Handy Games has confirmed that Rad Rodgers Radical Edition is on the way to Nintendo Switch. The game brings new content which will be provided to other platforms as a free update.
This sassy platformer has been designed as an homage to classic '90s era games of the same genre, releasing earlier this year on other platforms. Rumours of a Switch version started to circulate this summer after a listing for the title was spotted on American rental service GameFly; what we didn't know was that the Switch version is essentially a deluxe edition, with lots of new content arriving for Nintendo users from day one.
The main game sees the titular Rad going on an adventure through his very own video game, partnered by a good-hearted but foul-mouthed sentient game console, Dusty. You'll play your way through seven "dangerous stages of action-packed, humour-filled, hardcore platforming" inside a jungle setting, hoping to save various residents and restore the Elder Tree as guardian of the land along the way.
The Radical Edition's new features have been kindly provided to us, so feel free to check them out below:
- 2 Player Couch Co-op - Play together with a friend! Enemies can prepare themselves for tough battles.
- Battle Mode – Tired of team play? Fight against your friends and show them who’s boss!
- New Playable Characters – Take on the roles of Lo Wang (Shadow Warrior), Duke Nukem, Shelly "Bombshell" Harrison and more!
- New Abilities!
- New Minigames!
- New Overworld!
- New Levels!
- And tons of new secrets, collectibles and unlockables!
The game is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo Switch in "early 2019"; we'll make sure to keep an eye out for any more specific information as it comes.
Have you played this one on other platforms? Does it sound like your kind of thing? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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I’m getting a Ruff n Tumble on Amiga vibe from this game. I hope that’s a good thing.
Ruff 'n' Tumble was one of my absolute favourite Amiga games, but I am really worried about the way that "foul mouthed" is mentioned every time this game is discussed, as if that is its main selling point. I have no problem with bad language, but it feels a bit desperate if this is the main selling point of the game.
I was wondering when this game would show up on the switch! I want to play it, reminds me of the somewhat humor of Conker's BFD , and it looks fun. Will definitely get this when it comes out
I might check it out someday.
I’m hoping for a physical. A nice special edition for this would be welcome.
Day one if it’s physical - if it’s digital only I’ll hold off as a physical will hopefully follow like Celeste!
@Ooyah I know what you mean but I think it’s a constant warning for parents... this isn’t a game for kids..... it looks like it... but it isn’t.
You know it will still get complaints.
Play as The Duke? Hell YES!
I hope he’s even more politically incorrect than ever!
They had me at couch co-op.
@Ooyah @FragRed Ruff n Tumble is mentioned on the PS4 store page as an inspiration. It's also rated M and there is some cursing bleeped out in the original vid.
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4389-CUSA08955_00-RADRODGERSUS0001
$19.99 is a good starting point, I'll assume PS4 version will go on sale when the update drops and see if the Switch version matches. I bought $30 The Runner 3 on Switch when it launched on PS4 last month. Hopefully something similar this time.
cool they got Jon St. Jon.
@rjejr That explains a lot. If this is the nearest we get to a remake or successor to that game then I hope it reviews well. Did you ever play Ruff n Tumble back in the day? Not sure if it released in the US.
@FragRed Ruff n Tumble
Doesn't ring any bells. Though I never had an Amiga either, though I've heard of that. 2D platformers were never really my thing, I did play Duke Nukem and Shadow Warrior. Nowadays I mostly look for couch co-op for my kids to play together so I don't have to listen to them argue about what to play.
Waiting for an update on a hat in time. Have my eye on that game. May give this a go but likely a pass for me
@rjejr I certainly feel like as I’m getting older, all I’m looking for are games that take me back to my past. Though I never have played Duke Nukem back in the day, I did play Doom! In fact I bought the game again on GOG just to play it again. Do you have games that you can play when your kids have gone to bed?
Didn't expect them to add so much content. Feels like Sonic Mania + with the new characters & the pinball stage.
Couch co-op, looks good, and Duke Nukem? It's got my attention.
I used to play a lot of stuff after my kids went to bed, most recently God of War, but for the past couple of years they've watched me play games like XC, XCX, Kingdoms of Amular and currently DQXI. They're teens now, so I don't mind the M rated stuff as much, though not GTAV M rated.
I still have my original Doom shareware 3" floppy discs but none of my PCs have had floppy drives for about 10 years now. Nobody in my house plays first person anything, except a few minutes here and there in PSVR, so I never got the new one, we're more cerebral. Though with SSBU for Christmas they'll be busy button mashing. But also XC2, Pokemon and Mario Party, so a lot more slow stuff as well. Which is fine by me. I got the kids Labo over the summer but I'm the one building it, they weren't interested in that. Still need to finish the house.
Love a bit of Waveshaper!
Day one for me
Love the Commander Keen inspired approach, but I'm really not into foul language for its own sake...which seems to be the case here. Pass.
I am real excited for this one. As long as it reviews somewhat well I will take a dive
The Duke! Epic! This will be mine
Holy crap! Cosmo?! As in Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure?!
I was under the impression that Apogee Software (or at least some of the former team) were behind this. Tood Replogle was the brainchild of Cosmo and Duke Nukem back in the day (I believe), but he no longer seems to be involved in game production.
I would absolutely love a physical version of this.
And I will never stop yearning for more Commander Keen.
This looks very interesting. Might pick it up. Now THQ Nordic needs to bring over Red Faction Guerilla to Switch.
wow that was an awkward trailer, or was that intentional?
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