“Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back” is a 2022 video game developed by ININ Games and published by TAITO. It is a remake of the 1986 arcade game Bubble Bobble, with updated graphics and gameplay. The player controls one of two bubble dragons, Bub and Bob, who must travel through various levels, blowing bubbles to trap enemies and popping them to defeat them. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, and can be played cooperatively or competitively.
The game received positive reviews upon release, with critics praising its faithful recreation of the original game, as well as its new features and improvements. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. One notable aspect of the game is its inclusion of The Baron as a playable character. The Baron was the main antagonist of the original Bubble Bobble game, but in this remake, he is now a playable character with his own unique abilities.
