[Nintendo Switch] Glover Review | PS4Blog.net: A Fresh Perspective

If you’re ready to dive back into some retro gaming fun, the classic game Glover by Interactive Studios, alongside Piko Interactive and QUByte Interactive, has made its way onto the Nintendo Switch. If you’re curious about what this game has to offer, stick around for our Glover review.

Originally launched in 1998 on the Nintendo 64 and later on the PlayStation under the Atari Interactive brand, Glover is the brainchild of the imaginative minds at Interactive Studios—previously known as Dizzy Entertainment and subsequently Blitz Games. The company was established in 1990 by the Oliver Twins, the same duo renowned for creating the Dizzy series. In this charming 3D puzzle platformer, you’ll don the role of Glover, skillfully maneuvering through each level with your trusty ball to progress from one point to another.

Fast forward to 2025, and Glover is back, gracing a new generation of gamers on the Nintendo Switch, as part of the QUByte Classic series from QUByte Interactive. This version allows players to return to the enchanting Crystal Kingdom, now updated but still faithful to its nostalgic roots.

You’ll find yourself searching for missing crystals that are vital to keeping the Kingdom alive. The tale begins with a wizard’s botched potion experiment, leading to an explosive mishap that scatters crystals everywhere and hurls Glover into the air. Quick-thinking Glover enchants the crystals, morphing them into rubber balls that spare them from a disaster. Glover, one of the wizard’s magical gloves, faces off against its corrupted counterpart, Glovel—now the malevolent Cross-Stitch—after ending up in the sorcerer’s bubbling cauldron.

Your adventure spans six vibrant worlds—Atlantis, Carnival, Pirates, Prehistoric, Fortress of Fear, and Out of This World—as you strive to gather all lost crystals. For those aiming to achieve 100% completion, you’ll need to master each level in every world, find all collectible Garibs, and tackle the bonus levels designated for each realm.

Playing Glover on the Switch is a nostalgic experience with modern flair. You guide the titular character with the left analog stick and manipulate the camera with the right stick. Utilize the X button to zoom, the A button for jumping (and double jumping), and the B button for dribbling the ball. Pull off a ground pound with ZR or stand atop the ball using the L button. To throw the ball, press and hold B; for slapping it over distances, press and hold A. You can even switch up the ball’s form by hitting the R button. Although you’ll primarily use the rubber ball, there’s more to discover that will aid your journey.

Finishing up this nostalgic journey does not mean the end of your fun. Surf through the game’s Extras section to relish the gallery filled with concept art for bosses, characters, and enemies. At $19.99 on the Nintendo Switch, Glover offers a throwback to simpler times with an old-school charm that modern gamers can still appreciate.

In sum, while Glover proves to be a testament to classic 3D platformers, it also serves as a gentle reminder of how far gaming has come, both in design and mechanics. Whether it’s your first time or a revisit, Glover is a delightful piece of gaming history worth experiencing again.

(Disclaimer: This review was based on a Nintendo Switch copy provided by QUByte Interactive.)