovers makes it a curiosity for collectors or those deep into retro gaming. Community mentions are sparse but mostly note the charm of its oddball execution. Not for purists, but a niche trip down memory lane.