Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons is a brand new entry within the long-running collection, which began with an arcade co-op title within the Eighties. This time, the franchise goes in a contemporary path that shares roguelike roots with Lifeless Cells and The Rogue Prince of Persia. Bub, the inexperienced dragon, is the star of the present within the single-player, side-scrolling platformer, looking for treasures and doughnut exits to every space.
The dungeons will change with every playthrough for Bub, however the inexperienced dragon may have the enduring bubbles to bounce on for navigation in addition to trapping foes. As well as, Bub can make the most of particular bubbles–like fireplace and water–to take out enemies. Treasures present in Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons then might be utilized to improve Bub’s bubble expertise and traded for objects.
Like different roguelikes, Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons desires gamers to “develop stronger and go deeper into the dungeon,” per the sport’s showcase trailer (seen above). It is a notable departure from the last game in the franchise, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends. That title stayed true to the arcade roots of the collection however supplied up four-player co-op.
Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons is ready to launch in Winter 2025 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Swap.