ININ Games and Taito announced that Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey for PS4 and PS5 is getting a physical release! Pre-orders for the Limited and Collector’s Editions open on April 7th at 10 AM EDT in the Strictly Limited Games Store. Pre-order links and more details are available below:
Stuttgart, Germany – April 5th, 2022 – ININ Games, in partnership with Survios and under licence from TAITO Corporation are delighted to announce the upcoming boxed retail release of Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey. This new entry in the classic Japanese action, puzzle-game franchise brings bubble-popping puzzle fun to the third dimension for the first time and can optionally even be experienced in virtual reality via PlayStation VR (PSVR). The game is coming for PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PlayStation5 (PS5), marking ININ Games’ first release on the 9th generation of consoles, and will be available for pre-order at select retailers soon. Eager fans can already look forward to the imminent pre-order start for the Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition which contain additional collectible items. These editions will only be available at Strictly Limited Games and their partnered fan store Gamesrocket. Pre-orders kick off on Thursday, April 7th.
About the Game
Bubble dragon brothers Bub and Bob are in for a surprise when their island vacation takes an unexpected turn for an epic, bubble-popping adventure in Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey. Explore lush tropical islands, peaceful lakesides and even the pyramids while solving 100 new puzzles in Puzzle Bobble’s first-ever 3D and optional VR experience, the next evolution of the classic Japanese action, puzzle-game franchise! This game is positively bursting with its cheerful design, adorable characters, and timeless, fun gameplay for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Features:
100 New Puzzles: Brand new 3D puzzles with special bubbles, fun power-ups and items add more depth and physics for a mind-bending challenge
Full PSVR Support [optional]: Virtual reality transforms players into a bubble-popping dragon with a first-person perspective, and even physicalized interactions when paired with PlayStation Move controllers. You can switch seamlessly between playing on TV and VR.
3 Distinct Puzzle Modes: Master the 100 progressively difficult puzzles in Story Mode, kick back and pop endless puzzles in Infinite Mode, or hop into online 1v1 Duel Mode, which supports matches across PS4, PS5 and PSVR.
Easy to Pick-Up-&-Play but Challenging to Master: Simple controls and intuitive game mechanics introduces puzzle popping in a fun, non-intimidating way
Fantastic tunes: Includes an all-new score by Zuntata, the composers for the original series!
Limited & Collector’s Editions:
Strictly Limited Games and Gamesrocket are giving Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey a much deserved special limited release, exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games Partner Store and via the Gamesrocket store.
The Limited Edition is limited to 2,000 individually numbered copies for PS4 and 1,500 copies for PS5, at a price of 29.99€/ $34.99, including a unique cover artwork and a colourful game manual.
The Collector’s Edition is limited to 1,200 copies for PS4 and 800 for PS5. It costs 59.99€/ $64.99 and includes awesome additional collectibles:
Special Collector’s Edition Box
Colourful Game Manual
Original Soundtrack
Vacation Odyssey Beach Towel
Bub and Bob Acrylic Keychains
Double-Sided Poster (A2)
4 Die Cut Stickers
3 Vacation Postcards
Bub and Bob Goggle Decal Stickers (VR Headset Compatible)
Both editions will be available for pre-order on Thursday, April 7th, at 4PM CEST and shipping is expected for Q3 2022.
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