Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is launching on Switch next week, includes original game

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a brand-new entry in the popular series coming to Nintendo Switch on November 19. Co-developed by ININ and Taito, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends includes the original 1986 version. This gives players 100 brand-new levels in addition to over 100 classic levels. Releasing both physically and digitally, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is coming to Australia and Europe first. It will release in the USA and South America in 2020.

The original game will see players relive Bub and Bob’s adventure to free their girlfriends from the baron. Across more than 100 levels, Bub and Bob fired bubbles at enemies while platforming.

The new entry includes a special four-player co-op mode and special abilities.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends

The retail collector’s edition is being distributed by Strictly Limited Games and it includes;

  • A copy of the game
  • Collector’s Box
  • Hardcover Book
  • Arcade Flyer
  • Instruction Card
  • Stickers
  • Soundtrack CD
  • Retro Packaging

In Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, players can;

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.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is exclusive to Nintendo Switch and launches on November 19.

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