Forsaken 64, a cult classic 3D shooter from 1998, is coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on September 4th.
Why it matters: The addition of Forsaken 64 expands the mature corner of Nintendo’s subscription service, offering a nostalgic experience for fans of the original game and a new challenge for newcomers.
The details:
- Players take on the role of a mercenary sent to a post-apocalyptic Earth to destroy the remnants of a mechanized terror that wiped out all life on the planet.
- The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with various bikes, weapons, enemies, and power-ups available in each level.
- Forsaken 64 will be accessible through the separate Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics: Mature app, joining titles like Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Shadow Man, and Perfect Dark.
The game’s infamous U.S. box art, which depicted a woman’s face with a tear and a tattooed cheek, did not reflect the actual content and received criticism for its misleading nature.
What they’re saying:
- “I remember picking up Forsaken 64 as a loose cart back in the early 2000s and thinking it would be a cool horror/survival horror based on the name, cover art, and age rating. To my surprise, it was a vehicular action game,” shared a user on Reddit.
- “I rented it not knowing what it was and found the gameplay really obtuse and boring. Cover art misleading,” another user reflected.
What’s next: Forsaken 64 joins the growing catalog of classic games available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, offering a trip down memory lane for some and a new gaming experience for others.
