Bubble Bobble
Puzzle Platformer
January 1, 1986
Player limits vary by edition — see table below
Local Co-op
Available on:
ARC
NES
ATA
DOS
PC
Wii
WIIU
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2
PlayStation 5
Co-op support by platform
Compare the recorded player limits and release dates for Bubble Bobble. Support can differ by edition; check the linked sources before buying.
| Platforms | Release | Online players | Local players | Combo players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC | January 1, 1986 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| NES | November 1, 1988 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| ATA, DOS | May 1, 1989 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| PC | February 19, 2004 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| Wii | December 31, 2007 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| WIIU | January 29, 2014 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| PlayStation 4 | March 15, 2016 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| Nintendo Switch | December 29, 2022 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | August 26, 2026 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
| PlayStation 5 | August 26, 2026 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
Sources and further information
About Bubble Bobble
BUBBLE BOBBLE's release in 1986 introduced the two bubble dragons, Bub
and Bob, and brand new play mechanics, with players defeating enemies by
trapping them in bubbles and then popping them. Although the
puzzle-action game can be beaten by clearing all 100 rounds, it also
contains secret elements such as not being able to get the "true ending"
in single-player mode; hidden commands that lead to secret rounds; and a
ton of different items. These elements are some of the game's most
memorable and important features. Each round even has different air
currents that are not visible, so bubbles rise in unpredictable
patterns. Aspects like forcing players to understand and utilize these
different patterns while playing help make this a revolutionary game
that is fun to play anytime.
This classic game is part of the Virtual Console service, which brings you great games created for consoles such as NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ Advance. See more Virtual Console games for Wii.
and Bob, and brand new play mechanics, with players defeating enemies by
trapping them in bubbles and then popping them. Although the
puzzle-action game can be beaten by clearing all 100 rounds, it also
contains secret elements such as not being able to get the "true ending"
in single-player mode; hidden commands that lead to secret rounds; and a
ton of different items. These elements are some of the game's most
memorable and important features. Each round even has different air
currents that are not visible, so bubbles rise in unpredictable
patterns. Aspects like forcing players to understand and utilize these
different patterns while playing help make this a revolutionary game
that is fun to play anytime.
This classic game is part of the Virtual Console service, which brings you great games created for consoles such as NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ Advance. See more Virtual Console games for Wii.
Game Details
- Developer
- NovaLogic
- Publisher
- Taito
- Average Playtime
- 27 hours