
"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. 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. At the beginning of their adventure, Wingo, a giant, greedy bird who makes life difficult for these timid treasure trackers, makes off with their only Power Star, and even whisks away Toadette! Help Captain Toad retrieve the Power Star, reunite with Toadette and, ultimately, defeat Wingo.Nintendo's adorable Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is now available to try on its two new platforms: Nintendo Switch and 3DS. The tiny heroes are on the hunt for the ultimate treasure, a coveted Power Star.

Each location is bursting with puzzles to solve and secrets to unearth. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Switch is measurably better in all ways than the original game according to the technical analysts at Digital Foundry, the 3DS version is great too but. Armed with headlights and a can-do attitude, they must make their way through enemy-infested locales like Wild West shanties and Goomba waterparks. Captain Toad And Super Mario 3D World Are Joining The Nintendo Selects Range In Europe Soon Nintendo Life Along with Pikmin 3 and Mario Party 10 by Share.

Unlike traditional video game heroes, Captain Toad and Toadette don’t have any special powers – these tiny heroes can’t even jump! Plus, they’re terrified of just about everything, but they face their adventures head on. There are plenty of adventures awaiting him, including levels where the GamePad is used to show his viewpoint, and encounters with huge enemies!Ĭaptain Toad is joined on his adventure by Toadette.

Use the Wii U GamePad to look around each self-contained level from every angle, and guide Captain Toad safely to the end. The sometimes cowardly, sometimes courageous Captain Toad embarks on his first solo adventure for Wii U! This puzzle-platformer game sees the diminutive hero from SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD adventure through a wide range of levels.
