Gearshifters Switch is the standard European physical edition of Gearshifters, a top-down vehicle combat rogue-lite from the UK studio Red Phantom Games, published on cartridge by Numskull Games. You drive an armed courier car across a ruined future Europe, blasting enemy convoys and giant boss machines, then spend your pay on new weapons and parts before the next run.
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Couriers After The Collapse
The setting is the 2060s, after an event the developers call The Collapse brought down capitalism and democracy. You are a rookie Gearshifter, a driver who carries packages from a hidden headquarters to neutral zones that are under constant threat. Every road between them is controlled by factions with weapon-loaded vehicles and mega-machine bosses. The long-term goal in Gearshifters Switch is to reach the mysterious Citadel, where, according to the publisher, world-changing secrets are waiting.
Drive, Drift and Shoot
The tagline on the Nintendo eShop is simple: Drive. Destroy. Get paid. Upgrade! Control is about precise steering. You drift around corners, spin to face threats, ram smaller cars and dodge incoming fire while your guns do the work. Red Phantom Games describes it as an arcade-action shoot-’em-up, so runs are fast and full of explosions rather than slow tactical driving.
Each faction has its own heavily armoured boss vehicle. These fights are the big tests of a run, and learning their attack patterns is part of the rogue-lite loop: fail, upgrade, try again with a better build.
Upgrades and Delivery Contracts in Gearshifters Switch
Money comes from completing dangerous cargo deliveries. Back at base you spend it on four kinds of customisation listed by the publisher: offensive weapons, defensive gear, cosmetic changes and performance parts. Building the right loadout for each mission matters, because a car tuned for speed handles a boss very differently from one packed with armour. As you succeed, your territory expands across the continent, opening new routes toward the Citadel. In Gearshifters Switch the route map grows with you, so early zones feel very different on a second attempt with a stronger car.
Nine Zones, 27 Stages and Three Modes
The official press release gives the scale: nine zones and 27 stages in a solo adventure with rogue-like elements. You can pick from three modes. Arcade drops you straight into the action, Standard follows the story-led campaign, and Deadly is aimed at hardcore players who want the hardest challenge. The Nintendo store also highlights a choose-your-difficulty option, which makes Gearshifters Switch friendlier for newcomers than many rogue-lites.
Why the Physical Copy of Gearshifters Switch
This is the standard edition from the European PAL release, with the game on a Nintendo Switch cartridge and a PEGI 7 label. Nintendo’s compatibility list marks Gearshifters Switch as supported on Nintendo Switch 2 with behaviour that matches Nintendo Switch, and the game also supports the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Short runs suit handheld play on a commute, while the TV mode shows off the explosions on a big screen. The separate Collector’s Edition with a soundtrack CD, patch and art cards is a different product and is not included here.
Who This Is Not For
Gearshifters Switch is a single-player game with no local or online multiplayer, so it will not suit friends who want to race together. Rogue-lite structure means repeating stages after failure, which some players find tiring. It is not a racing game with laps and podiums; the focus is shooting and survival. The PEGI 7 rating covers cartoon-style vehicle violence. The cartridge languages listed in Europe are English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian, with no Arabic.
Ordering in the UAE
Totot delivers Gearshifters Switch to all seven emirates, with arrival in up to 3 business days. If your cart totals AED 300 or more, delivery is on us. Choose cash on delivery, Tabby or Tamara at checkout. Should the cartridge be faulty or not what you ordered, you have 14 days to return it, and shipping damage needs to be reported within 48 hours.
Browse more Nintendo Switch Games at Totot, or see the official Numskull Games page for this game.
Technical Specifications
- Title: Gearshifters
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (listed by Nintendo as supported on Nintendo Switch 2)
- Edition / region: Standard edition, European PAL physical release (PEGI), game cartridge
- Publisher: Numskull Games (physical), Red Phantom Games (eShop)
- Developer: Red Phantom Games
- Genre: Top-down vehicle combat, arcade shoot-’em-up rogue-lite
- Players: 1
- Play modes: TV, tabletop and handheld; Pro Controller supported
- Age rating: PEGI 7 (violence)
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
- Release date: 1 October 2021 (game card, Europe)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
Is the game on the cartridge?
Yes. This standard edition has the full game on a Nintendo Switch cartridge.
Can two people play together?
No. Gearshifters is single-player only.
Does it work on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Nintendo lists it as supported, with behaviour consistent with Nintendo Switch.
How many stages are there?
27 stages across nine zones, according to the official press release.
Are there difficulty options?
Yes. There are Arcade, Standard and Deadly modes, and the Nintendo store notes you can choose your difficulty.
Does this box include the Collector’s Edition extras?
No. This is the standard edition; the soundtrack CD, patch and art cards come only with the Collector’s Edition.
No products in the cart.
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