The Walking Dead: A New Frontier on Switch is not the definitive way to play the game. If you have a PC or a PS4, those versions offer smoother performance and higher fidelity. But the Switch NSP version is the most interesting way to play it. It is a game that asks, “What do you owe to the people you travel with?” and answers that question by forcing you to travel with it—literally, in your bag, on the subway, in waiting rooms. The technical flaws are real, but they are inseparable from the experience. Like Javier’s battered baseball bat or Clementine’s worn hat, the Switch port shows its scars. And in a series about surviving a world that has fallen apart, those scars are the most honest thing about it.

The Nintendo Switch is an ideal platform for The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, offering a unique gaming experience that combines the intimacy of a home console with the portability of a handheld device. Here are a few reasons why you should consider playing the game on Switch: