Rare Games' iconic platformer Donkey Kong 64 is finally available on Nintendo Switch Online for subscribers with the expansion pack upgrade.
Long before Sea of Thieves, Rare Games were smashing the gaming industry to bits with hit after hit. For two decades, Rare could do no wrong and their library of games on the N64 in particular will go down in history as one of the greatest collections of work we've seen in gaming from one development team.
One long-awaited gem of theirs is now finally available for subscribers on Nintendo Switch Online. The legendary team that brought us smash hits like Goldeneye 007, Perfect Dark, Conker's Bad Fur Day and Banjo-Kajooie were responsible for one of the most iconic characters in Nintendo's history. Donkey Kong 64 will be available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers who have the expansion pack upgrade from June 3, 2026.
This N64 classic is a long time coming and fans can finally replay this gigantic platformer on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The size and scope of Donkey Kong 64 is still impressive today and almost God-like that they managed to cram it all onto an N64 cartridge. Five playable characters, tons of secrets and collectibles and a map size that would even impress Grand Theft Auto VI fans.
The five playable characters, Donkey, Diddy, Lanky, Tiny, and Chunky each bring distinct abilities, making gameplay feel fresh and rewarding even as you rethread areas you've explored before. Donkey Kong 64 is primarily a platformer, but it's also crammed with puzzles, secrets, mini-games and collectibles that add value and longevity to this already gigantic game. It's yet another classic from the stellar Rare catalog of games and deserves its place on Nintendo Switch Online.
Getting fresh eyes and a new generation of gamers to rediscover all the secrets of a Nintendo classic like this is truly heartwarming. Whether you're new to the game or just feeling nostalgic enough to revisit it, June 3 can't come fast enough. This colorful platforming adventure is still impressive in terms of sheer scale. The maps are large and varied with plenty of gameplay variety and a huge amount of content to discover.
Even the visuals still look good although a little dated compared to modern platformers like Astro Bot or Super Mario Odyssey. Recently, Nintendo Switch Online has been steadily adding classic games to its library, and we're here for it. Donkey Kong 64 is a solid platformer and one of the very best released on the N64 way back in the late 90s.
With recent leaks suggesting a Nintendo Direct is just around the corner, it's good to see that Nintendo are showing no signs of slowing down. Whether it's new titles like 007 First Light or older classics like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, there's never been a better time to be a Nintendo Switch owner
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