Most grew up with Tetris, but I was the weird kid who loved Puzzle Bobble 2 (also known as Bust A Move 2 in Europe) on the Nintendo 64. That same engrossing energy and charm I knew as a kid is finally back in Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey for everyone without the PlayStation VR headset. But, does the transition to 3D diffuse the nostalgic magic it once had? Read more to find out.
The Puzzle Bobble series is known for its easy-to-pick-up puzzle gameplay in 2D. Each ball you send out is color-coded, and you have to match them up with three or more of the same color. The same concept has been brought onto Vacation Odyssey and as the title suggests, the series transformed with 3D in mind with this entry. To be honest, it should have stayed in 2D.
Without its initial VR offerings in a traditional TV setup, it’s simply awkward to play in this 3D format….
