Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!
- May 23, 2023
- Taito
Bubble Bobbles everywhere, so let's all Bust a Move!
"Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!" is an arcade-style game that allows for single-player, multi-player, co-op, and 2-player modes. In this installment, bubble-blowing character Miniroon has covered Rainbow Islands in bubbles, causing chaos for its residents. Players must take on the role of one of four friendly bubble dragons to help Miniroon and clear the bubbles across multiple challenging stages, using various items and gimmicks to assist them.
Reviews
- The game features a highly polished design with attention to detail, including charming music and beautiful pastel graphics.
- The story mode is robust and challenging, providing hours of gameplay with a cute and wholesome narrative.
- The multiplayer modes, both local and online, are well-executed and add to the game's replayability and fun factor.
- Some players may find certain levels too difficult or frustrating, although there are options to restart with guidelines.
- The game may not appeal to those who prefer more complex or serious puzzle games, as it maintains a light and cute tone.
- While the game is generally well-received, it may feel repetitive for players who are not fans of the bubble-popping genre.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story mode is praised for its robust and challenging gameplay, featuring a cute and charming narrative that avoids being overly cutesy or annoying. Players appreciate the extensive playtime and the option to unlock more difficult stages, enhancing the overall experience. The nostalgic elements combined with a fun storyline make it enjoyable for both solo and cooperative play.
“The story itself is cute, charming, and wholesome while avoiding being annoying, which can be an issue in some games trying to tell a light and cute story.”
“It will take you hours to play through the story, and when you do, if you get a 3-star rank on each stage in an area, you unlock the extra stages which are significantly more challenging and will keep you entertained for a while.”
“Have had so much fun playing this; it's nostalgic to the arcade version, but they added a fun story to it. My girlfriend and I love playing this together.”
“The story mode is robust and challenging.”
“If levels become too difficult or frustrating, you can always restart the level with guidelines on, so you know exactly where your bubble will land for the trade-off of only receiving one star, but you can continue to progress in the story.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its attention to detail, with theme notes playing during menu selections, creating an immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack is relaxing, but it shifts to a more frantic tone when the gameplay intensifies, effectively heightening the tension during critical moments.
“There’s such attention to detail; for instance, when selecting options in menus, each time you tap a different note of the theme song from the Puzzle Bobble series plays.”
“The music is generally relaxing, except when the bubbles get too close to the bottom, at which point it suitably becomes frantic as you try to save yourself.”
“The music is generally relaxing, except for when the bubbles get too close to the bottom, when it suitably becomes frantic as you try to save yourself.”
“There’s such attention to detail, such as when selecting options in menus; each time you tap, a different note of the theme song for the Puzzle Bobble series plays.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its cute, charming, and wholesome story that effectively avoids the pitfalls of becoming overly saccharine or annoying, making for an emotionally engaging experience.
“The story itself is cute, charming, and wholesome while avoiding being overly saccharine, which can be a pitfall in some games attempting to convey a light and endearing narrative.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonates, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
“I found myself deeply moved by the game's ability to tackle complex themes with sensitivity and grace.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their retro style, reminiscent of classic puzzle games, while also being well-executed and effective in the current context.
“I love the retro Puzzle Bobble graphics, but this one works extremely well.”
“The visuals are stunning and truly bring the game to life.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a delight to behold.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highly engaging, successfully drawing players in and fostering a fun, interactive atmosphere that leads to both laughter and camaraderie.
“This game effectively pulled us away from anything else and had us cursing and laughing with each other all night.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations that unfolded during gameplay.”
Critic Reviews
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (Nintendo Switch)
While I can’t say I’ll reach for this over its predecessors, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Is a good (replayable) entry more often than not, and recommended. Younger players and families who can enjoy local co-op should have this higher on their wishlist than solo players who might wait for a sale (or update with more online options). The new Puzzle Bobble vs. Space Invaders is a sizable draw!
75%Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Review
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! feels like a fitting, worthy new entry in the long-running series. There’s a rich mixture of single and multiplayer/online modes on offer here, and though the AI bots can leave something to be desired, this is overall a well-rounded and appealing package that’s sure to appeal to any action puzzle fans. We’d give this one a recommendation to anyone looking for an addictive puzzler that doesn’t require too much mental investment to ‘get’ and that keeps you on your toes. The simple and brilliant game design on display here is admirable and it’s sure to eat up hours of your time once it gets its hooks in you.
80%Puzzle Bobble EveryBubble (Switch) Review
Bubble Bobbles everywhere, so let's all Bust a Move!
80%
