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Friday, April 19 is going to be a big day forNintendo 64enthusiasts, as that’s the day thatCorn Kidz 64releases for the Nintendo Switch with full N64 controller support. TheNintendo 64remains one ofNintendo’s most beloved consoles of all time. Home to some of the highest-rated games ever made, there are millions of gamers with fond memories of the Nintendo 64. Luckily, the Nintendo Switch has made it relatively easy to take a trip down memory lane.
That same Nintendo 64 controller will be put to good use withthe release ofCorn Kidz 64on Friday, April 19.Corn Kidz 64is a 3D platformer that takes clear inspiration fromN64-era platformerslikeBanjo-KazooieandSuper Mario 64, complete with graphical options that allow players to recreate the experience of playing a90s video game. Being able to play the game using the Nintendo 64 controller will really help complete the experience. Previously, the developers had warned fans that Nintendo 64 controller support wouldn’t be possible at launch, but it seems those issues have been ironed out, and the feature will be available from day one.
Corn Kidz 64may just now be releasing for the Nintendo Switch on April 19, but the game is not an unknown quantity. In fact,Corn Kidz 64has been available on Steam since last year, and it has proven to be quite popular on the platform.Corn Kidz 64’s user review scores on Steamhave helped it secure an"Overwhelmingly Positive"rating, indicating that Nintendo Switch gamers nostalgic for the N64’s glory days are in for a treat.
Corn Kidz 64 is a Throwback to the Nintendo 64
In the meantime, a Nintendo 64-inspired 3D platformer already available for the Nintendo Switch will also be adding N64 controller support. In a follow-up tweet, Diplodocus Games confirmed that the 3D platformerSuper Kiwi 64is gettingNintendo 64 controller supportas part of a future update.
