1-2-Switch

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 473 Ratings

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  1. spongeswift
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    1-2 Switch is far from perfect and yeah it should've been a pack in. But overall this game is a very fun game to play with the family and friends. I think the game has semi good controls too not many issues with the joy con to Switch connection. But overall it's a solid party game that you should not expect a perfect game because it isn't.
    Should you buy: Maybe, I would wait till the    1-2 Switch is far from perfect and yeah it should've been a pack in. But overall this game is a very fun game to play with the family and friends. I think the game has semi good controls too not many issues with the joy con to Switch connection. But overall it's a solid party game that you should not expect a perfect game because it isn't.
    Should you buy: Maybe, I would wait till the price falls. Also if you don't have much family and friend visits then this game is not for you.    … Expand
  2. tomterl
    Mar 11, 2017
    7
    This is mostly a show-case for the capabilities of the joy-cons; but an enjoyable and here and there surprisingly inventive one -- and a necessary one, because these 28 mini games among them all give a complete and in-depth study of these capabilities -- these are marvelous controllers, for what they are, and this game let's you experience that.

    Playing it for hours would possibly    This is mostly a show-case for the capabilities of the joy-cons; but an enjoyable and here and there surprisingly inventive one -- and a necessary one, because these 28 mini games among them all give a complete and in-depth study of these capabilities -- these are marvelous controllers, for what they are, and this game let's you experience that.

    Playing it for hours would possibly require slight intoxication, but playing the odd 15 minutes with my daughter, or a friend on the go, a colleague after hours at work, is pure fun. And I guess I know what I will play on Dec 31. .... Pose ... Copy ... ;-)    … Expand
  3. CrawlinUK
    Nov 2, 2017
    6
    The quality of the final product is great, but when you couple that with the price, and thats the original release price of around 35... it starts to look not as good.

    The game should be part of the basic Nintendo Switch bundle, just like Wii Sports was. If it ever becomes part of the bundle for the switch you can treat this review score as a 8. The mini games that make 1-2-Switch    The quality of the final product is great, but when you couple that with the price, and thats the original release price of around 35... it starts to look not as good.

    The game should be part of the basic Nintendo Switch bundle, just like Wii Sports was. If it ever becomes part of the bundle for the switch you can treat this review score as a 8.

    The mini games that make 1-2-Switch are a mixture of entertainment and annoyance. There is not really any way to pick out which ones you will like and will not, majority of people probably play the champagne bottle one, not have a clue what's supposed to happen and give up. You may also start to favour the ones that don't require you to take the joy-con straps off, or you may just take them off and leave them off.

    This is how much the games are hit and miss, but for a part, with 4 or more people you'll have a lot of fun for half an hour or more, and if that half an hour 35 (quid / dollars), then you probably got a good deal (Just remember how much you paid for your Switch first).    … Expand
  4. FairCriticism
    Apr 23, 2019
    5
    Honestly at first it was fun, but this game gets repetitive fast. It’s great to play with family but gets turned off quickly.
  5. wesker2012
    Apr 14, 2018
    6
    Decent party game. Fun as a novelty, but gets old fast for gamers. Good for getting non gamers and family into gaming though.
  6. imoviesreview
    Mar 11, 2018
    5
    The games at most last for a minute, and almost all the games are multiplayer only. It is a fun time, if you do get friends to play this with you. if this was a pack in game for the switch than the limited content of the game could have been forgiven. However, at 50 bucks, it's hard to recommend. especially due to the fact that their are better multiplayer games for the switch.
  7. Bigal4ever
    Aug 30, 2017
    5
    1,2, Switch: A poor mans Wii Sports, except its on a new console, aside from safe hack this game has nothing you couldn’t just pretend to do with someone in real life, would have been forgivable if it came with the system. 4.5/10
  8. Afenger
    Jan 19, 2020
    7
    Um dos jogos para Switch que usa o HD rumble de maneira mais objetiva, os mini games são divertidos para uma jogatina entre amigos, a falta de um modo história igual vemos na série Wario Ware, é o ponto negativo ao lado dos gráficos bem simples tudo isso vendido a preço cheio contribui para uma nota mais regular.
  9. flujackson
    Apr 24, 2017
    7
    1-2- Switch is a Party Game. I bought this game knowing what I was getting into. It is actually pretty fun when you get your family and friends together and play. Other than the party atmosphere this game is quite shallow.

