This Week’s eShop Highlights: SNES Gems, Kirby Soundtracks, Sales, and More!

This week on the Nintendo Switch eShop, we’ve got an assortment of SNES classics making a comeback, a new batch of tunes for Nintendo’s music app, some enticing sales to consider, and an array of fresh titles ready for download.

The Switch Online library is welcoming four new additions, all courtesy of Koei, a well-regarded developer from the SNES era. First up, we have Nobunaga’s Ambition and its sequel, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness. These games, originally released in the early ’90s, plunge players into the Sengoku period of Japan, challenging you to reunite the nation’s fractured regions.

Following these, we venture into ancient China with Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire. This 1994 release is a turn-based strategy game inspired by the classic novel, inviting players to navigate the tumultuous Three Kingdoms era.

Koei’s world tour continues with Uncharted Waters: New Horizons, a European-centric adventure about sailing and trading that debuted in 1993. It’s a fascinating blend of exploration and commerce set during the Age of Discovery.

On the musical front, Nintendo’s Music app is growing with the partial release of the Kirby and the Forgotten Land soundtrack, featuring 23 tracks. It’s a bit mysterious why we only see part of the collection, but here’s hoping more tunes are on the way soon.

Turning to new game releases, this week’s lineup also includes Which Way Up: Galaxy Games. We recently sat down with Turtle Flip Studio, the creative minds behind the game, in an episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast. Make sure to check it out, and stay tuned as we prepare a full review.

So, that’s your eShop update for the week. What games are capturing your interest? Share what you’ll be playing!

Nintendo Switch Online (SNES Highlights):

Nobunaga’s Ambition – Step into the shoes of a fief ruler in Japan’s Sengoku period, a time of great turmoil as feudal lords vie for dominance. Whether through warfare, cunning diplomacy, or covert assassinations, you’ll need every resource at your disposal to unify Japan. This title is available from March 28 for Nintendo Switch Online members and supports up to eight players with a single Joy-Con.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness – Originally gracing the Super NES in 1994, this sequel places you once again as a Sengoku Daimyo striving to bring together Japan’s divided states. New game elements now allow you to enhance your forces with cultural and technological upgrades, rewarding generals with tea items to bolster their diplomatic prowess. Available March 28th, this game also offers multiplayer options with up to eight players on a single Joy-Con.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire – Set during the waning days of the Second Han Dynasty, players find themselves in the midst of China’s power struggle, leading to the era known as the Three Kingdoms. Engage in both strategic negotiations and fierce battles with a variety of powerful weaponry. This game, available from March 28, supports multiplayer gameplay using a single Joy-Con.

Uncharted Waters: New Horizons – Set sail during Europe’s Age of Discovery! Choose from six unique characters and embark on a global adventure to uncover hidden treasures and navigate challenges in open waters. This game, joining the eShop on March 28, also supports multiplayer with one Joy-Con.

Nintendo Music:

A New and Noteworthy World – Kirby from Planet Popstar is gracing the Nintendo Music app! Dive into 23 tracks from Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with songs like "Running Through the New World" to "Moonlight Canyon." Stay alert for the rest of the soundtrack arriving later this year. This feature is for Nintendo Switch Online members.

Excited for the sales and additions on the eShop? There’s plenty to discover this week on the Nintendo Switch!