Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Switch Review

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Thank you to Dave Morrish for writing this review. Check out his channel, Game It Up, here: - www.youtube.com/@Gameitupchannel Will you be picking this one up? Let us know in the comments section! Looking for eshop credit? Get OFFICIAL Nintendo Eshop Cards and other bits and bobs, at our new website and online store here - switchup.gg/ - Earn 5% cashback in points that you can redeem against future purchases. If you are a physical collector looking to import, you can use code "SWITCHUP24" to save 5% at PlayAsia www.play-asia.com Save 10% on Red Art Physical releases like this one by using code SwitchUp at: www.redartgames.com/15-nintendo-switch Happy gaming! Glen

[@GrinningWolfGames]

Well done Dave!

[@SiobhanR28]

I'm so bad at speed running. I don't have the patience 😂😂

[@sparkypack]

It's way easier with the Powerglove. Trust me. 🙂

[@JimMcNutty]

Patience for speed runs seems like an oxymoron

[@xkimopye]

I knew of a doctor who was so bad, he didn’t have any patients

[@Ser-Smiley]

2:37. Aah Ice Climber. That really brings me back. I used to play that after school way back then. Heh, this makes me feel old. 😅

[@XhoowieX]

I wish they'd do something like the NES game for the 3DS but, with the new power of the Switch, with N64 games.

[@pancwake8444]

They would never do that. That would be way too much value to sell as one game instead of 5 different rereleases for 60$ Best you could hope for is snes

[@jess2109]

I got the game for my brother's birthday and he's loving it. He's an 80s guy that grew up with the NES and subsequent consoles so this is perfect for him, especially as a lover of Mario and Zelda.

[@paulblyth9793]

My eldest is currently obsessed with speedruns, I’ll be getting this for him

[@timothyli-dark_smilez6410]

I always wanted to, Im an adult XD if that helps and it takes abit of work/hours/time and patience to learn speed runnign if it wasnt this. so im here XD and i have the game sititng onthe floor

[@paulblyth9793]

@@timothyli-dark_smilez6410 the only times I’ve attempted speedruns is on Resident Evil 2 to unlock special weapons. I like watching other people do them, far less stressful

[@cyanideOwO]

11 year old me can relate :P

[@jean-francoisrioux847]

If only the full version of these games were part of it, it would be perfect. All classics. I miss the good old time.

[@sjn4693]

Given the size of the games could they not have included the full games as well and in physical form as well.

[@atomicsamurai9742]

Doesn't it have the full games, the final challenge for each game is to speedrun the whole game I heard, so technically they are

[@jamesmorgan3623]

@@atomicsamurai9742 Unfortunately not. The final challenges are usually just a single level.

[@Ssjangel3]

The final challenge is the entire game itself. It's actually there

[@jamesmorgan3623]

@@Ssjangel3 Can you point me to this? I've only played through the Adventure of Link challenges so far and its last challenge is one of the places. It's not the full game or anywhere close to it. Edit, same for Mario Lost Levels - the last challenge is just 8-2 rather then the full game.

[@suspiciouslynx7716]

These games are incredibly small in size and it would have been quite easy to have on here in addition to the challenges. But unfortunately, Nintendo wants to make sure you're buying your Switch Subscription or whatever it is.

[@melaniapina6368]

Thanks for the very detailed review, I was wondering how this game would work, it has been explained very well 😊 I really like the idea that you don’t necessarily need other players online for the challenges, looks very fun!

[@GryphonPatterson]

Agreed with your balance comments. As someone who built personal speed run challenges in SMB3, the lack of longer and more complex challenges is a huge disappointment. I wont pick it up because I'll get bored of the 5-10 second challenges long before I unlock the more fun full level or full world challenges. Also, while I haven't played it, I don't see any truly clever challenges like beat a level with no powerups, or don't stop running, or don't collect a single coin. Challenges like these always brought new life to an old game.

[@Marinho10]

My verdict is that Nintendo business model is just so bizarre. I mean they sell the same games (with a new coat of paint) over, and over, and over again, and you know what's even more strange? We keep buying them!

