Players react to Mario Paint on Switch Online: “Didn’t expect this, but love it”

Nintendo has brought back a classic — Mario Paint is now available on Nintendo Switch Online, and early reactions from players suggest it’s more than just a nostalgia drop. With official mouse support and an unexpected launch trailer, the 1992 SNES title has quickly become one of the most talked-about recent additions to the retro library.

Fans on Reddit, especially across threads in r/Games and r/NintendoSwitch, have praised both the release itself and the presentation. Nintendo released a detailed 3.5-minute overview video for Mario Paint, complete with voiceover and modern humor — something that surprised many longtime followers of the service.

One user wrote, “It’s kind of awesome that they made a 3 and a half minute overview trailer for a SNES game with narration and quirky humor,” highlighting how rare it is for Nintendo to promote older titles with this much energy.

The game supports both Joy-Con 2 pointer controls on Switch 2 and standard USB mice on older Switch models, making it accessible to nearly all current players. While some Switch 1 users expressed slight FOMO over missing native mouse features, others clarified that USB mice work fine when plugged in.

“There’s still mouse support on Switch 1,” one commenter reminded others. “You just need a USB mouse and a dock or adapter. It’s not as seamless, but it works.”

What’s more, the game retains all its original features, including the Coloring Book and the Gnat Attack mini-game, alongside the much-loved music composer — all now playable with modern hardware.

Another popular comment on r/TwoBestFriendsPlay noted how no one saw this coming: “After months of speculation about mouse controls on Switch 2, I didn’t see anyone predict Mario Paint would return. It’s a pretty cool addition.”

In addition to Mario Paint, Nintendo has also updated Mario’s Super Picross and Nobunaga’s Ambition to include mouse support, further hinting that the company might be exploring deeper creative and strategy functionality within its Switch Online service.

This marks a rare return of a software tool focused more on creativity than gameplay — and fans seem ready for it. While the current version doesn’t support touch controls, many are hoping for further updates or additions in that direction.

With Switch 2 now on the market, Mario Paint may be just the start of Nintendo’s renewed interest in creative experiences. Early feedback shows players are ready to embrace it.