Puzzle Bobble 4 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Puzzle

Puzzle Bobble 4

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito Corporation
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBust-A-Move
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Taito and published by Taito Corporation, Puzzle Bobble 4 arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 42 PS1 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bust-A-Move series. The series also appears on other systems with Puzzle Bobble 4 (Dreamcast) and Puzzle Bobble 4 (GBC). Taito also made Puzzle Bobble 3, RayStorm and Arkanoid Returns for the PS1.

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

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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Puzzle Bobble 4 walkthroughs & guides

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Puzzle Bobble 4 FAQ

When did Puzzle Bobble 4 come out on the PS1?

Puzzle Bobble 4 was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Puzzle Bobble 4?

It was developed by Taito and published by Taito Corporation.

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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