Mighty Switch Force! Collection

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 66 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Mighty Switch Force! Collection is a great way to bring Wayforward’s 3DS series to the Switch that will undoubtedly appeal to both fans of the series and newcomers alike. The decision to separate the first game and its HD remaster is one we’re not fully on board with, and we’d love to have seen some extra content like concept art and soundtracks. Nevertheless, every game included features superb gameplay and level design, making this a collection that every Switch owner should experience.
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"Four-in-one game compilation, Mighty Switch Force! Collection, features Officer Patricia Wagon using puzzle-solving and platforming skills to protect Planet Land across multiple games. Utilize the Siren Helmet to switch blocks in Mighty Switch Force! and its Hyper Drive Edition, fight fires and rescue victims in Mighty Switch Force! 2, and train cadets in Mighty Switch Force! Academy. Co-op and versus modes available for up to four players in Academy."

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
music19 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The Mighty Switch Force Collection features a delightful mix of challenging puzzles, addictive gameplay, and charming visuals, making it a must-have for platformer fans.
  • The games are praised for their fantastic pixel art, great music, and engaging mechanics that encourage speedrunning and achievement hunting.
  • Each game in the collection offers unique gameplay experiences, with the original and its HD remake providing solid platforming, while the sequel introduces new mechanics and the Academy mode adds multiplayer fun.
  • The collection includes both the original Mighty Switch Force and its HD remake, which some players feel makes owning the original redundant and less appealing.
  • Mighty Switch Force Academy is considered the weakest entry, with criticisms regarding its camera perspective and level design, making it feel less substantial compared to the other games.
  • There are technical issues with the PC port, including a lack of a framerate limiter that can render the game unplayable on modern hardware.
  • music29 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy and memorable tracks, often highlighting the work of composer Jake Kaufman. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the overall experience, describing it as fantastic, bopping, and even "straight fire." The combination of great music with charming pixel art and engaging gameplay contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “And that soundtrack, just... wow.”
    • “Holy sh🔥t the ost in this game is straight fire 🔥”
    • “Great fun if you like platforming puzzles, and a brilliant soundtrack.”
    • “But the OST is banging and being able to see the whole level also helps, although I did lose myself a few times.”
    • “Holy sh🔥t the OST in this game is straight fire 🔥”
    • “There’s something about its tone, art, characters, music… the combination of it all that just really rubs me the right way.”
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay in the Mighty Switch Force collection is praised for its engaging mix of challenging puzzles and platforming, utilizing a unique block-switching mechanic that keeps players invested. The introduction of new elements, such as the water gun in Mighty Switch Force 2, adds variety while maintaining the core mechanics that encourage strategic thinking. Overall, the series is celebrated for its enjoyable and addictive gameplay, with a focus on mastering mechanics and completing time challenges.

    • “It's a delightful mix of challenging puzzles, addictive gameplay, and charming visuals.”
    • “There is both some real platforming and real puzzle challenge to the game, something I really appreciate, and you get this sense that you are really learning new 'rules' to the game all the time with how certain mechanics interact.”
    • “The mighty switch force collection contains four excellent puzzle-platformers by WayForward (devs of the Shantae series), where the main game mechanic is switching blocks from solid to non-solid in order to navigate levels, beat baddies, solve puzzles, and capture/rescue all the hooligan sisters in the level to be able to clear it.”
    • “If the last level gimmick takes the whole main mechanic out of the player's hands, it's not good. You have to be perfect every single time; it just ruins the simple mechanic the game is built around.”
    • “The gameplay is a simple platformer game, where you must make it through the level by using the gimmick, a 'switch' to turn one lot of platforms on and the other off.”
    • “The whole alternating blocks mechanic is easy to understand yet still requires you to rack your brain to do the time attack challenges or to do extra content.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their charming visuals and clean HD presentation, enhancing the original pixel art style while introducing new character animations. Players appreciate the unique art design and character expressions, although some express a preference for the original pixel graphics. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some technical issues affecting gameplay.

    • “It's a delightful mix of challenging puzzles, addictive gameplay, and charming visuals.”
    • “All 21 levels from the original, now with harder versions of each and presented with clean HD visuals.”
    • “The pixel graphics are top notch while the character and art design are really fantastic; Patricia Wagon and the escaped criminals are among my favorite game characters in terms of visuals.”
    • “The original in terms of content and graphics, but in a way not the original since it doesn't have two screens.”
    • “This renders the entire game unplayable and may or may not be fixable using your graphics card's driver settings (in my case, it wasn't) as the physics appear to be somewhat tied to framerate.”
    • “A remake of the first with new visuals and some tweaks, so I won't go in-depth.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect enjoyable, particularly when beating par times on levels, as it maintains a fun gameplay experience. However, some frustration arises during longer levels where losing progress can make previously completed sections feel tedious.

    • “That does make some sections kind of frustrating, but only during the longer levels, since you can lose minutes of progress in those, causing those sections that you've already completed to be really tedious.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is considered weak, providing only a minimal plot that serves primarily as an origin story for the character, lacking depth and engagement.

    • “The game presents a captivating origin story that draws you in from the very beginning.”
    • “The narrative is rich and immersive, making you feel deeply connected to the characters and their journeys.”
    • “Each twist and turn in the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover what happens next.”
    • “Story-wise, this game is lacking and only provides enough of a plot to give the character a reason to do anything.”
    • “The narrative feels underdeveloped and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The character motivations are weak, making it hard to invest in the story.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is praised for being cute and funny, complementing the well-executed level design. Reviewers appreciate the character art style, though some express a desire for a shift from anime to a more cartoonish aesthetic.

    • “Excellent game, it's cute, funny, and has good level design. I can't ask for more! The art style of the characters is excellent.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious situations that keep me laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay mechanics, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted and fun.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Users appreciate the character development in WayForward's games, particularly highlighting the adorable and recognizable character design in titles like Mighty Switch Force, which stands out as a favorite.

    • “WayForward creates such great games with adorable and recognizable character designs, and Mighty Switch Force is my favorite of them all!”
    • “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character's journey.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their growth feel authentic and rewarding.”
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