Comparison

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic vs StarStriker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

Relive the classic arcade experience with this beloved title. Capture enemies in bubbles and defeat them using intuitive controls. Discover power-ups and special bubbles to aid your quest through challenging stages.

Highlights
  • Capture enemies with bubbles
  • Automatic shot function
  • Collect alphabet bubbles for extra lives
  • Power-up items to enhance abilities
  • Special bubbles with unique effects
  • Unlockable super game mode
Features
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Classic Arcade Game with the main character ‘Bubblun’ to capture enemies with bubble and defeat it. [How to Control] Able to move left and right on the screen, and press the fire and jump buttons to play. [Game Feature] - Conveniently fire the bubbles with the automatic shot function. - Able to get an extra life through gathering alphabet bubbles E, X, T, E, N, D. - Able to get additional scores through hamburger, hot-dog, sushi, banana, and ice cream after defeating all enemies on the stage. - The skull monsters are going to appear and chase if the player cannot clear the stage in a certain amount of time. - Able to change the original or full screen aspect ratio in the setting. - Super game is available after normal game is cleared. - Supported achievement and leaderboard. [Power-up Item] - Yellow candy: Increasing speed of blowing bubbles. - Pink candy: Increasing range of blowing bubbles. - Blue candy: Increasing bubbles’ flying speed. - Red shoes: Increasing Bubblun’s movement speeds. [Special Bubble] - Water bubbles: Special bubble that flows the water down to defeat the enemies. - Fire bubbles: Special bubble that drops the fire and creates multiple fires. - Lightning bubbles: Special bubble that can be blown horizontally to defeat the enemies. [Item] - Holy water: Removing all enemies on the screen, and available to get additional scores in limited time. - Parasol: Allows to jump numerous stages. Depends on color of parasol, the jumped stages are different. - Magical staff: All remaining bubbles on the screen will turn into food, and also a large food will fall down. - Sky blue Ring: Able to get extra points each time the Bubblun moves. - Chack’n Heart: Transforms to invincible Bubblun that defeat the enemies. - Magical necklaces: Shining ball bounces around the stage, and defeat the enemies. - Clock: Freezing the monsters in certain amount of time. © TAITO CORPORATION 1986, 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

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StarStriker

Features
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【ゲーム紹介】 『StarStriker(スターストライカー)』は、愛くるしいハムスターが自機となって宇宙を駆け巡る、縦スクロール型の本格2Dシューティングゲームです。 シンプルな操作性ながら、敵の攻撃を避けるスリルと、強化した武器で敵をなぎ倒す爽快感が楽しめます。初心者からシューティングゲーム愛好家まで、幅広く遊べる難易度を用意しました。 【ゲームの特徴】 ● 簡単操作!:指一本で機体をドラッグするだけ。攻撃はフルオートで、誰でもすぐに楽しめます。 ● 武器のアップグレード:ステージ中に落ちている「ひまわりの種」を集めて武器を強化。ワイドショット、レーザー、ホーミングなど、強力な攻撃を使いこなせ! ● 頼れる仲間:チーズを獲得してオプション(援護機)を装着。最大2機の仲間と共に戦えます。 ● 巨大ボスとの死闘:各ステージの最後には個性豊かな巨大ボスが待ち受ける!攻撃パターンを見極めて撃破しよう。 ● 豊富な難易度:EASYからVERY HARDまで選択可能。自分の腕前に合わせて挑戦できます。 【フルゲーム解放について】 ステージ3までは無料で何度でもプレイ可能です。 「フルゲーム解放(App内課金)」を購入すると、ステージ4から10までの全コンテンツがアンロックされ、より激しい宇宙の戦いへ挑戦できるようになります。 さあ、ハムスターと一緒に宇宙の平和を取り戻しましょう!

Screenshots

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic4 screens
StarStriker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarStriker at none against BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's shown. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and StarStriker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic versus StarStriker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBUBBLE BOBBLE classicStarStriker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (499 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings499 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB19 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMOBIRIXodajima osamu

Bugs and requests

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Graphical glitches and visual issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • Customizable controls
  • Save progress and continue later
  • Two-player mode
  • Level select or checkpoint system

StarStriker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

One-time6
  • Purchase 300 Dia$2.99
  • Purchase 500 Dia$4.99
  • Purchase 1,100 Dia$9.99
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  • Purchase 3,600 Dia$29.99
  • Purchase 6,500 Dia$49.99
  • Purchase 15,000 Dia$99.99
1 purchases

StarStriker

One-time1
  • フルゲーム解放$0.49

Questions

Is BUBBLE BOBBLE classic free?
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarStriker free?
StarStriker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BUBBLE BOBBLE classic or StarStriker have ads?
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic shows ads; StarStriker does not.

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