A newly announced indie title calledMouse Workis aiming to sneak into the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup in June. This upcoming party game is being developed by Nitrome, which has mostly focused on mobile games in the past but also developed2022’sShovel Knight Digfor Switch. While there is currently no release date, the developers stated theyhope to get it into the hands of players around the Switch 2 launch, and the game seems awfully similar to another game released on the original Switch near its launch back in 2017.
Nitromeposted the reveal trailer on its official YouTube channel, and it features a pixel-art style with up to four players taking control of mice and completing mini-game challenges, such as getting a basketball in a hoop and painting various images and letters. The game will take advantage of theSwitch 2’s new mouse functionalityand its improved gyro controls.Nintendo Lifecompared the game toSnipperclips, another small game that was developed under similar circumstances for the original Switch.
Believe it or not,Mouse Workhas only been in development for four months, and in an interview withEurogamer,Nitrome founder Mat Annal stated thatthe game went into development based on a rumor of the Switch 2 having mouse functionality, saying:“The truth is that this project has been developed very rapidly after assuming the mouse mode rumour was true from the January Direct.”
Everything We Know About Mouse Work
Co-Op Multiplayer And Lots Of Mice
As the name probably implies,Mouse Workwill usethe mouse functionality of the Joy-Con 2controllers on Switch 2. Playersplay as computer mice that have been designed to look like real-life mice and complete various mini-games, or “jobs,” in order to earn cheddar for the mice. Co-op multiplayer adds additional challenges and tasks to the mini-games. New mini-games will be unlocked as players progress through the game, and previous mini-games will be available again with additional mechanics.
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Some other confirmed mini-games include a game called “Spy,“in which players avoid detection with their mouse pointer, and one where players will be a climbing instructor and have to drag students to the next safety hold.
Mouse Work Could Be A Snipperclips-Like Killer App For Switch 2
A Small Game With Big Possibilities
Mouse Workhas the potential to take the Nintendo fanbase by storm, just likeSnipperclipsdid on the original Switch for its launch.Snipperclipswas a small game that showcased the functionality of the Joy-Con controller and the Switch capabilities for various multiplayer environments, like using the Joy-Cons separated into two controllers so friends can play together.Snipperclipsreceived positive reviewsand has become a cult classic.
Mouse Workmight be on its way to joiningSnipperclipsas the game to show off the Switch 2’s new hardware capabilities. We know the mouse controls will be heavily featured, but there will probably be more exploration with the Switch 2’s new Joy-Con 2 controllers. And while there is some concern aboutwhether the Joy-Con stick drift issue will return,Mouse Workcould be the game that shows off exactly how the Joy-Con 2 controller innovates from its predecessor while delivering simple family fun.
