Bust-A-Move 99
↗ 16%
(Playstation - US, Puzzle)
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$16.12
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Developed_By:
Aisystem Tokyo
Published_By:
Taito
Released On:
09 Jul 1998
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Bust-A-Move 99 is a puzzle game that takes place on a magical island where different colours have come to life. The main character, Popo, must clear the grid by matching colourful blocks.
The gameplay involves sliding coloured tiles around to create sets of three or more in a row horizontally or vertically, while avoiding blocking the path for other characters. As players progress through levels, new obstacles and challenges are introduced, making it increasingly difficult to clear the grid.
UPC-A:
4988611980057 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPS-91075 (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
L1
FINE AIM LEFT
L2
FINE AIM LEFT
R1
LAUNCH BUBBLE
R2
LAUNCH BUBBLE
X
LAUNCH BUBBLE/CONFIRM SELECTION/NEXT SCREEN
Circle
CANCEL SELECTION/PREVIOUS SCREEN
L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + SELECT + START
reset to the title screen
How to Play
Menus
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● or DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS to highlight item
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● or ○ to toggle settings
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● BUTTON to Confirm selection/advance
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● BUTTON To Cancel selection/go back
Pause Menu
Press the START BUTTON to pause the game. Press the SELECT BUTTON to view the pause options menu.
Resume Game
Return to the game where you paused it.
Screen Set
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Press DIRECTIONAL BUTTON + L1 BUTTON to adjust the screen display to suit your monitor
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Press DIRECTIONAL BUTTON + R1 BUTTON to toggle Game Info Text (score display) UP or DOWN
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Press the ● BUTTON to use HOME SETTINGS (default settings)
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Press the ● BUTTON to use ARCADE SETTINGS (text is higher on screen)
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Press the ● BUTTON to toggle on-screen text ON or OFF
Quit Game
To exit the game, highlight Quit Game and press the ● BUTTON.
NOTE: The play instructions are based on the Type A control configuration (default).
Starting Out
At the title screen, press the START BUTTON. You will come to the Game Modes screen, where you can choose one of 5 game modes in Bust-A-Move '99, or set your Options.
Press ● or ○ on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to make your choice, then press the ● BUTTON to confirm it. We'll go into more detail on each mode a little later, but first let's check out the Options and go over some Basic Rules.
Arcade Mode
This mode offers you the arcade conversion of Bust-A-Move '99.
Challenge Mode
In this mode, you're given certain conditions for clearing each round. Your gameplay will be evaluated when you clear all stages.
Win Contest Mode
A one player contest against all the game characters, using different puzzles.
Collection Mode
A total of 1,025 rounds designed by Bust-A-Move players. Each round bears the name of the designer.
Edit Mode
Create and play your own puzzles! Save puzzles or load previously saved puzzles.
Option Mode
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In this mode, the player can modify the selections described below.
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Use ● or ○ on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to make your selection and ● or ○ on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to modify digits and other conditions such as difficulty level.
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For SE LOAD, use ● or ○ on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to make your selection and press the ● BUTTON to execute your selection.
Game Level
Choose from four difficulty levels (Easy/Normal/Hard/Very Hard)
Match Point
Used to choose the number of rounds needed to win in Player Vs. Player games.
Handicap
Choose to play with the handicap ON to keep games close, or OFF for an honest match.
Sound
Brings up a sub-menu that lets you make these choices:
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SOUND Used to toggle between Mono and Stereo Sound.
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MUSIC VOLUME Used to adjust the in-game music output level.
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SE VOLUME Used to adjust the in-game sound effects output level.
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MUSIC TEST For listening to the various tunes contained in the game.
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SE LOAD Loads specific sound effects for each character featured in the game.
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SE TEST For listening to the loaded sound effects.
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EXIT Return to Options Menu
Controller Config
Press ● or ○ to toggle among the four (A~D) pre-set control settings.
Memory Card
Choose Data Load to load your saved puzzles from Edit mode, or Data Save to save them. (See Saving/Loading Data on page 15 for more details).
EXIT
Returns to the GAME MODE selection screen.
The Screen
Score
Current total score.
Round
Current round number.
Deadline
Your game's over once the bubbles on the playfield cross this line.
Basic Rules
Fire bubbles from your launcher and eliminate bubbles before they push past the DEADLINE.
Eliminating Bubbles
Eliminate bubbles by connecting three or more of the same color.
Dropping Bubbles
The more you drop at one time, the higher your score!
Game Over
The game's over once the bubbles push past the DEADLINE.
Remember
Aim the pointer by pressing the ● or ○ DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS.
Launch Bubbles by pressing the ●, ○ or ● BUTTON.
And Don't Forget
L1 shifts the pointer slightly left with each press.
R1 shifts the pointer slightly right with each press.
Continue
During the Game Over sequence, if you push START while the countdown is being displayed, you can continue the current game.
NOTE: You have unlimited Continues.
Name Entry
You can record up to three letters if you achieve a high-ranking score. Just choose a letter by pressing ● or ○ on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON, and execute your selection by pressing the ● BUTTON.
Game Modes
Arcade Mode
Arcade mode offers three different games: Puzzle (1 Player), Player vs. Computer and Player vs. Player. That's a lot of bubble-busting fun!
Select the desired mode of play by pressing either ● or ○ on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON and start the mode with the ● BUTTON.
Game Selection
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PUZZLE (ONE-PLAYER) Clear a round by eliminating all the bubbles on the playfield.
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PLAYER VS. COMPUTER Compete against the CPU-controlled characters.
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PLAYER VS. PLAYER Compete against another
Enemies & Characters
MUSASHI
A strong and steady character that executes attack combinations from the top and bottom of the screen.
MARINA
An unpredictable character that attacks with a combination of red, yellow and blue bubbles.
LUNA
The longer a battle's drawn out, the tougher this character gets.
SSB
Mixes block bubbles in his attack combinations. A vicious character that leaves little room for counter-attacks.
JACK
With an attack combination that includes Block and Star Bubbles, this is probably the most powerful character.
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