Greysun from Twinfinite writes:
"Nintendo has just released SNES games on the Nintendo Switch for Online service subscribers but there are some games that are definitely missing."
IGN writes: Mother 3 is one of the most hotly-desired RPGs ever, having never received an official translation in North America despite the cult popularity of its predecessor, Earthbound. But over all these years, series creator Shigesato Itoi has never weighed in on the discussion - at least until now."
A translated version of this game on Switch Online would be nice, and it would add a lot value to the Expansion Pak service.
I would love to see an Earthbound game just redone with 3D-ish models and characters. Just having a remaster for Switch Online would be awesome!
Did you ever see the Earthbound 64 concept/materials? That actually looked really good, but I'd also take a HD-2D remake as well.
Nintendo seems very whimsical about what they give they're fans, sometimes they'll give them a bone (e.g. Mario RPG, Thousand Year Door for the Switch), and other times, they just give them little to nothing (agh, the Zelda anniversary).
When you consider the cost of gaming back then and even now, no excuses when costs are involved.
The long-awaited documentary, which highlights the online community that's built around cult SNES RPG EarthBound over the years. It's an examination of the power of online communities and fandom, and the impact that Shigesato Itoi's series has had on its fans.
EarthBound is bona fide classic and part of gaming royalty that somehow still feels like a hidden gem.
Totally agreed. EarthBound NEEDS to come.
Lets hope its announced when they announce Mother 3!
That might be the fastest "missing" article ever. The service has only been out for 24 hours or so, give it time. I'd title it "Top 6 SNES games we'd like to see added for SNES Online" not "Needs".
Turtles in Time that would be an awesome game with online friends
Super Punch Out
Final Fantasy 3
Secret of Mana
Chrono Trigger
DK Country 1 & 2
Rock and Roll Racing
Earthworm Jim
TMNT Tournament Fighters
Imagine Switch offering GameCube titles with online multiplayer