Tue. Sep 9th, 2025

Mario Paint Unleashed: A Creative Comeback on Nintendo Switch Online

The beloved classic, Mario Paint, has made its grand return to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, now accessible through the Nintendo Switch Online service. First launched in 1992 on the Super NES, this groundbreaking title transformed your console into a vibrant art studio, complete with a dedicated mouse and an array of innovative creative tools. A new generation of players can now explore their artistic talents, crafting vivid masterpieces, quirky animations, and original musical compositions, all updated for contemporary platforms.

On the Nintendo Switch 2, players can leverage the new mouse-like controls of the Joy-Con 2 for precise sketching, painting, and animation. For those who prefer a more traditional experience, a compatible USB mouse (sold separately) can be connected to either Switch model. Furthermore, the game`s famous music composition tool is also back, inviting users to create imaginative tunes with its unique sound palette, featuring whimsical effects like chirping cats and bouncing mushrooms.

The engaging Coloring Book mode also returns, offering new designs and beloved Nintendo characters for players to color, freestyle, or remix. And for those seeking a challenge, the classic Gnat Attack mini-game is once again available, perfect for honing mouse precision.

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now save and share their artistic creations online. Additionally, Switch 2 users can utilize GameChat2 for voice, video, or screen sharing, allowing them to collaborate on drawings, showcase animations, or simply enjoy watching friends bring their creative (and sometimes questionable) ideas to life. Prepare for a surge of creative fun!

By Bramwell Nightingale

A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike

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