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Rusty Rabbit demo

Rusty Rabbit has a couple of months to go until its ready for primetime, but fans can try it out now via a demo that was just released.

NetEase says that “players can expect a well-rounded test experience, containing the introductory part of the full game and story.” It provides an early taste of the “smash and dash” gameplay featuring rabbit hero Stamp.

Switch demos

Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.

Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD demo

If you’ve had some interest in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD but have yet to pick up the game, you might be interested to hear that a demo is available. Nintendo just put it up on the eShop.

As many of you know, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD already launched last week. Nintendo typically distributes these trials before launch, but that wasn’t the case here. Still, it’s better late than never.

Phantom Brave The Lost Hero demo

January 13: Those eager to get their hands on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be happy to hear that NIS America just confirmed plans to distribute a demo. The trial goes live on Friday, January 17. You’ll be able to download it from the Nintendo eShop.

NIS America didn’t elaborate on what the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero has to offer, but it should give players a small taste of the game. Save data will carry over to the full version.

Fitness Boxing 3 demo

A demo for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer is now available, Nintendo and Imaginer have announced.

The demo lets players check out some of the game’s features and original songs. Along with Daily Workout and Free Exercise modes – plus Daily and Weekly missions, and Stretching – the following new modes can be experienced:

Bubble Ghost Remake demo

SelectPlay and Nakama Game Studio have announced a new demo for Bubble Ghost Remake. Those on Nintendo Switch can download it starting today.

Specifics about what the demo includes weren’t provided. However, it should give fans a taste of what they can expect when the full game launches in the future.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Demo

SEGA has just announced that a demo for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is now available for download on Switch.

For those of you who need a refresher, here’s an overview of the game:

Ys X demo

October 14: Heads up for Ys X: Nordics fans – a demo for the game was just released. NIS America is giving Switch owners a taste of the action ahead of the full launch later this month.

The demo provides fast-paced fighting action, powerful offense, and defense in Solo Mode and Duo Mode, charged elemental attacks with Mana Burst, sailing gameplay, battles on land and sea, and more. Additionally, save data from the demo carries over to the full game.

Super Mario Party Jamboree demo

Super Mario Party Jamboree doesn’t appear to be getting a demo on the Switch eShop, but multiple retailers have the game to try out right now. This technically was first made available on October 4, but Nintendo shared the news on social media today.

Select Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart locations all have the game on display. During the ten-minute timed demo for Super Mario Party Jamboree, players can try out Koopathlon and Minigame Bay. Minigame Bay limits the modes to Showdown Minigame Battle, Free Play, and Tag Match.

The Smurfs Dreams demo

September 20: Microids is readying a demo for The Smurfs: Dreams, the company has announced. Those on Switch can download it starting on September 30, 2024.

The demo includes two levels from different worlds, each featuring a different Smurf (and therefore different gameplay styles). Co-op will be supported.


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