Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8.1/10

As a huge fan of the series, I'm excited that Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! is finally here so let's see what Bub and Bob are up to now.

Gaming NexusJoseph Moorer

8/10

In 2023, it's nice to know that an old formula still works. Taito overloaded the cute-ness on this title. The online mode is a nice touch, and definitely extra points for the Space Invaders crossover. Plus, who can turn down online Puzzle Bobble? Puzzle Bobble fans, this one's for you. PAYOMPA!

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

The gameplay of Puzzle Bobble never gets old, and in Everybubble it’s no different. Popping bubbles is just as much fun as it was in the 1990s: almost 30 years later, and it’s as enjoyable as ever. Puzzle Bobble Everybubble offers up a well-rounded package with plenty of modes to jump into, with Baron’s Tower and the joyous Space Invaders twist giving players reason to keep jumping back in long after the story mode has been completed. What’s not to like, really?

Nintendo LifeMitch Vogel

8/10

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 y...

Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! is a good game, and it’s absolutely fine fare if you don’t already own a version of Taito’s venerable series. The new quirks don’t break anything fundamental, and that’s for the best in terms of maintaining series quality. At the same time, the new modes don’t add a lot.

Nintendo World ReportJordan Rudek

8/10

Puzzle Bobble EveryBubble emphasizes cooperative multiplayer but that doesn’t detract from it as a solo experience. The variety of levels and mechanics make each stage feel like its own puzzle, and the unlockable EX stages offer a stout challenge for those so inclined. The amount of content within the story mode in particular and the way EveryBubble scales based on the number of players lead me to give it a hearty recommendation. It could use a few more options in VS mode and extras in the main menu, but overall this is a puzzler well worth busting a move to.

Pure NintendoTrevor Gould

7.5/10

Is Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! worth grabbing on the Nintendo Switch? I can understand if there's some initial hesitation; after all, Bub & Bob's last game f

DestructoidZoey Handley

7.5/10

Still, minor gripes aside, this is a rather solid Puzzle Bobble entry. The co-op story mode is a great time if you have friends. Considering the series has long leaned on its competitive aspect when it comes to multiplayer, this makes Puzzle Bobble Everybubble a great purchase for anyone who doesn’t use video games to assert dominance over their friends. Largely, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble is just more Puzzle Bobble, but it’s an extremely solid entry in the series with an addition that will make it almost indispensable to some fans of bubble popping.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

7.5/10

Back in the 90s, a new Puzzle Bobble (or Bust-a-Move) game would be released every single year, with very little in terms of additions or improvements. There was just not a lot you could do with its formula in order to shake things up, with this rule being kept in place up until the release of Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey in 2021. It was a good game, but it was proof that there was no need to fix what wasn’t broken. The series is just better in 2D, with sprites. Puzzle Bobble Everybub...