While many popular titles are already available in Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy library, there are still games missing that deserve inclusion.

The addition of Game Boy to the catalog of retro titles that Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can access was a welcomed part of the recent Nintendo Direct. While the paid service already offered subscribers a large selection of NES and SNES titles at no extra charge, including Game Boy games adds extra value to the service. While several Game Boy games are available at launch with more teased to be on the way, there are several deserving titles yet to appear.

Not only are Game Boy games included in this service, but Game Boy Color games as well, giving Nintendo an even greater pool of classic handheld titles to pull from. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Tetris, and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins are already available, and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons, Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble will be added in the future. While these are all fan-favorite titles, there are still notable exclusions that would be great for future updates.

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Better known as the Dragon Quest series today, Dragon Warrior Monsters was a spin-off title from the mainline JRPGs that originally released for the Game Boy Color in 1998 in Japan, with a Western release in 2000. Dragon Warrior Monsters followed the success of Pokemon as a monster-taming game, this time featuring iconic creatures from the Dragon Quest series. While the classic Dragon Quest titles are available for purchase on Nintendo Switch's eShop, a spin-off title like this is harder to access, making it a great candidate for the Switch Online's Game Boy library.

First released in 1991, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters was a sequel to Kid Icarus for the NES. The game maintains a lot of what made the original popular, with players controlling Pit and battling their way through a 2D platformer. What set this sequel apart from its predecessor was the screen's ability to scroll in all four directions, allowing players access to previous areas while exploring. With the original Kid Icarus among the selection of NES titles available on the Switch, it makes sense that its sequel should be added as well.

Kirby's Dream Land 2 is the 1994 sequel to Game Boy title Kirby's Dream Land. Although it shares a similar formula, Kirby's Dream Land 2 introduced three animal companions that aid Kirby on his adventure: Rick the hamster allows Kirby to run faster, Coo the owl gives him the power of flight in strong winds, and Kine the sunfish helps him move quickly underwater. With the first Kirby's Dream Land already available as a Game Boy title on the Switch, it only seems natural to make its follow-up available too.

While most are likely familiar with the PlayStation version, Metal Gear Solid did receive a Game Boy Color port in 2000. This version follows a completely different storyline set in an alternate timeline seven years after the events of the original 1987 Metal Gear. Gameplay more closely resembles the original entry than the PlayStation's Metal Gear Solid due to the limitations of the handheld console. Despite these limitations, this is still a solid entry in the franchise that deserves a spot in the Switch's line-up.

It would be a shame not to include the best-selling games on the Game Boy for Nintendo Switch Online. Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow have been released on the 3DS Virtual Console in the past, but the upcoming closure of the 3DS eShop means players won't be able to buy them in the future. A great way to preserve their legacy would be to include them in the library of Game Boy games on Switch. Nintendo could even give players the option to transfer monsters into Pokemon Home.

The Gen 2 Pokemon titles also deserve to be added to the Switch's library of Game Boy games. These games improve upon their predecessors in nearly every aspect, but also represent the Game Boy Color counterparts to Red, Blue, and Yellow. Additionally, they are the third best-selling games on the platform, just behind Tetris and the Gen 1 Pokemon games, making them clear fan-favorites that would help draw new subscribers to Nintendo's online service.

Game Boy games are now available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

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Drew Swanson is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and Soulslikes, to niche indie tites and horror games, he finds joy in favorites such as Elden Ring, Persona, Pokemon, Resident Evil, and more. Aside from his professional writing, Drew is also an avid artist and creates fan art for his favorite games on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.