[@NickRondo]

13/20 for the value say everything. It mean it kind game you rent for 2-3 days then its enought time to explore everything and don't touch it anymore.

[@therealjaystone2344]

Because it’s made for collectors to increase their value in the future

[@brichan1851]

I STILL love the movie, The Wizard! Classic!!!

[@AZBCDE]

It always better to play with friends locally rather than online, especially if your friends don’t have good internet connection ie lag

[@timrowley2039]

I am not a speed runner but I still love every review! You guys always highlight games not necessarily on my radar which is helping me branch out. Thank you… see yaaaaaaa!

[@simondelisle9310]

I am not a speedrunner person but this game actually made me addicted. I need that S rank. I love playing against other people. This is completely unexpected, I was expecting to try it out a bit, being bored with it and stopped, but it’s actually really fun.

[@stevenlewis2997]

I grabbed the physical set. My kid is already displaying all the stuff in his room. We played it all weekend and I totally agree with your review. Some more variety in the kind of challenges would’ve been great. Some of those Legendary challenges are brutal.

[@thomasbalzer3179]

Man, I just wish there was more to the package. I’m already feeling like I played my way through it

[@WhiskeyNixon]

I'm praying for some updates/DLC in the future, but I thinj they'll most likely move to SNES edition (and hopefully beyond!).

[@cyanideOwO]

@@WhiskeyNixoni would love a gcn edition with luigi's mansion and monkey ball and stuff :3

[@Roddan96]

This game is so much fun. It has literally consumed my life at the moment. Trying to get the top 20% each week is going to be so much fun.

[@MrJimithee]

Such a missed opportunity, not putting the Switch NES controller in the collectors edition... I just saw an unboxing of the Japanese version and it comes with TWO! But still... I want it... like the sucker I am (!)

[@wrathpsp]

We always miss out.

[@Marathon_Gaming]

Ah what wait I got the special edition box but didn’t realise there was more in other regions 😮

[@jamesedwards2394]

I bought the special edition and absolutely love it! Tetris would be my dream edition.

[@Marathon_Gaming]

I have only tried the speed run mode so far, I live streamed it terribly , shirtless in fact …it was a hot day 😅 still gutted the replica cart isn’t a working cart in the special edition pack though ☹️ great review Glen 🙃

[@fleischfleisch4853]

The physical edition of this is just dripping in nostalgia, amazing move by Nintendo

[@MFBBSubEsp]

Thanks for reviewing this, I was having my doubts about it but indeed looks like its worth getting it, I will do as soon as i get some funds

[@mojomojo2091]

is it just speed run and challenges , is there just regular play of is if you are playing casual play?

[@shoked99]

Thanks for the review. I do remember the Wizard movie but didn't see it back in the day.

[@johnnytrash2839]

I impulse ordered the physical edition when it was announced (which is extremely rare for me to even buy physical period, yet alone a deluxe edition) and I am a bigger fan of the physical extras than the game itself. So much so that I'm thinking of putting the game up on eBay.

[@eggygazali]

Nostalgic and addictive, a powerful combo. Need to dust off the Power Glove.

[@sirfog8604]

Thanks for the review-I don’t have the online account for Nintendo nor gave plans to get it because I don’t play too many games nowadays. Thus, I would like to get this but feel the game is really limited if there isn’t online options. - 😢

[@wadesworld746]

Love the Lucas reference from Wizard.😅😊😂

[@johnmayer666]

Looks decent, I might pick it up soon. Probably digital, although I see the value behind the physical extras

[@Piizzachuu]

No Punch out!?

[@Marathon_Gaming]

Imagine a timer on Punchout it’s intense as it is 😂my favourite game 😎

[@ScottW967]

I’m happy with my purchase. Having quite a ball playing it. Hopefully Nintendo will add more games, going forward. Perhaps a SNES edition?

[@filejacker00]

Get the star jimmy, THE STAAAAAAAR!!

