Nintendo’s shadow drop of Sport Boy and Sport Boy Superior video games to Nintendo Swap On-line was welcomed with open arms by gamers. For years, many (together with me) have been clamoring for the addition of older video games from different platforms to return to the Swap in some form or kind. Oh, what I’d give to have the digital console change into out there once more.
This time, we acquired a handful of traditional GB/GBA video games, together with The Legend of Zelda: Hyperlink’s Awakening DX, Mario Kart Tremendous Circuit, and Tetris. Think about my shock and awe after I noticed that we had been about to get Golden Solar, Fireplace Emblem, and Metroid Fusion as nicely—I used to be virtually foaming within the mouth! Naturally, it acquired me enthusiastic about what else individuals would like to see launched. And so I racked my brains about what GB and GBA video games ought to be added to the ever-growing library.
Ultimate Fantasy Ways Advance
Fireplace Emblem is on fireplace lately; we’ve acquired FE Have interaction, and it’s confirmed that we’re additionally getting the Fireplace Emblem GBA recreation. However what about different franchises for ways lovers? Ultimate Fantasy Ways was initially launched on the PlayStation, and it was—at the moment—the head of operatic storytelling and technique recreation design.
The GBA spin-off of FF Ways is mostly smaller in scope and easier, however the bite-sized tactical expertise is ideal for the Swap. Plus, the sport takes benefit of the GBA’s vivid palette, making the visuals vibrant and colourful. I’d like to see FF Ways Advance return, the place it’ll hopefully garner a brand new viewers of gamers that’ll admire it.
Legend of the River King
You would possibly know Natsume because the maker of the primary Harvest Moon video games, however do you know in addition they developed one other long-running collection? Legend of the River King would possibly sound boring, however there’s extra to the sport than meets than eye. It’s not as simple as hopping on a ship and going fishing—there are a number of RPG parts at play you need to handle.
The story is easy: your sister is sick, and you will need to discover and catch the Guardian Fish, which allegedly has therapeutic powers that may heal her. Don’t assume that you could simply catch that legendary fish instantly. You’ll additionally need to catch different fish and discuss to individuals to know the place the Guardian Fish is.
Then there’s managing your stock. You need to purchase varied lures, rods, hooks, bait, and instruments—all of which value cash. On high of that, the riverside is chock filled with monsters. The battles are a tad totally different in comparison with different RPGs. When you attempt to assault, a fist will seem in other places of the display, and you need to press a button when it’s over the enemy to deal harm.
As for the entire fishing side, it’s just like the fishing within the 3D Zelda titles. When you solid your line and get a nibble, your display will change to an underwater view the place you possibly can try and reel in your catch.
Legend of the River King is likely one of the shorter video games on this checklist and excellent for the Swap and its on-the-go shtick. It provides a brief journey, however at the very least it’s extremely entertaining.
Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite!
The Hamtaro video games are easy in execution, however they’re nonetheless enjoyable. For one, the graphics would make anybody say, “kawaii,” and it’s no shock it turned Japan’s seventh best-selling Sport Boy Colour recreation. The Hamtaro video games primarily provide a puzzle-based journey the place you’re tasked to gather phrases known as “Ham-Chat”. Within the case of Ham-Hams Unite, you’re tasked with finding all of your fellow Ham-Hams and getting them again to the clubhouse.
You’ll need to discover areas and clear up puzzles by utilizing Ham-Chat phrases in the fitting locations. That’s in regards to the gist of the primary recreation except you wish to get right into a collectathon for the opposite objects, songs, and rocks. That mentioned, you will get caught in some puzzles since they don’t make sense on a regular basis, so I recommend utilizing a information.
Mom 3
Wishing for Mom 3 appears like taking pictures for the moon at this level, however one can dream, proper? It’s been 16 years because the ultimate entry of Itoi Shigesato’s Mom collection was launched for the Sport Boy Advance in Japan, and thousands and thousands of persons are nonetheless hoping for an official Western launch. Now that we acquired Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings on the SNES library for Nintendo Swap On-line, there’s a slight likelihood for us to get the opposite Mom video games. I gained’t be speaking an excessive amount of about its story since that’ll spoil the enjoyable for you, however the plot glosses over necessary themes comparable to grief, consumerism, and the facility of moms, household, and group. Except you possibly can perceive Nihongo, you’ll need to play Mom 3 by means of an emulator with an English patch or get an English fan translation cartridge.
