SNES and NES – Nintendo Switch Online to add Pop’n TwinBee, Smash Tennis, Shadow of the Ninja, and Eliminator Boat Duel on February 19
Japan gets a mostly different lineup, including Breath of Fire II.The Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app will add Pop’n TwinBee and Smash Tennis, and the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app will add Shadow of the Ninja and Eliminator Boat Duel on February 19, Nintendo announced.
Here is an overview of each game, via Nintendo:
Super NES
- Pop’n TwinBee – The sixth game in the TwinBee series, this vertically scrolling shooter takes place in a cute, poppy setting. TwinBee and WinBee hear that the great Dr. Murdock has lost his wits, so they set off to return him to his normal self. This game was originally released in Japan and Europe in 1993, but this will be its first release in the U.S.
- Smash Tennis – In Smash Tennis, the controls may be simple, but there’s plenty of room for skill! With strong shots, weak shots, lobs and eight different court types, you can develop all sorts of approaches, unlocking the deep strategies of tennis. This game was originally released in Japan in 1993 and Europe in 1994, but this will be its first release in the U.S.
NES
- Shadow of the Ninja – In the midst of disorder and oppression, two shadow warriors rise to the people’s cry for help. Choose to play as one of two ninja masters from the Iga clan as they infiltrate enemy front lines. Master tactics of stealth as you acquire additional weapons and power-ups in order to overthrow an evil emperor and destroy his wicked empire, solo or with a friend.
- Eliminator Boat Duel – In this powerboat racing game, get behind the wheel of one of the fastest machines on the water to earn boatloads of in-game cash. Drivers earn thousands of dollars for competing, and you’ll use your winnings to repair and upgrade your boat to push your competitive edge to its maximum. A little aggression goes a long way – just try not to get sunk yourself, or you’ll be swimming back to dry land.
In Japan, the new Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles are Breath of Fire II and Pop’n TwinBee, and the new Nintendo Entertainment System titles are Atlantis no Nazo and Crystalis.
The Nintendo Switch Online subscriber-exclusive apps allows users to play classic Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Nintendo Entertainment System games. With online play added to every classic game, you can compete or cooperate online with friends, share your screen, or pass the controller, depending on the game.
Watch a set of trailers below.