Bubsy 4D

Bubsy 4D is a real fun [strike]4[/strike]3D platformer that successfully reimagines the infamous bocat for a new era, and is a must-play for 3D platformer fans. My only real complaint about this game is that it's a bit short, but what [i]is[/i] here is great! [h1]Playtime[/h1] If you're just rushing through the game, you're gonna finish it pretty quickly. But if you're seeking all collectibles organically (yarn balls & blueprints), and will replay all stages to earn the speedrun medals, you're looking at a playtime of maybe ~4.6 hours? [h1]Controls[/h1] My initial impression of Bubsy's movement was that it was strange? His double-jump propels him upward really quickly, but it's responsive. It's one of those games were it initially surprises you with its feel, but within a few minutes, you totally get the hang of it. I also really appreciated Bubsy's movement options; the hair ball thing seems so random, but also...works [i]stupidly[/i] well? And his glide (t-pose!) is seriously a life-saver. Learning to utilize those 2 moves is necessary if you really want to traverse these stages and avoid many unnecessary deaths. [h1]Levels[/h1] Level count: [spoiler]Tutorial level + 15 main game levels (3 of which are bosses) + a bonus gauntlet level[/spoiler] The stages themselves are very abstract; video-gamey in nature. Lots of inexplicably floating, rotating, and moving platforms. Platforming challenges connected by winding roads and cat tunnels, with strange background scenery and crafty theming. It's very interesting and colourful, and some segments reminded me of the secret stages in Super Mario Sunshine. This game prioritizes raw gameplay before believability, which is always welcome in the 3D platforming genre! [h1]Bubsy[/h1] So obviously, Bubsy's got a bit of a legacy from the 90s, alongside 2 other more "recent" entries. My impression of him (particularly from his portrayal in the original games) has always been that he's a bit a loud mouth, who cracks cheesy jokes in an overly exaggerated voice, and breaks the 4th wall at any opportunity. I do think there's some charm to it, but I don't imagine everyone could tolerate him. This game completely reimagines Bubsy as a sort of "unc" figure (he's literally an uncle now), who's still constantly cracking jokes, but seems a lot more self-aware. We also get to see his personality shine through his interactions with the helping cast of characters. Of course Bubsy still occasionally says his iconic catchphrase and breaks the 4th wall, but this take on his character feels much more palatable. I really appreciate this new direction for him; it's a great way to modernize, boost his appeal, and make him less of a one-note charicature (I also really love the clever repurposing of his trademark "!" shirt pattern becoming his tie for his new coat!). The new voice is a departure from anything we've heard before, but it fits [u]perfectly.[/u] The VA did a fantastic job. I wish Bubsy had more lines because although he speaks often, replaying this game over and over had me wanting just a [i]little[/i] more dialogue variety. [h1]Customization[/h1] There are a handful of unlockable skins for Bubsy to spend his hard-earned yarn balls on. Nothing super transformative besides the Bubsy 3D skin (that one is seriously awesome, love that his expression is functional too!), but it's still a neat inclusion (also glad the OG Bubsy shirt is still there). You can also unlock new moves for Bubsy by spending blueprints, though how much you'll use them depends on whether you want to figure out the inputs or not. I'd definitely recommend the Coyote Time, the ability to stay grabbed on to a wall without sliding, and the one that lets you sniff out the direction of unfound yarn! [h1]Steam Deck[/h1] I don't really feel qualified to talk about this game's performance on Steam Deck as I believe my current setup is causing lag in all games I play. That being said, it does run at 720p on relatively low settings. Research this further if you're curious! [h1]Technical Issue?[/h1] There are cannons in the game that you must use to launch Bubsy from one position to another. I'm not exactly sure why, but sometimes they just don't give Bubsy enough height to reach his intended destination no matter how high you aim. I think using [b]Right Trigger[/b] to launch Bubsy (as opposed to my Jump input) seemed to fix the issue. It's not a big deal in normal gameplay as Bubsy has infinite lives, but it seriously cost me [i]hours[/i] of attempts while trying to beat the game in "Nine Lives Mode". Losing 4 lives in a row to a single cannon's repeated failure was painful. Again I don't understand why the cannon doesn't launch where I'm aiming, but it's not intuitive and in my opinion, is a glaring flaw that should really be addressed (unless I'm somehow seriously misunderstanding how to use the cannon). [h1]Conclusion[/h1] If you're on the fence about this one, checkout the demo! It generously offers a tutorial stage & the first 3 levels (your progress will carry over to the full game if you decide to purchase). I'm not exactly sure how this game came to be, but although Bubsy 4D is a relatively short game, it's a dang good one. Would absolutely love to see some sort of content update, if not a sequel!

