
Regardless of which platform suits the title more, it's nice to see Nintendo gives folks the option to choose.

Additionally, in a somewhat surprising move, the game will simultaneously be ported to the 3DS. Rather than throwing your hat at enemies or stomping on them, Toad must find clever ways to maneuver around those who wish him harm.Īs previously stated, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is the most recent Wii U game to be ported to the Nintendo Switch, following in the footsteps of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Mario Kart 8, and Hyrule Warriors. Unlike Mario, Toad does is not well equipped to take on enemies, nor is he particularly agile. Much more puzzle-oriented than other titles in the Mario universe, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker's core gameplay loop consists of guiding Toad around a small level in search of a Power Star. This title is available to purchase on the #NintendoSwitch #eShop for 30% off until 1/16, 11:59 PM PT! Toad: Treasure Tracker was initially released on the Wii U back in 2014. Prepare to dodge dangers in #CaptainToad: Treasure Tracker, available for #NintendoSwitchOnline members to try from 1/13, 10 AM PT - 1/20, 11:59 PM PT!


The free trials available through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription includes the full game, so you can download and play through the entire game during the trial period.Ĭaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker is available to play for free from January 13 – January 20. The game was originally released on the Wii U back in 2015, but this free trial version is an enhanced port that includes a few new levels based on Super Mario Odyssey and improves the camera, an incredibly important part of this game. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker - one of the very best Wii U games that made its way to the Nintendo Switch - is now available to play for free on the Switch! Nintendo of America has announced that Captain Toad will be available until January 20.Īnyone with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be able to download Captain Toad for free through Nintendo’s eShop.Ĭaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker started off as a little mini-game in Super Mario 3D World on the Wii U before branching off into its very own 3D puzzle game.
