Through the Nintendo Switch Online service, subscribers enjoy features like online play, exclusive games such as Tetris 99, and access to classic titles from the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. While these libraries offer beloved games like Super Mario Bros. and Kirby Super Star, fans have expressed disappointment over the absence of many highly-requested titles.
Nintendo fans have been vocal about additions they desire, especially for the SNES library, including games like Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Earthbound, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time. However, recent announcements revealing obscure games like Claymates, Jelly Boy, and Bombuzal have sparked frustration among users. The like/dislike ratio on these announcements often leans heavily towards dislikes, reflecting fans’ disappointment.
Despite Nintendo disabling comments on these videos, users have taken to platforms like Twitter to express their concerns, drawing parallels to the old days of renting games from Blockbuster.
Nintendo Switch Online really is bringing back the experience of having to play whatever is still available to rent at Blockbuster. https://t.co/UfMFrQ753E
— ※KZ ?️ (@KZXcellent) July 21, 2021
you can now play jelly boy on nintendo switch online and see this pic.twitter.com/L35FcjGkrY
— MeMeCinos (@CinosLikesPizza) July 21, 2021
Laugh it up, this will be the Nintendo Switch Online games for next month. pic.twitter.com/rDs83Ntn0C
— JohnRiggs (@johnblueriggs) July 21, 2021
Adding to the frustration is the differential treatment of Japanese users who receive more desired classic games like Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei in their Super Famicom library. Nintendo conducted a user survey, but it remains uncertain if they will address these complaints.
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