Drag x Drive is an upcoming recreation for Nintendo’s new Swap 2 console. It was one of the vital shocking titles revealed within the console’s lineup, with little recognized about it except for the wheelchair-based basketball utilizing mouse controls. Now, Nintendo has launched a particular gameplay trailer that dives into the internal workings of this sports-based outing forward of its August 14 launch.
The strong trailer gives over 7 minutes value of data on Drag x Drive (by the best way, it’s pronounced Drag “and” Drive, in keeping with the trailer). Highlights embrace how the controls work, methods, and even what occurs exterior of the primary area.
Considered one of our greatest questions in regards to the recreation on the Pure Nintendo Podcast was the sorts of modes we may anticipate except for 3-on-3 matches. It’s now been revealed that gamers can partake in minigames between matches, which may add some thrilling selection to proceedings. Aside from on-line play, there’s additionally a coaching mode, and the power to play towards bots.
Right here’s the official record of options from Nintendo:
Hop into on-line lobbies for matches with gamers from close to and much. As soon as 6 gamers be a part of, a recreation will robotically begin! As much as 12 individuals can be a part of a Public Park.
It’s also possible to get a bunch of buddies collectively (with or with out GameChat) to play in Pal Parks, that are non-public parks the place you’ll be able to choose and select what you’d love to do. Make use of two courts for video games and play matches with as much as 6 gamers in a single court docket. It’s also possible to compete towards one another in further challenges to try to earn the highest spot in your park’s leaderboard!
Offline, you may as well play alone towards computer-controlled opponents to hone your expertise.
Select from a number of three completely different drivers to fit your most well-liked play model: Guard, Heart or Ahead. Every driver has their very own stats, so make sure you discover the one that enhances your recreation.
Searching for a change of tempo? Hop off the court docket and race round a monitor within the Circuit Dash minigame, compete in capturing contests or Park-wide minigames like Rebound Scramble, leap rope to apply bunny hopping and extra.
Full challenges to earn in-game trophies and unlock customizable helmets, which you should use to personalize your driver’s look. Match them up along with your alternative of armor, frames and tires, customise colours and add your most well-liked quantity to finish your look!
We just like the sounds of those options; what do you suppose? Will this new IP be a sleeper hit for Nintendo? Time will inform. Within the meantime, tell us your ideas on the trailer.
Oh, and in the event you’re eager to get began earlier than the discharge date, a World Jam is ready to offer gamers a sneak peak from August 9-10. Throughout these classes, you’ll be able to obtain the demo and shoot hoops with your pals within the leadup to the complete launch:
August 9, from 3 am to 7 am PT
August 9, from 5 pm to 9 pm PT
August 10, from 9 am to 1 pm PT
Let’s hope it’s a slam dunk when Drag x Drive hits the Swap on August 14.
