Nintendo Switch Online: New Gameboy, NES, and SNES Games Coming Up to Brighten Up the Month of June

Published 06/07/2023, 7:50 AM EDT

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Nintendo Switch Online brings new games to its subscribers on a monthly basis. Sometimes those games are for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass subscribers, other times they are for basic subscribers.

Previously, a bunch of games got added to Expansion Pass’s Game Boy Advance virtual console. Now they continue this by releasing a bunch of games for the Nintendo Entertainment System, SNES, and Game Boy virtual consoles.

Here’s the list of games coming to this service this time around!

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Kirby Tilt and Tumble

Kirby Tilt and Tumble is a fun little game starring none other than this puffy pink superhero of Nintendo. Straying from its typical roots, this game is not a platformer but a puzzle game. Players have to use the gyro sensors on the console to guide Kirby to the end of long tunnels while ignoring the traps.

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It is a perfect game for the Nintendo Switch virtual console, as the Switch has a gyroscope built-in. This would definitely make the experience of playing this game much better.

Blaster Master: Enemy Below

The legendary Blaster Master series returns from the past to Nintendo Switch. Even though this series has seen a number of remakes over the years, this classic would remind its fans of its punishing difficulty and fun-level design.

It is a fast-paced action platformer starring a superhero like no other. It was also brought to the Nintendo 3DS as a virtual console title years ago. Goes to show how popular this series is.

Harvest Moon

The grandfather of all farming adventures finally comes to the Nintendo Switch. This game would remind players of the simple time when farming games were just that, farming sims.

It is said to be the direct inspiration for the modern indie blockbuster Stardew Valley, hence, it makes sense for players to see a bunch of similarities between the two.

Mystery Tower

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Mystery tower is a classic puzzle platformer starring an archaeologist digging for mysteries in a long-forgotten tower. This game is one of the lesser-known Nintendo Entertainment System titles, but it can be considered underrated.

It is recommended that players definitely give this one a go; it would surely surprise them.

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While these virtual consoles still miss a bunch of must-have titles, these games are not half bad. They are sure to keep fans of classic consoles occupied. Which of these games are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments.

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