Nintendo has just added four new games to the NES Online catalog for all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to enjoy. From what I understand, they'll be expanding the library bit by bit every month, so that gives me one more thing to look forward to (and write about) in the future. In the unlikely event you give a shit about what I have to say about the NES Online's starting library, hop on over here to read my blog entry on the matter. THE NEW GAMES: ![]() NES OPEN TOURNAMENT GOLF - Before Mario Golf, there was NES Open. It's a serviceable golf game, but it uses the "three clicks" method of determining the power and trajectory of your swing, which is a surefire way to deter me from playing any golf game. ![]() SOLOMON'S KEY - A rather obscure platformer that has you control a wizard named Dana, where you navigate room after room with increasingly challenging layouts, hazards, and enemies, equipped only with the ability to create or destroy blocks in order to progress or assist in platforming. Lots of fun, but the time limit can be stressful. ![]() SUPER DODGE BALL - One of the better sports games in the NES Online library. The emulation flickers a lot, making things hard to see, but it's otherwise a good example of a simple, but fun NES title. ![]() THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SP - Perhaps the most unexpected addition, this is essentially a Nintendo-sanctioned romhack of the original game where you start the game with a significant amount of items, and all the overworld secrets are revealed. Perfect for people who have a hard time getting through the original game. While only four (OK, three and a half) games were added this month, I'd say what we got are pretty solid additions to the NES Online library. Plus, the prospect of more Special remixes of classic NES games excites me. Can't wait to see what they add to the library next month. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna try and get past Level 3 of Solomon's Key...
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Having just cashed in my one week free trial of Nintendo Switch Online, I decided to make the most of it by playing through as much of the games on the NES Online launch catalog as I could. In this listicle-ish blog entry, I'll share some short thoughts on each game. GENERAL FEATURES: What sets NES Online apart from the emulation services that came before it is, well... the online. That's right, you can play games from the '80s online now with a friend. I unfortunately didn't get to try any of the games online, so I can't really say how well it performs. Of course, you can still play traditional couch co-op by sharing Joy-Cons, and you've got the standard issue save states, but a weird omission is the lack of button mapping. NES games aren't as comfortable to play with modern controller layouts, so I really hope they address this oversight. THE GAMES: ![]() BALLOON FIGHT - It's a classic game, but I personally prefer playing Balloon Trip over actual Balloon Fight. ![]() BASEBALL - Baseball doesn't interest me much, and this game doesn't do the sport any favors. ![]() DONKEY KONG - A bonafide arcade classic that one should play at least once. Disclaimer: it controls like ass. ![]() DOUBLE DRAGON - Classic side-scrolling beat-'em-up action. My advice: it's best played with a friend, and always spam jump kicks. ![]() DR. MARIO - Fun puzzle game that still holds up today. Do not confuse with Puyo Puyo. ![]() EXCITEBIKE - It's less a racing game and more a glorified time trial game, but it's still a fun time-killer. ![]() GHOSTS 'N GOBLINS - Hard as fuck platformer. Gonna try and beat this later. ![]() GRADIUS: - Still an amazing shmup (shoot-'em-up) game after all this time. I'd argue that this is a gaming essential. ![]() ICE CLIMBER - Basic arcade platformer. Also controls like ass. ![]() ICE HOCKEY - Pretty fun. Would probably be better if played with a friend and if there's yelling involved. ![]() MARIO BROS. - Not to be confused with Super Mario Bros. This is the original arcade game. It also controls like ass; just play the better, remade version of it in Super Mario Bros. 3. ![]() PRO WRESTLING - Incredibly hard to figure out. Go play SmackDown vs. Raw or something instead. ![]() RIVER CITY RANSOM - Another classic side-scrolling beat-'em-up. Has super basic RPG elements. I like it better than Double Dragon. ![]() SOCCER - GOOOOOOOOOOAL. More fun with two players. ![]() SUPER MARIO BROS. - This game launched the side-scrolling platformer genre. Important cornerstone of gaming that must be played at least once. ![]() SUPER MARIO BROS. 3 - All-time classic. Many people hail it as the best 2D Mario game (and one of the best platformers) of all time. I'm inclined to agree. ![]() TECMO BOWL - Found this pretty fun despite not being huge on American football. Zero risk of concussions. ![]() TENNIS - Again, another sports game that would be even better with a second player. If I were you, play Mario Tennis instead. ![]() THE LEGEND OF ZELDA - Another gaming essential. I advise pulling up a walkthrough if it's your first time playing. ![]() YOSHI - Weird, but enjoyable puzzle game. Has a bit of a learning curve. There will be more games coming to the NES Online library as time goes on, and I'll try and talk about them in the future. If you find one of these games interesting in any way, go and check them out however you can.
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