Brett Posner-Ferdman
Nintendo World ReportBubble Bobble 4 Friends (Switch) Review
Published 3/24/2020
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Switch - 11/19/2019
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends
After more than 10 years, Nintendo Switch players can look forward to a sequel of the cult 80's game series Bubble Bobble by TAITO. The new Bubble Bobble 4 Friends was developed by the original studio TAITO Corporation and will include a brand new local 4-player mode. As in the previous highly popular series, the thrilling and epic bubble fight starts again!
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- Taito
- Publisher
- ININ Games
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70
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20
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50–100
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The critic average is 70 across 20 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Below 707 reviews · 35%
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Gary Sheppard
GameGrinBubble Bobble 4 Friends Review
Published 12/17/2019
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100
+30 vs critic avg
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Read originalDrew Hurley
Cubed3Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 11/26/2019
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50
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Read originalCraig M. Patten
Thumb CultureBubble Bobble 4 Friends Nintendo Switch Review – Fun 4 the Whole Family
Published 11/20/2019
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60
-10 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Review
Published 11/20/2019
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70
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerBubble Bobble 4 Friends review - a simple, satisfying revival of an all-time great
Published 11/18/2019
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80
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdrian Gunning
ImpulsegamerBubble Bobble 4 Friends Nintendo Switch Review
Published 11/18/2019
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82
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewBubble Bobble 4 Friends Review – GameSpew
Published 11/14/2019
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70
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Read originalBritt Roberts
Nintendo LifeReview: Bubble Bobble 4 Friends - A Timely Update That Proves Classic Gameplay Never Ages
Published 11/12/2019
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80
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsBubble Bobble 4 Friends
Published 5/29/2018
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78
+8 vs critic avg
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