Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club Review: Peanuts Charm Comes to Nintendo Switch 2

Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club Review: Peanuts Charm Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club delivers a delightful slice of Peanuts nostalgia, marking its expanded release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Developed with care for fans of Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip, the game brings together Charlie Brown, Lucy, Schroeder, Franklin, and the entire Peanuts gang in an approachable puzzle adventure that blends classic characters with modern gameplay. First launched for the original Nintendo Switch, this enhanced version on Switch 2 features technical upgrades and renewed interest, especially among long-time Nintendo and Peanuts enthusiasts. Following the quirky cases of the Good Mystery Club—a playful nod to the heartwarming friendships at the core of Peanuts—the gameplay is designed to be accessible for younger players and nostalgic adults alike. Notable for its voice acting that adds vibrant personality to even rarely-seen characters like Shermy, the game takes players through a series of lighthearted mysteries within a lovingly recreated neighborhood. As Lucy humorously observes during gameplay, “Detective work sure involves a lot of running,” capturing both the charm and the sometimes repetitive nature of the tasks. Unlike deeper, interconnected detective experiences (such as Layton’s Mystery Journey), Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club keeps its cases self-contained. The low-stakes mysteries emphasize friendship and community over complex plotting, staying true to the Peanuts universe. Still, while the cases deliver wholesome, enjoyable moments, gameplay variety occasionally falters. Much of your time is spent backtracking between familiar landmarks—like the school, playground, forest, and campgrounds—delivering items and completing fetch quests. Lucy’s tongue-in-cheek remarks, such as “I thought this was a mystery club, not a courier service,” add comic relief to these tasks. The open-world town, accessible through the game’s intuitive map and quick-travel system, plays a key role in keeping exploration engaging. Seasonal changes and unlockable routes evoke the lively cycle of a Peanuts year, with collectibles such as marbles (used for puzzles), Sunday comics, and Woodstock’s yellow bird friends scattered throughout. Every new Snoopy costume unlocks an ability, from digging to metal detection, mixing up the puzzle-solving despite some peculiar obstacles. The overall difficulty is tuned for entry-level gamers, with hints available from Linus at designated spots, making it a family-friendly experience. One drawback, however, is that after completing the main story, players cannot return to the save file to finish collecting missed items—a design choice criticized during the game’s original release and still present here. Despite this, finishing the game takes a comfortable seven hours on a casual pace, with replay value slightly limited by this restriction. On the technical front, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club benefits from higher resolutions, improved textures, and smoother performance, providing a noticeably enhanced experience both digitally on the eShop and physically as a game-key card. Load times are minimal, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes. Optional downloadable content—the Joe Cool Fun Pack—is also available, offering new costumes, four additional minigames, and 75 more comic strips, though with limited added gameplay value. Dedicated Peanuts fans may find these extras appealing, but most players may prefer to wait for a discount. In conclusion, Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club for Nintendo Switch 2 stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the Peanuts franchise. While the gameplay could benefit from added depth and postgame exploration, the warm, nostalgic atmosphere and vibrant character interactions make it a charming addition to the Switch 2 library. The game’s approachable puzzles and relatable humor, skillfully voiced by the cast, ensure it holds a special place for Peanuts fans and younger players alike. With a few adjustments, an expanded sequel could elevate this formula into something truly outstanding.