Note for players who have subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online. A popular new free game is available as part of the “Games for Trial” campaign.
In order to generate more revenue, the three manufacturers in the video game market have each set up their service so that they charge fees for access to multiplayer. The PS Plus at PlayStation, the Xbox Game Pass at Microsoft and the Nintendo Switch Online at Big N. According to the Japanese company, NSO has more than 34 million subscribers as of September 30, 2024. That may not seem like much in comparison. Given the 146.04 million consoles sold, it is ultimately at a similar level to the subscriber numbers of the competition.
Free Nintendo Switch online game from January 15th until 01/21/25
Nintendo Switch Online members are entitled to various benefits, including free retro games. Gameboy, NES and Super NES titles, even N64 and Megadrive depending on the subscription you choose. The service often also allows subscribers to test other, newer games “for free”. On the other hand, in contrast to the retro software on offer, it is never possible to keep the productions made available in the NSO's “Games on Trial” program.
After offering Nintendo Switch Online subscribers access to Curse to Golf, Minecraft Dungeons or A Little to the Left in recent weeks, they can now try out Iconoclasts. A very good game appreciated by the press and players and therefore free for a limited period. It is an independent action-adventure title with a touch of platforming, developed by Joakim Sandberg.
« Joakim Sandberg's game is fun, remarkably designed and full of ideas that work in terms of platforming, action and 2D puzzles » summarized Plume in his test. A positive conclusion that agrees with the Metacritic score of 83/100. This new “free” game from the Games to Try program is available to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers from January 15th to 21st, 2025. And in case you have any doubts, this is not just a simple demo, but the full version of the software. If you're quick, it may be possible to reach the end of the adventure without spending more money than the price of your standard or NSO + add-on pack subscription. Hurry up!
Source: Nintendo France.
