Each Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) is rated
The following Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy and Game Boy Color game rankings are based on user ratings (out of 10) assigned to each GB(C) game available on Switch in the West. Please note that this this rating is not set in stone and will automatically fluctuate over time based on user ratings assigned – and of course new additions to the NSO library over time.
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Ready to move to all 8-bit? Let’s take a look at the Game Boy games that you can play on the Nintendo Switch, according to your rating, lovely people. Starting at the bottom of the stack…
Publisher: infograms / Developer: Pocket Studios
It was a cross-platform game that also had PlayStation, PC, and Dreamcast versions, and while the diminutive handheld probably wasn’t the ideal platform for an immersive Resident Evil-inspired survival horror experience, developer Pocket Studios did an admirable job of downscaling. pre-rendered environments for display on the Game Boy Color, providing a decent approximation of the game that existed on much more powerful systems. That’s not to say that GBC’s Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a selection of ports, of course. But given the massive 8-bit “demakes”, they’re really quite good and can be impressively creepy given the limitations of the platform.
Not one we’d rush to play on Game Boy luminaries like Super Mario Land 2, but far from terrible.
Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo R&D1
Metroid II: Return of Samus is a great expansion of the original NES game. There is still no map for the game’s gigantic world, which isn’t necessarily a problem due to the linearity of this game, although it could be a problem if you put it aside for a while and don’t remember where you got to. There’s a decent amount of research and hidden items to find, and the hunt to find and kill 39 Metroids is pretty fun. While Metroid II is nowhere near as polished as Super Metroid’s 2D masterpiece, it holds up better than the original NES game and is therefore still worth playing. Of course, the 3DS remake is arguably the best. best way to play Samus’ first comeback these days, but the original still has its own lo-fi charm.
Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo
Game & Watch Gallery 3 basically sticks to the formula of its predecessors and does a great job of bringing some simple classic handheld games in a more usable way, with more games and a good, varied selection. There are many things to unlock for those who are willing to put in the time, and if you manage to get them all, you can always return to any of the games to improve your scores. Definitely worth a look if you are a G&W fan.
Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: HAL laboratory
Kirby’s Dream Land was, and still is, an exceptionally charming platformer, although you may find the pink puffball’s debut Game Boy adventure feels a little too elementary these days. Years of nostalgia gives us a huge fondness for Kirby, but when we look over those rose-colored glasses, we momentarily discover the slightly run-of-the-mill title contained in this charm, a game that has surpassed its descendants in almost every way. .
Kirby’s Genesis is strong, especially given the hardware, but the irresistible down jacket has gotten better since then. Naturally.
Publisher: Capcom / Developer: Capcom
Beautiful in its simplicity, satisfying in its depth, and confident in its execution, Gargoyle’s Quest is one of the best games on the system and a strong indication of just how powerful the Game Boy was even in its early years. It’s technically a Ghosts ‘n Goblins game, but it’s actually more like The Adventure of Link, with top-down gameplay giving way to platform battles. This is a truly timeless release that gamers of all ages should experience.
Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo R&D1
The original Super Mario Land was a good start for the series on the Nintendo Game Boy system, but nothing could have prepared gamers for what the developers were able to do with this sequel. The developers have managed to improve every aspect of the game and this time make the adventure much longer and more rewarding. The difficulty is a bit easier, but it’s still one of the best Game Boy games ever released and a testament to just how powerful the Game Boy really was in the hands of talented developers.
If you are a Super Mario fan, you should definitely play this game; if not, this legendary release is good enough to make you one of them.
Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo R&D1
Like Wario Land II before it, Wario Land 3 is in some ways more of a puzzle game than an action game, and it’s important to know that it’s very different from the standard Mario platformer. The concept of Wario has been refined in this third installment, with many stages and different paths, easily making it the largest Wario Land in terms of scale. If you enjoyed the previous adventure, then this lavishly expanded adventure will probably delight you even more. If this is your first Wario Land, you should definitely give it a try.
What if the last one wasn’t your cup of tea? Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo EAD
Link’s Awakening is a game of contrasts: sadness and joy, gloom and whim, dream and reality, confusion and comfort. Its success lies in its ability to balance these conflicting elements with intense, addictive gameplay and timeless presentation. The extra dungeon and other features of this DX version aren’t much different from the original monochrome version, but it’s still a great game, enhanced by the console’s updated color palette.
The Grezzo Switch remake may have graced Koholint Island, but the fun, quirky characters, melancholy, and beauty of Link’s first handheld adventure has been there from the start. If you have a Game Boy Color or some other way to access it – like a Nintendo Switch – this game is a must.
Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Nintendo
With a bit of bells and whistles to come later, Game Boy Tetris is arguably the purest expression of the original idea of block falling. Countless ports of this addictive puzzle game have been released, available for almost every electronic device in existence, but the Game Boy version is perhaps the most beloved, with its crisp visuals, responsive controls, and What the melody of the theme makes it easy to see why.
Very deadly Killer Apps No self-respecting Game Boy enthusiast should be left without a copy.
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