Nintendo Switch Online Adds PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga
Nintendo Switch Online has added three more retro NES games to its library: PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga. Here is what Nintendo officially announced and why this update matters for retro fans.
What happened
Nintendo has added three more classic NES games to the Nintendo Switch Online library, giving retro players another small but useful update to check this month.
The newly added titles are:
- PAC-MAN
- Mendel Palace
- THE TOWER OF DRUAGA
Nintendo announced the update on April 9, positioning it as another retro-library refresh for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Why it matters
This is the kind of Nintendo Switch Online update that works because it is simple and instantly understandable.
Players do not need a complicated breakdown here. They want to know which games were added, whether they are part of the NES lineup, and whether the update is worth checking if they enjoy retro games.
The answer is yes, especially because this batch mixes one major arcade icon with two deeper-cut classics that many players may never have tried before.
The three games Nintendo added
PAC-MAN
One of the most recognizable arcade games ever made, built around maze runs, ghost avoidance, power pellets, and score chasing.
Mendel Palace
A 1990 NES action game starring Bon-Bon, where players flip floor panels to defeat enemies and rescue Candy from a dream-world trap.
THE TOWER OF DRUAGA
A tougher maze-and-action game where players control GIL, climb floor by floor, collect keys, avoid deadly enemies, and uncover hidden item tasks needed to survive.
Why this update is useful
PAC-MAN gives the update its instant mainstream pull, but the other two additions are what make this drop more interesting editorially.
Nintendo Switch Online updates are strongest when they combine one recognizable classic with one or two lesser-known games that players may discover for the first time. That is exactly what this lineup does.
It gives retro fans something familiar, while also making the library feel a little broader and more rewarding to explore.
Final takeaway
Nintendo Switch Online’s latest retro update adds three NES titles that cover different types of appeal:
- PAC-MAN for instant recognition
- Mendel Palace for quirky action discovery
- THE TOWER OF DRUAGA for classic challenge and hidden-depth fans
It is not the biggest Nintendo update of the month, but it is a clean and worthwhile library expansion for Nintendo Switch Online members.
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