Enhancements for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers have been unveiled!
In a delightful turn of events, the beloved Game Boy Advance (GBA) title, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, has made its way to the Nintendo Switch as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Developed by Chunsoft, a renowned Japanese video game developer known for their unique storytelling and gameplay mechanics, this role-playing game with dungeon crawling and puzzle-solving elements is now accessible to a new generation of players.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, players embark on rescue missions in a world affected by natural disasters. The main quest revolves around the protagonist's true purpose and destiny in the Pokémon world. An intriguing twist is that players wake up as a Pokémon and can speak and interact with other Pokémon in a strange world.
The game also features a partner Pokémon that players can team up with during their rescue missions. This companionship adds an extra layer of strategy and camaraderie to the gameplay.
To access the GBA games, including Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, members can use the Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack app. However, it's important to note that a Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account are required for online features, and data charges may apply for these online services.
The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. Membership auto-renews after the initial term at the then-current price unless cancelled. Persistent Internet, a compatible smartphone, and a Nintendo Account age 13+ are required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat.
The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership plan provides access to a variety of classic games from Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, Game Boy, Super NES, and NES systems. It also offers select DLC, such as Animal CrossingTM: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise, Mario KartTM 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass, and SplatoonTM 2: Octo Expansion, at no additional cost.
The service is not available in all countries. For those who can access it, the Game Boy Advance games included in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack are Densetsu no Starfy, Densetsu no Starfy 2, Densetsu no Starfy 3, Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, F-Zero Climax, F-Zero: GP Legend, F-Zero Maximum Velocity, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, Golden Sun, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kuru Kuru Kururin, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, Metroid: Zero Mission, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Super Mario Advance, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Wario Land 4, WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania, and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3.
This collection was added starting February 2023, complementing the already available NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis libraries offered in this premium tier. So, whether you're a fan of the original game or new to the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, this is a great opportunity to revisit or discover a classic game on your Nintendo Switch.
- Nintendo, famous for iconic games like Mario Kart and Animal Crossing, has made the Nintendo Switch a hub for gaming gadgets, including a service that allows access to classic games from systems like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis.
- Moreover, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership offers games previously played on a Game Boy Advance, such as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team.
- In this remake, players can once again take on the role of a Pokémon and embark on rescue missions in a world affected by natural disasters.
- By downloading the Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack app, users can enjoy this classic game on their smartphones or Nintendo Switch.
- The service also provides access to additional content like DLC for games such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 2 at no extra cost.
- However, it's crucial to note that a Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo Account, and persistent internet connection are necessary for accessing these online features, which may incur data charges.
