This New Super NES Collection Release Proves One Game Needs a Nintendo Switch 2 Revival

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The selection in the Nintendo Classic collection keeps growing larger and larger. One of the biggest draws of the Nintendo Switch Online service, this revamped Nintendo Classics library offers players a chance to revisit timeless games from various older Nintendo systems. And with the upcoming addition of GameCube games accessible for subscribers on the Nintendo Switch 2, it seems that the collection will only expand further.

Nintendo occasionally surprises fans by releasing unexpected remakes of classic games, and they’ve done it again with the return of a groundbreaking SNES game on their service. This is an exciting development and a perfect match for the upcoming Switch 2, hinting at even more impressive releases down the line.

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Mario Paint Returns To Nintendo Classics After 33 Years

33 years after its original release, I’m thrilled to find myself back on a modern Nintendo platform as part of the Nintendo Classics library – it’s none other than the iconic Mario Paint! Back in 1992, this game was my creative playground, offering me the chance to make my very own Mario animations using a raster graphics editor, an animation tool, and even a music composition program. And let’s not forget that one-of-a-kind fly-swatting minigame! It truly showcased the capabilities of the SNES Mouse peripheral. I can hardly wait to dive back into this nostalgic masterpiece!

Previously, Mario Paint sold over two million copies upon its debut on the Super NES console. However, until now, it hadn’t been re-released in any form. With its inclusion in the Nintendo Classics library for the Nintendo Switch Online service, a new wave of players, 33 years after its initial release, will have the opportunity to experience this classic game. To mark the occasion, Nintendo released an overview trailer filled with witty jokes and puns.

Mario Paint 2 Could Be A Fantastic Switch 2 Showcase

As a gamer, it’s pure joy to witness the return of the legendary game, Mario Paint, on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles. But this revival should merely serve as the beginning for this underrated masterpiece. Nintendo, let’s make the most of this opportunity by using this re-release as a stepping stone towards a Mario Paint 2 on the upcoming Switch 2. With so many new Mario games gracing our screens since its original release in 1992, a sequel could unleash endless possibilities for players to craft intricate and captivating art with fresh graphical styles and soundboards at their disposal.

Certainly, a follow-up to the classic game Mario Paint would be an excellent demonstration of the capabilities of the Switch 2’s mouse functionality, an area that hasn’t been fully utilized in early Switch 2 games thus far. Titles like the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour and the upcoming Drag X Drive, while satisfactory on their own merits, are relatively modest presentations of the system’s new features. A new version of Mario Paint could offer a wealth of content and serve as one of the most compelling demonstrations of the improvements made to the Joy-Con 2 mouse compared to its SNES predecessor.

Of course, a follow-up to Mario Paint could serve as an ideal demonstration of the mouse functions on the Switch 2. So far, mouse capabilities in early Switch 2 games haven’t been utilized to the same degree.

Mario Paint 2 Would Still Stand Out Against Super Mario Maker

The unique emphasis on art and animation in Mario Paint might give it an edge against another comparable Mario-themed game, Super Mario Maker. While Super Mario Maker is a more expansive game that enables fans to create authentic Mario levels, it originally began as a sequel to Mario Paint for the Wii U.

As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but notice the clever inclusion of Mario Paint Easter eggs in both recent releases. It feels like Nintendo is reminiscing about the iconic SNES entry and might be considering a sequel to complement Super Mario Maker, perhaps as a more compact, yet engaging spin-off.

The comeback of Mario Paint in the Nintendo Switch Online library is an excellent resurgence for a SNES game that was way ahead of its time. However, this re-release should just be the start. Although this re-launch will showcase the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controls effectively, a sequel could provide even more advanced creation tools than its original version. Nintendo has demonstrated no hesitation in bringing back dormant titles over the past few years, and Mario Paint would undeniably make an impact among them.

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2025-07-30 01:48