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"Rainbow Islands: Bubble Bobble 2" is a vibrant platform game developed by Taito, originally released as an arcade game before making its way to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and various other platforms. This sequel to the beloved "Bubble Bobble" features the protagonists Bubby and Bobby, who have transformed from bubble-blowing dinosaurs into their human forms. Unlike its predecessor which revolved around trapping enemies in bubbles, "Rainbow Islands" introduces a new mechanic where the characters create rainbows that they use both as platforms to climb the vertically-scrolling levels and as tools to defeat the myriad of enemies that populate the stages. Players must ascend from the bottom of each level to the top before a rising tide of water catches up with them, enhancing the urgency and pace of the gameplay.

The game is distinctly remembered for its "secret" depth, including the collection of seven different colored diamonds that leads to unlocking hidden levels and ultimately a true ending, a feature that was revolutionary at the time. It's set across a series of different themed islands, each capped off with a challenging boss battle that tests the player's mastery of the rainbow mechanic. "Rainbow Islands: Bubble Bobble 2" was both critically and commercially successful, praised for its addictive gameplay, cheerful graphics, and catchy soundtrack. It expanded on the Bubble Bobble universe by adding more depth and complexity, securing its place as a classic in the platforming genre and a high point of NES gaming.

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