What games are included in the Nintendo Switch N64 online service?
Nintendo announced a new subscription plan for Nintendo Online during its last Nintendo Direct. Called Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, it adds Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games to Switch’s online library. For those who want to experience Nintendo 64 games as they were on the original console, Nintendo Online members will be able to purchase classic Nintendo 64 wireless controllers for $ 49.99.
The expansion pack subscription will be released in late October, with pricing and release date to be announced later. The Nintendo 64 portion of the service will launch with just nine titles to start with, but gamers can expect tastes like The Legend of Zelda: The Mask of Majora, Pokémon Snap and Paper mario be added in the future.
Dr Mario 64
Dr Mario 64 is a puzzle game in which players try to match pill-themed tetromino pieces to score points. These pills are “Megavitamins” used to destroy the three different types of viruses in the game. Dr Mario 64 features 15 different characters, six game modes and four player multiplayer. In story mode, Dr. Mario’s megavitamins have been stolen and need to be collected. Players can choose to complete this mode as either Mario or Wario. Depending on the character chosen and how players complete the levels, the story outcome and playstyle are slightly different.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time meant a change for THE Legend of Zelda series and remains one of its highlights. Ocarina of time has been re-released several times since its initial launch in 1998. The game follows the story of a young Link as he and his trusty horse Epona roam the land in search of the Spiritual Stones that will lead to the Holy Realm. The final part of the game features a notable time jump, in which players take control of an adult Link who now searches for the Sages who will help seal Ganondorf.
Mario kart 64
Mario kart 64 was first published in 1996 in Japan and in 1997 worldwide. Players could choose from eight runners, with two of them, Donkey Kong and Wario, making their series debuts here. The game also featured one of Yoshi Valley’s most memorable Mario Kart racing tracks, which not only removed rider positions, but included plenty of branching paths. Globally, Mario kart 64 introduced many elements that have since become staples of the series; from four-player multiplayer and 3D tracks to weapons like Spiny Shell and Triple Red or Green Shells.
Mario tennis
Mario tennis was released in 2000 and features fan favorite Waluigi. Throughout the story, Mario and co. compete against each other in the Mario Star Tournament, only to see him interrupted by Bowser. This time around, however, Bowser isn’t here to spoil the fun – he wants to participate. The game features 20 playable characters, four of which were not standard Mario characters and were only available by transferring them from the Game Boy Color version of the game. Mario tennis offers six tournament cups – three standard and three special – and supports four-player multiplayer.
Sin and punishment
Cult-favorite Sin and punishment is a shooting game originally released in 2000. The game is set in 2007, at a time when the world is suffering from global famine. Scientists’ attempts to solve this problem only created more: the genetically modified animals they raised ended up mutating, and the organization that rushed to help become oppressors. The game offers three difficulty modes and players earn scores based on their performance on each level. If players fail to complete a stage before the time runs out, or if they lose all of their health, the game ends.
Star fox 64
StarFox 64 was released in 1997. Despite being the second game in the series and the most critically acclaimed, it is only a reboot of the original. StarFox 64 was the first Nintendo 64 game to support the use of the Rumble Pak accessory.
Players control Fox McCloud and his Arwing through a rail shooter as he and the rest of the Star Fox team defend the Lylat System from the machinations of Scientist Andross. Completing certain objectives in each level unlocks more difficult levels as part of the game’s plugging difficulty system. Star fox 64 Also features a four-player multiplayer mode with three different modes: points match, battle royale and time trial.
Super Mario 64
Super Mario 64 brought the popular 3D platformer series for the first time in 1996. The game begins with Mario and his friends heading to Princess Peach’s castle for a party, but the princess isn’t there – no surprises . Realizing that Bowser isn’t up to anything good again, Mario must travel through the Mushroom Kingdom to collect Power Stars and free the Toads in order to restore peace to the land.
Super Mario 64 has long been considered one of the best, if not the most important, entries in the series. Not only did the game introduce several new moves for Mario, it was also the first to feature Charles Martinet in his iconic role. Today, however, Super Mario 64 is perhaps best known for its innovations in the transition from gaming to 3D gameplay.
To win back
A third person shooter by Tecmo Koei, To win back released in 1999 and was a departure from the studio’s musou expertise. In the game, players control Special Agent Jean-Luc Cougar as he battles the Crying Lions terrorist group. The game takes place in one location, the goal being for the player to reach the control center before the laser weapon stolen by the Crying Lions can fire again. Players receive either the correct ending if they manage to stop the weapon, or the wrong ending if they fail. To win back is most notable for its early use of the roofing system, which has become widely used in the genre.
Yoshi’s story
Yoshi’s Story was released in Japan in late 1997 and worldwide in 1998. In the game, Baby Bowser stole the Super Happy Tree and turned the world into a storybook. In order to make the world as it was and recover the Super Happy Tree, Baby Yoshis must go through six storybook pages. What’s interesting about Yoshi’s Story is that, although it has 24 levels, players only go through six in each game; in other words, story mode offers one level per storybook page. The only way for Baby Yoshis to progress through each level is to eat a certain number of fruits, and if all six Baby Yoshis are captured due to a level failure, the game is over.
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