The long-awaited, oft-delayed 2D fighter Pocket Rumble will be launching on Nintendo Switch July 5th, a mere two weeks away from this writing. Originally released on Steam in 2016, the Switch port has been long-delayed since its February 2017 announcement, before the Switch itself even released worldwide.
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Developer Cardboard Robot Games attributed the port’s long delay to net code and approval issues. In the interim, the status of the Switch version had been a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
Some of the features that will set the Switch version of Pocket Rumble apart from its PC compadre include:
– Simple 2-button controls with universal and easy special move inputs, involving no complex joystick motions
– Short combos with straightforward timing and cancel system
– Diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique meter and mechanics
– On-screen frame data bar and visual indicators for properties such as invulnerability to introduce players to fighting game basics
– Near-flawless online multiplayer with GGPO netcode
– HD rumble support, specific to the Nintendo Switch version
Interest in Pocket Rumble can be attributed in great part to its look and feel. It is a throwback fighter to the Neo Geo Pocket Color, featuring simplified two-button combat. Steam owners can look forward to extra content, including a fleshed-out single player mode, Kickstarter-made bosses, and the new playable character Morgana. These updates will be folded into the Switch version sometime after launch as a 2.0 update.
