Three New Games Added to Nintendo Switch Online SNES Collection
- Exploring the value and new additions to Nintendo's online services
- Slow addition of classic games to the Nintendo library
- Highlights of new additions like Super R-Type and Sugoi Hebereke
- A closer look at Nintendo Switch Online and its features
- The "Plus" side of Nintendo Switch Online and the benefits of the Expansion Pack
Exploring the Value of Nintendo's Online Services
If you're a subscriber to Nintendo's online package, you might often find yourself pondering its true worth. You remember the affordable $20 yearly fee and the convenience of cloud-based save storage, but is that all?
Occasionally, a few more classic games are added to the roster, easing any lingering doubts about its value. Today, we welcome Super R-Type, Wrecking Crew '98, and Sugoi Hebereke into the fold.
Slow Addition of Classic Games to the Library
It can be baffling to understand Nintendo's strategy of slowly adding decades-old games to their online libraries. After nearly six years, Nintendo Switch Online now includes almost all US-released SNES games developed in-house, with Wrecking Crew being the latest addition. However, Wario’s Woods remains conspicuously absent from the list.
Highlights of the New Additions
Among the newly added games, Sugoi Hebereke (also known as Amazing Hebereke) is a Sunsoft fighting game that didn't gain much attention during its initial release. However, the real gem of this collection is Super R-Type, a revamped version of the popular arcade/Amiga side-scrolling shooter game, R-Type II.
Known for its challenging gameplay, Super R-Type was slightly easier on SNES due to occasional slowdowns that would turn the game into a slideshow. Whether this feature will be replicated on Switch remains to be seen.
Nintendo Switch Online: A Closer Look
It can be tough to get overly excited about Switch Online’s offerings. Features like online access and cloud saves seem like they should be standard with a console purchase. The service boasts a sizable library, including 63 SNES games, 21 Game Boy games, and 71 NES games. However, the inability to download these games directly to the system can make them cumbersome to play, and many are noticeably dated.
The "Plus" Side of Nintendo Switch Online
The pricier Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack ($50 per year) offers an improved experience with 30 N64 games, 14 Sega Genesis titles, and 15 excellent Game Boy Advance games. These are far more appealing to dive into today. However, the lack of first-party GBA games is disappointing and becomes more so with each update that seems to prioritize lesser-known SNES titles. Fans are left wondering where games like Wario Land 4, Rhythm Tengoku, F-Zero Climax, Pokémon, and Mario Golf: Advance Tour are.
Great News for Wrecking Crew '98 Fans
Regardless of the shortcomings, it's a big news day for fans of Wrecking Crew '98. So, here's to you, the dedicated fans of this classic game.
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