Survival Kids, the Inspiration for a Switch 2 Launch Title, is Available on Original Switch
Survival Kids is a Game Boy Color adventure game released in 1999. You take the role of a child shipwrecked on a desert island, and you must apply survival skills while searching for your lost father. The game was recently put on Nintendo Switch Online, meaning you can play the original game before the newest entry in the series is released on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The History of Survival Kids
Even though there’s a chance that many people hadn’t heard of it before it dropped on Nintendo Switch Online, Konami’s Survival Kids is actually the first game in a series. There was a sequel to the original Game Boy Color game, and then the franchise was renamed Lost In Blue for its DS and Wii entries. The franchise has been dormant since Lost in Blue 3 was released in 2008. The original game’s Nintendo Switch Online release means that the game is now more accessible, since physical copies are rare and a boxed copy can sell for around $430.
The New Survival Kids
The new game, also titled Survival Kids, will be released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. According to Nintendo’s original site, the game centers around four kids who find an ancient map and end up shipwrecked when following it. The new game will emphasize co-op for up to four players, both local and online. The site advertises that “Island vistas burst to life with vibrant toon-style visuals, a playful soundtrack, and charming sound effects. Paired with simple gameplay mechanics and accessible UI, it’s an experience sure to captivate players of all ages!” While the game does seem aimed primarily at younger players, it looks like it will capture the original’s charm and appeal to everyone.
Conclusion
Releasing the original Survival Kids on Nintendo Switch Online is a great way to get people excited about the new game. Since many people will flock first to Mario Kart World when they buy their Switch 2, the other launch titles might need a little boost of publicity. Letting people discover the original game might be just the boost that the new Survival Kids game needs.
