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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Video Game Review) - Biogamergirl

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"Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker expands on a popular mini-game of a similar name introduced in Super Mario 3D World with over 60 unique levels and a 5-7 hour campaign. The game is a lot of fun for gamers of all ages and introduces a brand new series for Nintendo that should be a popular franchise years after the first game is released. The game stars one of Mushroom Kingdom's most beloved characters in his first title ever, and if it weren't for a few presentation blunders, the game would be yet another must own title for Nintendo Wii U owners."

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Nintendo finally explains what free upgrades do for Switch games on Switch 2

All 12 games are getting different upgrades. Some get full visual and frame rate enhancements, while others get GameShare support only.

darthv7213h ago

hmm... those improvements for the zelda games is kinda weak. I was expecting improved frame rate, or at the very least more stable. Sad there is nothing for Paper Mario, that one could use a 60fps mode like the original GC version.

ocelot0711h ago

Both Zelda games both run at 1440p and 60fps now. On the switch they both play at 30fps.

--Onilink--11h ago

The main issue will be if they don’t remove the double buffer vsync in them.

Yes, they are technically already 60fps capped, but that vsync setup means even a single dropped frame below 60 sends it to 30fps.

Now if they are also increasing the resolution and visuals in the game, unless there is a pretty significant overhead, which is still likely but not fully understood due to the unknowns of the “emulation” setup, if the 1% lows in the game still drop it every now and then anywhere below 60, they will still end up having massive stuttering drops from 60 to 30fps.

Profchaos14m ago

He's talking about link's awakening and echos of wisdom not breath or tears

Tacoboto9h ago

The two Zeldas - EoW and LA - already run with a 60fps cap. I would hope they're not mentioning improved frame rate because it's just assumed that the Switch 2 will smooth out the drops.

Whereas the specific callouts for Bowser's Fury and Pokémon indicate a raise from 30fps to 60fps.

jznrpg13h ago

Disappointing. Not many games with not much in upgrades.

Tacoboto9h ago

So... They're not gonna do anything with that Xenoblade Chronicles X 60fps mode, huh?

CDbiggen8h ago(Edited 8h ago)

12 is a bit weak. The whole switch library is in need of a boost. Exclusives like the Xenoblades and Astral Chain would be great to see get a free update. Initially surprised Mario Wonder wasn't on the list, but I imagine they have a paid upgrade planned for that one.

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Nintendo announces Summer Game Sale - Captain Toad, Dragon Quest XI S, more

Nintendo has kicked off a big Summer Game Sale on the North American eShop. Switch owners can save on a bunch of different tiles from both Nintendo and third-parties, including Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Dragon Quest XI S, and much more.

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NotoriousWhiz1806d ago

I was waiting for dq11 sale. Might be time to buy.

deleted1806d ago (Edited 1806d ago )

Took them forever to put it on sale on the US store! It was on sale for the EU store back on the New Years sale, and at least 1 other time. I had waited so long, I just knew the minute I dropped $60 on it, it would end up going on sale. Took longer than I thought though. I nabbed DQXI S and also DQ Builders 2 last night. Both great games!

I had 7 1/2 hours in the DQXI S demo, so I already knew I loved it. Glad my progress carried over.

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker dropped to below $30 on Switch

Amazon has once again discounted the physical version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker to $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch.

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