"Bubble Bobble 4 Friends review - a simple, satisfying revival of an all-time great".
"Review: Bubble Bobble 4 Friends - A Timely Update That Proves Classic Gameplay Never Ages". The reviewer highlights the timelessness of the formula adopted by the game since the first version. īritt Roberts of Nintendo Life praised the gameplay, stated that it is fluid and fun. Although the environment and gameplay were highly praised, the small number of stages was pointed out as negative points. Regarding the version released later for the PlayStation 4, called Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back, received 75 out of 100 points on Metacritic, based on 5 reviews. On Metacritic, the game has a weighted average score of 68 out of 100, based on 33 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". The Switch version of the game received mixed reviews. A Steam version, under the name Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron's Workshop, was announced on March 18, 2021, during Square Enix Presents. Later, a free update known as Bubble Bobble 4 Friends - The Baron is Back was released on November 17, 2020, with a PlayStation 4 version releasing in the same day. In February and March 2020, it was released, respectively, in Japan and American continents. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch, initially in Europe and Australia, on November 19, 2019. Also included is the original Bubble Bobble arcade, reminiscent of the game released in 1986. To unlock the most difficult level, the player must first complete the 50 stages in the normal level. The game contains 50 different stages that can be played in two difficulty levels.
When eliminating an enemy, a fruit is generated that can be collected as a reward to increase the player's score.
Players control two dragons, Bub or Bob, that can trap enemies in bubbles and pop them in order to eliminate them from the screen. The game characters are 3D models, with only the background in 2D. The game has a gameplay similar to other titles in the franchise.