Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

I'd originally played this on Wii U. The levels are fun to play through, and there is a great variety of stages to work through, so it was an easy enough decision to get this again. No one is forcing a person to re-buy a port so I don't really see why some people get so upset when they do so. Perhaps a 3rd book would have been a welcome addition to add into this port but there is enough variety and number of stages that lack of new content shouldn't be much of a deal breaker, perhaps we can hold out hope that they will offer DLC in form of a 3rd book or make a sequel in future, for now we can enjoy the Mario Odyssey themed level additions. its about 40% less than the cost of most other titles on Switch. This game was never offered as a full priced title even back when it was on Wii U and for the cost of the game I'd say you get a decent amount of content included for what you are spending on the game. I'd recommend playing this game either with a pro-controller or handheld, since controlling the camera with the second joy-con can be awkward given its placement, and the amount of camera adjusting you'll do in this game. Using the gyroscope sensor to manipulate the puzzle aspects of each level was an easy enough work around since we no longer have a touch pad in docked mode.

Overall, this game is great. If you played it on the Wii U, you probably don't need to get the switch version as there is little differences in content. Game play on the switch can be a little weird because parts require you to you use the touch screen in mobile or use a controller pointed at your tv for docked mode (i haven't played this way yet, as I usually play my switch mobile). The stages can be quick but tricky at first. Most have an hidden goal that only reveals after the 1st completion of he level, but if you complete it without knowing the goal it will still mark it complete on the first completion, so that is nice. It does seem a little repetitive, but not overtly so. After so many attempts at trying to complete a level it will give you a power-up you can choose to use that will make the level easier for you, but you don't have to use the power-up if you do not want to, I think it is a game that most ages can handle, but smaller children may need some help completing some of the levels.

This game has some well designed puzzles. Each puzzle is structured like that of a diorama, and it is up to you to figure out how to navigate the level and reach the star. There are 3 gems you can collect in each level that require additional puzzle solving in order to get. In addition to that, there is one challenge you have to complete and one "Pixel Toad" you must find in each level. Overall, there is a lot of stuff to do in each replay of the level. One thing I should mention is that the levels can feel easy most of the time once you figure out how to solve them. This does not make the levels any less enjoyable. The visuals are excellent. They are very cartoony, yet they are very sharp and clean. Overall, this game is beautiful. The soundtrack in this is also great. Overall, the $40 is worth it. While I am not complete with the game, there is easily over 50 levels in this game. I cannot wait to finish them all.

Basically a port of the original from the WiiU. If you haven't played the WiiU version then you might want to consider this. I didn't love it but my wife did. You're basically playing within a constrained 3D environment. It's a puzzle game and some are challenging, but what's really challenging is completing all of the challenges for every level (which is not required). The switch version adds a few levels, (inspired by Mario Odyssey), but not too much new otherwise. There is also paid DLC at this time. I've not tried that. I personally wanted to explore a larger world, but it's not a platformer game, it's a puzzler - so keep that in mind. But again, my wife loved it and played it on both systems. There is also now co-op.

Gorgeous, clever, and charming puzzle game. The switch version comes close to being the perfect version, containing the best visuals and most amount of content. The only minor issue I have with this version is that the game was really designed around having dual screens (WII-U, and then 3DS). Because of this, the game is filled with lots of onscreen tutorials and prompts that, in the other versions, were reserved for the secondary screen. This is a minor complaint but it kind of ruins the clean presentation you get on the primary screens of the other versions. If these prompts don't bother you then this IS the definitive version of captain toad.

I hesitated because I played the WiiU game a lot, but this was a great revisit and even though it’s basically an exact port (the only real difference is no touch screen to use). If you didn’t like it on the wiiU you likely wont like it on the switch. For whatever reason I love to play a few levels each night to calm down after some intense Splatoon 2 battles! I actually it 100% and got the Toad crown this time, which I didn’t on the WiiU. I’m hoping for some DLC. The bonus levels based on Mario Odyessy are brilliant and if they did more of that I’d make it a solid 5. Some people think this is a kids gane, but it’s really a unique puzzle game that can really give your brain fits (if you are a completist)

Not your typical Mario game but after a few levels, the game pulls you in and the levels get fun, addictive. You can use the joycons and detach them to solve puzzles in interesting and inventive ways or attach them back on to use the traditional D-Pad and joystick. Either choice is up to your play style and works very well. If you've played this game on the Wii U, you'll feel right at home playing it on the Switch where the game seems it's meant to be. Graphics look polished and the levels are colorful. Would definitely recommend this to any Mario fan looking for a new experience!

I'm a fan of the Toad character so I had to get this game but the game holds up on its own. I like the puzzle-like nature of the levels and having to constantly spin the camera view around to figure out what to do. Levels have varied degrees of difficulty, especially if you're going for 100% completion, which gives everything much replay value. Recently played this with my five-year-old nephew. After watching me for a few minutes, he was excited to take control himself and he did pretty well with minimal direction from me. He also enjoyed watching me when he was afraid of messing up. Basically, this is great for kids and adults of all ages!