

© Some rights reserved by V Threepio – LicenseĪnd now for the headliner of the 3 games, Earthworm Jim! If you have never played Earthworm Jim before, you will soon find out why this game has a cult following. Earthworm Jim Wearing a robotic suit, like depicted by the mascot above, Earthworm Jim fights evil forces. The combat in this game feels excellent, and the combos you can perform are some of our favorites.Īfter a chance to play Beyond Oasis for a bit, this is another excellent game that is well worth downloading. Graphically speaking, this is one of the best looking Genesis games released, and the port to the Switch holds that true.īeyond Oasis follows a similar vein to Zelda, but this game focuses more on action than puzzles and item collection. Originally released in 1995, Beyond Oasis is an excellent lightweight RPG that doesn’t require the usual concentration that RPGs typically require. For free, it is well worth the download! Beyond Oasis Coming to Nintendo Switch, Beyond Oasis is perfect for old-school Zelda fans who want more action and combat. Although none of us had heard of this game before, the game is still really fun and runs well. We didn’t run into issues that would ruin the experience. But from what we know, the port performs excellently. We did not have the pleasure of playing this game before on the original hardware. You are accompanied by four creature companions who follow you, and you can switch between them to help you.

What could be better for a 16-bit action platformer where you battle beasts and monsters to avenge your father’s death? ALISIA DRAGOONĪLISIA DRAGOON was released 30 years ago, and surprisingly it is still quite fun to play through. Let’s look briefly at each game and see whether it’s worth downloading or upgrading your Switch subscription.

Although the 2 other games are fun, the cult following Earthworm Jim has makes it a nice addition to Switch’s Genesis library. The one most people are excited about is Earthworm Jim. Three more games -ALISIA DRAGOON, Beyond Oasis, and Earthworm Jim – were added to the 30-game Genisis library already ported and released for the Switch. Earlier this year, when Nintendo started offering the Expansion Pack level of their online subscription, they released a load of retro games for both the N64 and the Sega Genisis. Switch Online+ Expansion users received three free Sega Genesis games in September 2022.

