- October 28, 2020
- SNK
The Last Blade: Beyond The Destiny
Although I still get a kick out of seeing these Neo Geo Pocket Color games on the Nintendo Switch, some fare better than others. THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny is my last choice. The combat’s a little too sluggish, the presentation a little too uneven, and the overall package a little too dated. I’d check out one of the prior NGPC releases instead.
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Originally released on the NEOGEO POCKET in 2000, "THE LAST BLADE" is coming to Nintendo Switch™! The popular weapons-based fighting game: THE LAST BLADE, is now available in a special edition! Enjoy intense battles, an epic story, mini-games, and more! - The game features a variety of modes, including STORY MODE, SURVIVAL, and TRAINING, in which you can enjoy the story of this series. - The gam…
THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny (Nintendo Switch)
Although I still get a kick out of seeing these Neo Geo Pocket Color games on the Nintendo Switch, some fare better than others. THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny is my last choice. The combat’s a little too sluggish, the presentation a little too uneven, and the overall package a little too dated. I’d check out one of the prior NGPC releases instead.
50%The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny Review
Although The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny is an excellent little thing, one must keep in mind that it is still a 2001 handheld fighting game, and very much of its time. On its original hardware, it was heaven-sent, but on your Switch you might be somewhat disappointed if you’re going in blind. For SNK aficionados and Last Blade fans, it will delight purely on historical value, but those with no experience of the Neo Geo Pocket or the SNK library will likely feel better served buying the actual arcade ports of Last Blade 1 and 2, which are also available on the eShop. To that end, this is a better bet for fans, collectors, and those enamoured by gaming curios. It’s dinky, it’s charming, and it’s a testament to the craftsmanship of old SNK. And, while imperfect, it plays like The Last Blade should. For certain gamers, that will be more than enough.
70%The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny (Switch eShop) Review Mini
The Neo Geo Pocket Color party continues.
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