Ratcheteer DX

 Switch
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Siliconera
    Mar 17, 2026
    80
    Ratcheteer felt really impressive when it debuted on the Playdate, and the DX version is just as enjoyable on the Switch. I do think it felt a little more special when bound to the limitations of Panic’s handheld. It still looks and runs quite well, and this short, top-down action-RPG can be a pleasant way to enjoy an afternoon.
  2. Video Chums
    Mar 10, 2026
    80
    With swanky gadgets and fun environments to explore, Ratcheteer DX is a retro throwback that I recommend to any fan of Game Boy classics.
  3. Loot Level Chill
    Mar 5, 2026
    80
    Ratcheteer DX is a delightful nostalgia trip to the origins of handheld Zelda, with enough of its own style and a really unique setting.
  5. Nindie Spotlight
    Mar 31, 2026
    78
    While it has definite retro-styled appeal, and dares to be different, it is still a step or two behind its stronger competition.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 6, 2026
    75
    It only took a couple sittings to finish the 3 to 5-hour experience, but Ratcheteer DX makes for a good time nearly the whole way through. It’s well paced and introduces new tools regularly, all with two different functions or uses. There are some points of frustration, but none soured the adventure for more than a few minutes. If you enjoyed games like Minit or Master Key, you’ve got no reason not to dive into the underground and become a full-fledged ratcheteer yourself. Bonus points if you choose the pea soup color palette for maximum Game Boy nostalgia.
  7. GameGrin
    Mar 6, 2026
    75
    Ratcheteer DX looks and feels just like the classic action-adventure titles you grew up playing. It's a challenging time!
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  1. The Verge
    Mar 11, 2026
    However you play it, Ratcheteer DX offers a delightfully streamlined version of Zelda that deftly balances challenge and approachability. And as the actual Zelda series continues to get larger and more expansive, games like Ratcheteer DX are a welcome throwback to a simpler time.