    If you're interested in a Party Game, I would wait until the price drops and pick this up.
  10. Wake_loms
    Nov 13, 2017
    7
    excelente, logra hacer que los jugadores mas antiguos experimenten algo nuevo, y es genial, hasta que ya no es nuevo, por tanto la relacion calidad precio es muy cuestionable, y el juego no logra hacer lo que wii Sports logro por el wii, o incluso Nintendo Land por WiiU
  11. EAPyoutube
    Mar 24, 2017
    7
    Well, this game was certainly something. I wouldn't go and say that this game is bad, because it's not bad. It's only a bad purchase if you aren't really the sort of person to hang out with friends often. I will say now that this game is very fun from what I've played with my sister, but some of the mini games I feel are pretty lame whilst others ones are very fun. Some of my favoriteWell, this game was certainly something. I wouldn't go and say that this game is bad, because it's not bad. It's only a bad purchase if you aren't really the sort of person to hang out with friends often. I will say now that this game is very fun from what I've played with my sister, but some of the mini games I feel are pretty lame whilst others ones are very fun. Some of my favorite games out of the bunch were Quick Draw, Fake Out, Milk, Copy Pose, Gorilla, Sword Fight, Wizard and Dance Off. Others that I didn't like were the baby one, ball count, and the one where you simply turn the joy con carefully. I don't really like those ones.

    I don't know how my peers will react when playing this game at college, parties or conventions. It'll be awkward, but hopefully it'll be fun. Do I recommend this game? Yes. Well Maybe not at full price but if you have friends you play with locally, then I think you will have a fun time.    … Expand
  12. TheSeahorse
    Oct 8, 2017
    7
    I definitely agree with most people that this should 've been bundled in with the switch. But I also think that the game is really fun when played in a party of 4 or more.

    Even though a lot of the game modes are pretty stupid they become fun when playing with friends. What we find most fun to do is shuffle mode winner remains which is a fun cometitive way to play all the game modes.    I definitely agree with most people that this should 've been bundled in with the switch. But I also think that the game is really fun when played in a party of 4 or more.

    Even though a lot of the game modes are pretty stupid they become fun when playing with friends. What we find most fun to do is shuffle mode winner remains which is a fun cometitive way to play all the game modes. There is a team mode but we found that one to be "Mariokart-y" where the losing team gets an edge.

    One thing that bothered us was that the high scores weren't saved which really should be updated.

    Overall a great local party game, a genre where Nintendo shines and will continue to shine for many years to come.    … Expand
  13. NickStuf
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    The only reason this game gets as much hate as it does is that it's not made for gamers. Personally, as a gamer, I can understand this. But having used it to introduce the Switch to many non-gamer friends, I can really see its appeal. It's the first game I've been able to play with my dad and five year old sister. The HD Rumble is cool, and of the 28 minigames, I can see myself coming backThe only reason this game gets as much hate as it does is that it's not made for gamers. Personally, as a gamer, I can understand this. But having used it to introduce the Switch to many non-gamer friends, I can really see its appeal. It's the first game I've been able to play with my dad and five year old sister. The HD Rumble is cool, and of the 28 minigames, I can see myself coming back to about half of them.
    Pros:
    -Fun for non-gamers as well, simple to teach
    -Memorable moments
    -28 minigames
    -HD Rumble games like Safe Crack are awesome

    Cons:
    -Gets boring unless you're playing it with new people
    -Some minigames are bad, e.g Zen and the notorious Baby
    -Gamers may be annoyed at lack of depth
    -The price :(

    Really I blame Nintendo's advertising. I found that this isn't a game for adults, but one for kids. If you ever enjoyed Mario Kart Wii or the WarioWare games with friends, this is for you.    … Expand
  14. Raxumotra
    Jul 29, 2017
    7
    Perfect game for a party and family, or with friends around, I enjoyed it very much with friends and we laughed and truly enjoyed a video game, with that been said $60 is a little too much for what this game is, it would be a 10 out of 10 if it costed $20.
  15. Un_Creative
    Nov 13, 2017
    5
    1-2 Switch has content, just not content worth replaying. Sure it can be fun at a party or two, but don't expect it to hold attention for very long due to it's uninspired, quick and inflated game library.

