Nintendo's Next Switch Online Game Trial Is Now Live (North America)

Amazing game once you get used to the battle droid death sound

What a random game to pick! Not a bad one, mind you, good game is good, but a very random feeling one.

Pleasantly surprised by this trial. Recently played through Star Wars: Dark Forces on PC, while a different series of games (Jedi Knight), I think I'll give this a try. I think I played a demo to this one on PC a very long time ago.

@TheBigBlue I prefer the force unleashed as a star wars game but republic commando is a GREAT feeling Star Wars clone game. Need to finish it on Switch.

Great! Too bad there's not a lot of free time to play lately

@Diogmites super battle droids turn the game into a horror game during some missions

As much as I love being able to try out the full versions of different games, these game trials are too few and far between. And even when there is a Game Trial, it’s usually a game I’m not interested in or already have. It would be amazing if you could pick and choose which games you want to play during these game trials, instead of Nintendo selecting a random title for you.

@TheBigBlue It's good. Just don't expect much tactical depth. While issuing commands is fun, there not really much challenge or strategizing needed.

The campaign is pretty short (fun, but short). If you just want a pure fps shooter to pass time, then this will give you something to do.

It's like a lite Rainbow Six game (If you're old enough to recall that series).

@IceClimbersMain Republic Commando is my all time favorite. It's like a Battlefront expansion pack. I like playing from pov a of solider with no special powers.

Best part of Star Wars to me is strangle enough not the Jedi. But rather the inhabits of the universe they share.

Really good game, plus it is short enough you might be able to beat it within the free trial.

The problem is that Aspyr completely removed the Commando vs Trandoshan multiplayer mode from the rerelease. While it's nothing spectacular it's still missing content.

Already got this game, it's good but not Halo or Metroid Prime level of amazing. Game is stuck around 30-40fps from time to time which is unacceptable for modern platform especially when it's just a remastered port of an old Xbox game and when I mean old Xbox game I mean the original Xbox, not Xbox 360, Xbox One or the Xbox Series X/S. The Switch shouldn't had issue running this game at 60fps especially since both Doom 3 and Metroid Prime (also from the same era) ran buttery smooth on Switch.

Dont hate but I am playing Star Wars the Old Republic again and I am loving it. Does this hold a candle to it?

On second watch I am 100% sticking with SWTOR.

@Twonips Well, honestly that's hard. Hard because both are two different genres. RC is strictly a lite tactical fps linear focused experience.

If you are into that, then yes it's a blast. So kinda hard to say if it holds a candle to it. A better comparison would have to be something in the same genre as SWTOR.

looks like a PS2 game.. good lord those gfx are total butt!! gameplay doesn't look all that interesting either.. I doubt I will even download the demo..

I think the "Now Available" part of your headline needs correcting

@MH4 it's a nice surprise!

I've wanted to oaky this game for a LONG time, and now it's the perfect chance!

Played it back when it first released on Switch.

Tough in spots, but a pretty good game.

I would have played though the re-release again this weekend if the promo was outside of USA
It's the only Star Wars game I have finished and played through more than once!!

Neat. Definitely checking this out.

@Smug43 name checks out.

I played the trial for a bit, it was fun. Not really a genre I play very much, but I might pick it up on sale eventually.

If you enjoy this game then you ought to get the bundle collection. On its own it's a decent game but bundle with Star Wars Episode 1: Racer it's definitely a great value pack. Two fantastic classics for under $25.

@LikelySatan yep. it sure does!! hence the name. k thanks!

Fun game, if a little bit creaky these days. Stellar atmosphere and voice work elevates it above some of the other forgettable FPSes of the era, and definitely worth checking out the trial if you've the space for it.

@Serpenterror forgot about this, ty.

@Smug43 TIL that a 6th generation game looks like a 6th gen game. Thanks, Smug! I look forward to your thoughts on Devil May Cry, Mario Sunshine, and Resident Evil 4!

@Fangleman32 "Alone against all these droids. Heh, they don't stand a chance."

On Ranker, people have voted it the 10th best Star Wars game ever (6 of the top 10 are on Switch). Over 3,000 people have voted in that poll.

My library does video games that you can pick up and return so this game is already there. Super fun game for a while though. Have fun to those who are getting the trial!