Switch's New Bubble Bobble Game Is Getting Standard And Collector's Edition Physical Releases

I'm not gonna lie, I am really hyped for this game, as I loved the original's, but I absolutely do not like this new design of Bub and Bob.

In a time when physical editions usually ARE the collectors edition (especially for retro revivals) it's always good to see this kind of effort put in for the die hard fans. As fond as I am of Bub and Bob, I'll just be sticking with the standard.

I don't need
but I do want...

Oh, I thought this was gonna be a retail release...

@Quarth it is in europe, a physical standard edition & a special edition that comes with 4 character cards, a poster & 2 keyrings (bub & bob) has been up on Amazon UK & other sites for ages.

Seems like a really nice CE, but at 90 euro, it's really something I can't afford right now. I don't really care about the stickers - its the CD and the booklet that have my attention...but I have the vinyl release of the original Bubble Bobble, so at least there's that...

I think I'll be skipping this one though :/

I dont get it, why the huge delay for North America?

Want.

Like, just want.

Must resist importing the regular standard edition that's been available to preorder for awhile...keeps getting harder lol.

Hmm 🤔 that special edition on amazon does look good . The music on the limited run games doesn’t interest me tbh and at £90 it’s way out of my budget for this time of year.

Even the standard edition seems expensive. They must know I'm desperate to play the classic Bubble Bobble on Switch.

@LethalX08 Thanks! Glad I live in Europe then.

Standard edition is up for pre-order at 29,99 € on amazon.de and if the new game's quality is good I might consider buying it.

Hmm, I’d probably just go with the standard addition.

Ordered the special edition yesterday, looking forward to it.

Its all about the price, the good thing is it will drop slowly so you can pick it up at the price you want over time.
I see this as a £10 game so I'll wait a year.

@GutayS5 kinda the same, dunno why but the old 2D designs just seem to hold up/look more appealing

So many great memories playing bubble bobble with my friend, and that tune is unforgettable!

Damn it.
don't I have enough games already ?

...... no

Good might pick it up after the holiday then.

Anyone have a link for the Amazon UK version? I can't find it.

@Pablo17
Special edition: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bubble-Bobble-Friends-Special-Nintendo/dp/B07XF6ZNRS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FIQV5O3OQ6AL&keywords=bubble+bobble+switch&qid=1571690333&sprefix=Bubble+bobble%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

Standard edition: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bubble-Bobble-Friends-Standard-Nintendo/dp/B07XD461S2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FIQV5O3OQ6AL&keywords=bubble+bobble+switch&qid=1571690349&sprefix=Bubble+bobble%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2

@tobibra. Thanks.

I want it!! Will In local stores too? I thought the retail publisher was ININ who also published Ninja Warriors. 🤔🤔

That is horribly expensive, especially considering the fact that it is tied to such a cheap-looking game that would have cost around AU$10 during the WiiWare days.

Unfortunately, I don't believe that this will be released at retail in Australia (though ours may perhaps coincide with the US release for reasons unknown) and is likely to be an eShop exclusive, so I ought to consider my options.

Even the standard edition is quite expensive. I only let Capcom get away with that obscene pricing for Ultra Street Fighter II because it was very slyly released during the infancy of the Switch's lifespan. It's hard to justify such exorbitant pricing considering the condition of the Switch's library now.

Amiibo Bub and Bob?
Now that would be a special edition...

I don't get it, as there is a normal and special edition on Amazon, why have Strictly Limited created these?
This is just trying to snap up collectors money just for different covers.

These guys should try releaseing some actual games before releasing or takign peoples money i should say. Never known such lengthy delays as with this company.

@Bunkerneath They create them of lots of games that already have releases, not everyone knows about the others and they make money out of it. It's a business and from my experience not a very well run one.

As people already remarked, there is a special edition available for preorder in Europe, really cheap compared to this, but I admit there's not so much content. It's the game, a poster, 2 keychains, 4 character cards and the box itself (not the magnetic one).

And I'm still hesitant, because it's not the most spectacular special edition ever, so I would be basically paying 9 extra euros for the keychains. If I end up getting the standard edition, with a coupon I can get it for 22 euros and change. Good enough.

Anyway, I'd really like to read a review first, because I want to know if the single player content is enough.

In the early 90ies I wrote down one of my first "Top 20 games of all time" on a paper, I still have it. Bubble Bobble was one of the best games on it, next to Maniac Mansion, International Karate +, Super Mario Bros. 3, Project Firestart, Dr. Mario, Gribbly's Day Out, Bruce Lee (C64), Zak McKracken, Armalyte, Kikstart II, Paradroid, Turrican, Tetris, and weirdly enough Bop'n Rumble. That was before I got a SNES. Even the original Mario Bros. (not Super Mario Bros.) managed to snag a spot. Had great times with all of these 8-bit games.

Bubble Bobble is an evergreen for me. If just the new artstyle was better, however I'll still check it out.

Anyone familiar with shop4megastore? I’d like to get bubble bobble and it’s still available there. Only concern is with games with upcoming dlc if I’m American and don’t have a European account would that be an issue?