{"id":18623,"date":"2025-12-11T11:19:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T03:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=18623"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T03:19:48","slug":"nintendo-switch-online-adds-underrated-gamecube-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=18623","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch Online Adds Underrated GameCube Game"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Considered by many to be one of the most underrated Nintendo platformers of all time, Wario World<\/em><\/strong> is finally making a comeback after Nintendo shadow dropped the unsung 3D Wario game on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The Nintendo Switch Online library has continued to grow with a variety of beloved retro hits, and the announcement that Wario World<\/em> will now finally be playable after over two decades since its original release has promptly been met with massive celebrations by longtime Nintendo fans.<\/p>\n

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Nintendo announced just hours before that two more N64 games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online in December, and those two titles also happen to be classic platformers. Both Rayman 2: The Great Escape<\/em> and Tonic Trouble <\/em>will be arriving on NSO on December 17, but platforming fans can immediately jump into a throwback 3D adventure with Wario World<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\tNintendo Switch Online Shadowdrops Four Classic Titles From the Game Boy and NES<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n

Nintendo surprises Switch Online subscribers with a shadowdrop of four total titles split evenly between the Game Boy and NES classic game catalogs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Nintendo’s shadow drop announcement for Wario World<\/em> on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack was a pleasant surprise, as many consider the title, which just so happens to be the only fully 3D Wario game, to be a forgotten gem in Nintendo’s massive lineup of Super Mario Bros.<\/em> games. Wario World<\/em> sees players taking on the role of the longtime villain as he battles to gather back his treasure that was stolen by an evil sentient jewel. Along the way, Wario can gather a number of collectibles and defeat various enemies, while also overcoming 3D platforming puzzles through linear levels. Wario brings an impressive array of moves to the table, being able to throw punches, grab to spin or throw enemies, and even hit his foes with a WWE-style piledriver for a hilariously satisfying attack.<\/p>\n

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While critics and audiences alike praised Wario World<\/em> for its addictive gameplay, many felt that the title was too short, got overly repetitive after the first few levels, and did not live up to its original retail price. To the delight of those that did enjoy the title, and those who never had a chance to try it out, players can now experience the often underappreciated journey of Wario World<\/em> via an NSO + Expansion Pack subscription, without any additional purchase for the short-but-sweet game.<\/p>\n

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\n GameCube Games on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
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