Nintendo has announced a significant expansion to its Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) library on Nintendo Switch Online, with 4 titles added on March 28th, 2025.
Unusually, these are strategy titles: Nobunaga’s Ambition, its sequel Lord of Darkness, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire, and Uncharted Waters: New Horizons.
Strategy games on the SNES
You probably think of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as a largely arcade-based console. It’s well known for platformers like Aladdin, and RPGs like , but less so for strategy titles. Prepare to have your preconceptions (and your strategic nous) challenged…
Nobunaga’s Ambition
This is a classic strategy simulation where players take on the role of a daimyo during Japan’s Sengoku period. The goal is to unify the country through strategic management of resources, diplomacy, and military conquest. It’s a deep and engaging experience for strategy game enthusiasts.
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness
Expanding upon the original, Lord of Darkness offers enhanced gameplay and deeper strategic elements. Players will face even greater challenges as they strive to achieve their ambitions in feudal Japan. Expect refined mechanics and a more complex political landscape.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire
Set in ancient China, this grand strategy game immerses players in the turbulent Three Kingdoms era. You’ll navigate intricate political alliances, manage vast armies, and engage in epic battles. Wall of Fire introduces new features and scenarios, providing a rich and immersive experience.
Uncharted Waters: New Horizons
Embark on a global adventure in this exploration and trading simulation. Players can choose from various characters, each with their own unique storyline. Sail the seas, discover new lands, engage in trade, and face pirates in this open-world adventure. It’s a game that blends strategy, adventure, and historical elements.
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A SNES power-up for Nintendo Switch Online
This expansion to Nintendo’s SNES library release caters to fans of classic strategy and simulation games. It underlines out belief that the Nintendo Switch is the most accessible retro gaming platform around.
You can sign up to Nintendo Switch Online through your Switch, or buy a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion code on Amazon.
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