Nintendo has announced that Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, a classic Game Boy Advance game, will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers on September 29th. The game is a co-op adventure that features four different Kirbys working together to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
A Co-op Kirby Adventure
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror was released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. The game is set in the Mirror World, where a dark shadow has split Kirby into four differently colored Kirbys: pink, red, yellow, and green. The four Kirbys must work together to restore the broken mirrors and stop the evil Meta Knight.
The game supports up to four players via local or online multiplayer. Each player can control one of the Kirbys and use their copy abilities to interact with the environment and fight enemies. The game also features a cell phone system that allows players to call each other for help or to warp to different locations.
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror is not a linear game, but rather an open-ended exploration game. The players can choose which areas to visit and which bosses to fight in any order. The game also has several hidden secrets and collectibles to find, such as spray paints, sound tests, and mini-games.
One of Two Kirby Games on Game Boy Advance
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror is one of two Kirby games that were released on the Game Boy Advance. The other game is Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, which is a remake of the NES game Kirby’s Adventure. The remake features improved graphics, sound, and gameplay, as well as new modes and features.
Both games were previously available on the Wii U Virtual Console, but they were removed earlier this year when the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops were closed. Now, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers will have the chance to play these games again on their Nintendo Switch consoles.
More Games Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is a premium subscription service that offers access to games from Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance, in addition to the games from Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and Game Boy. The service also includes other benefits such as cloud saves, online play, and exclusive offers.
The service costs $49.99 per year for an individual membership or $79.99 per year for a family membership that can be shared with up to seven other Nintendo Account holders. The service launched in October 2021 with 21 games across Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance.
Since then, Nintendo has been adding more games to the service every month. In November 2021, six more games were added: Paper Mario and Banjo-Kazooie for Nintendo 64; Sword of Vermilion and Dynamite Headdy for Sega Genesis; and Fire Emblem and Kuru Kuru Kururin for Game Boy Advance.
In December 2021, four more games were added: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and F-Zero X for Nintendo 64; ToeJam & Earl and Altered Beast for Sega Genesis; and Wario Land 4 and Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Game Boy Advance.
In January 2022, three more games were added: Pokemon Snap and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards for Nintendo 64; and Sonic Advance for Game Boy Advance.
In February 2022, five more games were added: Mario Golf and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron for Nintendo 64; Castlevania: Bloodlines and Contra: Hard Corps for Sega Genesis; and Mario Kart: Super Circuit for Game Boy Advance.
In March 2022, four more games were added: Sin & Punishment and Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber for Nintendo 64; Shining Force II and Gunstar Heroes for Sega Genesis; and Metroid Fusion for Game Boy Advance.
In April 2022, three more games were added: Yoshi’s Story and Custom Robo for Nintendo 64; and Super Mario Advance for Game Boy Advance.
In May 2022, four more games were added: Pokemon Puzzle League and Harvest Moon 64 for Nintendo 64; Streets of Rage 3 and Phantasy Star IV for Sega Genesis; and Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World for Game Boy Advance.
In June 2022, three more games were added: Mario Party 3 and Dr. Mario 64 for Nintendo 64; and Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi’s Island for Game Boy Advance.
In July 2022, four more games were added: Paperboy 64 and Bomberman Hero for Nintendo 64; Ristar and Golden Axe III for Sega Genesis; and Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 for Game Boy Advance.
In August 2022, three more games were added: Mario Tennis and Pokemon Stadium for Nintendo 64; and WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! for Game Boy Advance.
In September 2022, four more games were added: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Mario Kart 64 for Nintendo 64; Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master for Sega Genesis; and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap for Game Boy Advance.
And now, in September 2023, one more game will be added: Kirby & the Amazing Mirror for Game Boy Advance.
Nintendo has not announced the next batch of games that will be coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, but fans are hoping to see more classics from Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance. Some of the most requested games include Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Tooie, GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark, Jet Force Gemini, Diddy Kong Racing, Super Smash Bros., Star Fox 64, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, Metroid: Zero Mission, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, Advance Wars, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and many more.
