Nintendo Adds Four Classic Game Boy Titles to Switch Online, Including a Glimpse into Switch 2?
Nintendo Switch Online members just got a nostalgic boost! Nintendo has expanded its Game Boy and Game Boy Color library with the addition of *four* new titles. This update brings a mix of genres, from action-packed shooters to puzzling adventures, promising something for every retro gamer. But could one of these additions offer a hint at Nintendo's future plans?
The new games added to the base tier subscription are:
- Gradius: The Interstellar Assault (1991/92): A Konami side-scrolling shooter that throws you into the heart of intergalactic battles. Prepare to face the Bacterion Beast Squadron in a cookout of destruction!
- Survival Kids (1999): A survival adventure where you must uncover the secrets of a mysterious island, hone your skills, and improvise tools to survive. This title holds a special significance, as it's the predecessor to the "Lost In Blue" series.
- The Sword of Hope (1989/91): An RPG from Kemco where you, as the chosen prince, must save the kingdom from an evil sorcerer and a monstrous dragon. Search for the Sword of Hope and restore peace to the land.
- Kirby's Star Stacker (1997): A puzzle game featuring Kirby and friends. Stack the falling stars and outwit King Dedede in this classic puzzle experience.
Survival Kids is particularly interesting, as a modern multiplayer take on the game is rumored to be a launch day title for the *Switch 2*. Could this seemingly innocuous Game Boy addition be a subtle nod to Nintendo's upcoming console?
Konami's contributions are noteworthy, re-releasing these titles for a new audience. Gradius remains a difficult and entertaining shooter, while Survival Kids takes some patience to learn, the reward is gratifying.
These new additions follow last week's update to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which added Rare's Nintendo 64 fighter Killer Instinct Gold. Nintendo continues to expand its retro offerings, pleasing fans and potentially foreshadowing future releases.
Are you excited about these new Game Boy titles on Switch Online? Do you think Survival Kids' inclusion hints at a Switch 2 title? Share your thoughts and favorite memories in the comments below!
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