If Nintendo is secretly planning so as to add GameDice video games to the Switch 2’s on-line service, then these 11 titles have to be given prime precedence.
The Nintendo Switch’s on-line service provides an enormous vary of video games from older consoles, together with the NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, and Game Boy Advance, however to date nothing for the GameDice.
Despite its poor gross sales, and being overshadowed by the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, the purple lunchbox is just not with out its defenders, and it’s house to quite a lot of revered exclusives, lots of which have by no means been launched on another format.
However, it appears Nintendo could also be planning to deal with that problem with the Switch 2, following a latest FCC submitting for what appears to be a wi-fi GameDice controller. So, if/when that occurs, let’s see which of the GameDice’s library are probably the most fascinating.
11. Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
Long earlier than Emio – The Smiling Man, Nintendo had an uncharacteristic brush with the horror style in 2002, by publishing Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. Inspired by Lovecraftian horror and that includes disturbing sanity results that messed with the visuals and audio, it’s considered among the best survival horror video games ever made.
Nintendo’s clearly not averse to having extra mature video games on its platform, as evidenced by the devoted app for sure N64 video games, and with the sequel unlikely to ever get made, Eternal Darkness deserves a second shot at life.
10. Viewtiful Joe 1 and a couple of
With Ōkami making a comeback underneath Clovers, the non secular successor to the defunct Clover Studio, it might be acceptable for Viewtiful Joe (Clover Studio’s first recreation) to return to the highlight as nicely, even when it’s simply through a re-release.
We’re dishonest a bit by counting two video games as one, however it wouldn’t really feel proper to have the primary Viewtiful Joe and never its sequel. Although this pair of side-scrolling beat ‘em-ups weren’t GameDice exclusives, they did debut on the console and their flashy tokusatsu-inspired aesthetics have made them comparatively timeless.
9. Skies Of Arcadia: Legends
Sega’s curiosity in reviving outdated franchises, mixed with the renewal of the Skies Of Arcadia trademark, has individuals hoping this early 2000s role-player will make a comeback. While followers could favor a full remaster or remake, the GameDice port seeing a re-release on Switch 2 can be the following smartest thing.
As a self-described director’s reduce of among the best Dreamcast video games, Skies Of Arcadia: Legends is the definitive option to expertise its basic turn-based fight, in addition to its charming world and characters. Ever since they went third social gathering, Sega has all the time been an in depth ally of Nintendo, growing the possibilities of a Skies Of Arcadia return.
8. F-Zero GX
Speaking of collaborations between Nintendo and Sega, bear in mind when the studio behind the Yakuza/Like A Dragon collection made the perfect future racer ever? As an evolution of the collection’ high-speed racing gameplay, F-Zero GX is maybe the quintessential F-Zero expertise.
Aside from making it extra available, F-Zero GX being on the Switch 2’s on-line service means it might in all probability get on-line multiplayer, which is all of the justification wanted for its inclusion. Considering each different F-Zero recreation will be performed on Switch, it’d be bizarre (and upsetting) if F-Zero GX by no means adopted go well with.
7. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
From one racing recreation that might profit from on-line multiplayer to a different, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! could be probably the most distinctive entry within the collection, for its defining gimmick of getting two characters driving collectively in a single kart.
While with the ability to maintain two objects directly was introduced again for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Double Dash’s full dedication to its idea allowed for neat co-op motion in addition to some amusing staff ups inside its roster. It’s admittedly not as content material wealthy as its Switch counterpart, however it’s nonetheless a lacking hyperlink followers wish to see return.
The apparent GameDice video games we neglected and why
Rest assured, we didn’t neglect them, however Metroid Prime has already been remastered for Switch and its sequel is broadly anticipated to comply with at some point.
The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess have additionally lengthy been rumoured to be getting Switch ports. If that is nonetheless the case, Nintendo received’t wish to threat cannibalising gross sales by bringing the originals to its on-line service.
A easy re-release of 2005 role-playing recreation Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door used to prime many a Nintendo fan’s wishlist. However, the existence of the 2024 remake, which provides varied high quality of life touches and new content material, means there’s little purpose to replay the unique now.
Pikmin 1 and a couple of are available on Switch already, due to an HD bundle.
