Nintendo 64: A Blast from the Past with a Twist
For Nintendo fans in the West, the recently launched “mature” Nintendo 64 app is a welcome addition to the Switch Online Expansion Pack service. But what exactly does it bring to the table? Here’s a closer look at the mature-themed N64 titles now available for your gaming pleasure.
The Return of First-Person Shooters
The highlight of this new app is the inclusion of two classic first-person shooters: Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Perfect Dark.
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter takes you on a thrilling adventure through a prehistoric world teeming with gigantic beasts. As the warrior Turok, you wield an arsenal of weapons to take down dinosaurs, aliens, and other formidable foes.
Perfect Dark is a legendary shooter that redefined the genre with its futuristic setting, innovative weapons, and intense multiplayer battles. Play as one of 16 characters with unique abilities and take on various missions and challenges.
Conker’s Inclusion: A Future Possibility?
While GoldenEye 007 and Jet Force Gemini, which were previously released in Japan, are notably absent from the Western version of this app, Nintendo fans can still hope to see more mature-themed N64 titles join the lineup in the future. One highly anticipated title that could make its way to the service is Conker’s Bad Fur Day, a darkly humorous platformer that pushed the boundaries of Nintendo 64 games.
Separate App: A Mild Inconvenience
Unlike the original N64 app, the mature-themed releases are housed in a separate application. While this may be a minor inconvenience, it allows Nintendo to segregate these mature-rated games from the family-friendly titles in the main N64 app.
Downloading and Accessibility
Downloading the mature N64 app is straightforward. Simply head to the Nintendo eShop, navigate to the NSO section, and you’ll find it alongside the existing N64 application. However, to access these games, you’ll need to have an active Expansion Pack subscription.
Feedback and Future Hopes
The launch of the mature N64 app has sparked mixed reactions among Nintendo fans. Some welcome the addition of these classic titles, while others question the need for a separate application. Nintendo has not yet announced any concrete plans for future mature-themed N64 releases, but the door is open for more exciting titles to come. What games would you like to see added to this app? Sound off in the comments below!
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