Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog has been expanded with three additional NES-era games, now available to subscribers on Nintendo Switch.
The latest additions—Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am II—bring a mix of action and racing from the late 1980s and early 1990s to the service’s NES library.
Nintendo Life reporter Liam Doolan first documented the update.
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991) — Tecmo
Nintendo’s summary frames Ninja Gaiden III as the third and final chapter of the original NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy, continuing the story of protagonist Ryu Hayabusa as he confronts new forces of evil and pursues answers surrounding Irene’s death.
Originally released by Tecmo for the NES, the title is known for its challenging platforming and cinematic storytelling through cutscenes.
Ikari Warriors (NES port 1987) — SNK
The Ikari Warriors NES release dates back to 1987.
The action shooter casts players as soldiers Paul and Vince infiltrating an enemy stronghold.
The NES version retains the arcade-style run-and-gun gameplay, with limited ammunition mechanics, on-screen power-ups and vehicle segments that include tanks and helicopters.
R.C. Pro-Am II (1992) — Rare
R.C. Pro-Am II, developed by Rare and released for the NES in 1992, upgrades the original RC-racing formula with faster tracks, deeper vehicle customization and expanded multiplayer.
The sequel supports up to two players and features 24 circuits, an in-game shop to spend race winnings on upgrades, and two bonus mini-games—Tug O’ Truck Challenge and The Drag Race—used to earn extra cash and championship points.
Regional content note
Nintendo’s update also included three Famicom titles for Japanese subscribers this week, reflecting the split content packages that occasionally appear between regions.
Availability and context
All three titles are accessible through the Nintendo Classics/NES segment of Nintendo Switch Online for qualifying subscribers.
These additions continue Nintendo’s periodic expansion of its legacy libraries on Switch, offering preservation of NES-era software alongside modern releases on the eShop.
For more details and hands-on impressions, see the reporting from Nintendo Life by Liam Doolan.
The latest additions—Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am II—bring a mix of action and racing from the late 1980s and early 1990s to the service’s NES library.
Nintendo Life reporter Liam Doolan first documented the update.
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991) — Tecmo
Nintendo’s summary frames Ninja Gaiden III as the third and final chapter of the original NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy, continuing the story of protagonist Ryu Hayabusa as he confronts new forces of evil and pursues answers surrounding Irene’s death.
Originally released by Tecmo for the NES, the title is known for its challenging platforming and cinematic storytelling through cutscenes.
Ikari Warriors (NES port 1987) — SNK
The Ikari Warriors NES release dates back to 1987.
The action shooter casts players as soldiers Paul and Vince infiltrating an enemy stronghold.
The NES version retains the arcade-style run-and-gun gameplay, with limited ammunition mechanics, on-screen power-ups and vehicle segments that include tanks and helicopters.
R.C. Pro-Am II (1992) — Rare
R.C. Pro-Am II, developed by Rare and released for the NES in 1992, upgrades the original RC-racing formula with faster tracks, deeper vehicle customization and expanded multiplayer.
The sequel supports up to two players and features 24 circuits, an in-game shop to spend race winnings on upgrades, and two bonus mini-games—Tug O’ Truck Challenge and The Drag Race—used to earn extra cash and championship points.
Regional content note
Nintendo’s update also included three Famicom titles for Japanese subscribers this week, reflecting the split content packages that occasionally appear between regions.
Availability and context
All three titles are accessible through the Nintendo Classics/NES segment of Nintendo Switch Online for qualifying subscribers.
These additions continue Nintendo’s periodic expansion of its legacy libraries on Switch, offering preservation of NES-era software alongside modern releases on the eShop.
For more details and hands-on impressions, see the reporting from Nintendo Life by Liam Doolan.
