A new game is available for free on Nintendo Switch Online, and it's a nice surprise

Nintendo Switch Online sometimes has surprises in store for gamers around the world, such as retro games that have made their mark on the industry. But since July 28, a game based on an illustrious character has made its debut on the service.

The game in question is Mario Paint, which was originally released on the Super Nintendo in 1992 and has now made a comeback on Nintendo Switch Online. It made such an impression not only because of its playful approach, but also because of its various features. 

In the original game, players could draw using a variety of virtual tools such as brushes and stamps. And that's not all, as players could also color and create animations of four, six, or nine images. Not to mention that there was a music mode where you could create music by placing various notes on a score. Finally, a bonus game required the use of the Super Nintendo mouse to squash insects with a fly swatter.

So, as you can see, Mario Paint is once again available for free on Nintendo Switch Online if you have a subscription to this online service. It should be noted that this game can be played on both Nintendo Switch, although on the latter you will have more options, such as using the Joy-Con 2 on the side to act as a mouse. However, if you are not comfortable with this feature, which has been the subject of much discussion, you can always use a real computer mouse to draw or color.

So, this video game classic is making a comeback on Nintendo Switch Online, which is sure to delight millions of players. What's more, this shows that the Japanese company wants to please its fans by offering free games that have marked the history of their industry. And we can expect more surprises between now and the end of the year.