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Bubsy 4D Launches as a Solid Revival Built Around Speed and Momentum

Momentum-focused controls and built-in speedrunning tools power a revival that still struggles with sparse levels, camera glitches and a short runtime.

Overview

  • Bubsy 4D has launched across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2 and PC as an Atari-published reboot developed by indie studio Fabraz.
  • Multiple reviews praise a major overhaul of Bubsy’s movement, saying the game finally delivers tight, momentum-driven traversal that rewards chaining moves.
  • Critics repeatedly flag underbaked level design, occasional camera and technical issues, and a brief overall runtime as the main limits on the experience.
  • The game explicitly targets replay and speedrunning with timers, par times, ghost data, leaderboards and toggleable movement assists and upgrades.
  • At a $20 price point reviewers call it a reasonable budget buy for fans or curious players and say the stronger controls give Atari and Fabraz a clearer path for future Bubsy entries.