Nintendo did a better job givingSwitchplayers Super Nintendo games more so than NES games in 2020. For comparison, there were fifteen SNES games released for the service in 2020 while there were only six NES games. While not great, to Nintendo’s credit, the NES games that are already on the service are some of the system’s best.
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There are still a lot of games missing though. Even though receiving 15 free SNES games was great, they were not all made equally. Some are barely worth a boot up even for a minute so let’srankthe SNES offeringsfrom 2020 to see what was and what wasn’t so compelling.
15Mario’s Super Picross
Mario’s Super Picrossoriginally released for the SNES in September 1995 in Japan. It’s a finePicrossmashup, but it can be a bit obtuse to play because it’s all in Japanese. Consequently, this game has to rank quite low on this list.Mario’s Super Picrosswas added toNintendo Switch Onlinein September 2020.
14Smash Tennis
Smash Tennisoriginally released for the SNES in June 1993 in Japan. Tennis games come and go on platforms and this is a pretty average attempt. The Japanese language is at least easier to parse through inSmash TennisthanMario’s Super Picross.Smash Tenniswas added to Nintendo Switch Online in February 2020.
13Tuff E Nuff
Tuff E Nufforiginally released for the SNES in March 1993 in Japan under the name Dead Dance and later that September for North America. It’s about as barebones as one can get for a fighting game, and features a tiny roster accompanied by stiff animations.Tuff E Nuffwas added toNintendo SwitchOnline in December 2020.
12Natsume Championship Wrestling
Natsume Championship Wrestlingreleased for the SNES in June 1994 in North America. The Japanese version released earlier in December 1993 under the nameZen-Nippon Pro Wrestling Dash: Sekai Saikyou Tag, which is a bit of a mouthful.
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Natsume is a good developer but likeTuff E Nuff, everything feels a bit rigid here.Natsume Championship Wrestlingwas added to Nintendo Switch Online in July 2020.
11The Ignition Factor
The Ignition Factororiginally released for the SNES in November 1994 in Japan and a couple of months later in North America. While fighting fires may not sound exciting, there actually are some good examples in this tiny genre. Unfortunately, this game is not one of them though. The Ignition Factor was added toNintendo SwitchOnline in December 2020.
10The Peace Keepers
The Peace Keepersoriginally released for the SNES in December 1993 in Japan, while North America had to wait until March 1994. There are plenty of other brawlers that are better suited for this SNES collection, but that said, this game isn’t terrible. Like a lot of these types of titles,The Peace Keepersis just kind of bland.The Peace Keeperswas added to Nintendo Switch Online in September 2020.
9Super Valis IV
Super Valis IVoriginally released for the PC Engine in August 1991 in Japan. This was succeeded by a 1992 Japanese port for the SNES and a 1993 version followed in North America. It’s a decent action platformer but nothing to write home about.Super Valis IVwas added toNintendo Switch Onlinein December 2020.
8Operation Logic Bomb
Operation Logic Bomboriginally released for the SNES in April 1993 in Japan and later that November in North America. Think of it as a top-down version ofContramixed with a little bit of theMetal Gearon NES. It’s worth a look.Operation Logic Bombwas added to Nintendo Switch Online in May 2020.
7Panel De Pon
Panel de Ponoriginally released for the SNES in October 1995. Strangely, in August 1996,Panel de Pondid release in North America but under the nameTetris Attack.
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Both games are great puzzle titles but there is something more alluring about an actually good Japanese game that never truly hit Western shores.Panel De Ponwas added toNintendo Switch Onlinein May 2020.
6Pop’n TwinBee
Pop’n TwinBeeoriginally released for the SNES in March 1993 in Japan and later that November for Europe. Despite the existence of the latter, this digital release on the Switch marked the first timePop’n TwinBeewas released in North America. The wait for this colorful and co-op friendly vertical shooter was worth it even if it is short.Pop’n TwinBeewas added to Nintendo Switch Online in February 2020.
