Classic games fans, rejoice! Nintendo has announced that two beloved titles from the Donkey Kong Land series and three iconic Sega Mega Drive games will be added to the GB app for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers starting in November 2024.
Donkey Kong Land 2 brings back the classic gameplay of platforming with Diddy and Dixie Kong as they rescue their friend from the clutches of evil. With unique abilities such as Diddy’s Cartwheel and Dixie’s Helicopter Spin, players can tackle over 40 levels filled with traps, collectibles, and enemies.
In addition to Donkey Kong Land 2, three new Sega Mega Drive games have been added: Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs, ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, and Vectorman. Each game offers a unique experience:
– Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs is an arcade action shooter where players take on the role of a US mercenary unit, defeating enemies and rescuing a former president from revolutionary forces.
– ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron is a side-scrolling exploration game where players must find and return Earthlings to their home planet.
– Vectorman is an action game set in a world where robots have rebelled against humanity. Players take on the role ofVectorman, a robot tasked with stopping the robot revolution.
For more information about these new additions, check out Nintendo’s forum discussion.
Source: https://www.n-europe.com/news/donkey-kong-land-2-sega-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online-november-2024