A Mega good time awaits!
A new update has rolled out now for the Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online application and with it, five classic Game Boy games have been added, in the form of CAPCOM’s MEGA MAN series. From MEGA MAN: Dr. Wily’s Revenge all the way to MEGA MAN V, now is a good time to be a MEGA MAN fan. Game descriptions for each MEGA MAN title can be seen below:
About MEGA MAN: DR. WILY’S REVENGE: (1991)
Send Dr. Wily’s evil creations to the trash heap!
Dr. Wily is at it again! Fresh from his defeat at the hands of Mega Man, the mad scientist Dr. Wily has revived his Robot Masters and even constructed a new “Mega Man Killer” named Enker, all to further his quest for global domination.
Now, only Mega Man can save the world from destruction!
Featuring content from the original Mega Man and Mega Man 2, play as Capcom’s iconic cybernetic superhero in his first portable adventure. Fight through four stages and stop Dr. Wily!
About MEGA MAN II: (1992)
Dr. Wily is up to no good, once again.
Dr. Wily has stolen an experimental time travel device and zipped off to the future! Meanwhile, Mega Man and his trusty sidekick, Rush, are sent on a mysterious mission to investigate an underground lair. Jump and blast your way through a barrage of maniacal enemies while collecting a variety of weapons and items to help fight more Robot Masters! Who is this stranger from the future called Quint? Can Mega Man reach Dr. Wily before time’s up? Suit up, and let’s go!
About MEGA MAN III: (1992)
It’s a disaster and only Mega Man can stop it!
The dastardly Dr. Wily has taken control of an off-shore oil rig, aiming to drill to the center of the Earth to collect energy for his latest invention. Assisted by cyber-canine Rush and robotic helper Eddie, you must progress through Dr. Wily’s fiendish fortress, battling various Robot Masters and collecting their weapons before facing the mad scientist and his ultimate creation!
About MEGA MAN IV: (1993)
Sudden chaos at the World Robot Exposition!
Dr. Wily is using his mind-controlling device to set all robots to attack! The only one not under his control is Mega Man, who sets off to stop Dr. Wily, joined by Rush and Beat.
Together the trio battles fortresses of laser turrets, waves of armed androids, and fiendish Robot Masters. Blast your way through while adding new weapons to your inventory and face-off with Dr. Wily once more!
About MEGA MAN V: (1993)
Equipped with new upgrades, Mega Man faces a robot army!
After another of Dr. Wily’s failed attempts at world domination, peace reigns on Earth once more. Or so it would seem… During a peaceful stroll with his sister Roll, Mega Man is confronted by a powerful robot called Terra that drops out of the sky! The new enemy easily defeats Mega Man, then quickly dispatches an army of robots to conquer Earth. Waking up in Dr. Light’s lab, Mega Man is given a new and powerful weapon to defeat the alien invasion-the Mega Arm.
Now equipped to take down his enemies, Mega Man sets off to restore peace! Use the aid of weapon upgrades and companion assists as you blast your way through waves of robotic foes, and solve the mystery behind this alien attack!
About Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online:
Play it loud with Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online – With any Nintendo Switch Online membership, access a collection of Game Boy™ games to play anytime, anywhere! Face off against Wario in Super Mario Land™ 2 – 6 Golden Coins™ and thwart an intergalactic menace in Metroid™ II – Return of Samus™ as you revisit (or discover) these classics games.
Even more old-school fun – Enjoy a curated library of classic Game Boy titles as well as more than 100 total NES™ and Super NES™ classic games—including Super Mario Bros.™, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda™, Donkey Kong™, and more—all at no extra charge. Plus, you can compete (or cooperate) online with friends, share your screen, or even virtually pass the controller to another Nintendo Switch Online member, depending on the game.
- Pick up and play – With Suspend Points, you can play, save, and jump back into the action whenever you have a few minutes—wherever you happen to be.
- Rewind your game – Do-overs are built in! You can rewind your game by pressing and holding ZL + ZR if you make a mistake or just want to retry a section.
- Play together locally* or online – Connect with friends online for co-op or competitive play. (Steps may differ based on the game.)
- Pick your style – Choose from Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color screen styles to play these games with your preferred flavor of retro flair.
- Voice chat – You can also use voice chat to cheer on your friends via the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app.
Included Games: (as of June 7, 2024)
- Alleyway
- Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
- Baseball
- Blaster Master: Enemy Below
- BurgerTime Deluxe
- Castlevania Legends
- Dr. Mario
- Game & Watch Gallery 3
- GARGOYLE’S QUEST
- Kirby’s Dream Land
- Kirby’s Dream Land 2
- Kirby’s Tilt ‘N Tumble
- Mario Golf
- Mario Tennis
- MEGA MAN: Dr. Wily’s Revenge
- MEGA MAN II
- MEGA MAN III
- MEGA MAN IV
- MEGA MAN V
- Metroid II – Return of Samus
- Pokémon Trading Card Game
- Quest for Camelot
- Super Mario Land
- Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins
- Tetris
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
- Wario Land 3
Source: Nintendo PR
