TheNintendo Switchalready boasts a massive library of third-party releases butit’s seemingly about to grow even bigger with a title that will impress hardcore fighting game fans. Despite its reputation as a more casual system that consists of a few massive first-party releases and hundreds of smaller indie titles, the Switch also boasts one of the most competitive fight games of all time:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While this leaked game may not satisfy those who enjoy the king of the platform fighter genre, more traditional fighting game players should get a kick out of it.
Over on Reddit, userLuxerWapsharedan image of a banner advertising a Nintendo Switch version ofGuilty Gear Strive.The display has seemingly been erected as a part of PAX West, a massive video game convention, which officially kicks off on August 30. Whether or not an official announcement will coincide with the beginning of the event remains to be seen butit’s worth noting that the original image that was posted to social media has been deleted, suggesting some level of credibility.
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Could Guilty Gear Strive Work On Switch?
It Could Appeal To The Smash Crowd
HavingGuilty Gear Strive,one of 2022’s highest-rated video gameswith a Metacritic score of 87, on Nintendo Switch could be a great move by Arc System Works given the console’s massive install base. Many fantastic fighting games are already available on the Switch, including ArcSys' ownDragon Ball Fighterz,a title that runs surprisingly well given the level of detail in its animation.The biggest concern for interested Switch players is whether the aging hardware is enough to effectively run a game that requires so many precise inputson higher competitive levels.
Despite the immenseamount of lore backingGuilty Gear,the number one reason to playStriveis for the competitive scene. The game’s campaign is incredibly limited given that it largely amounts to a prolonged cutscene, so those investing in the title will want to know that they’ll be able to experience multiplayer. The Nintendo Switch has often struggled with its online functionality but other versions ofStrivehave sported decent netcode, so one has to open the same will be true for the supposed port.
Whether or not theNintendo Switchdoes gainGuilty Gear Strive,one has to wonder if the port wouldn’t be better suited for the next console generation. Nintendo has confirmed that more light will be shed onthe so-called Nintendo Switch 2before the end of the current financial year. Given the current system’s aging specs, it might be prudent for fans wanting to playStriveon the go to wait for the next Switch and hope backward-compatibility is at the top of Nintendo’s priority list.
