Glover Returns to Nintendo Switch: Physical Pre-Orders Open via Limited Run Games and QUByte

The beloved Nintendo 64 platformer Glover is making its much-anticipated return, with a physical Nintendo Switch edition set to launch through a collaboration between Limited Run Games and QUByte.

Originally released in 1998, Glover earned a cult following for its inventive gameplay, whimsical characters, and challenging puzzles.

Now, a new generation of players—and nostalgic fans—can experience this unique title on modern hardware. In a coordinated announcement by Limited Run Games and QUByte, standard edition physical pre-orders for Glover are now available for Nintendo Switch at $34.99 USD.

This region-free edition is expected to ship in January 2025.

Interested buyers should note that pre-orders will close on September 15, 2024, giving fans a limited window to secure their copy. "This release isn't part of the traditional Limited Run Games Collection or its numbered releases," Limited Run Games clarified in a recent statement.

"We're distributing this title on behalf of QUByte Classics.

Missing this release will not affect those looking to maintain a complete Limited Run set." Glover boasts an expansive adventure, offering players 30 diverse levels set within six imaginative worlds.

The game is recognized for its more than 30 quirky and entertaining characters, richly themed puzzles, and creative power-ups.

As a three-dimensional platformer, Glover distinguishes itself by allowing players to control both the titular glove character and a magical ball, offering engaging physics-based challenges and distinct gameplay mechanics. The Switch version is part of a continued effort by QUByte and QUByte Classics to preserve and reintroduce retro titles to modern audiences.

Limited Run Games, known for its successful track record in producing high-quality physical editions for beloved digital and classic games, is handling distribution for this special release. With Glover’s physical Nintendo Switch edition, fans have another opportunity to add a piece of gaming history to their collections.

The announcement comes after the game’s initial reveal for Switch in 2022, finally delivering a concrete release window and pre-order details.

For retro enthusiasts and collectors, the region-free cartridge, competitive pricing, and limited availability make this a notable event in the Nintendo Switch’s ongoing support of legacy titles. To stay updated on further announcements regarding Glover and additional classic releases through QUByte Classics and Limited Run Games, interested readers are encouraged to follow official channels and secure their pre-orders before the September deadline.

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