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Rainbow Islands Extra (Japan)

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Rainbow Islands Extra: Genesis Platformer

Rainbow Islands Extra is a Japanese-exclusive version of the classic arcade platformer, released on the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) in the early 1990s. It is based on Taito's original Rainbow Islands arcade game, which followed the success of Bubble Bobble. This port was published by Taito and includes additional stages and tweaks not found in the original release, making it a distinct experience for Japanese players who owned the console.

GAME INFO

Platform: SEGA Genesis
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1
Region: Japan
Version: Extra

How to play Rainbow Islands Extra online

Getting Started

Start the game by pressing the Enter key on the title screen. Since this is a Japanese release, menus and text are in Japanese, but the core gameplay is straightforward: you control a character who shoots rainbows upward. Use the arrow keys to move left and right, and press S to shoot a rainbow. The rainbows solidify and can be used as platforms to climb higher.

Your goal on each stage is to reach the top while avoiding enemies and collecting items. Enemies are defeated by dropping rainbows on them or hitting them from above. The rainbows disappear after a few seconds, so plan your jumps carefully. Collecting power-ups changes the color and properties of your rainbows - for example, a red rainbow might produce fireballs. The game has multiple rounds, each ending with a boss fight. If you die, you restart the stage, but you have limited lives.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button
S: B button
Z: C button
A: X button (6-button pad)
Q: Y button (6-button pad)
E: Z button (6-button pad)
Enter: Start / Mode

Rainbow Islands Extra FAQ

Who developed Rainbow Islands Extra?

Taito developed the original arcade game, and this Genesis version is also a Taito production. Specific development credits for the port are not widely documented.

Is there anything iconic or memorable about Rainbow Islands Extra?

The rainbow shooting mechanic is its standout feature, allowing players to create platforms and attack enemies simultaneously. The game also shares the colorful, charming universe of Bubble Bobble with familiar enemies and item drops.

Is Rainbow Islands Extra considered easy to pick up or challenging?

It has a gentle learning curve for basic movement, but mastering the rainbow placement to climb quickly and avoid enemies is moderately tough. Later stages require precise timing and resource management, giving it a fair challenge.

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