    Recommended To:
    - Nobody who is an only child, lives alone, or is single
  16. GreedyWarioMan
    Jul 12, 2017
    7
    For what what it is it's an enjoyable party game with superb controls. I just wish there was more to it. For example each minigame only has one variant, why can't there be more ways to play like Wii Sports or Nintendo Land? Those gave more bang for your buck with more enjoyable gameplay and content.
  17. CanadianYeti
    Jul 17, 2017
    7
    The good minigames outweigh the bad, and while 1-2-Switch will never be as well remembered as its older sibling Wii Sports, it’s a decent spiritual successor to it that is great to bring to parties.
  18. Jtplaz3
    Jul 18, 2017
    5
    1-2-Switch is a nice, innovative game that not only gets you off the couch and playing along with friends. But it also creates more innovative play styles with the capability of the Joycons and the new HD Rumble feature within the Joycons. However. This game is only fun to play with family and friends, and is very difficult, and plain if you plan to play it alone. While the game has a nice1-2-Switch is a nice, innovative game that not only gets you off the couch and playing along with friends. But it also creates more innovative play styles with the capability of the Joycons and the new HD Rumble feature within the Joycons. However. This game is only fun to play with family and friends, and is very difficult, and plain if you plan to play it alone. While the game has a nice concept of getting out with family, friends and having fun. It shows no ray of light in single player playing, which is sad due to how much potential the game has. The graphics are nice, clean and the game play is simple to pick up and understand. I encountered no bugs when playing this game, and I think this game is overall a very nice game to play with family and friends. Just really lonely when you try to play it by yourself.… Expand
  19. luigicap10
    Apr 10, 2018
    7
    i got this game when i went to go by a Switch. We played it for about an hour before we turned it off. This game might have gotten an 8 or a 9 if it was a pack-in game for the Switch. Regardless the time we did put into this was still fun. I suggest waiting until this goes on sale for 20 or 30 bucks. Unless you are a die hard party game fan, i would wait for a discount.
  20. KeanuGermany
    Jan 28, 2018
    6
    Das Spiel ist eigentlich gar nicht so verkehrt.
    Ich denke als Multiplayer- Game ist es gar nicht so furchtbar wie alle sagen und eignet sich auf Erwachsenen- sowie Kinderpartys.
  21. itsmooisees
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    Es un juego un poco caro para lo que ofrece, ya que parece más una demostración de lo que puedes hacer con los Joy-Con. Podría incluso haber venido junto a la consola como hizo Wii Sports con Wii. En general está bien, entretenido para pasar un buen rato con tus amigos, pero poco más.
  22. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    5
    1-2-Switch suffers from its games having a little lack of replayability, since those are all this has. This game does a decent job of showing the Joycon's capabilities, although I'd say Super Mario Party has taken that role better. Most of what you'll be seeing are live action videos explaining everything, and without the charm of the Miis or other creatures from previous Consoles. The1-2-Switch suffers from its games having a little lack of replayability, since those are all this has. This game does a decent job of showing the Joycon's capabilities, although I'd say Super Mario Party has taken that role better. Most of what you'll be seeing are live action videos explaining everything, and without the charm of the Miis or other creatures from previous Consoles. The games themselves are fun at first, but lose their charm almost instantly after the second or third time. Overall, 1-2-Switch is an overpriced game that should have been bundled as a tech demo for the Switch instead of a separate game. It's good for like, one party night, but that's the best you'll get out of it.… Expand
  23. Oldskoolberk
    Feb 1, 2020
    5
    Let's be clear that this game isn't out to compete with Mario or Zelda. It is a party game that really displays what the joycons can do.

    However despite the numerous mini games there isn't a whole lot of depth. There isn't an option of keeping score. Obviously no story mode. It is a take what you see. But really, after a few times playing it, you lose interest and fast. Kids like    Let's be clear that this game isn't out to compete with Mario or Zelda. It is a party game that really displays what the joycons can do.

    However despite the numerous mini games there isn't a whole lot of depth. There isn't an option of keeping score. Obviously no story mode. It is a take what you see. But really, after a few times playing it, you lose interest and fast. Kids like it but again, just not a lot of options.    … Expand
  24. ihateloggingin
    Mar 28, 2017
    6
    1-2 Switch is a cheesy new party game that should be a pack-in title for the Switch. But Nintendo thought it was a good idea making this a separate game for 50 dollars. There are incredibly 28 mini games in 1-2 Switch. But to be honest, some of them are garbage. For example, Baby is something that you definitely can't play at a party. Shaving doesn't work like it is supposed to do. And1-2 Switch is a cheesy new party game that should be a pack-in title for the Switch. But Nintendo thought it was a good idea making this a separate game for 50 dollars. There are incredibly 28 mini games in 1-2 Switch. But to be honest, some of them are garbage. For example, Baby is something that you definitely can't play at a party. Shaving doesn't work like it is supposed to do. And Treasure Chest is impossible to play because the camera doesn't follow your Joy-Con. But other than that, it's a pretty fun game. Quick Draw is too simple but too fun. Milk is both fun to play and fun to watch. And Sneaky Dice is a real **** game where you can troll the other players. But for some reason, i just can't play this for more than 30 minutes.… Expand
  25. scart35
    Mar 7, 2017
    6
    Mediocre set of 28 mini-games that are more glorious technical demos than real games.
    They will definitely get your party started but for premium price (50€/$) it isn't enough.
    Out of 28 mini-games maybe 6 have some re-playability and others are there just to show you what are joycon(s) capable of. 1-2-Switch bears great resemblance to Wii Sports - game that was bundled with Nintendo Wii    Mediocre set of 28 mini-games that are more glorious technical demos than real games.
    They will definitely get your party started but for premium price (50€/$) it isn't enough.
    Out of 28 mini-games maybe 6 have some re-playability and others are there just to show you what are joycon(s) capable of. 1-2-Switch bears great resemblance to Wii Sports - game that was bundled with Nintendo Wii console 2 generations ago. Wii sports was a great way to show off Wii's motion controls and it's re-playability was incomparable with 1-2-Switch. It was something new,fresh and it could be played by everyone capable of holding wii remote. Sadly that can't be told about 1-2-Switch.

