Cruis'n Blast arrived on Nintendo Switch on September 14, 2021, marking the arcade racer’s first appearance on a home console after its original 2017 arcade debut.
Developed and published by Raw Thrills, the Switch port expands significantly on the cabinet version, offering roughly 30 courses and 23 unlockable vehicles while preserving the game’s loud, fast-paced arcade DNA.
Background and release
Raw Thrills — the studio led by industry veteran Eugene Jarvis — brought Cruis'n Blast from the arcade floor to the handheld/docked Nintendo Switch.
The Switch release on September 14, 2021 represents a rare modern arcade-to-console adaptation, with the port adding multiple tracks, vehicles, and modes built around the original arcade framework.
Gameplay and presentation
A reviewer of the Switch port described Cruis'n Blast as unabashedly absurd and praised the game for embracing that identity.
The title consistently prioritizes over-the-top spectacle and pure arcade thrills over realistic physics or simulation-style handling.
Races push players forward with simplified inputs: drifting is button-driven and forgiving, collisions rarely stop momentum, and the game rewards aggressive moves such as sideswipes and taking alternate routes.
Visually, Cruis'n Blast favors high-contrast colors, bold lighting, and glossy vehicle models that evoke toy-like aesthetics rather than photo-realism.
The Switch version runs at full resolution in both docked and handheld modes and maintains a steady frame rate while streaming in new environments on the fly.
Content and modes
The Switch port expands beyond the arcade base, advertising nearly 30 distinct course variants and 23 vehicles, which include conventional sports cars alongside unconventional options like novelty and fantasy vehicles.
World Tour mode organizes races into six sets of four events each, unlocking further content as players meet rank requirements.
Players can also access individual races, time trials, and local multiplayer for up to four participants via split-screen or local wireless.
The port does not include online multiplayer.
Verdict
Cruis'n Blast on Nintendo Switch is unapologetically arcade-first: it trades simulation depth for relentless pace, bombastic presentation, and accessible pick-up-and-play fun.
For players seeking a high-energy, colorful arcade racer on Nintendo Switch, Raw Thrills’ port delivers a faithful, expanded home interpretation of the original 2017 arcade experience.
Developed and published by Raw Thrills, the Switch port expands significantly on the cabinet version, offering roughly 30 courses and 23 unlockable vehicles while preserving the game’s loud, fast-paced arcade DNA.
Background and release
Raw Thrills — the studio led by industry veteran Eugene Jarvis — brought Cruis'n Blast from the arcade floor to the handheld/docked Nintendo Switch.
The Switch release on September 14, 2021 represents a rare modern arcade-to-console adaptation, with the port adding multiple tracks, vehicles, and modes built around the original arcade framework.
Gameplay and presentation
A reviewer of the Switch port described Cruis'n Blast as unabashedly absurd and praised the game for embracing that identity.
The title consistently prioritizes over-the-top spectacle and pure arcade thrills over realistic physics or simulation-style handling.
Races push players forward with simplified inputs: drifting is button-driven and forgiving, collisions rarely stop momentum, and the game rewards aggressive moves such as sideswipes and taking alternate routes.
Visually, Cruis'n Blast favors high-contrast colors, bold lighting, and glossy vehicle models that evoke toy-like aesthetics rather than photo-realism.
The Switch version runs at full resolution in both docked and handheld modes and maintains a steady frame rate while streaming in new environments on the fly.
Content and modes
The Switch port expands beyond the arcade base, advertising nearly 30 distinct course variants and 23 vehicles, which include conventional sports cars alongside unconventional options like novelty and fantasy vehicles.
World Tour mode organizes races into six sets of four events each, unlocking further content as players meet rank requirements.
Players can also access individual races, time trials, and local multiplayer for up to four participants via split-screen or local wireless.
The port does not include online multiplayer.
Verdict
Cruis'n Blast on Nintendo Switch is unapologetically arcade-first: it trades simulation depth for relentless pace, bombastic presentation, and accessible pick-up-and-play fun.
For players seeking a high-energy, colorful arcade racer on Nintendo Switch, Raw Thrills’ port delivers a faithful, expanded home interpretation of the original 2017 arcade experience.
