Mendel Palace
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Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mendel Palace
This article compares the North American and Japanese box art for the puzzle game Mendel Palace, the debut title from Game Freak. The North American cover features a labyrinthine vibe with numerous characters and a gothic tower, while the Japanese version adopts a cuter, chibi aesthetic with a brighter castle. The piece also notes the game's recent addition to the Nintendo Switch Online NES library.
US: Nintendo Download for 10th April, 2026
Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases and classic titles. New additions include Pokémon Champions, PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, THE TOWER OF DRUAGA, and PRAGMATA. The update also highlights ongoing sales and rewards for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Nintendo Download – April 9, 2026 (North America) – Pokemon Champions, Dosa Divas, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of April 9, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including Pokemon Champions and Dosa Divas. The report also highlights ongoing eShop sales and the return of Super Mario Galaxy merchandise for My Nintendo members.
Nintendo Switch Online April 2026 NES Haul Brings Three More Retro Classics
Nintendo has added three new classic NES games, Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga, to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. Mendel Palace is notable as the debut title from Game Freak. These additions do not require the Expansion Pack.
Pac-Man & Game Freak’s first ever game join NES library on Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online has added Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga to its NES library. Pac-Man is a classic arcade port, Mendel Palace is Game Freak's first game, and The Tower of Druaga is a Japan-only action RPG.
3 NES games added to Switch Online
Nintendo has added three classic NES games to the Nintendo Switch Online service: The Tower of Druaga, PAC-MAN, and Mendel Palace. These titles are available through the "Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics" app for subscribers. Namco developed two of the games, while Game Freak developed Mendel Palace, which was originally published by Namco in Japan.
PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga Added to Switch Online NES Library
Nintendo has added three more classic NES titles to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service: PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga. Mendel Palace is a puzzle-action game, while The Tower of Druaga is a maze-based action title.
NES – Nintendo Classics adds Mendel Palace, PAC-MAN, and The Tower of Druaga
The Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics app has added three new games: Mendel Palace, PAC-MAN, and The Tower of Druaga. These classic titles are now available for players to enjoy on the platform.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, The Tower of Druaga
Nintendo Switch Online has added three classic games: Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga. These titles are now available for subscribers to play on the Nintendo Switch platform.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Games
Nintendo has added three classic titles to its Nintendo Switch Online NES library: Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga. These games are now available for subscribers to play on the Nintendo Switch.
Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
This article ranks all NES games available on Nintendo Switch Online based on user ratings. It includes over 80 retro titles, with new Namco games like Pac-Man added to the list. The rankings are dynamic and change as users rate the games.
