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Flashback to the golden age of 16-bit gaming, where pixel art, catchy soundtracks, and side-scrolling adventures defined childhoods everywhere. Nintendo has just dropped three more SNES classics onto the Nintendo Switch Online service, giving fans another reason to dive back into the nostalgia of the Super Nintendo era. Watch Nintendo’s official announcement trailer here on YouTube.
This new update for October brings a mix of action, puzzles, and competitive fighting into the ever-growing SNES library. The lineup includes Mario & Wario (1993), Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (1993), and Fatal Fury Special (1993/1994). Each of these games carved its own niche in gaming history, and now they’ve been revived for a new generation of players to enjoy on modern hardware.
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind
Following his recent appearance in The Purrfect Collection this September, Bubsy has once again found his way onto the Switch. The original Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed and published by Accolade. It’s a colorful, fast-paced platformer starring the wisecracking bobcat who became something of a mascot for early-90s gaming.
Bubsy’s quirky humor and cartoon-style presentation were an attempt to compete with Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog, and while he didn’t quite reach that level of fame, the game remains a memorable piece of SNES history. Now, you can relive his fur-filled adventures directly on Switch. Learn more about the original release on Retro-Replay’s Bubsy database page.
Fatal Fury Special
Fans of classic arcade brawlers will appreciate the addition of Fatal Fury Special, SNK’s 1994 fighting masterpiece. The game builds upon Fatal Fury 2, refining the mechanics, expanding the roster, and introducing faster gameplay that set the stage for SNK’s later hits like King of Fighters.
The SNES version captures much of that same intensity, offering smooth controls and detailed sprite work that pushed the console to its limits. Whether you’re revisiting old rivalries or discovering the series for the first time, it’s a perfect showcase of the 2D fighter boom of the mid-90s. You can explore the game’s history in more detail on Retro-Replay’s Fatal Fury Special page.
Mario & Wario
Perhaps the most interesting inclusion is Mario & Wario, a rare puzzle-platform game developed by Game Freak — the same studio that would later create Pokémon. Originally released only in Japan for the Super Famicom in 1993, this marks the first time the game is officially available outside of Japan.
In Mario & Wario, players guide Mario (or other characters) through maze-like stages using Wario’s mischievous traps and a fairy companion controlled by a mouse. On Switch, the unique control scheme is supported through Joy-Con 2 or even a USB mouse, keeping the original experience surprisingly authentic. For long-time Nintendo fans, it’s a fascinating look back at Game Freak’s early experimentation before Pokémon changed gaming forever.
Available Now on Nintendo Switch Online
As always, these games are accessible through the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics app, which is free to download on the Nintendo eShop for anyone with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Nintendo continues to expand its retro offerings, giving players a way to experience timeless games with modern convenience.
Whether you’re chasing Bubsy’s yarn balls, throwing punches with Terry Bogard, or solving Wario’s wild puzzles, this latest drop adds more variety to an already impressive SNES library on Switch. For fans of gaming history, October’s update is a nostalgic treat worth exploring.
