After playing Bust a Move 4 on the dreamcast i have found another game in the series that has been as polished and well executed until now.
Although i havent had time to really run it through its paces i am already impressed. Let me explain the controls since they have a slight twist from the norm. Instead of the hand crank used in all the old puzzle bobble/bust a move games it is replaced with a slingshot that rests on the top edge of the touch screen. Basically you just drag the sling back and to any angle needed to shoot the colored bubbles to the top screen where the puzzle resides. next to the sling is a speciel bubble you can switch when the time calls for it (they are normally star, explosive, or metal bubbles). The slingshot control is real simple but it feels natural within the first minute or so of playing.
you have the option of changing it to manual control but i personally think the touch control works in this titles favor more.
the regular favorite bust a move modes are there: puzzle, endless, and vs. they all play well and are just as fun as normal. they multiplayer shines due to its 2-5 player multi cart and single cart play (would like to get a first hand experience asap though).
The combo system feels akin to bust a move 4s which is a plus in my book. The characters are just like our favorites from past iterations, luckily no lame neo bust a move types like in Super bust a move.
The graphics are crisp, clear and bright and the sound is cute and quirky.
really for any bust a move fan with a DS, i think this title is a must. for $20 you cant go wrong