These three new Mega Drive games come to Nintendo Switch Online full of nostalgia

From the Nintendo offices they have announced the incorporation of three new classic titles Mega Drive at your service Nintendo Switch Online + Additional Package. The games, ‘ToeJam & Earl Panic on Funkotron‘, ‘Mercs‘ and ‘vectorman‘, are available to subscribers of the additional package, increasing the number of Mega Drive titles available on the platform to 47.

This addition of content continues to expand a catalog that is very well received by players of the Nintendo hybrid console, since they can enjoy these classics with improved functions such as quick save, rewind, online mode to play with friends and customizable viewing options .

ToeJam & Earl Panic on Funkotron (1993)

‘ToeJam & Earl Panic on Funkotron’ is the sequel to ‘ToeJam & Earl’, a title that gained a large fan base for its unique style. Originally released in 1993, this game was developed by Johnson Voorsanger Productions and published by SEGA. In this installment we will control the two protagonists, ToeJam and Earl, who They must recover the components of their spaceship that have fallen on the planet Funkotronhome to strange creatures and comical situations. The game moves away from the original adventure structure to offer a platforming experience with exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics.

Mercs (1990)

‘Mercs’ is a action and shooting game which originally saw the light of day in 1990, developed by Capcom. In this title, players take on the role of a mercenary on a mission to rescue a political leader kidnapped by an evil dictator. It stands out for its fast gameplay, its aerial view and intense combats. In his time was praised for its cooperative mechanics in up to two-player mode, a feature that made it popular in arcades and is also present in this version for Nintendo Switch Online, improved with new online functions.

Vectorman (1995)

‘Vectorman’ is one of the most notable titles of the last generation of Mega Drive, released in 1995 by BlueSky Software. This action platform game features a robotic hero tasked with saving the planet after an ecological catastrophe. With innovative graphics for its time, which used an advanced voxel animation technique, it is distinguished by its impressive visual design. Despite being a late title in the Mega Drive’s life, it left a lasting mark as one of the console’s best games.

Check out the full list below of all Mega Drive games available on the Nintendo platform:

Alien Soldier (1995) – Treasure

Alien Storm (1990) – SEGA

ALISIA DRAGOON (1992) – Game Arts

Altered Beast (1988) – SEGA

Beyond Oasis (1994) – Ancient

Castlevania: Bloodlines (1994) – Konami

Columns (1990) – SEGA

Comix Zone (1995) – SEGA

Against: Hard Corps (1994) – Konami

Crusaders of Centy (1994) – SEGA

Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (1993) – SEGA

Dynamite Headdy (1994) – Treasure

Earthworm Jim (1994) – Shiny Entertainment

Ecco the Dolphin (1992) – Novotrade International

Flicky (1989) – SEGA

Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (1988) – SEGA

Golden Ax (1989) – SEGA

Golden Ax II (1992) – SEGA

Gunstar Heroes (1993) – Treasure

Kid Chameleon (1992) – SEGA

Landstalker (1992) – Climax Entertainment

Light Crusader (1995) – SEGA

Mega Man: The Wily Wars (1994) – Capcom

Mercs (1990) – Capcom

MUSHA (1990) – Compile

Phantasy Star IV (1993) – SEGA

Pulseman (1994) – Game Freak

Ristar (1995) – Sonic Team

Shining Force (1992) – SEGA

Shining Force II (1993) – SEGA

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (1993) – SEGA

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) – SEGA

Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (1993) – SEGA

Space Harrier II (1990) – SEGA

Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition (1993) – Capcom

Streets of Rage 2 (1992) – SEGA

Strider (1989) – Capcom

Super Fantasy Zone (1992) – SEGA

Sword of Vermilion (1990) – SEGA

Target Earth (1990) – Taito

The Revenge of Shinobi (1989) – SEGA

Thunder Force II (1990) – Technosoft

ToeJam & Earl (1991) – SEGA

ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron (1993) – SEGA

Vectorman (1995) – BlueSky Software

Virtua Fighter 2 (1995) – SEGA

Zero Wing (1989) – Toaplan

A catalog that never stops growing

With the arrival of these three titles, Nintendo Switch Online continues to establish itself as a very valid option for lovers of retro video games, offering a wide range of classics from different consoles. It is important to note that to access these and other titles, you must have a subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online Add-On Pack, which includes iconic Mega Drive, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advance games.