Out of nowhere though, Nintendo has added three new games to Nintendo Switch Online’s NES and SNES library- and these are all deep cuts (for the most part). Two new NES games have been added with DIG DUG 2 and MAPPY-LAND, while the SNES catalog is bolstered by the addition of Earthworm Jim 2. In Japan, while the NES offerings are the same, Earthworm Jim 2 is replaced by the original Harvest Moon– which many might argue is the better of the two options.

Earlier this year, Nintendo added EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings to the NES and SNES library of Nintendo Switch Online, but the update before that was back in July of last year. Hopefully we’re not in for another similar gap before the next batch of games is added to the service.

Grunty’s Furnace Fun – Banjo-Kazooie

The most immediate example that comes to mind is Banjo-Kazooie. Before fighting Gruntilda, she presents a rather odd puzzle to stop our heroes – Grunty’s Furnace Fun. There are unique panels that present everything from timed challenges (like the sandcastle puzzle) to identifying different worlds. You also have Grunty’s personal questions which are randomized each time and can only be answered by speaking to Brentilda, her sister, throughout the game.