Switch Limited Run #147: Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition

A pacifist octopus trying to end a war between humans and cephalopods. Already sold. Switch Limited Run #147: Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch puts this charming Game Boy-inspired platformer on a region-free physical cartridge.

The art style deliberately channels four shades of green nostalgia, but underneath that retro look sits a surprisingly deep adventure with multiple ink abilities, dozens of hats that grant unique powers, and a story about empathy in wartime that has no business being this thoughtful. The Definitive Edition polishes the original release with gameplay tweaks and quality-of-life improvements, making this the version worth owning. Mr Tako sits in that sweet spot of indie games that critics adored but never quite found their mainstream audience, which is exactly the kind of title that appreciates in collector circles over time.

The game wears its Game Boy influence proudly, and for those of us who spent formative years squinting at that tiny green screen, it hits a very specific nerve. Adorable, clever, and increasingly hard to find. Tako deserves a spot on the shelf between your comfort games and your conversation starters.