The Best Boomer Shooters On Switch – From ‘Prodeus’ and ‘DUSK’ to ‘ROTT’ and ‘Nightmare Reaper’ – TouchArcade

Once I wrote about one of the best boomer shooters on Steam Deck last month, the response was wonderful, and I had just a few individuals ask why we hadn’t carried out the same article for Nintendo Swap boomer shooters. We coated one of the best FPS video games, however yea Effectively, there aren’t as many on Swap, however the quantity retains rising. With the arrival of 1 particular enhanced and wonderful launch this week, the time was proper. This checklist options each single boomer shooter Shaun or myself have performed and loved over time. Along with new video games, I’ve additionally highlighted revivals, remasters of classics, and extra right here.

So what’s a boomer shooter?

As I stated in my Steam Deck checklist, I grew up enjoying the classics like DOOM and Wolf 3D, however I missed out on most of the different video games within the style just like the Quake collection. I take into account boomer shooters as first-person shooters designed to look and feel just like the cream of the crop from the 90s. Does that imply DOOM or Quake are boomer shooters? Effectively, that’s a bit sophisticated, however I’m counting them for this characteristic. In the event you solely performed DOOM or Quake earlier than, I do know you’ll love a minimum of just a few of the video games I’ve highlighted at present. This checklist is in no specific order.

DUSK ($19.99)

DUSK from David Szymanski, New Blood Interactive, and Andrew Hulshult is a improbable recreation that received a tremendous Nintendo Swap port. It feels genuine, full of affection, has chic gameplay, a tremendous ambiance, and has a deep respect for the participant and the style. Not solely does it have a kickass soundtrack, however it occurs to be top-of-the-line shooters in ages, and one which I’d advocate alongside DOOM on any platform. We simply want one other print run for the bodily and for New Blood to deliver extra video games to Swap. Forgive me for utilizing this clip as a substitute of the complete Swap trailer, however that one didn’t embed appropriately.

Challenge Warlock ($14.99)

Whereas Project Warlock II is a large improve over the unique, I nonetheless assume Challenge Warlock is price enjoying. It’s at present the one entry obtainable on console, however delivers in its retro fast-paced FPS motion gameplay throughout its many dozens of ranges. Regardless of being a tribute to the greats, Challenge Warlock can stand by itself, and is a straightforward suggestion for followers of the style on Swap. The improve system deserves a particular point out as effectively.

Warhammer 40k: Boltgun ($21.99)

Warhammer 40k: Boltgun is about within the Warhammer 40k universe, however it’s mainly a mix of a boomer shooter and fashionable DOOM. I like the gameplay, aesthetic, and a lot of the ranges, however it typically feels prefer it depends on fashionable shooters an excessive amount of. Regardless of the Warhammer 40k universe setting, Warhammer 40k: Boltgun is approachable by newcomers and nearly anybody trying to play a basic shooter with wonderful gameplay. I like the weapon sounds, music, and visuals fairly a bit. We want DLC or a sequel as quickly as attainable.

Prodeus ($24.99)

Prodeus from Bounding Field Software program and Humble Video games is a recreation I’ve loved on nearly each platform now. Not solely does it have a stunning aesthetic that looks like a contemporary tackle 90s visuals, however it additionally has music from Andrew Hulshult. Prodeus is sort of a fashionable large funds shooter however with retro-styled visuals, and one with cross platform play. Regardless of it not being as tight in its closing half, Prodeus is a pleasure to play, and a straightforward suggestion on any platform. That is certainly one of Humble’s greatest releases by far.

Ion Fury ($24.99)

Do the names 3D Realms or Apogee Software program ring a bell? Effectively Ion Fury from 3D Realms is a good expertise that additionally occurs to be an enormous technical achievement with the way it makes use of the Construct Engine. In the event you’ve needed a recreation that felt like a contemporary Duke Nukem 3D in all elements, that is it. Ion Fury is meaty, and I’d advocate watching this technical analysis video on it even for those who don’t plan on shopping for the sport. I can’t wait to play the Ion Fury Aftershock DLC at any time when it does launch on console as effectively.

