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10 Essential NES Games Still Missing From Switch Online
Polygon identifies 10 classic NES games that deserve to be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, arguing that whilst many beloved titles from the console are already available on the service, dozens of excellent games remain absent and should be prioritised for inclusion.
The article highlights several standout titles including Paperboy, a unique NES port with tight controls and distinctive visual style; Kiwi Kraze (New Zealand Story), a challenging platformer featuring exploration and hidden warps; Adventure Island 3, a difficult but rewarding action game about Master Higgins that never appeared on Virtual Console; Destiny of an Emperor, a strategic RPG from Capcom offering surprisingly deep gameplay; and The Battle of Olympus, an overlooked classic action game. Each represents a different genre and offers compelling reasons for revival on the modern service.
In short
- Polygon lists 10 NES games missing from Nintendo Switch Online that deserve inclusion
- Games span multiple genres: arcade action, platformers, and RPGs with various appeal levels
- Notable omissions include Paperboy, Kiwi Kraze, Adventure Island 3, and Destiny of an Emperor
Explained simply
The Nintendo Entertainment System was Nintendo's hugely popular home console released in the mid-1980s. Nintendo Switch Online is a modern subscription service that provides access to a library of classic NES and SNES games on the Nintendo Switch.
Whilst Nintendo Switch Online includes hundreds of classic games, not every NES title from the console's era has been added to the service. Despite the passing decades, some well-regarded games from the original console remain unavailable through official digital channels on modern platforms.
For retro gaming enthusiasts and Nintendo fans, the availability of these classic games on modern services is significant. It determines which titles remain accessible to new audiences and how the NES's legacy is preserved and remembered by future generations.