Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron's Workshop

Strictly Limited Games · Sep 30, 2021

Everyone

About

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!

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Critic 6.5 (2 critics) · Gamer 6.7

Critic reviews

HookedGamers
William Thompson · Dec 22, 2021
5.5
I definitely enjoyed heading back to the simpler gameplay of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends. But the main game is far too short for any long-term gaming. The lower difficulty setting certainly allows younger gamers to play with a degree of confidence. However, it will leave older gamers wanting something extra. The addition of the original game does increase the nostalgia, but the issues of poor controller responsiveness somewhat limit the enjoyment. If you have a young family and want to show them a comparison between games of yesteryear and today, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is worth a look, but look elsewhere if you’re looking for a challenging platformer.
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PCInvasion
Andrew Farrell · Sep 24, 2021
7.5
Although it appears extremely light on content at first, the DLC and workshop mode both do a lot to make this an enjoyable Bubble Bobble experience that should satisfy anyone looking for some classic gameplay.
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3rd-strike.com
Admin · Dec 26, 2020
6.5
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends – The Baron is Back is a pleasant homage to the past games in the series. The game is enjoyable and childlike in appeal, but also in its gameplay. The added option for 4 player co-op is a welcome addition, but the lack of game modes and replayability, as well as how quick the game can be completed, put the game in an awkward position.
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Hey Poor Player
Francis DiPersio · Nov 17, 2020
8.0
At the end of the day, this update succeeds in making Bubble Bobble 4 Friends feel like the game it should have been when it was initially released earlier this year. If you have yet to experience Bubble Bobble 4 Friends and don’t mind a substantial challenge, then I wholeheartedly recommend checking out this new content. However, those looking for more of the same might be put off by the considerable boost difficulty The Baron Back brings to the table.
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WorthPlaying
Chris "Atom" DeAngelus · May 05, 2020
8.0
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a solid, enjoyable and well-made entry in the Bubble Bobble franchise. At its core, it's still a simple pick-up-and-play arcade game, but 4 Friends does a good job of expanding and improving on the core mechanics. There's something bizarrely addictive about chaining together bubbles for huge point strings, and the simple nature of the game makes it excellent for parties or get-togethers.
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Game Skinny
Jason D'Aprile · Apr 17, 2020
8.0
Bubble 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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