Nintendois one of the most established gaming companies today. Beginning with the sales of playing cards, few could have predicted the hold Nintendo would have over the video game market with series such asPokemonandSuper Mario. WithNintendo Switch console sales still proving the hybrid machine to be extremely popular, Nintendo continues to give fans plenty to look forward to, though it also gives nostalgic players the opportunity to return to some of their favorite NES and SNES titles through Nintendo Switch Online.
Announced back in September 2019, Nintendo revealed that as part of its paid online subscription service, it would allow fans to play some ofits classic NES and SNES titles. At first, there were 20 games available for download, though updates are often coming out with new games, leading Nintendo fans to look forward to when the next lot of classic games will drop. After the disappointing announcement thatBreath of the Wild 2is getting delayed, Nintendo fans still might have some good news at the end of March as some new SNES and NES games are being added to the online service.
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The first and likely most recognizable game to be revealed in Nintendo’s announcement wasEarthworm Jim 2, a sequel to thewacky and belovedEarthworm Jim. Following the plot of many classic platformers,Earthworm Jim 2once again sees a princess stolen from her castle by the game’s main antagonist. While this may sound familiar to many experienced gamers,Earthworm Jimis known for standing out due to its unique art style and surrealist humor.
The other two games coming toNintendo Switch Online’s SNES and NES catalogs areDig Dug 2andMappy-Land. The former is another sequel to a popular classic, following the titularDig Dugas his vacation is interrupted by the “pooka” and “fygar.“Dig Dug 2is an action puzzle game which can see the player strategically destroy parts of a level to defeat their enemies.Mappy-Landfocuses on the story of a police mouse who has his presents stolen by an evil cat.
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