Back in a day, Nintendo had this instant nostalgia factor with the release of the entire Yoshi Story soundtrack from the N64 classic on Nintendo Music. The cult-favorite tunes are now streaming on phones, per official Nintendo of America tweet. But with all of the hype in chat, the other faction of players are protesting, “Why isn’t this on the Switch yet?”
Reaction to the announcement ranged from Yoshi fanatics reminiscing their childhood times to downright angry gamers demanding more accessibility. “Full-nostalgia-mode: One of my favorite Nintendo franchises; [Yoshi’s Story] is a Nintendo staple, alongside Super Smash Bros,” said GabuSamcab. ParlayBano was asking Nintendo the real question: “Put this app on the actual Switch why is it a phone app 😂😔 to which many users in the replies agreed.
And honestly, the way the app has been from day one is weird. Why place the music behind a mobile app when it should indeed be on the Switch? Players like pacbabysmilk flatly ask why the app isn’t on the Switch 2 yet, calling that state of affairs nonsensical. Then there were folks like jazc_007 who simply weren’t going to listen, calling the service overpriced garbage and complaining that the albums are all free on YouTube.
And it’s not just the argument about the app-start platform; on the other hand, there are some gamers begging for more soundtrack options. The demand for Mario Kart, Xenoblade, and even GameCube era bangers such as Mario Sunshine and Double Dash started pouring in. Downfall83 called out missing “Disco Train” from Donkey Kong Country 2, signifying that Nintendo’s music catalog is far from complete.
Next comes the debate over Nintendo pricing and subscription model. Some gamers, like GtaIv24751162, are insulting Nintendo’s offering compared to PlayStations retro game libraries, while others are defending the Nintendo online + Expansion Pack as a “good deal.” The divide is real, and Nintendo remaining silent is not helping.
So, what’s up next? If Nintendo genuinely wants to regain favor, then they have got to start doing things above the level. Bring this music app to Switch, expand the library, and maybe—just maybe—listen to those clamoring for Mario Kart World tracks. Until then, vibes continue to stay strong on Yoshi’s Story with side glances onto questionable Nintendo decisions.
Also, just saying-if that nostalgia bug is visiting you, keep in mind that the Yoshi’s Story soundtrack is now streaming. Just don’t expect an all-around “thank you” from the masses.
