We've just got word that the Neo Geo classic Shock Troopers 2nd Squad will be popping up on the Switch eShop tomorrow for $7.99 / £6.29.
Following on from Shock Troopers, the action once again takes the form of a overhead run-and-gun title, much like Capcom's Commando. The team mode has been dropped this time, but the developers have tossed in a few unique gameplay twists to not only make up for the loss, but to also add even more speed and intensity to the game.
A fun addition over the original Shock Troopers comes in the ability to jump into a vehicle and then pilot it around the level, Metal Slug-style. With this comes a huge boost in firepower, not to mention a rather devastating charge attack. You'll want to spend as much time in the various vehicles as possible, especially when you get ready to tackle the game's tougher bosses.
If you're a fan of these style of games, then you can't go wrong here. Will you be picking this bad boy up for your Switch tomorrow?
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Good game but not better than the original. Wow switch has so many neo geo games tho. Who would of thought
Keep'em coming Hamster! You can never have too many neo-geo games.
It's not as good as the original too much slow down but I will probably still get this. Pls hamster give us neo drift out we need more variety!
Not as good as the first, but still good. Keep that NEOGEO train rollin', HAMSTER! Choo choo!
Cool! Keep them coming!
Fingers crossed multiple times for Pulstar, Strikers 1945+ and the Sonic Wings games.
I have zero interest in Neo Geo but this is like every day is Xmas for the fans. 😀
I LOVE this game. I have it on a multi game arcade machine. So good, so fun
Awful game.
Had a blast with the first one, will get this later.
Well this is a shock! Better call in the troopers, on the double!
Ooh, might be my first ACA Neo Geo purchase here...
oh yeah day 1 baby. Neo Geo classic
I do like this game but for some reason they don't remove the slowdown on these ports. Be nice if it was at least in the options menu.
@big_bad_bob This is basically how the frikin' Virtual Console should be for all of Nintendo's previous consoles, including Game & Watch, Virtual Boy, and even arcade, and ideally a bunch of other systems from different hardware manufacturers too, like all the Sega consoles and the PC-Engine for example. By now there should be roughly hundreds of amazing Virtual Console titles to choose from, with a steady stream of new titles ongoing. The Switch Virtual Console could be something truly stunning, and a proper system-selling USP. Instead we've basically got nowt--without third party retro support it would be so far beyond a joke it's just depressing--Nintendo really is dropping the ball on this one.
Still waiting for three count!
Use to play this game a lot at the MVS arcade cabinet, love it. Would definitely download this once it arrive on the eShop.
Nice. I'll have to pick this up I think. I have the first on PS3. Do kinda want to buy both on Switch.
Hamster do what Nintendon't
@UK-Nintendo Still waitin' for The King of Fighters '95/2000, Fatal Fury Special and Samurai Shodown II/V Special before I'm satisfied.
Until then, keep 'em comin'!
Hamster keeps this up and I might not have to buy an actual Neo Geo. (I likely still will though...it's a childhood desire)
Interesting to think by the time Nintendo launches the Classic Game Selection/Virtual Console, we should already be neck high in over 50 Neo Geo games assuming they continue with the weekly new game. XD
Day one pick up. Yes, I understand its not as good as the first, but I loved the first one so much that I've been dying to try this one out.
@Ryu_Niiyama Nah get one. Imagine the conversation starters you can have with the giant carts when friends come over. XD
@FX102A Yes, yes yes!
I love the first one, almost bought the second on Wii. Glad to see this coming, and that I held off!
@Ryu_Niiyama Just make sure you have a deep wallet, some of the game prices are jaw dropping.
@impurekind when don't they drop the ball. It's like a new duck up every day. The whole bayonets amiibo fiasco is ridiculous. Been waiting over a year for it and it sells out in less than 30 mins. That and the BOW amiibos are nowhere to be seen. I love my switch but it's hard to even like Nintendo- they really don't seem to care about their fans at all.
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