Summary
A modern remake ofBubble Ghost,a classic Game Boy title from 1990, is set to release soon on the Nintendo Switch and PC later this year, on March 27, bringing the unique action title to a brand-new audience.Bubble Ghostoriginally launched in 1987 on the Atari ST before it later received aGame Boyport in 1990, where the game received much wider attention, likely due to the popularity of the classic Nintendo platform.
The Game Boy had no shortage of unique video games of all genres, starting its lifespan with a lineup of games including the likes ofTetrisbefore it would go on to evolve into one of the most iconic handhelds of all time. Even beforePokemon RedandBlueignited a cultural sparkthat would continue to this day on the system, the Game Boy had already cemented itself as a must-have in the world of gaming.
Now, an early release for the Game Boy,Bubble Ghost,is making a major comeback with a full-on remake recently unveiled by developer Nakama Game Studio, set to release on March 27 on the Nintendo Switch and PC. The remake was first announced back in 2023, but has finally received a trailer detailing some of its gameplay, which offers a unique spin on the 2D sidescroller genre.
Bubble Ghost Remake Announced in New Trailer
InBubble Ghost Remake,players control the ghost of the long-deceased inventor Heinrich Von Schinker as they face off against his own past creations and a slew of other hazards and unique enemies to encounter. Along the way, they must maneuver a mysterious bubble across each level asthe game takes a note fromYoshi’s Island,tasking players with blowing it across the stage while attempting to prevent it from popping due to dangerous traps, enemies, and other hazards.
Alongside modernized graphics and controls, theBubble Ghostremake also offers 40 new levels in addition to the 35 that were present in the original version, and two brand-new ways to play with the new Speedrun and Challenge modes. As for the music, it is unclear how the original soundtrack, which featured work from Hitoshi Sakamoto, a longtime collaborator forthe soundtracks in theFinal Fantasyseries, will be improved upon or expanded, if at all.
WhileBubble Ghost Remakeis not set to hit the Nintendo Switch eShop, Steam, and the Epic Games Store until March 27, there are still plenty of other unique sidescroller games for fans to check out in the meantime. For a more modern indie fix, Nintendo Switch and Steam usersmight find something to appreciate withAntonblast,which launched to rave reception from fans and critics alike.
