{"id":121219,"date":"2025-05-22T01:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T01:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/121219\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T01:00:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T01:00:17","slug":"weve-played-three-sega-games-on-switch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/121219\/","title":{"rendered":"We’ve Played Three SEGA Games On Switch 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sega has positioned itself as a staunch early supporter of the Switch 2, offering up three key titles on day one and three more to follow later on.<\/p>\n

While we’ve yet to experience the full lineup, Sega invited us to check out a trio of launch-period titles in what marked our first extended experience with the Switch 2 completely untethered from any kind of demo kiosk. Wild stuff!<\/p>\n

But we’re not here to talk about the hardware; more on that will come soon enough. This is all about the games, so let’s kick things off with Kiryu…<\/p>\n

\"Yakuza<\/a>Image: Sega<\/p>\n

Upon booting up this Director\u2019s Cut of this 2015 game, the first thing that strikes us is just how clean it looks. Sure, we\u2019ve had some really great-looking games on the original Switch, but there was something about Yakuza 0 that screams premium.<\/p>\n

It may simply be because we’ve played the game extensively before, and usually when you move from PS4 to original Switch, you expect some pretty heavy visual compromises. On Switch 2, there\u2019s nothing of the sort. Yakuza 0 looks exactly like it does on the PS4; perhaps even better, with razor-sharp image clarity and exceptionally smooth frame rate. It\u2019s glorious.<\/p>\n

The single-player portion of the demo stars fan-favourite Goro Majima. The lengthy dialogue sequences within the main story gave us a good sense of how voice actor Matthew Mercer (Ganondorf, Leon Kennedy) comes across as the voice of Majima, and honestly, he\u2019s pretty good! Ultimately, while we suspect many of you will stick to the original Japanese dub, we reckon you\u2019ll be pretty happy with the English version, too.<\/p>\n

Images: Sega<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve played Yakuza Kiwami<\/a> on Switch (or really any entry before the series shifted to a turn-based RPG setup with Yakuza: Like A Dragon<\/a>), you\u2019ll feel right at home here. Once we were let loose to explore the immediate environment of Sotenbori, we were free to take on gang members skulking in the shadows, chat to NPCs to initiate side quests, and \u2013 unfortunately \u2013 get absolutely annihilated in a shakedown fight.<\/p>\n

The aforementioned side quest in this case was the \u2018Be My Boyfriend!\u2019 mission, which sees Majima play the role of doting partner to a girl who just wants to impress her father. It\u2019s a hilarious sequence completely devoid of any combat, but the dialogue really highlights just how funny the series can be. In fact, if you make the right dialogue choices, the father winds up begging you to be his daughter\u2019s boyfriend for real!<\/p>\n

We also looked at the new multiplayer mode, Red Light Raid. It\u2019s a pretty simple setup: you and up to four friends combine forces to take on hordes of enemies, and that\u2019s really it. Once you complete the designated number of waves based on your chosen difficulty, you\u2019ll face off against a boss character, which is usually one of the notable characters from the main game. It\u2019s chaotic, it\u2019s fun, but it\u2019s also ultimately pretty shallow.<\/p>\n

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The number of playable characters was quite limited in the demo, but in addition to the likes of Kiryu, Majima, Kuze, and Nishikiyama, you\u2019ve also got deeper cuts like the utterly outrageous Ginger Chapman, whose slow, hulking frame is compensated for with a deadly melee weapon.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a neat little mode which you can also play solo if you desire, but we suspect most players will be sticking to the excellent story mode, which remains one of the very best in the Yakuza series.<\/p>\n

\"RAIDOU<\/a>Image: Sega<\/p>\n

We have to admit, Raidou Remastered isn\u2019t the best game to demo over the course of 20 minutes or so. That said, our time with it did at least give us a taste of what to expect in terms of exploration, interactions, and combat.<\/p>\n

The demo mostly took place within the town of Tsukudo-cho, home of the Narumi Detective Agency headquarters. We were free to explore and chat with the locals, but some of them didn\u2019t have a whole lot to say. This is where you\u2019re able to break out one of your demon companions and read characters\u2019 minds. This way, you can get a sense of what it is they\u2019re after and thus help them out accordingly.<\/p>\n

Moving around the town revealed that the camera was essentially fixed in place, shifting perspective whenever protagonist Raidou (pronounced \u2018Ry-doo\u2019, by the way) would turn onto a different street. There were a few instances where the change in camera angle felt a little off and it was quite difficult to judge which direction we had to go \u2013 it\u2019s no classic Resident Evil<\/strong>, that\u2019s for sure. Still, wandering about the town was fun, and the accompanying music was oddly serene and comforting.<\/p>\n

Images: Sega<\/p>\n

The action really kicks into gear when you deliver some wine to the \u2018Big Tarrasque\u2019 creature dwelling within the Daidouji Residence basement. Once this weird turtle\/ape hybrid decides Raidou would be perfect pairing with the wine, a battle commences. Unlike most Shin Megami Tensei<\/a> games, Raidou allows you to run around the arena and attack at will, with different moves mapped to the various Switch 2 face buttons.<\/p>\n

