Nintendo Switch Onlineserves multiple purposes for Switch users, including allowing players to enjoy multiplayer games online, cloud save functionality, and exclusive games and offers. However, one of the biggest draws to the service is the over one hundred free Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System games that come with the subscription. Now, according to reliable sources,Game Boy and Game Boy Color games may also soon be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library. If true, there are some games that would be perfect additions to the subscription platform.
Theaddition of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to Nintendo Switch Online makes perfect sense, as the titles are right in line with the Nintendo and Super Nintendo in terms of classic games from that era. It would be nice to see more consoles added over time, but this is an excellent step. There are so many games on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color that are beloved, and would be wonderful on the Switch via Nintendo Switch Online. Whether they are excellently designed, because they have not been re-released in ages, or simply because the Switch would be a borderline flawless home for them, Game Boy games on Switch would be a great addition.
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Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
TheSuper Mario Landgames have somewhat become forgotten in the landscape of theMarioseries, thanks in part becauseSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coinslaunched 29 years ago. However,Super Mario LandandSuper Mario Land 2are excellent gamesfrom the Game Boy era. The originalSuper Mario Landfrom 1989 is remembered by countless fans who picked up the classic plump grey Game Boy and enjoyed on-the-goMariofun. Meanwhile,Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coinsmixed up the formula a few years later with levels of freedom, exceptional design, and more. Both would be great fits on Nintendo Switch Online.
Wario Land Series
TheSuper Mario Landgames are celebrated, but theWario Landseries on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color may be even more beloved and well-received. Along with seeing Wario and his money-hungry self be the star in the platformers, the games allow for unique protagonists and enemies such as the Black Sugar Gang, Captain Syrup, and Rudy, to take lead roles.
There is a reason thatfans are still clamoring for a return of theWario Landseries.Wario Landcontinued on the Game Boy Advance and eventually the Wii in 2008, but there has not been a release in the series since then. Bringing back the series via Nintendo Switch Online would be a great way to introduce the games to new fans, along with allowing old fans the nostalgic opportunity to replay them.
Donkey Kong (‘94)
TheDonkey Kong Countryseries rose to prominence in the mid-90s on the Super Nintendo, and the Game Boy Color received its own version ofDonkey Kong Countryas well. However, perhaps the best handheldDonkey Konggame from that era was simplyDonkey Kongon the Game Boy, which is often referred to asDonkey Kong ‘94. The game starts out feeling likeDonkey Kongfrom the arcade, however it has 101 levels and it truly feels like the predecessor to theMario vs Donkey Kongseries. Providing fans withDonkey Kong ‘94on Nintendo Switch Online would be an excellent way tocelebrate the 40 years ofDonkey Kong.
Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble
Nintendo Switch Online is not only an avenue to bring back top-notch games, it also can be a conduit for games that feel lost in time. There have been countlessKirbygames launched over the years, butKirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumbleisone of the bestKirbyspin-offsand might be perfect for Nintendo Switch Online. The Game Boy Color title was released in 2001 in North America, so some fans missed it entirely. Meanwhile, the fact that the title is entirely motion-based means that if it were to be released on the Switch, the game could be replayed successfully again using gyro technology.
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Pokemon Pinball
If there were one series that defined Nintendo handhelds,Pokemonmay be the answer. It would be easy to say thatPokemon Red, Blue,and/orYellow, as well asPokemon Gold, Silver,and/orCrystal, would be wonderful on Nintendo Switch Online. While that is mostly true, it could be that Nintendo would want to hold off those games on the platform because it wants to save the full remasters, mainline launches, etc. for the Switch.
However, old-school spin-offs from the Game Boy and Game Boy Color era are fair game.Pokemon Pinball —a game that somehow mixed the monster collecting formula in with the pinball gameplay — would be perfect on Nintendo Switch Online as one of thebest pinball video games ever.
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Nintendo often does not stop at the chance to re-release a classic game. One of the titles thatMarioenthusiasts have purchased seemingly countless times is the originalSuper Mario Bros., so it would make sense to allow fans to play the game in a new way withSuper Mario Bros. Deluxe. The Game Boy Color title was released in 1999 as an upgraded version of the original with enhanced graphics, multiplayer, Challenge mode, an overworld, and much more.Super Mario Bros. Deluxeis one of thebestMariotitles on the Game Boyand could even be a title that Nintendo updates with online multiplayer functionality with Nintendo Switch Online.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Seasons
There is a belief thatThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Seasonsmay get a remake on the Nintendo Switch, alaThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. If that is not the case, or in the meantime, having the original Game Boy Color games from 2001 on the Nintendo Switch Online service would be splendid. In the eyes of many,Oracle of AgesandOracle of Seasonsare some of the best 2DZeldagames, even if on somewhat limited hardware.
Dragon Warrior 3 (Dragon Quest 3: The Seeds of Salvation)
Dragon Warrior 3is a title that some deem to be the best RPG on the Game Boy Color. TheDragon Warriorgames are now known asDragon Quest, butDragon Warrior 3would be a fantastic addition to Nintendo Switch Online. Of all of theDragon Questgames,Dragon Quest 3is considered by many to be a favorite. Additionally, the design of Hero in this version of the game is one of the models that is used inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, so fans will recognize the iconic character as well.
Harvest Moon GBC
Variety is a great thing, and having a role-playing farm simulator on Nintendo Switch Online would be pretty neat.Harvest Moonon the Game Boy Color was beautifuland a fantastic title to have on the go. The series also helped to inspire the likes ofStardew Valley, so it would be a joy to allow fans the opportunity to play the title for the first time or yet again.
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