[@gboatwhatever]

this game is a fantastic party game. it also gets me playing games i probably wouldn't play at all tbh

[@verticalseafoodtacos]

nintnedo always has great ideas and sometimes half asses them (like mario maker 2)

[@maverickhuntermeta4954]

Do the physical copies have a various amount?

[@MrFroggster]

One of the best releases i didnt know i need it.

[@juancimino296]

Its such a shame they didnt include the full games That reason alone made me skip it completely Great review as always!

[@therealjaystone2344]

It’s a NWC game. What do you expect?

[@juancimino296]

@@therealjaystone2344 The complete games maybe? Do you think it would have been hard for them to include them? Its a quick cash grab and I am surprised how easily people open up their wallet for things like this. We deserve much more from Nintendo, especially considering the prices they are asking for.

[@IndubitablyRetro]

The Wizard reference took me waaaaaay back.

[@davidcbeaudoin]

I grabbed the physical because I can't resist a cool collector's edition. I'm just not sure it was worth the asking price when I only look at the game itself. I'm sure I'll fire it up weekly to try my hand at the competitions and maybe try the party mode with friends, but it's not gonna be a permanent fixture in my Switch's game card slot. Probably would have been better as a digital purchase with a decent discount.

[@randomphil8666]

There is also Legendary Trials mode … You have to unlock it though.

[@joelparker5388]

This looks nice, just a shame the physical is so hard to come by here in the UK

It's a nice addition for the switch, although I doubt I'll get it. I'm not that interested in competition these days.

[@TheLinkhawkins]

I bought both the American and Japanese physical games.

[@adamheeley285]

Wait wait wait....this isnt free?!?!?! All they did was add a timer to existing games and add a UI....

[@WhiskeyNixon]

If this is so easy, why don't you do it? Then give it away for free.

[@nothanksfools]

I agree they could’ve at least added the full games

[@tylerdohoney1544]

@@nothanksfoolsnah, you gotta find a used NES mini for that (not counting SMB The Lost Levels) I’ve heard there’s other methods, but I don’t know of any

[@nothanksfools]

@@tylerdohoney1544 I have so many ways to play nes games for free such as emulators on my homebrewed switch, 3DS, Wii, etc. I was speaking more for people that spent the money for this game and have no other means of playing those classics.

[@kcant65]

Startropics 1 & 2 could have had some great challenges. As I understand it the game doesn't have online leaderboards. Basic stuff like that missing and not having more of even their own games make it it hard pass for me.

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff, as always!

[@billyguinigundo4849]

How could it not have the 3-game mix of the original NWC?! Wah wah

[@Mike-og1qk]

This looks better and scored more than I initially thought. When it was announced it seemed like a gimmick and I did not have high hopes.

[@ppbunt]

I just know that playing this will frustrate me so, so much 😂 Probably best if I stick to watching videos of other people playing!

[@Nedwig747]

Not my cup of tea, but I can really see the appeal and am sure for many this will be a ton of fun

[@Olive_Whale]

Absolutely loving it!

[@Marathon_Gaming]

This just plays off our nostalgia perfectly, well played Nintendo 💰 😅

[@broken1394]

Waiting a week to see best times?? No online leaderboards? Mehhhh Nintendo.

[@jesssealey6552]

Looks like the new No Mans Sky update 5.0 is coming to Switch soon, hopefully Mark knows already or gets the same Nintendo News notification I did. 😊

[@nicked_fenyx]

It's out already. It runs surprisingly well, though of course there are graphical downgrades compared to the other platforms. The new expedition has started, too.

[@blacksunshine7485]

As much as I would like to see TMNT added, the game frustrated me enough as a kid. Imagine that water level as a speed run 😱🥶

[@SwitchUpYt]

Haha, it would be torturous!

[@Kraken54321]

I managed to grab a couple of copies, dirt cheap off eBay. Not got round to playing it yet.

[@wrathpsp]

Why did you need more than one copy?

[@Kraken54321]

​@@wrathpspgame preservation.

