The collection of retro games available through Nintendo Switch Online has been in existence for approximately six and a half years now, featuring a diverse range of titles from Nintendo’s NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis libraries. Predictably, there are numerous Mario games accessible on the platform, including the original Super Mario Bros. series as well as popular spin-offs such as Dr. Mario and Mario Kart 64. However, a few notable Mario games are yet to make their appearance on Nintendo Switch Online.
On this year’s Mar10 Day, as a dedicated gamer, I took a nostalgic trip down memory lane by scanning through the array of Mario games available via Nintendo Switch Online. However, it struck me that several iconic titles from the franchise’s rich history were conspicuously absent. These omissions ranged from handheld versions of console classics to games that demand SNES peripherals, which may be more feasible for emulation on the yet-to-be-released Nintendo Switch 2. Moving forward, I eagerly anticipate the arrival of these five missing Mario games on my Nintendo Switch Online library:
1. Super Mario Land (Game Boy) – The original handheld adventure that started it all!
2. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES) – A unique blend of platforming and role-playing game elements, featuring an engrossing storyline.
3. Super Mario Kart (SNES) – The game that revolutionized kart racing, with a cast of characters and tracks that have stood the test of time.
4. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (SNES) – A charming platformer that showcases the creative potential of our beloved dinosaur companion.
5. F-Zero X (N64) – An exhilarating futuristic racing game, with sleek vehicles, intricate courses, and an electrifying soundtrack.
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (Game Boy Color)
To me, the game “Super Mario Bros. Deluxe” stands out among other Super Mario Bros. games due to its historical significance as one of the initial handheld adaptations of a console classic by Nintendo, a practice that has been repeated in later years with games such as “Super Mario 64 DS”, “Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D”, and “Xenoblade Chronicles 3D”. While maintaining much of its original NES gameplay, “Super Mario Bros. Deluxe” adds unique elements like a world map and challenge mode. In a twist reminiscent of “Pokemon Gold and Silver”, “The Lost Levels” can be unlocked after achieving sufficient points. I think it’s crucial for this significant piece in the series’ history to be preserved on Nintendo Switch Online.
Mario Paint (SNES)
Mario Paint, a renowned spin-off from the Mario series, is quite challenging to transfer due to its unique features. This game allows users to draw, color, animate, and even create simple melodies using the Super NES Mouse. It fostered a generation of creative minds, but remains unavailable elsewhere as it relies on the mouse peripheral. Although its influence persists through the Super Mario Maker series, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2’s rumored mouse-like capabilities spark hopes. I eagerly anticipate if Nintendo will reintroduce Mario Paint to the SNES library within Nintendo Switch Online.
Mario is Missing! (SNES)
A Fresh Take on an Old Classic: “Mario’s Whereabouts Unknown!”
The game “Mario’s Whereabouts Unknown!” has quite a reputation today. It’s an educational platformer where gamers traverse the globe, learning about real-life cities like Paris and Cairo, while Luigi embarks on a mission to find Mario after Bowser kidnaps him. First launched for MS-DOS, a SNES version was also developed. Although Nintendo holds the license, they rarely acknowledge these educational Mario spin-offs these days. However, it would be delightful if Nintendo embraced this unique aspect of Mario’s past. I’d love to see “Mario’s Whereabouts Unknown!” (and perhaps other educational Mario games) make an appearance on the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Mario & Wario (Super Famicom)
Among the games listed, Mario & Wario stands out as one of the least common, being exclusively available in Japan and requiring a mouse peripheral for gameplay. Nevertheless, it’s a delightfully engaging puzzle title that challenges players to guide characters such as Mario, Peach, or Yoshi towards end-of-stage objectives by manipulating level elements so they can traverse without obstruction. Given Nintendo’s history of making Japan-exclusive games like Sutte Hakkun available on the North American version of their Switch Online service, there’s a strong possibility that if they manage to emulate mouse functionality for Mario Paint on the upcoming Switch 2, they might also bring other mouse-exclusive games like Mario & Wario to the platform.
Mario Pinball Land (Game Boy Advance)
Nintendo boasts an unexpectedly rich history with pinball video games, and even Mario has his own version – “Mario Pinball Land”, released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. However, this game is not highly regarded. Consequently, it’s one more Mario title that Nintendo seldom acknowledges. I believe that retro game collections on services like Nintendo Switch Online should showcase the mediocre games alongside the outstanding classics to provide a comprehensive library. Therefore, “Mario Pinball Land” should retain its place in the Game Boy Advance catalog on Nintendo Switch Online.
Although the Nintendo Switch Online game library appears quite extensive now, it’s encouraging to see that there are numerous opportunities for Nintendo to broaden the scope of their subscription service by adding even more content.
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2025-03-10 03:40