If Bubsy has a million fans, then I am one of them. If Bubsy has ten fans, then I am one of them. If Bubsy has only one fan then that is me. If Bubsy has no fans, then that means I am no longer on earth. If the world is against Bubsy, then I am against the world.

actually best bubsy game

I'm old enough to remember playing the original Bubsy on the SNES. This is good times

NOW THAT IS WHAT I CALL A VIDEO GAME! Bubsy 4D is sublime. An absolute modern classic and a must play for anyone who wants to learn how to make a 3D platforming game. But more than that, it's the blue print for how to successfully revive a franchise Bubsy 4D FEELS like a Bubsy game. That may surprise you considering how derided the series is. It would have been so easy to just say "oh nuts!" to everything that made the original Bubsy Games feel like Bubsy Games (a-la Paws on Fire), but NO! Fabraz did their homework. They dove deep into every early Bubsy game and said "THIS is how Bubsy looks, sounds, and feels! Let's keep all that but make it all feel as good as possible". They nailed it. Bubsy 4D, to me, feels like what we would have gotten had Bubsy survived his playstation outing and made it onto the dreamcast and I say that with all the love in my heart. This is a true blue no nonsense 3D platformer to the core. You still have all of Bubsy's original move kit with jumps and glides, but he is given two new core moves that make the transition to 3D graceful this time. The Hairball, which is basically just Sonic Adventure's spin dash. And the Pounce, which is basically just Sonic Adventure's homing attack. That's not to say that Pounce feels like it was just Sonic's move kit grafted onto our lovable Bobcat, oh no! You feel like you are a cat pouncing, there's an arc. It feel different, it feels BUBSY, and it serves the same function of allowing speedy attacks and mid-air navigation just like the homing attack. More or less essential for any quick paced 3D platformer. Which, of course, Bubsy is. What else would he be? The music sounds like it belongs in the same soundscape as the first two games. It's funky, lively, and a little silly. The graphics and environment feel very true to the first two games and its world as well. Which is VERY nice to see given how... rough... Woolies Strike Back and Paws on Fire looked. The cast of characters is truly charming and putting half a decade or so on the cast was a VERY smart move for this revival game. They feel like old friends from high school that we are reconnecting with. Things have changed, they're older, wiser, more mature; but they're the same lovable goofballs we used to play video games and watch cartoons with. Bubsy 4D also pays beautiful homage to its roots. I think every single Bubsy piece of media had some kind of nod or Easter egg in here. I was genuinely shocked when Oinker P. Hamm's Amzootorium was mentioned in a bit of throwaway dialogue mid level. I cannot stress enough how obvious it was that Fabraz played, read, and watched EVERYTHING from the franchise before making this game. There's really not much more a fan of a franchise can ask for when it gets stewarded by new hands. However, just because Fabraz digested all of the Bubsy media, that doesn't mean they are FANS of the franchise. And, sadly, that brings me to my first of two negatives with Bubsy 4D. While the writing is genuinely witty at times, and is more funny than not. Lots of honestly laughs were gotten out of me. The jokes I DIDN'T laugh at were the ones that felt frankly... mean spirited. At first, I was chuckling at some of the games self-deprecating humor. Bubsy coming in as something of a washed up B list celebrity was good framing for the character. However, the game just doesn't let up on the poor guy. It feels like the game is punching itself and its past far too often. It feels like the writers kinda... hate Bubsy. And that's sad! I love Bubsy! With that being said, it's time for the biggest negative of the game. This is a $20 game, an AMAZING deal. I have no idea why they are charging so little for it. For what you get in this package I would have gladly paid $40 and gotten my money's worth. But that's just it. The game was over far FAR too soon. For all this work making the engine, the level editing tools, the character models, the world, everything; it just feels almost like a waste to only have 12 levels and three boss fights. All of them are AMAZING, don't get me wrong. But DAMN. If they put in 2 more worlds and double the amount of unlockables; they could have charged $40~60 for this game and it would have been absolutely worth it. This is the biggest negative because I want this game to make money. ♥♥♥♥ TONS OF IT. I want more games like this, I want more Bubsy, I want Atari and Fabraz to take more cracks at old franchises. I honestly worry that this being only $20 is selling themselves short. I honestly feel that this game UNDERSTAYED its welcome. Please go buy Bubsy 4D. It's only $20 and it's on sale right now for $15. Please. Games like these are rare, too rare.

Its 2026 and Bubsy has more game than most old IPs. If you like platformers its a must try at minimum. My only complaint is that there's only 15 stages, they're all decently sized but for how good the game is I was left wanting more.

Jolly good fun for a bubsy game, i was excited to play this fully since the demo came out, i like it alot

Oh no, he's hot!

el juego es una pasada obviamente es peak viniendo de los de demon turf la musica y el diseño de nivel y sus persoanajes me han parecido muy divertido.Fabraz es muy genial,estoy deseando jugar demon tides que lo tengo comprado y listo para jugar. lo unico malo de bubsy 4d es que es muy corto pero eso es lo unico malo.

There are only 3 worlds, each with 5 levels, but the movement feels so good youd wish it went on for at least twice as long. The fact that 'I want more' is pretty much my only complaint (for a Bubsy game of all things) is a baffling thought.