Review of “Sacre Bleu” for Nintendo Switch

Sacre Bleu is an exciting, high-intensity action-platformer from Noodlecake and Hildring Studio, perfect for fans looking for a challenge on the Nintendo Switch. Dive into the world of 1650s France, a time when the heroic musketeers saved the kingdom from mercenary threats. However, this brave group finds themselves in a bind after being falsely accused of betrayal. Your mission? Break out of your cell, uncover who’s pulling the strings, and stop this chaos from unraveling further. Whether you’re a casual player or enjoy breaking records as a speedrunner, Sacre Bleu offers a flexible gameplay experience suitable for your own pace.

As you kick off your thrilling quest, you’ll use the left stick to move, jump using the B button, and swing your sword with the Y button. The Steam Blaster, activated with the A button, is your powerful ally—it lets you break barriers or shoot yourself away from enemies. Developing your skill with this tool is essential to overcoming obstacles and reaching new heights. You can use the Steam Blaster back-to-back three times, so precision and timing with the left stick are crucial. Grab enemies with R and decide their fate by tossing them wherever you choose.

Hold the Y button for a spinning sword attack that’s great for demolishing obstacles and inflicting extra damage. Combine this move mid-air with the Steam Blaster to enhance your aerial maneuvers. Once you retrieve your gun, the ZR button lets you handle foes or targets efficiently—just remember that ammo is limited, so plan your shots wisely. If grenades are part of your arsenal, press the ZL button to aim and throw them. Don’t forget, you can adjust the camera with the right stick to get the best view of the action.

Each level begins with a clock in the top right, ticking down as you race to the finish line. Testing out various paths and refining your approach through trial and error is the key to beating your previous times. Additionally, you can earn rewards from the combos you string together—the more diverse and impressive your moves, the better your score and time bonuses.

Sacre Bleu brings fast-paced, bullet-hell fun to the Nintendo Switch, against the backdrop of a historical French setting filled with intrigue and deception. As the musketeers’ final hope, you’ll have to wield your array of skills and tools smartly to unravel the conspiracy against you. It’s a game designed for everyone, from laid-back players to those chasing speedrun glory.

The game encourages competitive play with leaderboards for each level, allowing you to see how you stack up against others. Plus, Sacre Bleu includes a range of accessibility features: choose between fonts like Open Sans and Comic Sans, adjust game speed to match your needs, and zoom in the view to assist with tricky platforming parts.

Available on the Nintendo Switch for $14.99, Sacre Bleu provides a compelling mix of action and strategy. Buy before May 1st to snag a 15% discount and join the musketeers on an unforgettable adventure!