May 25 marks a day of nostalgia for Mario fans! A trio of Super Mario Advance games are set to spring onto the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Specifically, Super Mario Advance, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, and Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3 will become accessible to all members. This move completes the Super Mario Advance series on the Nintendo Switch system, which is big news for fans.
An updated version of the original Mario Bros. arcade classic is included in every game in the Super Mario Advance series, adding POW Block striking and online multiplayer fun for up to four players.
Diving into Nintendo’s Super Mario Advance
Starting off, Super Mario Advance amps up the NES Super Mario Bros. 2 game, enabling players to fling veggies (and lots of other stuff) at foes as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad. You can navigate the land of dreams, Subcon, with each character’s unique abilities to assist in the adventure. The game also promises added surprises and challenges, including one featuring fan-favorite Yoshi.
What’s New in Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2?
Meanwhile, Bowser has seized control of Dinosaur Island in Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2. Mario and Luigi must step in to stop him, with Yoshi along for the ride! Every level, secret, and Power Up from the Super NES Super Mario World is present, accompanied by additional features and surprises. Players also get the chance to play the entire adventure as Luigi, using his Super Mario Advance abilities. Chargin’ Chucks, beware!
Yoshi’s Back in Super Mario Advance 3
On the other hand, Yoshi returns in Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3. This Game Boy Advance version of the Super NES classic that introduced Baby Mario is chock-full of colorful worlds, giant bosses, secrets, and numerous enemies. The goal is to save the infant Mario brothers from the wicked Magikoopa Kamek. Just be ready to handle Baby Mario’s crying!
Nintendo Switch Online Membership Benefits and More
A Nintendo Switch Online membership allows access to online play, Save Data Cloud, a growing library of classic NES, Super NES, and Game Boy games, a smartphone app, and the competitive online battle game Tetris 99. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership offers additional access to classic Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, and Game Boy Advance games with online play. This paid membership also includes access to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC at no extra cost.
Additionally, members can save on two digital games with Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, redeemable for a selection of games, including pre-orders of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Fan favorites like Splatoon 3, Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, and more are also part of the voucher catalog.
Both plans offer a fantastic opportunity to connect and play compatible games online with friends and family globally. From Nintendo Switch Sports to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Strikers: Battle League, Splatoon 3, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and many others, a Nintendo Switch Online membership truly enhances the gaming experience.
For more detailed information about the memberships, including a free seven-day Nintendo Switch Online trial, visit the Nintendo Switch Online section on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu or click here.
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