Five Classic Mega Man Games Join the Nintendo Switch Online Library

Good news, Mega Man mega fans! The five classic Game Boy Mega Man games have joined the Nintendo Switch Online library. As of today, you can dive into Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge, Mega Man II, Mega Man III, Mega Man IV, and Mega Man V.

In a recent Nintendo Switch Online update, Nintendo confirmed the addition of these beloved titles. Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge, Mega Man II, Mega Man III, Mega Man IV and Mega Man V. The first of these handheld adventures, originally hit the Game Boy in 1991. Each game brings its unique twist on the Mega Man saga, blending nostalgic charm with challenging gameplay.

Mega Man’s journey on Nintendo platforms began in 1987, and now, the Game Boy entries have landed on the Switch. Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge combines elements from the first two NES titles. Following this, Mega Man II mixes Mega Man 2 and 3, while Mega Man III includes elements from Mega Man 3 and 4. The trend continues with Mega Man IV, and Mega Man V finally stands alone.

“The addition of all five Mega Man Game Boy titles now brings the total number of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on Switch Online to 29 in the West.”

Last month, to celebrate Game Boy’s 35th birthday, Nintendo added classics like Super Mario Land and Alleyway. [Read the article here] With this latest update, the Game Boy library on Switch Online continues to grow. Nintendo continues to expand the Switch Online library, offering gamers more ways to experience retro gaming. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, these Mega Man games are a must-play.

Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge:

Dr. Wily is out for revenge and this time he’s created his own “Mega Man Killer”! With this creation and his revived Robot Masters at his side, the bad doctor plans to embark on a quest for global domination. Play as Mega Man in his first portable adventure and save the world from destruction by sending Dr. Wily’s creations back to the trash heap.

MEGA MAN II:

Dr. Wily has stolen the experimental Time Skimmer, which allows him to travel to the future for nefarious ends. Luckily, Mega Man and his trusty robot dog Rush are on the case! Collect items and power-ups to defeat the Robot Masters standing between you and Dr. Wily – including a mysterious foe from the future: Quint

MEGA MAN III:

Mega Man’s battle against Dr. Wily takes him to the hottest place on Earth! Dr. Wily and his renegade robots are drilling into the planet’s molten core to collect energy to power his latest evil invention. Join Mega Man and Rush in action-packed levels through the sinister scientist’s fortress, battling various Robot Masters and collecting their weapons before facing Dr. Wily and his ultimate creation.

MEGA MAN IV:

The World Robot Expo has been crashed by the deranged Dr. Wily! With the push of a button on his mind-controlling device, Dr. Wily turns all robots in the city into his personal rampaging reinforcements. The only robot not under his control is Mega Man, and together with Rush, he plans to put a stop to Dr. Wily’s sneaky schemes once more! Collect power-ups, blast Robot Masters and assemble circuits to build a powerful ally, Beat. Can this trio save the day, or will Dr. Wily’s mind-control machine be Mega Man’s downfall?

MEGA MAN V:

During a peaceful outing with his sister Roll, Mega Man is attacked by a powerful robot named Terra who heralds an invasion of robots from space to conquer Earth. After regrouping in Dr. Light’s laboratory, Mega Man sets off to save the day with a powerful weapon – the Mega Arm! Battle through waves of cosmic foes, employ weapon upgrades and call in companions to assist you and solve the mystery behind this alien attack.