Later this month, a pair of Super NES games that were previously-unavailable in the US and a pair of oddball NES titles will be added to the SNES and NES apps available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Super NES fans will be able to try out Pop’n TwinBee (the sixth game in the colorful shooter series), which never made it to the US after Konami released it in Japan and Europe in 1993. It’ll be joined by Smash Tennis, a tennis simulation that was published by Namco in 1994.
Nintendo fans in North America should be much more familiar with the two NES games coming to the online service, though it’s possible you may have skipped over them in the early 90s. Shadow of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action game that has become something of a cult classic in the last three decades, while Eliminator Boat Duel is an aquatic racing game that a lot of people seem to remember but few played.
More information about all four games can be found right here:
Super NES
Pop’n TwinBee – The sixth game in the TwinBee series, this vertically scrolling shooter takes place in a cute, poppy setting. TwinBee and WinBee hear that the great Dr. Murdock has lost his wits, so they set off to return him to his normal self. This game was originally released in Japan and Europe in 1993, but this will be its first release in the U.S.Smash Tennis – In Smash Tennis, the controls may be simple, but there’s plenty of room for skill! With strong shots, weak shots, lobs and eight different court types, you can develop all sorts of approaches, unlocking the deep strategies of tennis. This game was originally released in Japan in 1993 and Europe in 1994, but this will be its first release in the U.S.
NES
Shadow of the Ninja – In the midst of disorder and oppression, two shadow warriors rise to the people’s cry for help. Choose to play as one of two ninja masters from the Iga clan as they infiltrate enemy front lines. Master tactics of stealth as you acquire additional weapons and power-ups in order to overthrow an evil emperor and destroy his wicked empire, solo or with a friend.Eliminator Boat Duel – In this powerboat racing game, get behind the wheel of one of the fastest machines on the water to earn boatloads of in-game cash. Drivers earn thousands of dollars for competing, and you’ll use your winnings to repair and upgrade your boat to push your competitive edge to its maximum. A little aggression goes a long way – just try not to get sunk yourself, or you’ll be swimming back to dry land.
All four games will be available to download through Nintendo Switch Online’s NES and Super NES apps beginning on February 19.
