Bubble Bobble is set to make a triumphant return later this year in Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, a brand new sequel that will launch exclusively on Switch.
It's time for Bub and Bob to start up their bubble fights once again, but this time there are more options than ever. As well as the solo and two-player modes that were offered in the original game, this new Switch release will include a four-player co-op mode. Hiroshi Uemura, executive officer and division manager of development at Taito, has said the following:
"Bubble Bobble is an extremely popular title in Europe, so we decided to implement a pre-sale in Europe in conjunction with ININ Games and Strictly Limited Games. It is also the first internally developed title since Taito has re-entered the consumer market, and the development team is thrilled to be working on this famous IP. I deeply hope that many people will enjoy it."
The game will be launching in Europe on 19th November this year, both digitally and physically, with the US release set to follow in the first quarter of 2020. Strictly Limited Games will also be releasing a Collector's Edition.
Are you excited to see Bubble Bobble return? We have some super-fond memories of the Puzzle Bobble (Bust-A-Move) spin-offs.
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This is AMAZING news. Love Bubble Bobble. I hope it includes the original game or a retro graphic option as well.
I'll take 20, thank you very much.
WHAT!?!?! My brother and I were addicted to this game one summer. We were never good enough to beat it though. This is a great surprise!
Wait, Taito is still exist ?!
Hopefully they add the classic version also
As long as it's not "Arcade Difficulty," I'm all over this!
Instant Buy.
I hope Taito will back more of their classic Franchises.
Something like Space Invaders Extreme 3 would be Awesome.
Childhood nostalgia overloading...explosion imminent.
Can we please just have the original too? Hamster have already released it elsewhere, as part of their Arcade Archives. Whenever Taito attempt to update Bubble Bobble, they always seem to get something wrong... usually sprite size (too big), or movement speed (too fast).
Oh boy!! I hear the original soundtrack ringing through my head! Can't wait to play this again with my brother! 😬
Potential Smash character?
yeeesssSSSßSSSSSSDGGHUDJDUDMFJDHDIFKCHDNK
Wait, is it coming to America?
“Also include the original too and don’t mess this up for me” Y’all are so tiring sometimes...
Nooiiiiiiiicceee!!!!
But why not support 8 players and call it Bubble Bobble M8s?
I absolutely adore this series. Really hope this isn’t a cheap cash in
I loved the game back on NES. I hope they can recapture the same feeling again!
Yes please. Always wait for previews to make sure it doesn’t run like mud, but as soon as that checks out I’ll be slapping down a pre-order.
I would rent this game every other week for the NES at my "Video Giant"
One of my first favorite games.
This is definitely a day 1 purchase. I love Bubble Bobble. I’m glad to see it back. Now, let’s see if we can have more Bubble Bobble games on the Switch like the classic BB. Or BB Plus.
Switch is getting some real third party love these days. Great.
YAY! Amazeballs!
Yes please!
Just the name Bubble Bobble makes me instantly hear the music.
Released on my Birthday aswell.
Great news. Wasn't the last real and good iteration in the series Bubble Symphony for the Sega Saturn?
Sold, I'm so buying this.
Unexpected news! The original is dear to me.
It is looking very "mobile game" to me right now, but will hold out judgement until it arrives. Hoping a deal is made to get the original on the NES app.
I played the original on Commodore 64, yes I am old. Great memories of that. Might pick this up.
HOLY MOMMA!! Where can I pre-order it???
Loved the original on C64, only know of one person who completed it
One of my favorite NES games. I will be getting this.
@Anti-Matter Square Enix bought them about 13 years ago. Japan still has a lot of large sized arcades that have their logo with space invaders on it.
As long as it has the cheerful music and sounds, I'm totally in! For some reason, those always bring me to such a happy, zen place while I play. It's lovely.
Well this is a nice surprise! Looking forward to this.
This is fantastic, give us the original arcade also
Wow, if its good I will pick up the physical release.... Unexpected great news!!
looking forward to it! good times to be a switch owner!
Yesss! One of my favorite arcade titles!
YES PLEASE!!
cant wait for this
it would be reaaly cool if puzzle bobble was included too
Amazing news, I adore Bubble Bobble, this is the definition of arcades and my childhood memories!
Not holding out much hope but... PLEASE BE GOOD PLEASE BE GOOD PLEASE BE GOOD
Self indulgent post - feel free to check out my Bubble Bobble homage in SMM2! X19-DKH-RVG
Good. Also I would like to see a new Rainbow Islands. 🌈
@zool On that note, I'm thinking that a Bubble Bobble Collection that follows the story of this franchise is in order. I wasn't aware that Bub and Bob had children until Bomberman64 mentioned Symphony earlier in the Comments.
EDIT: Hm. Scratch that. A glance through Wikipedia shows me why they wouldn't do this. The plot and lore are all over the road, and, some of the games just aren't very good.
Wowsers. This game was my childhood. First co-op game me and my brother played. Absolutely loved it.
TBH I don't think I'll enjoy the new version in this day and age. But dammit, the power of nostalgia means it's a day one purchase for me!
