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Tron: Catalyst is an intriguing isometric action-adventure game that throws you into the iconic Grid in an all-new way. The unique mechanics and satisfying combat make up for the occasional slow section, while the tight runtime keeps the somewhat repetitive nature from ever becoming an issue. If you love Tron, this is a great way to spend some hours.
Survival Kids is a sometimes satisfying but overall lacking survival game that struggles a bit with its concept. It can be fun to traverse islands and solve puzzles for a bit, but the repetitive nature of the game and some odd design choices keep it from being a standout Nintendo Switch 2 launch title.
Mario Kart World is an ambitious take on the tried-and-true mascot racing formula that mostly succeeds in its ambitions. The open world could use a bit more content, and I’m not quite sold on 24 players, but the visuals, new Knockout Tour mode, and multiplayer make this a more than worthwhile Nintendo Switch 2 launch title.
There’s lots of fun to be had in Nice Day for Fishing, which combines a unique fishing system with some fun humor. The way you progress through the story can get pretty repetitive, but the boss fights and pleasant story make the game worth checking out.
The voice acting is another highlight of the game, though I do wish there was a bit more of it. A lot of lines simply feature grunts, sighs, and other noises from the voice talents, which is a shame, as the voiced lines are delivered with excellence and dramatic panache. The whole cast knocks it out of the park, which is doubly remarkable given just how many characters there are.
Visually, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves looks great, utilizing a comic style to present the fighters in a distinct way. The stages are all lively and colorful, and the designs for the main cast of fighters are memorable and flashy. Fights unfold in a rush of colors and snazzy effects, giving hits extra impact that makes battles all the more satisfying.
The side stories really shine in terms of narrative content, ranging from hilarious capers to heart-wrenching tragedies. The wide variety of tones keeps all of the side content feeling fresh and helps to build out Mira even further. As for the new epilogue content, though the concepts are interesting and work alright, it feels as though these were a game or two’s worth of ideas of into one final act of a story. The continent you explore is a bit less expansive, and a lot of story content happens in very little time, leading it to come off as a tad rushed. I look forward to the future of these characters after seeing some of the ideas the epilogue introduced, I just wish Monolith Soft had more time to explore them.
The visuals are one of the most impressive aspects of the game, perfectly nailing Tite Kubo’s distinct art style. It’s cool to see iconic attacks and scenes play out in this high-quality 3D style, as it makes the characters feel like they were ripped straight out of the anime. Even the menus and the HUD reflect the ever-stylish nature that Bleach has in spades, encapsulating the magnificent vibes that the series is known for.
As can be expected at this point, Digital Eclipse has gone above and beyond in preserving these games and external media for them in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection. In addition to the aforementioned features, you can browse through the instruction manuals for the different titles at your leisure – something that is surprisingly handy for the more complicated games like Dungeon Dice Monsters and Destiny Board Traveller. It’s a great step in preserving the games and the media they came with, which also brought back some buried memories from having these games so long ago.
Both the Japanese and English VO are quite impressive, as I messed around with both to compare. Since the story features people speaking either language, there aren’t really any moments that stand out in either dialect as clashing against the story, so it comes down entirely to which cast you prefer.