Fall Guys has been in the news a lot recently, and for good reason. Its free-to-play releases has been both exciting and controversial, as while it has rejuvenated the game by bringing in a whole new group of players, Fall Guys’ free-to-play battle pass has angered many. Alongside this major shift for the game, Mediatonic has brought it to more platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.
While Fall Guys may not look as good on the Switch as it does on other platforms, there are some massive upsides to this version of the bean-centric game show. If fans are looking for an entertaining battle royale experience that is just as easy to play on the Switch as it is on other platforms, Fall Guys is more than worth the download.
Fall Guys’ Shortcomings on Switch are Worth the Convenience
As mentioned above, Fall Guys on Switch is a step-down visually from the versions seen on other consoles, which is understandable. With so many beans on screen and so much movement going on, the Switch’s limited graphical capabilities do lead to a game with some visual flaws. However, this is expected, and the issues never impact gameplay. The only times when the game’s graphics look rough are on the elimination screen at the end of the round and when spectating other players, as their bean’s movement can often bug out. During both these moments, the player is not in control, which is important.
When gamers are actually playing Fall Guys on Switch, it feels as good as it does on other platforms. Players have full control over their beans, and it is just as easy to read arenas and see what is going on. Whenever it matters, the game looks good, and matches play smoothly since Fall Guys’ server issues have been resolved. Being able to play Fall Guys anywhere in the house or on the go is worth some slightly longer load times, and being able to sneak in an extra game while in bed can be great for those that want to progress through the battle pass or earn some extra Kudos before bed.
Fall Guys’ Simplistic Gameplay Makes it More Fun to Play on Switch Than Other Battle Royales
Fall Guys is not the only battle royale game on Nintendo Switch, though it is arguably the most fun to play. This is because players never feel like they are at a disadvantage, something that cannot be said for other battle royale titles on the platform. Aiming in an FPS like Apex Legends is significantly harder on the Nintendo Switch, for example, and this lack of accuracy could make it a lot harder to succeed in fights - especially against those playing with a Pro controller. Building in Fortnite is another example, as gamers will be much slower on the Switch than they would on other consoles or PC.
Fall Guys’ simplistic controls guarantee that the game feels perfectly fine on Nintendo Switch. Players do not need to show off their gun skill or building expertise, as they are just pressing a few buttons to hop over obstacles, run forward, or grab items. Fall Guys being a game that is designed so that anyone can play and have fun means that it translates well to the Switch, completely avoiding the shortcomings of the platform’s other battle royale offerings.
Aside from the slightly longer load times and occasionally ugly visuals, Fall Guys on the Nintendo Switch is a blast. Just like many other games on the Switch, it suits the system’s portability, as players can enjoy a ten-minute game when sitting on a bus or waiting for a friend at a mall. While many would advise against actively playing something like Fortnite or Apex Legends on the Switch, the same can not be said for Fall Guys, as it feels largely the same on Nintendo’s hybrid console.
Fall Guys is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.