Four more games have come to the Nintendo Switch Online service! A platformer, a puzzle/fighter, an RPG, and a puzzle compilation! Not big in number, but hopefully big in quality! Let's look at the trailer!
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 - Developed and published by Nintendo, released in 1993. The third game in the Super Mario Land trilogy (although it's not about Mario), you play as the "Bad Mario" himself, as he travels an island seeking treasure so he can have a castle of his own. This was the first game in which Wario was the protagonist (his debut in the last Mario Land game was as a villain). This game was praised for its graphics and length but was given more mixed reception for its difficulty.
I have played the first two Mario Land games and enjoyed the heck out of them, although admittedly, I liked the second one more. I have never played this one, and I don't know why. Maybe because it didn't seem like a Mario Land game to me. I mean, it wasn't even about Mario! Of course, nowadays, I know they gave it the subtitle for the purpose of marketing. It clearly worked, as the game sold five million copies and Wario got his own series of games out of it. I loved Wario World.
Fortified Zone - Developed and published by Jalico. Released in Japan in February 1991 and America in September 1991. In this game, you play as a pair of mercenaries named Masato and Mizuki as you fight through various environments to penetrate a military fortress/stronghold. The game was given mixed reviews on release. It was praised for its mix of action and puzzle elements but got criticism for its short length and difficulty curve. It would get a sequel for the Game Boy in 1992 that was not released in Japan.
I personally think this game will be an interesting playing experience. It seems like a game whose big strength is its concept.
And of course they have to deal with giant enemy crabs!
The Sword of Hope II - Developed and published by Kemco. Released in Japan in 1992, North America in 1996. The sequel to the 1989 game The Sword of Hope, you play as Prince Theo of the kingdom of Riccar. As Theo, you must retrieve the titular weapon from the evil menace known as Zakdos. The game was given mixed reviews, mainly for slow battles that made the game a chore. It was still seen as a good enough game for those who wanted an RPG on the go.
Heh heh. Blop. That's a funny name for a monster. I'm guessing Blops are kind of like Slimes in the Dragon Quest games, the easy enemies that you beat to learn how to play.
Dr. Mario and Puzzle League - Released in 1995. A port of the 1990 Nintendo-developed NES game Dr. Mario bundled with the Intelligent Systems-developed Puzzle League, a pair of puzzle games. In the former, you play as the titular doctor, who uses multi-colored vitamins to destroy viruses. In the latter, you must form rows or columns of three identical blocks to keep them from filling up a well. What reviews I did find heaped praise on this compilation.
One of the first games I remember playing a lot was Tetris back in the day. And I think I did play a little bit of the original Dr. Mario back in the day. I remember doing so, but not exactly when. If you like puzzle games, these are a fun option.
Out of these four, I think I'm most excited to play Wario Land and Dr. Mario/Puzzle League. Those sound like the best games in the batch. I do enjoy a good RPG, so I may also give Sword of Hope a shot as well. It's nice that these games are being brought here not just for the people who played them in the past, but that these games can get new fans. And I hope they do. Thanks for reading this blog entry! If you liked it, show it off! Take care of yourselves and each other! If you like what I write and want to give my blog some additional support, please make a donation to my Ko-fi! See you next time!
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