Bubble Bobble 4 Friends

"WORTH CONSIDERING - This is a game that everybody should get some enjoyment out of, but odds are you’ll spend much more time playing the included arcade port. One day I hope to see the quality sequel diehard fans deserve, …"

"We really enjoyed Bubble Bobble 4 Friends on the Nintendo Switch and like the 1986 original, it is definitely a far superior game if played with others. As a result, it ramps up the fun factor as gamers with their …"

"Playing Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will make you appreciate just how well certain classic gameplay formulas have held up over the decades. From its charming presentation to its enjoyable multiplayer implementation, retro and modern gamers will find a lot to …"

"I found this game difficult to enjoy. It just doesn&s;t do enough to keep you entertained and, at points, I struggled to even want to try to finish it. The repetitive nature of the game may appeal to some and …"

"For veterans of the Bubble Bobble series, this is a worthy follow up to the classics. For newcomers, the accessibility options, like the lack of a serious penalty for dying, make this one of the easiest places in the series …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a great modern addition to the series. It offers a solid balance of fun and challenge with high replayability due to the three-tier scoring system and collectables, as well as the inclusion of the original …"

"In the end, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a mediocre platforming experience. Inconsistent level design and restrictive ability access holds this game back from being a truly enjoyable experience. I will continue to remember Bub and Bob fondly from my …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a solid, enjoyable and well-made entry in the Bubble Bobble franchise."

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will appeal to younger audiences. Older players will have to have very rose-tinted specs to appreciate this over previous versions."

"A decent update that isn&s;t quite challenging enough or long enough to justify it&s;s high price point."

"A friendly return to the franchise, but clearly too short. Specially recommended for the younger members of the family."

"While it&s;s great to see the franchise persist and I could probably play the original for the umpteenth time, there isn&s;t much to be excited with here. Most of the stages are pretty easy, special bubbles only make a difference …"

"The retail price may not justify the amount of gameplay time that will satisfy the experience to the fullest but Bubble Bobble 4 Friends features a series first, 4 player simultaneous multiplayer. The Bubble Bobble franchis has had a national …"

"Nostalgia and an 8-bit classic simply aren&s;t worth the price of admission"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is spectacular and it does have a lot to offer those willing to jump in and give it a whirl. But speaking of giving it a chance: Let’s talk about performance for just a second. Just …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is the new part of this long-running Taito franchise. With a cooperative game oriented approach, and new mechanics and skills, the game guarantees us simple and direct fun, although it is true that it can be …"

"The game’s brevity aside, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a blast while it lasts. I love the new upgradable skills, which add an extra layer of depth to the arcade antics without trying to reinvent the wheel. And the ability …"

"Taito’s latest creation is an example of a retro revival done right and a release this caliber was an awesome way to celebrate the franchise’s 34-year legacy."

"It&s;s a fine line when creating a sequel to such a classic game. Go too modern and you alienate your classic player base, but go too retro and it doesn&s;t appeal to the new generation of gamers. Taito has got …"

"A beloved arcade classic returns in fine form and four-player co-op."

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is the best-playing entry in the long-running series."

"It’s a simple game, you run around each level, firing bubbles to trap enemies and then bursting those bubbles to destroy them collecting fruit for points along the way. Easy, right?"

"Its modern facelift looks great, but it is little more than an old classic in disguise."

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a simple and fun platformer, best enjoyed with friends in local multiplayer. However, its content-to-price ratio may seem excessive."

"Taito&s;s comeback continues with this revival of its most famous series, and while it&s;s slim the old magic remains."

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is the type of game the Nintendo Switch was made for."

"A really good take on a classic gameplay but there&s;s little to no replayability, and the price is too high."

"Besides these more difficult levels and the arcade version of Bubble Bobble, there isn’t a lot of staying power in this new entry. You’ll still be delighted by it during the brief time you spend with it, thanks to adorable …"

"Overall, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is every bit of Bubble Bobble and more. I’m just not sure the price tag justifies the gameplay."

"A quaint little arcade platformer that makes up for a lack of staying power with plenty of vintage arcade fun."

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends fails to bust a move and find any justification for its high price point. It lacks in length, it lacks in features, and even lacks a leaderboard, an oversight for this kind of game. While it …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends tries to capture the magic from the original, but it fails in the end. The gameplay is enjoyable, but it becomes stale really quick, there is no challenge to speak of and the price is too …"

"From its classic music to its gameplay, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends captures the delightful essence of the original. Despite a rehashing of levels and a curious lack of online play, the Bubble Dragons are back in a big way, and …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a simple and comfortable arcade platformer that is quite fun for its short runtime."

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a pleasant callback to yesteryear, with just enough changed to keep it from simply retreading old ground. It is a little short if one charges through, points be damned, but it’s still several hours long …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is an unfortunate step backward. It&s;s a fun, but very vanilla entry in the long-running series. The launch content doesn&s;t match the launch price, nor does it compare favorably with other arcade games available on the …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends marks the arrival of the famed series on the Nintendo Switch and as the title promises, this is indeed a feast for up to four friends in what is easily one of the game&s;s best selling …"

"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends revisits many of Bubble Bobble&s;s ideas with a few twists of its own. While it can feel too easy and uneven at times, the whimsical visuals and new skills can provide an entertaining time nonetheless."