Update: This Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial has now been announced for Europe too. Whether you have a North American or European NSO subscription, you can play Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope for free until 14th July.
Hot off the back of Darkest Dungeon II, Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial for North American Switch Online subscribers.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is the latest game to step into the freebie spotlight this time. From today (8th July) to 14th July, you can play as much of Ubisoft's turn-based adventure as you'd like at no extra cost — as long as you have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, of course.
If you like what you see during the trial period, you can pick up Sparks of Hope with a tasty 67% discount on the North American eShop. This sale will stick around until the trial ends on 14th July, so be quick if this has been on your radar for a while.
We had a great time with Sparks of Hope when it came to Switch back in 2022, calling it "a must-play for Mario and strategy game enthusiasts alike" in our review. If you have wanted to take it for a spin ever since (and you have a North American NSO account), this week is the perfect opportunity to try it out.
Will you be making the most of this free game trial? Let us know in the comments.
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Great game. Enjoyed it a lot. Brilliant soundtrack too. This is free trial in Europe too. Enjoy
Brilliant game. Deserved to do a lot better than it did.
This is really nice not only for those who haven't played Sparks of Hope in general, but also specifically for those who have played Kingdom Battle and want to see if the sequel is for them despite its differences - personally, quite enjoyed both even though in different ways, but your mileage may vary!
This is such a great title that really flew under the radar. Would recommend checking it out even if it's something you never would have considered before.
Well, that'll give me reason to finally boot it up at least. Still don't like the absence of a certain someone but, you know.
Hopefully I'll get to enjoy it!
Finally a good gametrial. They should have put this on long ago, but better late than never. Well worth picking up.
This game is really good, loved every bit out of this game. Unique gameplay, lovely graphics and cutscenes.
I hope we get another one on the Switch 2.
Would be a day one buy for me.
In the next one i want them to bring more of the characters powers in the game, instead of the guns. Or at least give the option to change classes.
How much will I be spolied of the first game's plot if I never played any, but want to try how it feels?
I really couldn't develop a taste for the first one so probably will pass, but neat I guess.
This is a really good game. Definitely worth trying for those who haven’t yet!
@Zverik you won't really. Pretty self-contained I think. Plot a minor part of first one anyway. Quite different games though, feel and style not consistent between them. First one is one of best games on switch but more tactical. Second one a good game but more forgiving.
Can't get over the Rabbids so I shall pass, sadly
I remember demo-ing this and liking the update to the overworld and even the battle format. Definitely would like to conquer it, given my lack of time and other games I'm playing ahead of it. I wonder if I could get it beaten during the trial period...?
If the season pass is also on sale, I'm ready to bite the bullet and get it as a pre-emptive purchase before I get the game.
EDIT: Season Pass is 50% off, and I believe it's the lowest price ever so far. Before the Trial ends, I'm getting the DLC and saving that after I get the physical version.
played it for around 30 minutes until i got bored this morning. don't think I'll go back to it
bought this for cheap some time ago, havent played it yet,lol
A somewhat good game that was ruined for me because of all the bugs and glitches that I constantly encountered...including crashes, and glitches that required me to relaunch the game. For whatever reason I was the only person in existence that has these problems for whatever reason...which makes no sense.
I think I'll give this one a try. I've had a passing interest in these games, though I do find the Rabbids annoying. Kind of like the Minions.
I bought the base game on sale not long ago (now the gold is on sale in Europe), playing it now. For me it has the same level of charm, creativity and fun as Princess Peach and TTYD, I love it.
@Joeynator3000 In 10 hours of gameplay I had black screen once, that day I was entering sleep mode many times. I hope it stays at this, no other game had similar problem.
I'm just playing this for the points.
I never got this one since I'm not a huge tactics person so the first game didn't really do it for me, so I'm glad I'm getting the chance to try it out. I've only played a few hours so far but the increased RPG elements and greater story focus are definitely clicking with me more.
This was actually my game of the year when it came out! I'm curious if anyone ever uses these game trials to try and marathon the game all the way through before the trial expires?
These games are both great. I wish they’d sold. How come people will buy remasters of paper Mario and Mario rpg but not these? Not that I’m complaining about the remasters
@HammerGalladeBro the dlc is totally skippable compared to the excellent main game
already bought it (in a sale ofcourse) but haven't really played it beyond the demo.. lots of travelling next month so might play it in the train
I have played for like 8 hours, completed the first island and started the second. I'd say, I never expected a tactical rpg to interest me, but here we are. Good thing it is simple.
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