As for Resident Evil 4, it’s already on virtually each fashionable platform, together with the Switch. It’d make extra sense so as to add Resident Evil 0, however it’s believed Capcom plans to remake that as nicely.
You could make Super Mario Sunshine an honorary quantity 12 on our record if you’d like however, frankly, it’s not a very good recreation, because the now discontinued Super Mario 3D All-Stars made clear.
6. TimeSplitters 2
While we needed to prioritise video games that aren’t so available these days, we’re making an exception for TimeSplitters 2. You should buy a digital copy for lower than £10 on the PlayStation and Xbox shops, however it’s not on Switch – which is a disgrace as this non secular successor to GoldenEye 007 ran finest on the GameDice.
Aside from the primary marketing campaign, there’s a wide range of multiplayer modes to get pleasure from for as much as 16 gamers, which might be a blast if Nintendo managed to include on-line performance for it.
5. killer7
The first recreation by No More Heroes creator Suda51 to launch exterior of Japan, killer7 is fondly remembered for its distinctive gameplay and trendy presentation. A hybrid of a primary particular person shooter and journey recreation, you management a gaggle of elite assassins as they uncover a political conspiracy.
Not everybody will gel with the core gameplay, or bizarre storytelling, however newer followers of Suda51’s work are certain to seek out one thing to like about it, even when it performs very in a different way to one thing like No More Heroes 3. Plus, whereas killer7 noticed a contemporary re-release in 2018, it was solely ever for PC.
4. Fire Emblem: Path Of Radiance
Fire Emblem: Path Of Radiance is a kind of GameDice video games that’s infamously tough to pay money for bodily. One fast scout on-line and also you’ll discover pre-owned English copies going for a minimum of £200. Path Of Radiance could also be good, however it’s not that good.
Its graphics have been dated even by 2005 requirements, however Path Of Radiance stays a strong tactical role-playing recreation and is taken into account by many to be among the best entries within the Fire Emblem collection. Plus, the Switch’s on-line service within the West barely has any Fire Emblem video games to start with, as a lot of the early ones are unique to Japan.
3. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 2 – Rogue Leader
Aspyr’s pattern of remastering basic Star Wars video video games, like the unique Battlefront duology and Republic Commando, for contemporary platforms hopefully means the Rogue Squadron collection of arcade flight video games will see the identical therapy sooner or later. If not, the Switch 2’s on-line service including Rouge Squadron 2: Rouge Leader can be a greater than welcome different.
Next to Luigi’s Mansion, this was the lead launch title for the GameDice within the West, with visuals and presentation that also maintain up at present, as you act out a collection of climactic area battles impressed by the unique film trilogy, together with the enduring Death Star run. The one disadvantage is the shortage of multiplayer, however that simply means there’s a purpose to additionally add the sequel, Rogue Squadron 3: Rebel Strike.
2. Soulcalibur 2
The major purpose so as to add Soulcalibur 2 to the Switch 2’s on-line service is just not as a result of it’s among the best 3D area fighters ever made (which it’s) however as a result of every of the console variations had completely different visitor characters, with the PlayStation version that includes Heihachi from Tekken and the Xbox internet hosting comedian guide character Spawn.
However, the GameDice model had Link from The Legend Of Zelda as a playable fighter and he labored amazingly nicely, with a lot of signature strikes and an incredible consideration to Nintendo element.
While the opposite two characters have been included within the 2013 HD re-release, Link was understandably absent. This means certainly one of gaming’s finest crossovers can’t be skilled these days… except Nintendo renegotiates with Bandai Namco to carry Soulcalibur 2 to the Switch 2.
1. Super Smash Bros. Melee
You all knew this could be someplace on the record. Even although Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s existence provides informal followers little purpose to revisit the older video games, Super Smash Bros. Melee stays the go-to entry for a lot of a diehard participant, given its a lot quicker gameplay and better ability ceiling.
Even if you happen to don’t play competitively, Melee is nicely price a revisit purely for its multiplayer and any Switch 2 re-release would undoubtedly embody on-line performance. The Melee neighborhood found out methods to run on-line matches years in the past, however a extra official means would imply tournaments could possibly be run with none authorized interference from Nintendo.
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