Bust-A-Move 3
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System(s): Sega Saturn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Natsume Inc. (US), Acclaim Entertainment (EU), Taito (JP), Sega Enterprises (JP; Seganet) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Taito | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributor: Tommo (US), Arcadia Software (ES), Ecofilmes (PT) Scanbox Danmark (DK) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensor: Taito (US/EU) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Original system(s): Taito F3 System | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (15 tracks) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peripherals supported: Sega Saturn Modem | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action Puzzle[1], Puzzle[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bust-A-Move 3, known as Puzzle Bobble 3 (パズルボブル 3) in Japan, is the third entry in Taito's Bust-A-Move (Puzzle Bobble) series. It was originally an arcade game which, like the previous game in the series Bust-A-Move 2: Arcade Edition, was ported to the Sega Saturn. An enhanced version, titled Puzzle Bobble 3DX was also released, but this skipped Sega's consoles.
Contents
Gameplay
Bust-A-Move 3 is extremely similar in design to other Bust-A-Move games, however instead of attaching its bubbles to the top of the screen, the bubbles are positioned around "nodes". Levels sometimes involve scrolling upwards, and there are also a selection of Bust-A-Move 2 levels included. It also includes the ability to select your character in versus mode.
History
Legacy
In 2023, the Saturn versions of Bust-A-Move 2 and Bust-A-Move 3 were packaged together in a re-release by City Connection entitled Puzzle Bobble 2X/Bust-A-Move 2 Arcade Edition & Puzzle Bobble 3/Bust-A-Move 3 S-Tribute for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Steam.[8]
Versions
Localised names
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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English | Bust-A-Move 3 | Bust-A-Move 3 |
English (US) | Bust-A-Move 3 | Bust-A-Move 3 |
Japanese | パズルボブル 3 | Puzzle Bobble 3 |
Magazine articles
- Main article: Bust-A-Move 3/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: Bust-A-Move 3/Technical information.
References
- ↑ File:BustAMove3 Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee3.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-07-28 12:30)
- ↑ File:PuzzleBobble3 Saturn JP Flyer.jpg
- ↑ http://riehlspot.simplenet.com/vgame/new/saturn.html (Wayback Machine: 1999-02-21 17:22)
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1997-11-17), page 32
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Computer & Video Games, "February 1998" (UK; 1998-01-14), page 94
- ↑ http://centromail.es:80/nuevo/consolas/sat.asp (Wayback Machine: 1998-01-20 17:10)
- ↑ https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2023/02/01/metal-black-bust-a-move-collection-s-tribute-release-on-modern-platforms/ (Wayback Machine: 2023-02-01 23:54)
- ↑ GamesMaster, "December 1997" (UK; 1997-10-28), page 67
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1998" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 160
- ↑ Famitsu, "1997-04-04" (JP; 1997-03-21), page 1
- ↑ Fun Generation, "06/97" (DE; 1997-05-14), page 80
- ↑ GamePro, "December 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 184
- ↑ MAN!AC, "06/97" (DE; 1997-05-14), page 64
- ↑ MAN!AC, "11/97" (DE; 1997-10-08), page 59
- ↑ Mega Fun, "06/97" (DE; 1997-05-07), page 83
- ↑ Mega Fun, "12/97" (DE; 1997-11-05), page 75
- ↑ Next Generation, "December 1997" (US; 1997-11-18), page 170
- ↑ neXt Level, "März 1998" (DE; 1998-02-30), page 61
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 6" (JP; 1997-03-14), page 172
- ↑ Saturn Power, "July 1997" (UK; 1997-05-28), page 79
- ↑ Saturn Power, "December 1997" (UK; 1997-10-14), page 72
- ↑ Sega Magazin, "Juni 1997" (DE; 1997-05-14), page 78
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "November 1997" (UK; 1997-10-15), page 82
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 12
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