Bubble

For the Gradius IV stage, see Bubble (Gradius IV).

Bubble
Abilities	Relatively high resilience Splits into smaller bubbles when shot at May contain lesser enemies inside, which are released to attack when it bursts
Appearances	Gradius III Gradius IV Parodius Da! Gokujō Parodius!

Bubble is a recurring enemy in the Gradius series.

Description

Bubbles are hazards which appear in the second stage of Gradius III and third stage of Gradius IV, appearing as multicolored large water/soap bubbles of various sizes. Sometimes Enigmas enemies can be found inside of these bubbles.

Patterns

They move erratically around the screen, splitting into multiple, smaller bubbles when shot at, not unlike the Ice from Gradius II. Only when they're reduced to tiny bubbles they can be destroyed.

These bubbles also appear in the Parodius series, having the same patterns as in the Gradius games. Much like in Gradius III, they also sometimes come with enemies inside of them, such as the High-School Girls.

Gallery

Bubble as seen in Gradius III (arcade)

Bubble (Gradius IV)