Get Ready For These Classic Nintendo Games on the Switch

The Nintendo Switch Online streaming service has become a vital part of the Switch network of gaming since its launch in March 2017. The nostalgia factor alone is worth the price of the console. The tablet-based console has opened up an exciting world for gamers! The Switch can dock for use as a home gaming console or take it with you wherever you go as a portable device. As a hybrid console, it truly offers the best of all worlds for passionate gamers.

On this hybrid console, you’ll find wireless controllers, referred to as Joy-Cons. You’ll also find standard buttons and directional analog sticks, allowing for user input, tactile feedback and motion-sensing you can attach to both sides of the console to support traditional, handheld-style play. The company didn’t miss much about offering something for everyone, from Gen X, who first fell in love with Nintendo, to Gen Z and beyond.

Best of all, Nintendo offers a full menu of classic games available on Switch that you’ll love. Keep reading to learn which ones are included.

There’s no question that the Nintendo Switch offers plenty of fun for gamers of all generations, ages, and interests. Nintendo didn’t waste any time releasing high-quality ports of amazing games on the extensive system notes iMore. Once you buy your system and your Upsie extended video gaming warranty, you’re going to want to start shopping for some games right away. We all only have so much time available, and there are so many games available that you need to get started playing as soon as possible.

Here are some of the classic Nintendo games on Switch you should check out when you have the chance.

Donkey Kong was wildly popular in the 1980s, starting two sequels in a two-year timeframe. In three decades, people are still thrilled to play this tricky and tough run-and-jump game, now called Donkey Kong Country™ 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest. The major differences in today’s version are that it features stunning 3D graphics and a fun musical score that propels the action. As the second-best-selling game in the system’s history, it’s worth playing at least a few times, but probably a lot more.

DOOM is the crossroads where gamers and horror fans meet and meld into one. Not for the faint of heart, DOOM is a must for the fearless. Get ready to pick up your gun or another weapon, or weapons, of choice to blast away demons in various ways that you might choose. You can also choose to play in multiplayer mode to finish off the hordes of demons, joining forces with or competing against other players to see who slays demons most effectively and efficiently. This modern-day shooter experience offers plenty of challenges as you take on tenacious demons wielding incredibly destructive guns, all while having fast and fluid movements. You’ll need to bring your A-game every time as you chase demons to the depths of Hell and worse.

You probably remember or have played the original Legend of Zelda. If so, you might love this re-imagined remake. In this version, you play as the character Link and learn the truth about Koholint Island and the legendary Wind Fish. You’ll find all the challenges you loved in the original, such as making your way through the dungeons. The art is as beautiful as ever, and so is the music. With this iteration, you can access more items at once, review important conversations, create your own dungeons, and navigate maps in exciting new ways. This unique approach to a reboot or follow-up allows you to spend more time in this beautiful world in a new way.

For pure artistry, Okami HD is epic. In this game, the Japanese sun goddess inhabiting the body of Shiranui, the legendary white wolf, will venture out on a quest to defeat Orochi, an eight-headed demon that has laid the world to waste. Playing as the wolf, you’ll possess an array of magical skills, abilities, items, and attack methods to help restore the land, Nippon, to its once stunning glory.

Nintendo has already released so many classic games, reboots, follow-ups, re-imaginings, sequels and more. You will truly never run out of games to explore.

If you’re thinking about investing in a Nintendo Switch so you can start playing as soon as possible, remember to buy an Upsie extended gaming warranty to protect your hybrid console. That way, you never have to miss out on a classic game.