Rainbow Islands - Extra Version

Rainbow Islands - Extra Version is a fast-paced platformer for two players, released by Taito in 1988. Players control Bub and Bob, who have transformed into islands capable of creating rainbow bridges to traverse treacherous environments. The gameplay revolves around running, jumping, and strategically deploying these rainbows to defeat enemies and reach the end of each stage. This version remixes the original game's level order and title screen cheat codes, offering a fresh experience even for those familiar with the initial release. Mastering Rainbow Islands involves precise timing and spatial awareness as you bounce across platforms and use your rainbow bridges to eliminate foes. Hidden within the levels are secret rooms containing valuable cheat codes, which can grant players permanent power-ups or unlock special pathways. Careful attention to scoring patterns unlocks even greater rewards at the end of each stage; manipulating the final digits of your score affects the quality of bonus items. Discovering and utilizing these secrets—such as earning a permanent speed boost or bypassing bosses entirely—adds depth and replayability to this challenging run-and-jump adventure.