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Nintendo Download: Tales of Stars, Swords and Storms

Jason Micciche 15 hours ago News, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 Leave a comment 112 Views

A quartet of Game Boy classics come to Nintendo Switch Online this week, along with another volley of Switch 2 game pre-orders.

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If you’re a lover of the iconic Game Boy or Game Boy Color, you might be in for a gem of a week, depending on your tastes. The nostalgia is riding high for this Nintendo Download, delivering a four-pack of classic portable games for play via the Nintendo Switch Online service. Subscribers can fire up the 1999 GBC cult classic Survival Kids, plus standard Game Boy titles Gradius The Interstellar Assault, The Sword of Hope, and Kirby’s Star Stacker.

Prefer some Switch 2 action, as the console gets set for launch next week? Well, that’s covered too, since this week also brings in another set of Switch 2 pre-orders, with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Fast Fusion.

Additionally, fans can find a LEGO Mario Kart sweepstakes to get in on, the Splatoon soundtrack via the Nintendo Music app, and of course the full slate of smaller launches. Scroll down for the full listing.

Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online

  • SURVIVAL KIDS – Put your survival skills to the test! In this survival-role-playing title released in 1999 on the Game Boy Color system, you play as the young child of a renowned explorer. A vicious storm hits while you’re on a cruise with your dad, and you’re left stranded on an uninhabited island. Now, with no help in sight, the only one you can rely on is yourself! Search the island for food and water, and combine items to create the tools you need to survive. If you scour every corner of the island, you might find a way to escape! SURVIVAL KIDS is available now for Nintendo Switch Online members*.
  • GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – The odds of your survival are one million to one. In this side-scrolling shooter released for Game Boy in 1992, the battle is over, and the alien bile on your flight suit has dried. Your fingers twitch as if wrapped around the trigger of your ship’s guns. Suddenly, BLAM! Fire erupts on all sides. A swarm of doomships is closing in! With the three available weapons – MISSILE, DOUBLE and LASER – you’ll need to shape your attacks to each stage’s terrain and enemies. Just remember DOUBLE and LASER weapons can’t both be equipped at once! GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT is available now for Nintendo Switch Online members.
  • The Sword of Hope – The story of Prince Theo, who bears the mark of the chosen one. This role-playing game was released for the Game Boy in 1991 and features Prince Theo as its protagonist, who was born with a dagger-shaped birthmark on his arm – the mark of the chosen one. As the chosen one, you must set out to find the Sword of Hope, which is said to have the power to defeat the darkness. With it, you will save the land from the king, once good and mighty, but now possessed by evil. Press on using the magic and weapons at your disposal to defeat the creatures who block your path. Three commands will be essential for your adventure. LOOK allows you to inspect people and your surroundings to get information, and OPEN allows you to open treasure chests to find precious items. Using HIT carelessly may lead to someone getting angry with you – but sometimes it can yield unexpected results! The Sword of Hope is available now for Nintendo Switch Online members.
  • Kirby’s Star Stacker – Join Kirby as he stacks the falling stars with help from his friends: Rick, Kine and Coo (who look like a hamster, sunfish and owl, respectively) in this puzzle game. Blocks rain down constantly from above, while whole lines appear with unrelenting clock-like regularity from below. Sandwich the stars between Kirby’s pals and you’ll be on your way to a high score. Watch out for King Dedede – he’s out to stop you! But with a few quick moves and a well-timed strategy, you can outwit him and move on to the next challenging level. Kirby’s Star Stacker is available now for Nintendo Switch Online members.

Pre-orders:

  • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – In this reimagined Rune Factory experience, you will call upon the forces of nature to restore the land and gods of the eastern region of Azuma. In this brand-new adventure, you’ll use your power as an Earth Dancer to fight corruptive forces, rebuild seasonal-themed villages to inspire villagers to return, and experience Rune Factorystaples like romance and farming. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be available June 5. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
  • SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 system! Sonic the Hedgehog is back with a classic and modern take in this collection featuring two unique experiences. Play as Shadow in a story campaign with abilities that demonstrate why he’s known as the Ultimate Life Form. Speed through iconic stages from Shadow’s history, discover hidden secrets in an expansive hub world and unlock new powers to take on Black Doom and save the world. Also experience SONIC GENERATIONS, a time-traveling adventure featuring a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D Sonic stages, now with upgraded visuals and new bonus content. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS launches on Nintendo Switch 2 June 5. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop!
  • Fast Fusion – Get ready for the fastest anti-gravity racing game! Race your antigrav vehicle through brilliant tracks like the beautiful Redwood Forest, the storm planet Tempesta or through the lofty heights of Yama Crest. Use your “Fusion” ability to create hundreds of unique racing machines by fusing your favorite vehicles into new ones, with cool upgrades and unique looks. Risk it all by mastering the new antigrav hyper jump technology to get ahead of your opponents! Fast Fusion races onto Nintendo Switch 2 June 5. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Music:

Activities:

  • My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Sweepstakes – Rev your engine and get ready to speed into fun with the My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Sweepstakes***! Enter from now until Sept. 3 at 11 p.m. PT for a chance to win an ultimate prize for building and racing fans: LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart set (72037). For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/cf4b372d8794452b.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

* Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

*** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 12:00 p.m. PT on 5/15/2025 and ends at 11:00 p.m. PT on 9/3/2025. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/cf4b372d8794452b, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo – LEGO® Mario Kart™ Race to Win! Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/cf4b372d8794452b) as stated in Official Rules. There will be three (3) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart set (72037) (ARV $169.99 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $509.97 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/mynintendo-lego-mario-kart-race-to-win-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

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Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.

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