Toad and Toadette are on an adventure to find treasure, upon finding that treasure it’s promptly stolen from them and Toadette is whisked away by Wingo the bird at the same time. It’s a puzzle game that forces you to think outside the box, while itself being in a box.Ĭaptain Toad’s story is light and adorable as any other Mario-ish title. While on the surface it’s a simple game, the charm of Captain Toad and the strong puzzling fun still today brings a smile to the face. '18 years on from Super Mario 64, Nintendo's designers are still going further in their exploration of the third dimension than almost anyone else,' Oli wrote in Eurogamer's Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker review.ĭownload links to get the demo are here for Nintendo Switch and here for 3DS.Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker was a delightful surprise on the Wii U. And next - please, Nintendo - can he be added to Smash Bros. Most recently, Captain Toad cameoed in Super Mario Odyssey. The lamp-headed Toad leader was first seen in Super Mario Galaxy, before becoming a playable character in Super Mario 3D World, from which Treasure Tracker spun-off.

Originally launched for Wii U, these new versions of the game add a fresh set of levels themed around Super Mario Odyssey, plus two-player co-op on Switch.ĭon't expect too much different in the demo - although hopefully its new releases can bring Captain Toad to new, non-Wii U owning audiences. The rotatable 3D puzzle platformer can be sampled via a free demo downloadable from each console's eShop, ahead of its full release on 13th July.

Nintendo's adorable Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is now available to try on its two new platforms: Nintendo Switch and 3DS.

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