Nintendo Switch Online Adds 3 More NES, SNES Games — Which Ones are They?

Nintendo Switch Online has added three Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) games to its library. These games can only be accessed by members of Nintendo Switch Online.

The games that have been added are Dig Dug ii, Earthworm Jim 2, and Mappy-Land. 

Nintendo Switch Online Adds 3 NES, SNES Games

Nintendo Switch Online members can now walk down memory lane as three NES and SNES games have been added to the library, according to a report by GameSpot.

Nintendo of America made the announcement on its official Twitter account. You can view the tweet below:

Here is what you have to know about the three games added to Nintendo Switch Online:

Dig Dug II

Dig Dug II is an arcade game that has action and puzzle elements. Released in 1985, the game is the sequel to 1982's Dig Dug. 

The game is developed and published by Namco and the goal of the player is to simply kill the enemies: the red monsters known as Pookas and the dragons known as Fygars. The player takes on the role of Taizo Hori, who uses an air pump and a jackhammer to achieve his goal. 

Earthworm Jim 2

The second game added to Nintendo Switch Online's library is Earthworm Jim 2. Released in 1995, Earthworm Jim 2 is the sequel to 1994's Earthworm Jim. This run and gun platform game was initially released for the SNES as well as Sega Genesis. 

The player's primary goal in the game is to save Princess What's-Her-Name from Psy-Crow. In order to do that, the player must be able to go through multiple levels that have their corresponding challenges. 

Mappy-Land

The sequel to the 1983 arcade game Mappy, Mappy-Land was developed by TOSE and published by Namco for the NES. Released in Japan in 1986 and in North America in 1989, this console-only game lets the player take on the role of a character called Mappy. 

Mappy's tasks is to collect a total of six items while avoiding enemies led by a character named Goro at the same time. Mappy has to go through themed areas that have their distinct features. 

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Benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online Membership

According to GameSpot, the library of classic games is just "one of the perks of signing up to Nintendo Switch Online." Those who sign up get access to cloud saves as well as online play. Nintendo also gives members-only discounts. 

If you happen to miss playing Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games, you can opt to purchase an Expansion Pack along with your Nintendo Switch Online membership. This Expansion Pack gives you access to games that were previously released on these consoles. 

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Written by Isabella James