When searching for “-eShop-” in your keyword, it is vital to understand the differences between the three ways to play this game.

Before diving into the update details, let's recap. Road Redemption is a roguelite racing combat game. You are a bounty hunter on a motorcycle, tasked with traveling across a chaotic, war-torn America to assassinate a crime lord. Unlike standard racers, you don't just drive—you fight.

You can wield lead pipes, katanas, Uzis, and rocket launchers while swerving through highway traffic at 200 mph. Each run is procedurally generated, meaning no two campaigns are the same. When you die (and you will), you restart with cash to upgrade your rider and bike.

The Road Redemption Switch NSP update (the official eShop one) transforms the game from a "broken but fun" port into a stable, essential arcade racer. It is not perfect—the lack of 60 FPS still stings. However, for fans of combat racing, there is nothing else like it on the Switch.

Rating after update: 8.5/10
Hours of gameplay: 40+ (including unlocking all characters)
Best played with: Three friends and a six-pack of energy drinks.