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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Switch 2 Reviewed as a Faithful Port With New Mouse Mode

Performance targets roughly 30 FPS, with pricing at $40 for the base game plus $20 for Aiko’s Choice.

Overview

  • DayOne’s review calls the Switch 2 release a solid, high-quality way to experience the real-time tactical stealth game.
  • A new Joycon cursor mode functions like a mouse, improving precision for the game’s cursor-driven controls.
  • The reviewer says the mouse-style input works reliably but reports wrist strain from Joycon ergonomics during longer sessions.
  • Content matches earlier versions with 13 main missions, while the three-mission Aiko’s Choice expansion is a separate purchase.
  • Graphics are judged strong with a framerate that feels locked at 30 FPS, and quick save/reload with fast loading enhances replayability.