Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online adds Gradius: Interstellar Assault, Kirby’s Star Stacker, Survival Kids, and The Sword of Hope

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The “Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online” app has introduced four new games: “Gradius: Interstellar Assault”, “Kirby’s Star Stacker”, “Survival Kids”, and “The Sword of Hope”, according to Nintendo’s announcement.

Here is an overview of each game, via the back of its box:

Gradius: Interstellar Assault

About

You’re cordially invited to the galaxy’s hottest cookout!

Brace yourself for the challenge as it burns your determination and stirs your anxieties. You thought life was smooth sailing, but suddenly, the Bacterion Battle Squad unleashes an overwhelming counterstrike that makes even the most intense interstellar conflicts appear peaceful. These ravenous space creatures are desperate for a triumph. Be cautious or they’ll roast you and present you as a delicacy, much like a stuffed Space Pig from Sarubia!

Key Features

  • Two megs memory intensifies five unbelievable new levels of deep space devastation.
  • Pilot the galaxy’s most feared fighter, and out-blast hundreds of psychotic space freaks who’ll roast your tail with weapons unlike any you’ve ever encountered.
  • Unique duel scrolling battlefield speeds up the action and adds 3D effects to the carnage.
  • Select from three different pre-attack modes: Intruder Missiles, Laser Warfare, and Double Guns ‘A Blazing.
  • Capture Power-Up Spheres and increase your firepower with Ripple Blasts, Multiple Warheads, Ghost Fighters, and Force Fields.
  • Sharpen your tactics in “Practice Galaxy” where you can increase your odds of survival… slightly!

Kirby’s Star Stacker

About

Adventure alongside Kirby as I gather the cascading stars with assistance from my pals Rick, Kine, and Coo. King Dedede is plotting against us! By swiftly maneuvering a few moves and employing clever tactics at just the right moments, we can outsmart him and swiftly advance to the next thrilling stage.

The game Kirby’s Star Stacker offers pure puzzle entertainment for all players. Blocks keep falling from above, while lines appear from below at regular intervals, much like a clock. To win, just place Kirby’s friends around the stars in between these blocks and you’ll be well on your way to achieving a high score.

Key Features

  • Play the VS mode against a friend using the Game Link cable!
  • Four different games: Round Clear, VS, Challenge, and Time Attack!
  • Battery backed-up memory saves your progress!

Survival Kids

Discover hidden truths about this enigmatic island. Sharpen your survival instincts to make it through each day. Devise and craft tools for hunting and defense. Do you believe you’re mature enough to live independently? Demonstrate it now.

The Sword of Hope

An evil sorcery blankets the land.

In a twist of fate, a fearsome dragon has taken control over the kingdom, seizing the throne from its rightful ruler. However, you, the prince ordained by destiny, are called upon to free the genuine king and reestablish his dominion.

Gather your bravery and quick thinking as you’ll face numerous trials. You’ll need to confront giant ogres, one-eyed giants (cyclopes), and sneaky skeletons along the way.

Or:

Be brave and smart for the many obstacles that lie ahead. You’ll have to fight against fierce ogres, cyclopses, and clever skeletons.

Both versions convey the same meaning but use different words and sentence structures to keep it interesting.

Go now, it’s high time you unraveled the mysteries that unlock the gates safeguarding the “Sword of Hope.” Retrieve the sword and harness its power to vanquish the fearsome dragon.

Watch a trailer below.

May 2025 Game Updates

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2025-05-23 04:16