When we first started this site way back when, we never expected to find out about new games coming to Nintendo platforms via hastily-put-together images of everyday objects, yet here we are.
Insane Code, the development team behind arcade racer 80's Overdrive (their strange contraction, not ours), appears to have revealed that the game is making its way to Switch. The image below was posted to the studio's Facebook page, seemingly showing off a pot full of steam for Steam, a box of eggs for Xbox, and a light switch for Switch.
We thought this was a pretty solid racer when we reviewed it on 3DS a few years ago. Here's a snippet of what we said:
80's Overdrive really nails the presentation side of things with its eye-catching 2D visuals, superb 3D effect and pumping soundtrack. It also controls well and the Career Mode is challenging enough to keep you glued to your 3DS for quite some time. The Out Run-style Time Attack mode and the Level Editor extend the lifespan of this title further, but the occasionally cheap difficulty level has an annoying habit of ruining your race as well as your mood.
Would you be happy to see this one appear on Switch? Let us know if you tried it out on 3DS with a comment below.
[source facebook.com, via gonintendo.com]
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Nearly bought this for 3DS a few times but hesitated as I play the thing so infrequently these days. Guess I'll get it for Switch instead!
Such an amazing game on the 3ds. Loved the sound and the 3D look.
This was great on the 3DS, the 3D was amazing. not sure how it will stand up to the likes of on Horizon Turbo Switch but.
Ah, forgot all about this one, and when it was first mentioned on the 3DS, I actually really liked it. In my opinion, this is a far truer tribute to classical racers like Top Gear, Lotus Turbo Challenge and Lamborghini American Challenge than Horizon Chase Turbo.
I really like that game as well, and I do already own it, but it's more of a re-imagining than anything else, whereas this game here stays true to the retro/16 bit look by sticking to pixel graphics, which far as I'm concerned, is preferable, as a fan of the original games I just mentioned.
So, back onto the radar it goes, and here's hoping it arrives soon. And maybe I'll even double-dip if it's still available on the 3DS...
Here's a trailer from the 3DS version, for those who are curious or not yet familiar with this cool racing game:
I'm excited for 80's Overdrive: Boiling Carton Switch.
Also just realized the play on words with the Switch Lite, Light Switch
This was a dull grind on 3ds if I recall. I didn't get much play out it.
'Rad Stu' will make his return because I will totally play this again on Switch.
Slipstream seriously needs to come out on Nintendo Switch. Love that game.
Loved this on 3DS. I will be buying it again.
I’ll be getting this on Switch then 😁
Nothing like an old school Outrun style racer!! Bring it on!!
AWESOME!! I loved this game on 3DS and the tunes were totally rad!
Man, I bought it on 3DS the last time it was on sale, tired of waiting for a Switch port they had teased but never really spoken about after that... And now it comes and I haven't even played it on 3DS. I would have preferred it on Switch, but I won't double dip. I'll enjoy the 3D effect then.
I feel like Horizon Chase Turbo replaced the need for this on the Switch.
This is an awesome game, amazing music. The 3D effect will be missed though
@Moroboshi876 the 3D effect was killer on 3DS. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
As an Outrun fan, this game is definitely a way to scratch the itch for a new Outrun game, but it does so in it's own way. Plus I found once you got into a groove with the races, you could get first place in basically every one first try. That's not to say the game doesn't have challenge, but once I beat it, I found I couldn't bring myself to go back to replay any tracks, or to start a new profile.
Currently playing this on 3DS, nice 3D effect and retro vibe. Hopefully they can make a nice port.
Bought the game last week to go with my new New3DSXL. Really neat and takes great advantage of the 3D effect. Hence I think I'll definitely stick with the 3DS version!
Awesome! I would probably double dip.
It was more style than substance for me. Bit disappointed. Music could have had more identity than the middling synthwave too
I actually still fire this one up pretty regularly. What if like to see are some improvements on the menu side of things but just about everything else is pretty rock solid. This is a great game that I’m happy to see make the jump. I just hope there’s some initiative for 3DS people, such as myself, to double-dip.
@Benji80 the 3DS version dropped to $1 after awhile
Loved this on 3DS. They need to add a 4-player split screen mode otherwise there's no point buying it again, at least not at full price.
Okay, I'll be -that- guy
The apostrophe is supposed to be before the number. Unless Overdrive is somehow possessive to the number 80. But since I doubt that, it should be '80s Overdrive. Common mistake.
I love this game. If you have a 3DS and like the 3D effect, I'd recommend buying it on that system instead. The super-scaled sprite graphics look beautiful in 3D. Depending on how they do it, the graphics might look worse blown up on a big TV.
Absolutely one of my favorite 3DS games. I will buy again on Switch. If you're a fan of OutRun and Horizon Chase Turbo, you'll love 80s Overdrive.
@BeefSanta correct, but the dev team is from Poland, so I'll forgive a stray apostrophe ^_^
@ThanosReXXX Thanks for your input. I've been looking at picking up a copy of Top Gear for the SNES, but now I'll just wait and get this when it comes out. Cheers!
@jedimasterraven You're welcome.
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