Relive Your Childhood With the Nintendo Switch ‘The Disney Afternoon Collection’
If you grew up in the 1990s, you undoubtedly remember The Disney Afternoon.
For an entire generation of fans, the shows and characters that made up Disney’s iconic animated television block were foundational to our childhoods.
From DuckTales through Gargoyles, The Disney Afternoon cultivated a lineup of animated series that have truly stood the test of time and may be more beloved today than ever before.
If you still love TaleSpin, Darkwing Duck, and Bonkers, I have some exciting news!
‘The Disney Afternoon Collection’ Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
The Disney Afternoon Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 26, bringing with it a treasure trove of classic Disney Afternoon video games.
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Here’s what fans have to look forward to.
The Collection Will Include Eight Games
The Nintendo Switch version of The Disney Afternoon Collection will feature eight games in total. These include the six titles previously remastered for PlayStation and Xbox: DuckTales (1989), DuckTales 2 (1993), Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers (1990), Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 (1994), Darkwing Duck (1992), and TaleSpin (1991).
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Also included are Goof Troop (1993) and Bonkers (1994), which will be exclusive to the Switch versions of the collection.
In Goof Troop, players guide Goofy and Max through a pirate stronghold on Spoonerville Island as they attempt to rescue Pete and PJ.
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Both Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers games pit the crime-fighting duo against their longtime foe, Fat Cat.
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In the DuckTales games, players step into the shoes of Scrooge McDuck as he travels the globe in search of treasure while battling a variety of enemies.
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Bonkers sees players controlling Bonkers D. Bobcat as he explores Toontown, searches for three legendary Toon Treasures, and solves crimes along the way.
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In TaleSpin, players pilot the Sea Duck, navigating obstacles and enemies in classic side-scrolling fashion.
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Finally, fans can get dangerous with Darkwing Duck, battling iconic villains including Liquidator, Megavolt, Dr. Reginald Bushroot, Quackerjack, and Professor Moliarty.
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Bonus Features
In addition to giving fans the chance to relive their childhoods on modern consoles, The Disney Afternoon Collection also includes a number of bonus features. These include game soundtracks, behind-the-scenes exhibits in the Gallery section, and new game modes such as Time Attack and Boss Rush.
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I, for one, can’t wait to play!
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The Disney Afternoon Collection arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 26.
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