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Working to ensure games and hardware remain accessible now and always. Testing games fully offline for the sake of preservation.

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Welcome, new followers!

Let us briefly introduce ourselves.

We are an international community dedicated to physical media, game preservation and customer rights. Find out everything about our work and goals here:
About DoesItPlay
Working to ensure games remain accessible now and always!
www.doesitplay.org
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed - Ecto Edition Switch
(played via Switch 2 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Tested card revision 004 of this release. Great improvement over other platforms. More side content and 3 DLCs on card. No major bugs.
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Promise Mascot Agency and I Am Your Beast have earned our official Badge of Approval and are now ready for production. Pre-order at lostincult.co.uk and these ref links:
PnP Games: http://bit.ly/3YF08sv
VGP: videogamesplus.ca/tc...
Playasia: www.play-asia.com/ga...
January 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No*

This "No*" is a borderline case. And not in the good way. Many missing sound effects, flickering graphics, missing music and other issues. Definitely a lack of QA.
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
THX to all new subscribers to our YouTube channel!
Sorry for the slight production delay on our next disc build analysis. Will launch in the next days, don't worry.
Haven't checked out the channel? You can find the link in our bio. See you there!

PS: Please spread the word!
January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP and LoveR Kiss have been announced as proper physical releases. All currently on pre-order at our friends from VideoGamesPlus here (ref link): videogamesplus.ca/do...

Hoping to finally see more physical Switch 2 releases.
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Anthem PS4

Does it play offline? No

Does it require a download? Yes

RIP. No offline mode and the servers have been shuttered for good.
January 13, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Today ends one of the craziest stories in gaming. Troubled development, completely made-up marketing promises, and a lot of wasted potential. Anthem, Bioware's failed multiplayer blockbuster, shuts its servers today. #StopKillingGames came to late for this piece of history.
January 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Switch
(played via Switch 2 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Offline modes: Party, Speedrun, Legendary Trial. No major issues encountered.
January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The wait continues. The recently discovered revision for the Mario Galaxy Bundle does NOT contain the required update to play the card natively on Switch 2. Only 1.1.0 included. The Switch 2 block can only be bypassed by updating to at least 1.2.0.
January 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM
More gaming, less social posts on the final day of the weekend. What is everyone playing today?
January 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Took a brief first look at the PS5 releases for Yakuza 0. Disc from the 20th Anniversary bundle is the same as in the Director's Cut stand-alone release, as expected. We installed with the Collection disc, but started the game with the stand-alone release disc (both GSA region).
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Just went through the release calendar for Q1 2026 and it's shaping up to be another cool year for physical games already. We really should do a video about the games we are most excited for, right?

Join our YouTube channel now so you don't miss it:
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January 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Ready or Not PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No*

Several visual issues on top of a few performance/crashing hiccups. Certainly a flawed build, but there is still enjoyment to be found in this game. Checked out the ESRB release this time.
January 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Sales at Playasia are always going strong. Grab some of those Weekly Specials or Asia English exclusive through this ref link, if you want to support our cause: www.play-asia.com/ga...

Plus, our current coupon code is DOESITPLAY for an additional 5 % off at checkout.
January 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Hookah Haze Switch

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

A few misspellings here and there, but no major issues during our playthrough. Solid release.
January 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Who are the biggest physical video games people on this platform we should follow (or that should follow us)?

Tag 'em in the replies!
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

A few crashes, a few minor bugs like characters getting stuck in a few places. Not the best build we've tested, but nothing too bad either.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Yes, we've seen the announcement about Atomic Heart getting an Ultimate Edition.

Since it doesn't even have a release date, it is way too early to tell if it will come with an updated build. Sure as hell needs one, though.

We'll let you know once we hear more.
January 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Our first review video is now live on YouTube. Check out whether The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria PS5 deserves to be in your collection here:
Return to Moria PS5 - Disc Build Analysis
Welcome to our very first single game review. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a fun experience tainted by a clear lack of optimization. If you can look past the hiccups, it's still worth checking out. You can find it at the following stores (ref links): The Game Collection: https://clk.tr
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Our first single game review for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria goes live in one hour:
Return to Moria PS5 - Disc Build Analysis
Welcome to our very first single game review. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a fun experience tainted by a clear lack of optimization. If you can look past the hiccups, it's still worth checking out. You can find it at the following stores (ref links): The Game Collection: https://clk.tr
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate - Deluxe Edition PS4
(played via PS5 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Several minor UI issues and a single crash. Still a good build overall. First DLC included on disc.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Our first single game review is releasing later TODAY on our YouTube profile.

The first of many, that is. Head over there and subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any of our upcoming videos:
DoesItPlay? - YouTube
Official channel of game preservation community DoesItPlay?Working to ensure games and hardware remain accessible now and always. We test commercial releases...
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Bye Sweet Carole PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No*

Missing sounds and some sounds display a "(SFX)" text on screen. Several hints that this has gone to production a bit prematurely, but by no means as bad as some reviews made it out to be.
January 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
PnP Games have kicked off a huge used game sale. Countless games from retro to modern day discounted here (ref link): pnpgamesonline.com/?...
January 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Borderlands PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? Yes

Sadly, we can confirm that the game-breaking bug discovered in the Xbox release is also present here. If you teleport out of the area before the final boss fight, you won't be able to re-enter it.
January 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM