Zelda-inspired Star Overdrive just got a Nintendo Switch demo

Starting today, Star Overdrive fans can try out a demo early with a demo that just arrived on Nintendo Switch. It’s accessible via the official Nintendo eShop page.

There’s a good chunk of gameplay here as the team says players can access the first hour or so of content. This includes a glimpse of the story plus a taste of the game’s puzzles, combat, and ability to free-ride on their hoverboard in the tutorial zone of a vast alien world.

Join Bios stranded on a distant alien planet with his hoverboard, solve creative puzzles, and fight formidable foes in his quest to reunite with his beloved. Wield the powers of his Keytar for combat, master the hypersonic Hoverboard for trick-filled traversal, uncover mysterious depths, gather resources, and craft parts to enhance your Hoverboard and explore across alien biomes in a massive Open World.

Unleash the power of music! Wield your keytar to battle enemies, bend the laws of physics, and solve intricate puzzles. Explore abandoned places where your tapes are the key to survival and discovery.

Experience the thrill of speed with the advanced hoverboard. Explore vast landscapes, perform incredible tricks, and gain the edge in intense combat. Speed through missions with unmatched agility and style. Are you ready to hover to victory?

Crash land on an epic journey across a vast, abandoned alien planet! Uncover its secrets as you face relentless enemies, tackle formidable challenges, and navigate through constant danger. Explore the unknown and survive against all odds!

Here’s some information about the Zelda: Breath of the Wild-inspired, sci-fi open-world action adventure game:

A new trailer promoting the Star Overdrive demo is attached below.

Demo Trailer

Star Overdrive is due out as a timed Nintendo Switch exclusive on April 10, 2025. If you’re looking for other news about the console, head on over here.