Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members just got a fantastic injection of classic SEGA Genesis and Mega Drive titles, bringing iconic experiences straight to your fingertips.
So, you can now dive into the pixelated action of three legendary games: Streets of Rage, ESWAT: City Under Siege, and Super Thunder Blade – all playable right now on your Nintendo Switch.
Prepare for hours of nostalgic fun as you revisit a nice selection of 16-bit classics
What are these Mega Drive titles?
Streets of Rage: Dust off your fighting gloves and get ready to clean up the mean streets! This groundbreaking side-scrolling beat ’em up lets you choose from a trio of tough heroes to take on a criminal syndicate that has the city in its grip.
With its iconic soundtrack, satisfying combat, and the ability to team up with a friend for co-op action, Streets of Rage is a timeless classic that defined a genre. Get ready to unleash powerful special attacks and deliver justice, one punch at a time!
ESWAT: City Under Siege: Step into the armored boots of Duke Oda, a cybernetic police officer tasked with battling a rising tide of futuristic crime.
ESWAT: City Under Siege blends side-scrolling action with shooting elements, as you upgrade your powerful suit and utilize a variety of weapons to take down dangerous criminals and robotic threats. Experience intense shootouts and thrilling platforming as you fight to restore order to the besieged metropolis.
Super Thunder Blade: Take to the skies in this exhilarating helicopter combat game!
Super Thunder Blade puts you in the cockpit of a heavily armed attack helicopter, challenging you to navigate treacherous environments and take down waves of enemy aircraft, tanks, and ground installations. With its fast-paced arcade action and impressive (for its time) 3D-esque visuals, Super Thunder Blade offers a thrilling and explosive aerial combat experience.
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How to get these SEGA titles
These incredible SEGA Genesis and Mega Drive titles are available right now for all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Simply launch the SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch system to find these newly added gems waiting for you. Local multiplayer is also available in some modes.
Just power up your Nintendo Switch, load up the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive app, and play.
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