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The Overlooked Switch 2 Games

Aug 8, 2026 · 40m

Summary

The hosts discuss overlooked Switch 2 titles, highlighting Bravely Default’s HD port, Yoshi in the Cradle, and Kunitougi’s unique mouse controls. They also praise Dynasty Warriors Origins for its impressive performance and recommend the narrative gem Dear Me. The conversation expands to Switch 1 games that run better on the new hardware, including Harvestella, Scott Pilgrim Ex, and Super Ally Ranger.

Topics discussed

Introduction: Overlooked Switch 2 games Bravely Default: Launch hype and mouse controls Yoshi in the Serious Book: Depth and pricing Dynasty Warriors Origins: Performance showcase Kunitogi: Path of the Goddess and seamless mouse Another Code: L'Étranger: Interactive story gem Super Alley Ranger: Indie run-and-gun performance Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 120Hz experience Shadow Labyrinth: Pac-Man metroidvania Ball Pit: Breakout roguelike and demo needs Romancing Saga 2 and Trails in the Sky editions Harvestella: Farming RPG hidden gem Hello Kitty: Social game with objectives Everybody's Golf: Frame rate improvements Scott Pilgrim Ex: Beat 'em up improvement Shinobi: Art of Vengeance performance fix Mini Shoot Adventures: Twin-stick shooter Fast Fusion: Futuristic racer showcase Demon School: Persona throwback Conclusion and Patreon support
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