Relive the experience of a brand-new Nintendo Switch retro game with Trophy, an NES game from 8-Bit Legit.
Curating the “best new retro experiences,” 8-Bit Legit is a partnership between Mega Cat Studios & Retrotainment Games. Trophy is a great example of that curation process, as a brand new NES game that is available to play with Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Described as “a love letter to such iconic games as the Mega Man series and Capcom Disney titles,” this Nintendo Switch retro game boasts giant bosses, vibrant colors, and memorable characters. After previous releases on Xbox and physical cartridge, 2023 sees Trophy arrive on Nintendo Switch while retainig its classic NES look.
Developed by Gradual Games & The 6502 Collective, Trophy features:
- Nine levels of intense, platforming action with Giant Bosses
- Experience authentic retro gameplay
- Leaf through the original manual in-game during your attempt to save Gearus 9
- Explore diverse environments and terrain
- Blast your way through large, fully-scrolling levels
- Search for hidden areas and power-ups
- Parallax scrolling
- Cut-scene narrative segments
All in all this is a complete indie retro title for Nintendo Switch that you can buy, install, and play today.
What do reviewers think of this Nintendo Switch retro game?
Previously released as a NES title, Trophy garnered some excellent reviews, with its Mega Man like gameplay and chiptune soundtrack highly rated. Here’s a quick review from YouTuber NindieGames:
You can pre-order Trophy from the Nintendo eShop, or grab the Xbox version which is already available. The physical NES cart of Trophy is available from The 6502 Collective’s website.
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