Seemingly out of nowhere, Nintendo announced that Drag X Drive, an upcoming Switch 2 exclusive, is going to release on 14 August. At the same time, Nintendo confirmed the game will cost $30 locally. All of this came from a sudden reveal via the Nintendo Today app, followed by a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it trailer on YouTube.
Based on what I played at a preview event, $30 seems like the sweet spot for Drag X Drive. It takes the form of a 3-vs-3 wheelchair basketball game, replete with skate ramps from which to launch sick tricks and dunks on anyone bold enough to get in the way. I had a great time playing it (poorly), but Drag X Drive relies heavily on multiplayer, and it’s not one I can foresee playing for long periods.
The biggest differentiator here is that the game serves as an example of the Nintendo Switch 2’s mouse controls. With a Joy-Con in each hand, you mimic a wheel-pulling action on a surface, like a desk or your lap. Impressively, it feels like a reasonable approximation of using a wheelchair, although my dainty little arms and shoulders quickly fatigued after a brief session.
I liked what I played pre-release, but I’m not 100% sold on the game’s longevity. Will it contain enough depth to play again and again? I’m not sure. I think there’s enough of a skill ceiling that dedicated players will reach and make fools of us all, posting outrageous trick-shot compilations online.
Based on the price, Nintendo seems to acknowledge it needs to get people through the door for the best Drag X Drive experience. Multiplayer games live and die by the number of willing participants.
Once 14 August rolls around, we’ll know for sure if the $30 price tag hits nothing but net.
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