Everyone's Favourite Platforming Hero Is Back with Bubsy: Paws on Fire on PS4

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by Stephen Tailby Wed 31st Oct 2018

In possibly the scariest news story you'll read today, the infamous platformer mascot Bubsy is making a swift return to PS4. After last year's frankly rubbish resurgence, Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back, it's a surprise to see the character make yet another comeback, but here we are. Bubsy: Paws on Fire hits PS4 in 2019.

Interestingly, this game has some decent talent behind it. The new title is being developed by Choice Provisions, the studio responsible for the BIT.TRIP series and most recently Runner3, a well received rhythmic platformer. Assuming the team follows a similar design, Paws on Fire will be a sort of on-rails affair, with you switching paths and jumping over obstacles as Bubsy scampers forward. There are four playable characters with unique play styles, customisable outfits, and lots of levels to conquer.

We suppose it can't be much worse than the last entry in the series, and with an experienced team behind it, who knows? It could be good -- we'll see next year, anyway. Are you excited for Bubsy: Paws on Fire, or has the bobcat used up his nine lives? Chase a ball of yarn in the comments below.

[source twitter.com]

Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.

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Turismo4GT
Wed 31st Oct 2018

Hang on! Did the last abysmal outing of this game sell well enough to warrant this sequel? Nothing against the developers, everyone's gotta eat, but I'm surprised. Are we really that starved of great platformers that we have to bring back the likes of Bubsy, and it's worse than we remember the original games? Hopefully the talent behind the new game can get it right and make it good, but it'll take a lot to get me on board for this.

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bindiana
Wed 31st Oct 2018

Didn't realise Accolade still existed as a studio. Surprised they made another one as the last game got panned review wise.

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kyleforrester87
Wed 31st Oct 2018

You know what though, he's still cooler than Spiderman.

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get2sammyb
Wed 31st Oct 2018

Lmao

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bindiana
Wed 31st Oct 2018

@Kidfried Thanks just did a little reading seems a very weird situation the company that owns Black Forest got branding rights for Accolade that's why its plastered on the trailer very strange to see the logo after all these years.