Last year, UFO 50 debuted on Steam and stunned retro game fans with fifty 8-bit-style games that spanned a wide variety of genres. However, players who prefer their 8-bit experiences on consoles might have felt a bit left out, but now they can rejoice, because UFO 50 is finally on the Nintendo Switch.
What is UFO 50?
Inspired by retro collections and pirate multicarts, UFO 50 is a collection of fifty retro-style games that look and feel like they came from the NES and span a large variety of genres, such as puzzle games, arcade-style games, and even a JRPG. There are characters that make appearances in multiple games, adding to the authenticity of the experience and feeling like this world has established game franchises and mascots. The game debuted on Steam last year and currently has an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating.
UFO 50 on the Switch
Credit: Mossmouth, LLC.The Nintendo Switch trailer was featured in the Nintendo Indie World Showcase. It showed off clips from the different games and advertised how you can explore a collection of fifty games, but it didn’t advertise any new features for the Switch. If you already own the Steam version, you might be disappointed that the Switch version doesn’t have any unique features. However, if you own a Switch, but you don’t own a Steam Deck, you might find the idea of playing these fifty games on a handheld system appealing.
Conclusion
Depending on your preferred play style, you might rush to purchase UFO 50 on the Switch, or you might just stick with the Steam version. In any case, the collection is well worth experiencing for fans of retro games. Even if you’re not old enough to remember the NES, you’re bound to find something you enjoy in the varied collection of fifty games. The game costs $24.99 on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch.
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