Nintendo has brought three classic Sega Genisis games to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, adding to the robust library of retro games.
Players can now experience Vectorman, ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs, as announced by Nintendo. Each game is available to play barring you have an active membership to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Vectorman is a 2D action platformer developed by BlueSky Software. Released in 1995, It is largely considered to be the Sega Genisis equivalent to Donkey Kong Country. The game became a critical success, with notable competition placed on Nintendo at the time. Vectorman went on to receive a sequel in 1996. However, the franchise was largely abandoned following a failed attempt at a third installment.
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, the 1993 sequel to ToeJam & Earl, is a sidescrolling platformer. Supporting two players, the gameplay offers a large departure from the original. The first game in the franchise features the fan-beloved treasure-hunting gameplay loop across randomly generated levels. However, the developers removed the randomly generated levels and instead added fixed areas, including indoor levels.
Finally, Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs is a 1990 title originally developed by Capcom. The game was brought from arcades to Sega Genisis by Sega itself which ported the game. Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs features run and gun gameplay with a vertical scroll and a top-down perspective.
The addition of these three Sega Genisis games came soon after Nintendo brought Donkey Kong Land 2 to the base service. The company has been increasing the cadence of releases on its online service this year. This is unprecedented as many previous months would only feature a single drop.
An annual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is available for $63.99 in Canada. Alternatively, Nintendo offers a 12-month Family Membership, including up to eight accounts, for $99.99.
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