The Nintendo Direct event announced the return of old classics like F-Zero 99, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, and the first Lara Croft installment of Tomb Raider.
The Nintendo Direct event brought some surprises for those nostalgic for the Japanese company.
The new Direct announced the release of a remaster of Tomb Raider and old classics such as Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, which was released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2004.
Similarly, new videos from the WarioWare and F-Zero 99 series, including Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Another Code: Recollection, and Super Mario RPG. Games will also be available.
Now, new digital games aim to expand the console’s catalog, while Japan prepares for the arrival of its new successor, the Nintendo Switch 2.
At the presentation, a graphic update for Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door was announced, which received a lot of applause. Before that, a little background.
However, the original GameCube game will be coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024, highlighting improved graphics and audio.
according to wiredthe Nintendo Switch seeks to avoid playability issues like those that occurred with GoldenEye 007, so this last title’s controls will be adapted to level out the player’s experience.
Video game release dates announced at Nintendo Direct
WarioWare is coming to Nintendo consoles with Move It!, which allows you to use the motion sensors included in the Nintendo Joy-Cons. This game will be delivered on November 3rd.
While King of the Road is a remix of the SNES title, F-Zero 99 allows players to compete against 98 other players online. Of course, this experience is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Another premier announced is the Princess Peach: Showtime! game, a 3D side-scrolling game where players learn skills during their adventures. This game will be released on March 22, 2024.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong, on the other hand, proposes a gameplay similar to older games released on the Game Boy Advance.
Finally, the Lara Croft trilogy is coming to Nintendo Switch in February 2024.