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Switch Online Just Got One of Nintendo’s Greatest Racing Games of All Time
Nintendo has added three more NES titles to its Switch Online library, and among them, R.C. Pro-Am 2 stands out as arguably the pick of the bunch. The new additions—Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors and R.C. Pro-Am 2—span different genres, but the racing sequel from developer Rare is being singled out as an underrated classic worth revisiting, offering a fun multiplayer experience even decades after its original release.
Developed by Rare (now known for Sea of Thieves and Banjo-Kazooie) and published by Tradewest, R.C. Pro-Am 2 built on the original NES racer by fixing its main flaws: it added greater track variety across three settings (grassland, city and desert), a money-based upgrade shop for engines, tyres and weapons, and support for up to four players via the multitap accessory. The game spans 32 courses and includes bonus multiplayer modes such as tug-of-war and drag races, with online play now available through Switch Online for those wanting to experience it with others.
In short
- R.C. Pro-Am 2 joins Switch Online alongside Ninja Gaiden 3 and Ikari Warriors
- Rare's 1992 NES racer improved on the original with upgrades and multiplayer
- Game features 32 courses across three environments plus bonus race modes
Explained simply
Rare was a British game developer best known for games such as Banjo-Kazooie. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, it also made racing games for Nintendo’s NES console, including R.C. Pro-Am 2, published by Tradewest.
The game builds on its predecessor with 32 tracks across grassland, city and desert settings. Players can spend race winnings on upgrades and compete with up to four people, including in extra modes such as drag races.
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that gives members access to a library of older games. Its online play can let people try multiplayer titles together, even when they are not in the same place.