When Nintendo announced that they were finally bringing SNES games to the Switch, the announcement came with a heavy caveat of them no longer sticking to a monthly release schedule for additional games. Well, it has been 3 months since then and we are finally seeing new additions to both the NES and SNES apps on December 12. In total there will be 6 games added with 4 for SNES and 2 for NES. At Nintendo’s previous release schedule of about 2 games per month 6 gives us pretty much what I would have expected to get anyway. Anyways, the games coming to the system are Star Fox 2, Super Punch-Out!!, Kirby Super Star, Breath of Fire II, Crystalis, and finally Journey to Silius. A fantastic selection of games that everyone should try out! I am also glad to see Star Fox 2 on a platform beside the SNES classic. Sorry, not sorry, I hate using that thing… Check out each of the game’s official descriptions from Nintendo below!
Super NES:
Star Fox™ 2 – This 3D rail-shooter and second installment of the Star Fox series was first designed for the Super NES, but went unreleased until it appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System™: Super NES Classic Edition system in 2017. This time, Emperor Andross is on a crusade to conquer the Lylat system and the Star Fox team itself. After a long wait, Star Fox is back in action.
Super Punch-Out!!™ – Featuring the tight gameplay and humor the series is known for, this sequel to the NES classic sees Little Mac return to the ring with the World Video Boxing Association belt once again at stake.
Kirby Super Star™ – That awful King Dedede is at it again – he’s stolen all the food in Dream Land. It’s up to Kirby to get it back and ultimately save Popstar from being taken over. There’s never a dull moment as Kirby dashes, flies and fights!
Breath of Fire II – Set 500 years after the original, take on the role of Ryu, the last member of the Dragon Clan. A cast of unusual and exciting companions join you in your adventures across a wondrous land full of magic and mystery.
NES:
Crystalis – An epic story for action-RPG fans is ready to unfold. Set in a world where civilization lies in ruins, the young protagonist awakes from cryogenic sleep and the adventure begins. Collect the Sword of Wind and venture into the unknown.
Journey to Silius – Join Jay on his run and gun mission to take down the mechanical army responsible for his father’s death. Defeat endless waves of attack robots and fulfill his father’s dream of developing a space colony in the Silius Solar System.
