Games That Would Convince You to Buy Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass

Published 01/12/2024, 12:37 PM EST

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The Nintendo Switch online is becoming a better investment with each passing day. When it was introduced years ago, Nintendo only offered cloud saves and the ability to play multiplayer games with it. Now it boasts a bunch of features, and multiple tiers for users to choose from. Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack both offer gamers something special.

When it comes to the special features of the online service, the games from the libraries of classic consoles are the major attraction. For those wondering what the best games are that this service offers on those classic platforms, here are 6 games that would convince you to subscribe to it today.

6 reasons why the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack is worth it

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  1. The Legend of Zelda: Minnish Cap

The Game Boy Advance is a very capable little portable console. After its launch, developers around the world quickly learned to take advantage of this console. The results were variable, from Hideo Kojima’s Boktai to Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, a bunch of stunning games launched for it. And The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap stood among the best of them.

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Capcom developed this game for Nintendo, and it took players on an adventure in classic Zelda style. Yes, this game featured an overhead camera perspective and was a great success. Now, Online + Expansion Pack users can play it on the Nintendo Switch.

  1. Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga

Superstar Saga is the third game in the uber-popular Super Mario RPG franchise. As with every other game in this series, the game takes the Mario brothers on a comedic adventure through some unknown world. Gamers everywhere would be excited to know that it allows them to control both Mario brothers at the same time, which makes for interesting gameplay opportunities.

This one also adds some creativity to its level design. Both brothers have weapons that can be used to find secrets and advance in levels. For example, Luigi can use his hammer to reduce Mario’s size, allowing him to explore areas otherwise unreachable. If this sounds interesting enough, just try this game out.

  1. Metroid Fusion

For every hardcore Metroid fan and every newcomer who is out to try the best games in the series, Metroid Fusion is a must-have. This is one of the darker games in the franchise; it features a Samus infected by a parasite, which puts her in prolonged unconsciousness.

As she recovers, she discovers a newfound ability and a weird weakness, both caused by the above-mentioned parasite. As she battles aliens around the galaxy, she slowly realizes this parasite is much more dangerous than anyone thinks. The game is a very good-looking side-scrolling Metrovania with fantastic environments and exciting new gameplay mechanics. Give it a go if you like Metroid even a bit.

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time was Zelda’s step into the world of 3D. The game gave fans the ability to experience Hyrule in a whole new light. They could ride a horse, take on side quests, and use an Ocarina to change the course of time. If this wasn’t a unique experience, nothing was. And maybe that’s why, years after its launch, Ocarina of Time still remains the highest-rated game on Metacritic.

And if one gets a chance to try it out on a Nintendo Switch, they should take it. Besides being an important piece of Nintendo’s history, this game is a brilliant experience altogether.

  1. Paper Mario

Before Paper Mario was a thing, role-playing games featuring Nintendo’s jumpy mascot were pretty straightforward, at least in visual style. But someone at Nintendo wanted to do something unique. Hence, they just made character models that looked like they were drawn on pieces of paper and developed a game out of them. Well, the game’s development was surely easier said than done, but the end result couldn’t be any better.

A completely redesigned turn-based battle system offers an overworld full of obstacles and an interesting cast of characters. This game has everything; fans do not have to think twice before picking it up.

  1. Golden Sun

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This game received overwhelmingly positive reviews at launch. The reason was very simple: everyone saw Golden Sun as one of the most detailed and complete role-playing games on the Game Boy Advance. They compared it to those massive RPGs that were released on bigger, more powerful consoles. It featured a crowded open world with towns, caves, and other unique regions.

This bustling role-playing game will be making its way to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass very soon.

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If these games aren’t enough, Nintendo keeps adding new stuff to their services. But for some, these would end up being the reasons to subscribe to Switch Online.

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