The story begins with the evil witch, Magica, having stolen all of the water from the land, turning it into ice. The only way to defeat her is by collecting and blowing up bubbles that contain creatures called 'mooks'. Once you've defeated the mooks, they'll transform into a type of bird that will help you find the hidden paths to progress through the game.
Gameplay involves navigating through 150 levels of increasingly difficult terrain, including caves, mines, and even underwater zones. You can jump, fly, and blow bubbles to defeat enemies and break certain blocks. The ultimate goal is to reach Magica's castle and put an end to her evil plans.