Kirby Tilt ‘n Tumbleis a unique title for the Game Boy Color that utilizes an accelerometer on the cartridge, allowing players to control Kirby by tilting the handheld. Gameplay revolves around using these motion controls to navigate Kirby through a series of levels within a certain time limit, collecting stars all the while. With this game set to hitNintendo Switch Online’s library of Game Boy gamesand take advantage of the Switch’s motion control capabilities, there are a couple other titles that use motion controls also deserving of a spot.
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Yoshi Topsy-Turvy
As an evolution of the built-in cartridge hardware ofKirby Tilt ‘n Tumble,Yoshi Topsy-Turvytook a similar approach using a built-in sensor on its Game Boy Advance cartridge. Released under the title ofYoshi’s Universal Gravitationoutside of North America, the gameplay saw players use its motion sensor to tilt the handheld and affect gravity across the game. Using this control scheme, players could cause enemies and objects to move around, which could then be used to help solve puzzles and navigateYoshito the goal.
The game released for North America in 2005 and was met with mediocre review scores criticizing its repetitive gameplay and simplistic level design. Many critics also found the game too short and its use of the motion control technology inconsistent, especially when compared to other titles that used it. While this game didn’t have the staying power of otherGame Boy Advancetitles, its interesting gravity-defying motion control gimmick helped it stand out as a unique experience worth reliving on Switch.
WarioWare: Twisted!
Reception to the game was overall positive when it released in North America in 2005, and it was praised as a unique step forward for the budding series. The gyro controls were seen as innovative rather than annoying, and made a great pick-up-and-play title for the handheld Game Boy Advance even better. With how shortWarioWaregamesgenerally are due to their gameplay being designed to be played in bursts,WarioWare: Twisted!would make another great addition to theNintendo Switch Online’s catalog.
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