Nightmare Reaper ($29.99)

Nightmare Reaper blends basic shooters, looters, and rogue-lites along with a soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult (are you even stunned at this level?). Whereas it has some procedurally generated elements that may flip some off, I stay impressed with how the builders at Blazing Bit Video games managed pulling this mix of genres collectively to ship a reliable shooter expertise with a wonderful gameplay loop. Nightmare Reaper is gory, replayable, and memorable. In case you have entry to Steam, strive the demo to see what it looks like as effectively.

DOOM 1993 ($4.99)

DOOM (1993), the large daddy of all of them, was a recreation I stored hoping would come to Swap. It initially had a little bit of a tough launch when it was dropped at fashionable consoles and cell platforms, however is now in a wonderful place with assist for a number of degree packs, very good gameplay, high quality of life options, and extra. Significantly..that is the unique and elegant DOOM for simply $4.99. How do you not personal it but?

DOOM II ($4.99)

DOOM II one way or the other doesn’t get the respect it deserves from lots of people. I actually adore it, and nonetheless bear in mind enjoying it as a child and getting caught on just a few ranges earlier than discovering cheat codes to undergo partitions. DOOM II is larger, and whereas it isn’t higher than the unique, it stays a vital for followers of the style. I do know together with these and Quake in a boomer shooter checklist is dishonest, however me getting you to think about shopping for these video games on Swap or reminding you that these ports exist is an efficient sufficient purpose to incorporate them. Purchase DOOM II.

Quake ($9.99)

Quake II ($9.99)

It feels bizarre to be so into this style after having by no means performed Quake or Quake II till Nightdive’s remasters. Each Quake and Quake II are very good remasters which can be price shopping for even for those who don’t care about Quake only for the quantity of labor carried out to protect and improve these video games. Whereas Quake II isn’t nearly as good as the primary recreation, the re-release positive is wonderful at how a lot content material has been crammed into its low asking value. The madmen even included Quake 64 in Quake II. Each Quake and Quake II are price your time. In the event you don’t wish to spend on them proper now, they’re each in Xbox Sport Cross as effectively.

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Version ($19.99)

Once I first performed Rise of the Triad again within the day, I appreciated it, however didn’t adore it as a lot as I did Heretic or DOOM. Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Version being revealed was attention-grabbing as a result of I noticed each Nightdive Studio and New Blood Interactive had been concerned. Earlier than you ask, sure Apogee and Andrew Hulshult are additionally concerned. You should use Andrew Hulshult’s 2013 Rise of the Triad soundtrack in Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Version, and this launch has carried out a tremendous job of bringing ROTT to fashionable consoles following its PC launch just a few months in the past. This is sort of a boomer shooter dream workforce engaged on one of many ORGs. A ton of affection and care has gone into this launch, and I want it to get a bodily launch quickly.

Powerslave Exhumed ($19.99)

Once I wrote about boomer shooters on Steam Deck, I discussed not having sufficient time to take a look at Powerslave Exhumed and some different video games in time. I rectified that, and assume Powerslave Exhumed is a captivating launch not simply because I loved enjoying it, but in addition in how fashionable it might probably really feel due to Nightdive’s remaster. This model tries to be the final word model of Powerslave (no Rime of the Historic Mariner to be discovered although), and it’s simply a good time regardless of the gradual begin.

The boomer shooters I would like on Nintendo Swap

This can be a bonus for at present’s characteristic, and you realize I like doing these bonuses. Having performed many nice boomer shooters, there are fairly just a few from here that I’d love on Swap, however the ones I’d like to see arrive ahead of later are:

In the event you made it this far, I hope you discovered a minimum of one boomer shooter you hadn’t performed or didn’t know existed on Nintendo Swap. In the event you nonetheless consider solely Doom or Quake, I hope this characteristic highlights why it’s worthwhile to care about New Blood Interactive, Andrew Hulshult, Nightdive, 3D Realms, and Apogee. I additionally am wanting ahead to extra video games like these which can be at present solely on PC doubtlessly making their method to Swap sooner or later. Realms Deep 2023 is just a few days away so something is feasible. As normal, for those who assume I missed one thing, please let me know within the feedback beneath. I’m all the time up for locating new video games like these.