Mario vs. Donkey Kong Hits Nintendo Switch Online March 10
▼ Summary
– Nintendo announced that Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be added to Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics on March 10.
– The same update will add Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash to the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics collection.
– In Mario vs. Donkey Kong, players chase Donkey Kong through puzzle-platforming levels to retrieve stolen Mini-Mario toys.
– Mario’s Tennis is a 3D sports game for Virtual Boy featuring singles or doubles matches with seven unique characters.
– Mario Clash is a 3D Virtual Boy action game where Mario navigates a hazardous tower, using stunned enemies as projectiles.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are in for a treat this March, as the service expands its classic game libraries with three notable additions. On March 10, the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics collection will welcome Mario vs. Donkey Kong, while the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics selection gains Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash. This update brings a mix of puzzle-platforming and arcade sports action to the platform, offering a nostalgic dive into some of Mario’s lesser-known adventures.
The headline addition is undoubtedly Mario vs. Donkey Kong. This title marks a return to the rivalry that started it all, pitting the plumber against his original simian antagonist. The plot kicks off with Donkey Kong swiping every last Mini-Mario toy, forcing Mario to give chase and recover the pilfered merchandise. Players will navigate through a series of clever, increasingly challenging stages. Success requires both quick reflexes and smart thinking, as you manipulate switches, ride conveyor belts, and wield hammers to fend off enemies. New abilities, such as a handstand move, help in tracking down keys, gathering presents, and traversing dangerous terrain. Each world culminates in a showdown with Donkey Kong himself, but only after you’ve rescued all the Mini-Mario toys and guided them to safety.
From the Virtual Boy’s brief but memorable library come two sports and action titles. Mario’s Tennis delivers intense court action with a surprising level of strategic depth, all rendered in the console’s distinctive 3D style. You can play singles or doubles, choosing from a roster of seven characters, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. The gameplay involves mastering lobs, volleys, and powerful overhead smashes to dominate the competition. For those seeking a greater challenge, a three-round tournament mode awaits, offering a cup to the ultimate champion.
The second Virtual Boy title, Mario Clash, throws players into a vertical, maze-like tower filled with peril. Mario must confront a menagerie of foes, including Spikes and Para-Goombahs. A key mechanic involves stunning Koopa Troopas and then using their shells as projectiles against other enemies. The environment itself is a hazard, featuring narrow ledges, treacherous pipes, and elemental creatures made of fire and ice that must be carefully avoided. The action escalates with each new level, creating a tense and immersive experience that fully utilizes the Virtual Boy’s 3D capabilities to pull players into its frantic world.
(Source: Gematsu)
