- Publisher: Taito Corporation , Strictly Limited Games , ININ Games
- Release Date: Nov 19, 2019
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4

- Summary: The classic platforming franchise Bubble Bobble is back. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends recreates the old bubble-based challenge with co-op for up to 4 players, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
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- Developer: Taito Corporation, ININ Games
- Genre(s): Puzzle, Action, Platformer, 2D
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 38
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Mixed: 23 out of 38
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Negative: 2 out of 38
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Apr 1, 2020All in all, I found Bubble Bobble 4 Friends to be a really fun take on the old Taito franchise, and a great experience for old and new players alike. It makes for a really solid family game that’s appropriate for all ages, but one with a difficulty curve that won’t make the game a bore for parents or older siblings. So check it out now on the Nintendo Switch, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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Apr 17, 2020Bubble Bobble returns in fine form, showing off to a new generation why it’s earned such a following over the decades. This new version looks great, is full of nostalgic charm, and most importantly, tons of dinosaur bubble-filled charm.
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Apr 13, 2020Overall, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is every bit of Bubble Bobble and more. I’m just not sure the price tag justifies the gameplay.
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Nov 20, 2019The best Bubble Bobble game in over two decades and while it isn’t quite as perfectly formed as the original it is one of the best couch co-op games of the year.
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Dec 19, 2019A decade after the release of Bubble Bobble Plus!, the beloved Taito saga is back with a new iteration designed exclusively for Switch. Maybe Bubble Bobble 4 Friends it is not the best entry at all in this franchise, but at least the 4 players cooperative mode is really fun.
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Mar 24, 2020Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a quaint little arcade platformer that makes up for a lack of staying power with plenty of vintage arcade fun.
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Nov 19, 2019Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is so full of unrealised potential. Whether it be the unfairly punishing difficulty, unsatisfying rewards, or confusing visual design, the game felt frustrating to complete. The short campaign feels like it lasts a century, and the multiplayer does little to enhance the experience. Unless you’re a diehard fan, give Bubble Bobble 4 Friends a skip.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 0 out of 3
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Mixed: 2 out of 3
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Negative: 1 out of 3
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