Actions such as attacking an enemy, exploiting weaknesses, or even healing will build up Spirit during the battle. Once you gain enough Spirit, you can unleash a powerful Spirit Slash attack with \u2018A\u2019 + \u2018X\u2019, hitting all enemies within the area. Initiating the move results in a brief, slick cutscene in which Raidou unleashes a wave of fire with a few quick strokes of his sword. It\u2019s pretty awesome.<\/p>\n

Images: Sega<\/p>\n

All in all, the battle mechanics feel intuitive and responsive, and should appeal to those who are intrigued by the world of Shin Megami Tensei but otherwise put off by the often daunting turn-based mechanics. Here, the action feels a bit more akin to something you might find in a modern Final Fantasy<\/strong> game. It\u2019s a nice change of pace, and we can\u2019t wait to see how it develops and evolves as you proceed further into the game.<\/p>\n

While we barely scratched the surface of Raidou, we’re really excited for this one. Yes, the graphics don’t exactly scream next-gen, but this is nevertheless an extensive upgrade from the PS2 original. Definitely one to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

\"Puyo<\/a>Image: Sega<\/p>\n

We suspect that the biggest question mark for Sega fans might well be Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, a game that, on the surface at least, looks like more of the same for another \u00a335 on Switch 2. What exactly is the point?<\/p>\n

Well, to be honest, this one is definitely more likely to appeal to those who have yet to dive into the series, but the chaos involved with the new Doubles Mode might just be enough to convince die-hard fans to double-dip.<\/p>\n

Doubles Mode essentially has you and a friend team up to take on your opponents. The twist, however, is that you\u2019re not in charge of your own Puyo Puyo \/ Tetris board each, but rather you\u2019re working together on a single board. This means that you have to actually communicate with each other to determine where each player will place their piece. Get it right, and you can accomplish some pretty devastating combos. It\u2019s very easy to mess up, however, and this is down to friendly collision.<\/p>\n

\"Puyo<\/a>\"Puyo<\/a>Images: Sega<\/p>\n

You see, you\u2019d think that you\u2019d be able to move your pieces wherever you want, regardless of where your friend is positioned on the board. Not so. You actually have to move out of each other\u2019s way, and if you happen to collide with each other, the resulting confusion will cost precious time. It\u2019s pretty chaotic and we weren\u2019t sure what to make of it at first, but as long as you maintain communication and decide who\u2019s doing what, it\u2019s certainly manageable and even quite enjoyable.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s not enjoyable, however, are the optional mouse controls \u2013 emphasis on \u2018optional\u2019. Granted, we didn\u2019t get a whole lot of time with the game (20 minutes or so), so there\u2019s every chance that a bit more time will yield a more positive impression of the controls, but it just felt weird.<\/p>\n

Essentially, moving the Joy-Con around on a surface will cause the corresponding Tetris block or Puyo blob to move in the same direction \u2013 much like a desktop cursor on a PC. Clicking \u2018R\u2019 allows you to rotate your piece, but the real kicker is how you perform a hard drop. Normally, if you\u2019re using a standard D-pad setup, this would be accomplished by tapping up; so you line up your piece with left and right and tap up to hard drop \u2013 easy. With the mouse mode, however, you have to twist your thumb around to rest on the analogue stick, then pull it down.<\/p>\n

\"Puyo<\/a>\"Puyo<\/a>Images: Sega<\/p>\n

It\u2019s such a bizarre setup, we couldn\u2019t properly get to grips with it in the time that we had, and ultimately we just switched back to standard controls so we could focus on the game itself. If we\u2019re able to remap controls and have the hard drop function mapped to a face button or even \u2018ZR\u2019, this might prove a compelling control method. As it is, it\u2019s not something we can recommend.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is more of the same, and we imagine there are fans out there just waiting to get this downloaded on the new console. Newcomers have a lot to dive into, including Adventure Mode, Skill Battle, and more, but for those more casual fans who already own Puyo Puyo Tetris 2<\/a> elsewhere, we get the impression you won’t be missing out on too much if you skip this one at launch.<\/p>\n

So that’s yer lot for now! Overall, we’re pretty pleased with Sega’s upcoming output for the Switch 2. None of these games will do much to convince the layman that the system is a massive step up from its predecessor in terms of raw power, but if you’re someone who values a strong cadence of great games early in a console’s lifespan, you’ll like what Sega’s got waiting in the wings.<\/p>\n

Huge thanks to Sega for the opportunity to check these out. Yakuza 0 and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S will be joined by Sonic X Shadow Generations on 5th June<\/strong>, while RAIDOU Remastered will launch shortly after on 19th June<\/strong>. Two Point Museum<\/a> is “2025” and Virtua Fighter 5<\/a> REVO<\/a> doesn’t have a date yet.<\/p>\n

Which of these games currently takes your fancy? Will you be grabbing Yakuza or Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S on launch day? Let us know your thoughts with a comment down below.<\/p>\n

\"Ollie<\/p>\n

Nintendo Life\u2019s resident horror fanatic, when he\u2019s not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube813kWatch on YouTube Sega has positioned itself as a staunch early supporter of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":121220,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[126,54038,24524,25893,2889,1421,53,16,15,127],"class_list":{"0":"post-121219","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-features","9":"tag-first-impressions","10":"tag-hands-on","11":"tag-previews","12":"tag-sega","13":"tag-switch-2","14":"tag-technology","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-videos"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114548783589528457","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121219"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121219\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/121220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}