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Bubsy 4D is getting a burst of new coverage, including review threads, full reviews, and an unboxing of the Switch 2 "Pawsome Edition." The overall discussion is that the long-maligned mascot may have finally returned with a genuinely good game, though some critics still find the 1990s nostalgia overdone.

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Also known as bubsy 4d·bubsy in the purrfect collection·bubsy 3d·bubsy: paws on fire!·bubsy: the woolies strike back

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Key Takeaway Bubsy 4D appears to be a surprising comeback for the mascot, but the reaction is tempered by criticism of its heavy 1990s nostalgia.
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Bubsy 4D appears to be a surprising comeback for the mascot, but the reaction is tempered by criticism of its heavy 1990s nostalgia.

Bubsy 4D is getting a burst of new coverage, including review threads, full reviews, and an unboxing of the Switch 2 "Pawsome Edition." The overall discussion is that the long-maligned mascot may have finally returned with a genuinely good game, though some critics still find the 1990s nostalgia overdone.

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Nintendo Life · 8h ago
Review: Bubsy 4D (Switch 2) - A Maligned Mascot Finally Gets A Good Game
Nintendo Life · 4h ago
Gallery: We Unbox The 'Pawsome Edition' Of Bubsy 4D On Switch 2
PC Gamer · 8h ago
The new Bubsy is better than I expected, but its hackneyed '90s nostalgia is exhausting
Push Square · 8h ago
Review: Bubsy 4D (PS5) - The Best of a Bad Bunch

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Game reviewed Bubsy 4D
Platform PS5 and Switch 2
Edition Pawsome Edition
Review verdict A Maligned Mascot Finally Gets A Good Game
Critic note Hackneyed '90s nostalgia is exhausting

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  • Track more review roundups and user reactions around Bubsy 4D after launch. pushsquare.com
  • Watch for additional Switch 2 coverage of the 'Pawsome Edition' and its contents. Nintendo Life

Recent signals

  • Gallery: We Unbox The 'Pawsome Edition' Of Bubsy 4D On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  • Bubsy 4D Review Thread pushsquare.com
  • The new Bubsy is better than I expected, but its hackneyed '90s nostalgia is exhausting PC Gamer
  • Review: Bubsy 4D (PS5) - The Best of a Bad Bunch Push Square
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Nintendo Life · 2 articles
PC Gamer · 1 article
Push Square · 1 article

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thegamer.com

Bubsy 4D Reviews Are Off To A Strong Start, As It's Already The Highest-Rated Game In The Series

It took three decades, but Bubsy finally has a game that a lot of people think is actually good, even if there are some mixed reviews.

8h ago George Foster
thegamer.com

Bubsy 4D Is A Near-Masterful Platformer, And That’s Not As Surprising As It Sounds

Bubsy 4D is one of my favourite platformers in some time, and would be a guaranteed all-timer if it were just a little bit longer.

8h ago George Foster

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