When it comes to modern, 2D action games, few developers are as prolific in that space as Inti Creates. The team responsible for such hits as Mighty Gunvolt, Blaster Master Zero, and the Mega Man Zero series, has been pretty busy as of late on the Nintendo Switch. One title, Dragon Marked for Death, was released on the eShop at the end of January, and just recently had a physical edition put out that collected all the DLC and available characters into one package. Overall, it?s a fun action-RPG with some unique ideas behind it, and a fun co-op experience provided you can find enough people to join up with you.
In Dragon Marked for Death, you can choose between 4 different characters with unique characteristics, taking on various missions, fighting bosses, exploring stages, and gathering loot. The character classes consist of Empress, Warrior, Witch, and Shinobi. The structure of the release for this game makes gaining access to all four characters a little confusing, and if you?d like to eliminate that confusion a bit, you?re better off picking up the physical edition. The digital releases from earlier in the year split the character selection down the middle, and unfortunately purchasing either character pack prevents you from using the second character pack unless you make that purchase on a different account. It?s a weird way to handle it, but again the physical release gives access to everything.
Missions can be tackled solo, or you can opt to play with other players online. You can have a group of up to 4 players, with built in matchmaking functions to team up with random players or friends. Dragon Marked for Death seems to have been built with co-op play as a focus, especially considering the number of items that focus on gaining or removing aggro in a group setting. Unfortunately, during my time playing, I found very few random people via in-game matchmaking. Instead, I had to actively seek out communities of other players and get into games that way, which works, but doesn?t necessarily speak to the longevity of this game in the future.
There?s a lot to like about Dragon Marked for Death, and it stands out as a unique experience on the Nintendo Switch despite the sheer volume of 2D indie titles available on the platform. The game is at its best when playing with other people, which again is a shame considering how difficult it is to find other people to play with at this point. Provided you?re either willing to put in the work in hunting down additional players, or have a few friends interested in joining you, I think you?ll enjoy Dragon Marked for Death quite a bit. As a solo experience it can be a little less compelling, but still enjoyable enough to check out.
Note: Nighthawk Interactive provided us with a Dragon Marked for Death retail copy for review purposes.
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