Free Games Update | Nintendo Switch Online Adds Mr. Driller 2 And Klonoa: Empire Of Dreams

The Game Boy Advance gets two classic entries from under Bandai Namco's umbrella

Mike Lind

9/19/20251 min read

An update for the Nintendo Switch Online digital platform sees two titles coming to the Game Boy Advance catalog! Both titles come from Bandai Namco. Developed by Namco, it's the puzzle game Mr. Driller 2. And from Now Production, the side-scrolling mascot platformer from the criminally overlooked Klonoa series, Klonoa: Empire of Dreams.

Both games will be available September 25th. Access requires a subscription to the Nintendo Switch + Expansion Pack tier.

KLONOA: EMPIRE OF DREAMS - The ruler of a distant empire suffers from a serious case of sleepless nights. In his torment, Emperor Jillius passes a law forbidding his loyal subjects from ever dreaming again! One morning, our hero Klonoa and his friend Huepow find themselves in front of the emperor, charged with dreaming of adventure. As punishment for their crimes, they must defeat the four monsters that plague the lands.

Play as Klonoa and take down enemies with the ever-trusty Wind Bullet. Solve puzzles and collect helpful items like stars as you jump your way through 40 incredible stages! Help Klonoa in his journey to redeem himself and find out just why dreams have become so taboo... Original release date: September 11th, 2001

MR. DRILLER 2 - Join Susumu and Anna as a mysterious outbreak of Blocks threatens the world's existence once more. Armed with a mighty drill, dig deep through multicolored blocks until you reach safety. Not all blocks will be breakable, so be careful that the blocks you break don't cause others to fall on you or cut off your Air Supply! Scramble to grab air capsules for a recharge, and you'll be just fine to reach your goal. How deep can you dig underground? Drill to your heart's content in three modes: Mission Driller, Endless Driller, and Time Attack Driller! Original release date: July 2000