Link: Nintendo’s music app has great ideas and frustrating limitations

Despite launching with high expectations, Nintendo Music doesn't offer a comprehensive collection of the company's vast musical history. It features only 25 game soundtracks, mostly from recent Nintendo Switch titles, excluding classics like Super Mario World.

The app is currently available only for iOS and Android, and exclusively to Switch Online subscribers. Its interface is similar to other streaming services, allowing users to browse by game or themed playlists.

Nintendo Music's extended loop feature, which allows songs to play for up to an hour, is a highlight. It's perfect for working or relaxing to tracks from games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The app also includes thoughtful touches like "spoiler prevention" for upcoming games. However, the selection remains sparse and focused on recent releases rather than a broader archival offering.

Content updates are promised over time, mirroring the slow expansion seen with Switch Online’s retro games. Yet, iconic composers like Koji Kondo are oddly uncredited, overshadowed by fictional bands from games like Splatoon 3.

Issues like unavailable song extensions and lack of desktop or car integration suggest Nintendo Music might still be in its early stages. It appears the service could be aiming to enhance its features with future updates, particularly around the launch of the next-gen Switch console. #

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