Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back

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  • Summary: Our heroes Bub and Bob set out to free their sweethearts from the hands of the nasty Baron. The cute Dragons have the ability to capture enemies and reach high platforms by shooting bubbles. Back in the 80s, players jumped either solo or in two-player co-op mode through variously arrangedOur heroes Bub and Bob set out to free their sweethearts from the hands of the nasty Baron. The cute Dragons have the ability to capture enemies and reach high platforms by shooting bubbles. Back in the 80s, players jumped either solo or in two-player co-op mode through variously arranged platform levels. In this latest entry of the Bubble Bobble Saga, a 4-player co-op mode is included to let even more friends bubble it out together in this timeless gameplay experience!

    All in all, there will be a lot to discover and tinker with for you during your journey through the 100+ all-new stages of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends. As an added feature to celebrate the video game heritage shared by millions of gamers worldwide, the original Bubble Bobble Coin-Op version from 1986 will also be included – this means that there will be 100+ more stages to enjoy! Can you hear the theme song playing in your head?     … Expand
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 17, 2020
    80
    As someone who was left wanting more after completing Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, I found the new levels offered in The Baron is Back to be the perfect salve to soothe my bubble-bursting itch. The addition of a few more power-ups to go with them would have been nice for sure, But really, that’s just nitpicking. 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.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 14, 2020
    80
    Playing solo it can feel too casual but Hard mode stages with a friend (or four) fare better. Ultimately, the inclusion of the original arcade game is a saving grace and is as addictive as ever. [Issue#183, p.65]
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  3. Video Chums
    Nov 21, 2020
    79
    Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back! is a fantastic revival of a classic arcade game that has stood the test of time beautifully. If you're a fan of the series then this newly improved modern interpretation will be sure to delight.
  4. SpazioGames
    Nov 22, 2020
    68
    As the title suggests, this game game is extremely fun with friends, but forgettable if you are planning to play alone.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 20, 2020
    60
    As a single player game Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is utterly pedestrian, lacking the frantic pace of the original. Most of the repurposed features such as power ups and jumping on bubbles detract rather than enhance the experience, but add in some friends and it's still fun, especially if you want to be devious and sabotage the other players.

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