Remake of Forgotten PS2 and Xbox Game Coming to Nintendo Switch This Week

An overlooked game originally released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox is set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch this coming Friday, August 14th. Essentially, it’s just three days away from appearing on the Nintendo eShop. At present, there’s no news about its release on the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, nor any indication that it will be available for the current Nintendo Switch anytime soon. If it does eventually come to the Nintendo Switch, it won’t be in time for this August 14th launch. However, for those who are eager to play it, they can do so on a future version of Nintendo Switch through backward compatibility – but only if they’re willing to pay $20 for the game.

The game under discussion is a reboot of Ghost Master, a strategic puzzle game initially released in 2003 by British studio Sick Puppies. Originally, it was only accessible on PC and Mac systems, but in 2004, it expanded to PlayStation 2 and Xbox platforms. These later versions are the ones most recognized, as they garnered more popularity than their initial PC and Mac counterparts. This is partly due to the fact that the PC version was not available on Steam at its launch, with a Steam release not happening until 2006.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Ghost Master: Resurrection on my Nintendo Switch this week, but here’s an interesting twist – it actually dropped on PC back in November last year! The original Ghost Master game garnered an impressive 81 on Metacritic, and the remake is receiving similar accolades. On Steam, it boasts an impressive 84% approval rating.

While this remake is being hailed as a “faithful remake,” there are some noticeable improvements. The graphics have been upgraded, the mechanics refined, and a new engine powers the whole experience. However, the core gameplay remains largely unchanged. So, while it’s not a drastic overhaul, it promises to be a polished, enhanced version of the original Ghost Master experience.

The original Ghost Master is back after being reborn from the underworld, promising a chilling revival full of suspense. For those eager to learn more, here’s the description of the remake: This faithful recreation of the cherished classic incorporates breathtaking modern graphics, a potent new game engine, and polished mechanics that will leave you yearning for even more thrills.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve got to mention that while Nintendo hasn’t disclosed the exact price for the Nintendo eShop yet, considering the Steam version costs $19.99, it’s safe to assume that’s roughly how much this game will set us back on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and even the OLED model.

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2025-08-11 22:16