So glad to see this much support for a new Bubble Bobble game. I played the original so much as a kid and still enjoy it immensely. As soon as someone hums the song from that game, everyone around them will have it stuck in their head for the rest of the day. Also, there's a collector's edition? Interested to know what's included. I'd normally go for digital since it's just way more convenient and this is a game I'd just randomly play once in a while wherever I happen to be so I'm not sure what to do yet.
HECK YES! Me gusta. Me gusta hard.
Awesome..now give us the original Bubble Bobble and Rainbow islands 😀
Awesome news I always loved bubble bobble on the NES, might have to pick this up if it's the right price .
So this does include the original game right? Cause I LOVE that game!
@Nagi Maybe not Space Invaders Extreme 3, but we are getting a collection which includes the Extreme series: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/06/lineup_for_space_invaders_invincible_collection_on_switch_is_revealed
I'm always down for more Bubble Bobble.
Wanderful, if the price is right it's another day one buy for me.
One of my favourite games ever I’m so chuffed about this!
Cant wait to pre order this
@Anti-Matter Square Enix bought them a few years ago.
@Mykillvee I had high hopes for the Space Invaders Collection on Switch, but it feels very half baked. I also hoped Space Invaders 95 and a HD Version of Space Invaders Extreme 2 would be included, but that's sadly not the case.
Makes me want Bust-A-Move HD now
This better not look like trash on switch and then get ported to xbox one or ps4 after.
they should keep the gameplay intact and just update the graphics. Everything else would be a disaster. I don't like what i'm seeing actually. They can make all sequels they want after
Does anyone else around here prefer Bubble Bobble 2 over the original? I remember playing it for hours at my grandpa's place back in the late '90s. Still love it to this day.
Groove Coaster or bust
Hope this is good. Love the original. I think i played it on NES don’t remember if I actually played that on the Commodore 64.
When I was very young I loved Rainbow Islands from Taito.
Oh yay! Bubble Bobble is always fun!
@Moose_4 I hear the music too.
Looks good and doesnt just look like its the same old games but HD so that is a plus...I kinda wish they would do a proper follow up to Parasol Stars, not the same games but like how Rainbow Islands followed Bubble Bobble and Parasol Stars followed that, I know there is Bubble Symphony but I'd like to see them as Humans again with a new gameplay hook.
I would love a compilation one day! The arcade originals of previous plus, Bubble Bobble Part 2 NES, and then the other ports of those as some had different levels. It's a crime Parasol Stars and Bubble Symphony didnt get as many versions.
I'm just glad it's a new entry and not a remastered of the older games.
Bubble Bobble is a childhood favorite, so this is potentially great news. I've been waiting for the original to drop on the eShop for a while now. I'd still love the arcade original from Hamster and the NES version on the NES app. I hope the new one lives up to the brilliance of the original.
Beautiful!!! I’m in!!! Love this classic series!!
Now, howzabout's some PARASOL STARS!?!!?!!?
This is awesome news! Online?
Let's hope it's reasonable priced and not £40
Remember playing the Wiiware version which I didn't get on with. Maybe this will change my mind.
Oh Wow! Taito is returning to develop console games?!, What great news! ^.^, I hope that soon Puzzle Bubble, Cleopatra Fortune, Puchi Carat, among others.
The nes games got me hooked big time, cant wait!
Hope its quite hard
Oh, that C64 nostalgia...
Ha! Sweet! The original was one of the first video games i played back on the Commodore 64
Bub and Bob for Smash!
Yes I'm excited about this. I hope it includes the full NES game too. Oh yeah, I mostly hope it runs at 60fps. Can't wait to play 4 player Bubble Bobble!
Ahhh, awesome! Now we just need something of Puzzle Bobble!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
I hope it's good and not too multiplayer oriented. I mean, please put a meaty single player offline mode here. Old style.
@Anti-Matter Yes, they were bought out by Square Enix in 2005 but they are still one of the 4 major Japanese arcade game manufacturers (others being Sega, Bandai Namco and Konami). They regularly release new arcade games such as Groove Coaster 4 EX and Densha de GO!!. In Japan, they own a chain of 168 game centers. They also publish games from other developers via their NESiCAxLive platform (think of a Steam for arcades) such as Street Fighter V Type Arcade and Samurai Spirits.
Now this is a remake i want.
Sweet!! Please toss in the original arcade game??
I've always been a huge fan of the original Bubble Bobble. Never been that fussed on Bust-a-move or Rainbow Islands. This looks promising for local co-op fun but like others have already said, I'd still like to see a version of original classic arcade on Switch.
Who wants to be my 2P on Level 99?
spoilers
Grab the crystal ball; and I'll get to the gate!
@Anti-Matter Yep
Awesome. Now bring me Rainbow Island
Is this a 1 player game also?
oh cool. I played Bubble Bobble for hours back in the day 🙂
That chime in the trailer sounds like the genuine original instrument used for the music 😮 (some kind of FM synthesis patch?). Loved that track. The gameboy also had another great track that was used for the "Extra" game after you beat the first 100 levels or whatever it was.
@Nagi According to Gonintendo.com, The article states that six titles in the collection have been revealed, and more will be shared at a later date. So they've only announced the six so far. Don't give up hope just yet.
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