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The upcoming re-release of the old-school Nintendo 64 platformerGloveris getting a limited physical release, giving prospective collectors and retro fans a chance to own a beloved piece of Nintendo history. Offered by the physical media companyLimited Run Games, physical copies ofGloverare currently available for pre-order on its website for both the PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
WhenGloverlaunched on the Nintendo 64 back in 1998, it saw steep competition withthe likes ofSuper Mario 64andBanjo-Kazooie, but managed to carve out a dedicated audience due to its unique gameplay. InGlover,players control a disembodied glove who, aside from the usual platforming staples like running, jumping, and attacking, can also maneuver a magical rubber ball, letting players roll and bounce across levels.
Classic N64 Platformer Glover Gets New Life On Modern Consoles
Limited Run Games' physicalGlovercopies will also be region-free, according to a comment from the company in the replies to the original Tweet, meaning that the game is playable on any console regardless of regional restrictions. Fans were generally excited about the game getting a modern release on newer consoles, but some lamented the lack of any information on the previously-announced Xbox Series X port that still has yet to be released.
Piko Interactive, a company known for producing retro re-releases,announced a port ofGlovercomingto modern platformsin 2022, with Limited Run Games' latest pre-order reveal marking the first time fans have gotten to see the modern console versions in an official capacity. The game was released on Steam back in 2022, where it currently sits at a “mixed” rating in terms of user reviews, with many players citing technical issues with the port. Unfortunately, many of these problems are still present despite several major updates.
Limited Run Games is responsible for the physical releases of many indie games and retro re-releases, having recently teamed up with developer WayForwardto bring theShantaeseries to modern platforms. The company also released a physical version ofScott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Gamewhen it finally came back from its de-listing by developer Ubisoft after issues with licensing.
