TRON: Catalyst’s I/O Tower Now Available for Switch Users

Hey, so I stumbled onto this thing about TRON. You remember TRON, right? That wild digital world from the ’80s, and then they did that follow-up movie in 2010? Anyway, let’s talk about the news, ’cause it’s interesting. Or maybe not. Depends on your mood, I guess.

So apparently, there’s this new game out on the Nintendo Switch called TRON: Catalyst. I had no clue until now – not sure if I was out of the loop or what. Big Fan, that’s the label behind it (weird name, right?), teamed up with Bithell Games to make this happen.

The backdrop is kind of cool: think TRON: Legacy vibes. It’s all about time loops and some epic combat stuff mixed with a storyline where, well, things are falling apart because the creator bailed.

Okay, picture this: you’re Exo. Which sounds like a superhero name? Only it’s not. She’s just doing her courier job, and bam! A package blows up, and she’s suddenly got superpowers. Just like that. Ever had a package explode? Me neither. Anyway — Exo’s dodging these so-called ‘peacekeepers’ and delving into secrets she’d probably rather ignore.

Now, they’ve crammed in these game features. You know, typical bullet points—but stay with me here:

• Time-looping Action: It’s like "Groundhog Day" but more intense. Exo can rewind time. Handy, right? She manipulates these glitches in a digital world that’s—how do I put this—self-destructing? Almost poetic.

• TRON Combat: Expect iconic battles with enemies. Got this vision of neon disc fights, but maybe it’s just me being nostalgic. Oh, and Light Cycles! They’re back, zooming through missions. Sweet.

• Storyline: Exo’s powers link to this thing called the “Glitch.” Sounds ominous. Conn, this nasty agent, is on her trail. Love a good cat-and-mouse chase.

• World Exploring: Think computerized city streets soaked in rain. Not sure how it rains inside a computer, but it’s TRON, not a weather report. Bright visuals paired with an electronic soundtrack. Imagining those synth beats already…

It’s $29.99 if you’re into it, hanging out in the Nintendo eShop. Yeah, that’s pretty much it. Want more? Check out bigfangames.com. But, uh, back to whatever you were doing, I guess.