The recent rumors surrounding the gaming industry suggest that the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 might be coming very soon. The excitement around this new console is high, fueled by last year’s announcement of a 10-year agreement between Microsoft and Nintendo which guarantees some of the popular Xbox games will be available on the handheld including the Call of Duty franchise.
However, among all this excitement and buzz, it is worth understanding whether or not Nintendo should be focusing solely on bringing Call of Duty to the new console. If it wants to explore a different path, it should turn its attention to something more unconventional but equally exciting, a 16-year-old first-person shooter Mirror’s Edge.
Mirror’s Edge Fits the Nintendo Switch 2’s Capabilities
For those who don’t know much about Mirror’s Edge, it was released in 2009 and brought a breath of fresh air to the FPS genre with its unique first-person parkour mechanics. The game was fast-paced, vibrant, and had various dystopian aesthetics. While it might not have the same modern graphics as Call of Duty, it offered something unique, a fun and innovative gameplay experience.
It is almost given that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is going to push the boundaries in the FPS genre with its enhanced graphics, new mechanics, and immersive storytelling. However, the rapid evolution of technology means that Nintendo’s upcoming hardware may struggle to keep up with the demands of such high-fidelity games.
Being a 16-year-old game, Mirror’s Edge not only has the advantage of fully utilizing the capabilities of the upcoming Switch 2 (not hyper-realistic graphics like Black Ops 6) but also can attract both nostalgic players who remember the game’s engaging parkour mechanics and new players who are curious about its unique gameplay.
Overall, if Nintendo wants to play to its strength, which lies in leveraging innovative and memorable experiences, Mirror’s Edge is the perfect fit for that mold. For many players, especially those who favor Nintendo’s family-friendly vibes and vastly diverse library, the appeal of a chaotic military shooter might not be as appealing as it once was.
Nintendo Should Focus on Diversifying Its FPS Library
While securing the 10-year deal with Microsoft to bring Xbox games including the Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo is a great deal, Switch 2 should not solely focus on getting all the modern blockbusters in its library, resulting in limiting the device’s full potential.
Instead, exploring unique and beloved titles like Mirror’s Edge has the potential to provide players with a richer, more varied gaming experience. As the game is not just about shooting, it is about movement, fluidity, and exploration, the perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch 2, which aims to offer a diverse gameplay experience.
Playing Call of Duty on a Switch is a tantalizing prospect but it shouldn’t be the main focus of the device. By prioritizing games that bring something unique and memorable to the table, Switch 2 can continue Nintendo’s tradition of bringing something innovative and appealing to its broader audience.
In the end, all the fans are waiting to officially learn about the Nintendo Switch 2 and when it will be launched, while also hoping that it will bring a more diverse library and not just focus on modern popular games.
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