Free Games Update | Nintendo Switch Online Adds Three Game Boy Advance Classics
Kururin hits the United States for the first time
"ColonelFancy" Mike Lind
10/15/20262 min read
The Nintendo Switch Online program is adding some new classics to its Expansion Pack line-up. Coming to the Game Boy Advance catalog will be Kururin Paradise, marking the first time an entry in the Kururin series will hit the United States. developed by Noise Factory, it's Metal Slug Advance. And from Koei Tecmo, it's the 2001 life simulator Monster Rancher Advance.
Announced for October 14th, these games are available now (access to these games requires subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack)
Monster Rancher Advance - This title is a monster-raising simulation game released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. You, who have made a name for yourself as an excellent breeder in monster battles where you raise monsters and compete in battles showcasing their strength and skills, have been asked to provide technical guidance and have come to Age Island. On this island, you regenerate monsters from dials inscribed with ancient characters, but the monsters that are born will differ depending on the words inscribed on the dial. Try entering various words and see what kind of monsters you can create. Release date: November 29, 2001
Kururin Paradise - This title is an action game for the Game Boy Advance released in 2002. The usually quiet Kururin Village is hosting a grand magic troupe. Kururin overslept that day and is worried about his messy hair, so his family leaves him behind and heads to the venue ahead of him. However, when Kururin arrives at the performance venue, it's empty. Kururin has no choice but to go home, but his family doesn't return even after sunset. Worried, he goes to consult with Professor Rabbit, but Professor Rabbit is also absent... Sensing that something is seriously wrong, Kururin gets back on the Helirin and sets off on another adventure. In this game, you must guide the slowly rotating rod, Helirin, towards the goal without hitting walls or obstacles. Like its predecessor, "Kurukuru Kururin," this game features an "Adventure" mode, a "Practice" mode where you can practice courses you've already played, and a "Challenge" mode for advanced players. In addition, a new "Minigame Paradise" mode has been added, where you can enjoy 16 different minigames themed around "playing with a rotating stick." Release date: December 6th, 2002
Metal Slug Advance - This title is an action shooting game for the Game Boy Advance, released in 2004. The Peregrine Falcons (PF Team), a special operations unit, are required to perform their missions in the best possible condition at all times. This time, a simulated combat training exercise is being conducted for new recruits. The training takes place on a remote island in the South Seas. Walter and Tyra, candidates for the regular army's PF Team, must land on the island equipped with only limited gear. The training ends when they escape the island on their own. "Metal Slug Cards" can be obtained by fulfilling certain conditions. They affect various elements of the game, such as item effects and character performance. Aim for completion!! Release date: November 30th, 2004