Puzzle Bobble 4 GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Puzzle Bobble 4

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SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000 (originally 1998)
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBust-A-Move
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Taito, Puzzle Bobble 4 arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as a puzzle game. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.

It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bust-A-Move series. The series also appears on other systems with Puzzle Bobble 4 (PS1) and Puzzle Bobble 4 (Dreamcast). Taito also made Monkey Puncher, Qix Adventure and Yogi Bear: Great Balloon Blast for the GBC.

Puzzle Bobble 4 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Puzzle Bobble 4 is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Puzzle Bobble 4 gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Puzzle Bobble 4 cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Xploder). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:

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Puzzle Bobble 4 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Puzzle Bobble 4 FAQ

When did Puzzle Bobble 4 come out on the GBC?

Puzzle Bobble 4 was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000; the original game dates back to 1998.

Who made Puzzle Bobble 4?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Puzzle Bobble 4 multiplayer?

Yes. Puzzle Bobble 4 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Puzzle Bobble 4 take to play?

As a puzzle game, Puzzle Bobble 4 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Puzzle Bobble 4 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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