[@wrathpsp]

@@Kraken54321 Ah.. a collector.

[@d4c_reznor470]

I played it at Nintendo NY on the demo screen. It was fun, but absolutely not worth $60. Even 30 feels like a stretch

[@905JimRaynor]

No friends List competitions?

[@carlosb.olivares3115]

I'll rather wait for the SNES edition. Good review though.

[@Pedro-lg9wz]

Its another nes classic for 3ds, and people are raving about it, its the same thing, just think how many times have you played those????😂😂..... but I want that golden cartridge 😅😅

[@8-biterror877]

I’m afraid to admit how much time I’ve sunk into this game since release…

[@jesssealey6552]

Algorithm pokes. Cheers SwitchUp!

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

I love The Wizard. It’s so bad.

[@garytustin7368]

That's it I'm fishing out my VHS and watching it right now, my mates say there is a new Mario game in it ! (shh spoilers)

[@WhiskeyNixon]

0:37 California!

[@philbln]

Not as good as I hoped for.

[@Stilvoid]

Looks like fun but the price puts me off. 25 quid for games I’ve already bought and played multiple times over already seems a bit much.

[@Marathon_Gaming]

The special edition pack is cool if you go physical you just get that

[@MusicSkeletonKeys]

It's... interesting? Seems incredibly niche, and with main features locked behind online access (if I understand correctly), $30 seems relatively steep. I mean... I just picked up Persona 5 Royal on sale, physical and new, for $25. What... a... game so far. I realize that's an older title, but we all have backlogs. NWC is competing with that. I'm not sure I'd even download NWC for free, seeing as time with games is finite.

[@0451Jim]

"I love the powerglove, it's so bad"

[@PrinzessinRamode]

I would say this is probably Nintendo's laziest game like this. A series of extremely short speedruns, most of which are basically explanations of an instruction manual, is extremely disappointing. They didn't do anything with this game. NES remix actually featured challenges and made the game very interesting. The actual Nintendo World championships NES cartridge, actually made a lot of sense, because you had to compete against other people to get high scores across three games. I would personally give this game a 3 out of 10. By the way, you didn't mention that the title screen is basically the only screen that is in the entire game.

[@llbsidezll]

No online with friends is such a nintendo thing to do. :/

[@mrpmp5384]

They should release a version of this that’s just the actual games for us slow people.

[@izumichan31]

Aren't they all on Nintendo Switch Online?

[@smasher2265]

emm they have already that, nintendo switch online have a lot of nes snes gba gbc n64 games, even without the expansion pack its still very nice, Tho I only have the suscription for the cloud saves hahaha

[@mrpmp5384]

I didn’t know this. Haha I have Switch Online but haven’t actually used it. I guess I need to look more into it.

[@maegnificant]

should have been free with NSO

[@dreadGodshand]

Want to know why games have gone down hill? Because everyone wants dlc or updates instead of a finished game packed with content at launch. Do wish for dlc or updates. Demand a sequel that's better!

[@dreadGodshand]

Don't *

[@lol-ny7bj]

I love speedrunning lol

[@rj_c2571]

No punch out? No buy

[@MedalionDS9]

SUPER... MARIO BROS..... THHHHHRREEEEEEEEE \_o_/

[@danschwartz7891]

Ahh yes tutorial the game.

[@stevenlewis2997]

Oh yeah, some first party titles I would’ve liked included are sports titles like Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Ice Hockey, etc. I’m sure they could’ve thought up some challenges for those. Would it have been a stretch to include light gun games like Duck Hunt, Freedom Force and Gumshoe? Where’s Punchout and Dr Mario?

[@benironside1264]

*insert hundreds of “where’s x game” comments, here

[@jonk4255]

Not really the game for me!

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Honestly this should have been a new nes remix and not this cheap game.

[@_h4t3]

Not cool its not free 4 switch+ payers

[@minjod]

Very disappointing release for sure. Very few games, no remix challenges. They could have done SNES Remix, but chose the most bland and easy path

[@juliolavin750]

First comment 🎉