ININ Games and developer Taito have announced that Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will be heading to PlayStation 4 in the west.
As stated in the press release, the game multiplayer with up to four friends on top of the classic Bubble Bobble gameplay. The original arcade game is also included. The PlayStation 4 version (still under the tentative name Bubble Bobble 4 Friends) will add new stages, game modes, and the return of Baron von Blubba. This content will also be coming to Nintendo Switch later.
The game will be receiving a physical release “at major retailers,” as well as a digital release across America, Europe, and Australia.
To celebrate, Taito and ININ Games are holding a fan art contest. Fans can submit their fan art before May 31st (Japan time) to be one of 10 winners to have their name, nickname, and art added to the game’s credits. You can find the full rules and details here.
You can find the announcement trailer below.
You can find the full rundown (via the official website) below.
The popular dragons Bub and Bob are back! Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is the latest game in the legendary Bubble Bobble series from Taito.
Play alone or with up to 3 friends in couch co-op mode and jump your bubble dragons through 100 levels to defy the wicked magician Bonner and his henchmen. The bubbles don’t just let you trap your opponents, either – your dragons can also jump on them to reach higher platforms.
Collect E-X-T-E-N-D bubbles to activate and upgrade skills, such as lightning and bomb bubbles. Develop countless new strategies to travel through the worlds and take advantage of air currents.
The original Bubble Bobble arcade game from 1986 is also included, which captured the hearts of players around the world and still has fans humming its title melody today.
A celebration for fans and fun for the whole family!
Features:
- Single-Player Mode
- up to 4 players in cooperative play
- 100 Stages, 5 Bosses
- Skill system – learn and upgrade special skills
- includes legendary Bubble Bobble arcade game from 1986 (with 2-player co-op mode)
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is available on Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 at the end of 2020.
Image: Bubble Bobble 4 Friends official website