    1-2-Switch is good addition to Switch's line-up and it will keep you or your family/kids occupied for a while but after that it will only gather the dust. At half of it's current price it would be no-brainer but at 50$ it's no buy in my book.    … Expand
  26. mikerbiker62
    Mar 24, 2017
    6
    1 2 switch should have been bundled with the Nintendo Switch itself otherwise I don't see why this game is worth $49.99 it is an absolute rip off unless you have loads of "parties" or friends over which is the only reason this game could be any fun. The price tag does not represent the quality of the game at all this should be at least a $30 game at most. This is not really a game you1 2 switch should have been bundled with the Nintendo Switch itself otherwise I don't see why this game is worth $49.99 it is an absolute rip off unless you have loads of "parties" or friends over which is the only reason this game could be any fun. The price tag does not represent the quality of the game at all this should be at least a $30 game at most. This is not really a game you should be buying if you just want to play it by yourself.

    However 1 2 switch was 1 of 5 launch titles on release for the Nintendo Switch. 1 2 switch does offer 28 mini games which is a reasonable amount and only really 1/4 are fun so this game won't really last long it's one of those games that you probably would play occasionally or play it for a couple of weeks and then completely forgettable.

    Although you can't deny that this game does use the Joy Con functionality pretty well with the likes of motion controls and HD Rumble.

    However it's not a console seller or one of those games you must pick up and the $49.99 price tag really doesn't help the cause at all 6/10    … Expand
  27. DeathStarU
    Mar 5, 2017
    7
    1-2 Switch is an overall good minigame collection that unfortunately takes a few wrong steps.

    This is an amazing experience to trully see what the Joycon are all about and a great way to spend time at a small party with your friends. The Board Game for two teams is in my opinion a great mode to enjoy with a big group. Shuffle allows you to get a random game while playing and then there    1-2 Switch is an overall good minigame collection that unfortunately takes a few wrong steps.

    This is an amazing experience to trully see what the Joycon are all about and a great way to spend time at a small party with your friends.
    The Board Game for two teams is in my opinion a great mode to enjoy with a big group. Shuffle allows you to get a random game while playing and then there are 28 minigames at your disposal
    In my opinion there are 5 awesome ones, 3 good ones, 10 forgettable ones and 10 more that are completely just stupid.
    The best of the bunch is Fake Draw and the worst is by far Baby that one is just creepy and weird.

    I would give a 6.5/10 to 1-2 Switch but I'll leave a 7/10 on the review    … Expand
  28. SeepMan
    Mar 7, 2017
    6
    This game is a lot of fun with family and friends. Out of the 28 games, you're sure to find a few you'll enjoy. This game is perfect to bring to a party. The problem with this game is the price. It isn't really worth $50. If it was $20 or less, I would recommend it. Wait for either a price drop or for used copies to show up.
  29. mikehettfield
    Mar 11, 2017
    5
    Sadly this demo wasn't packaged with the system, in fact you're the one making it fun with your friends while been drunk, and is still enjoyable in that particular case, but in that same case youy would rather want to be makig fun out of other things and not risking your switch while putting it at risk, is not a decent succesor to wii sports, wait for the price go down if you enjoy partingSadly this demo wasn't packaged with the system, in fact you're the one making it fun with your friends while been drunk, and is still enjoyable in that particular case, but in that same case youy would rather want to be makig fun out of other things and not risking your switch while putting it at risk, is not a decent succesor to wii sports, wait for the price go down if you enjoy parting with your friends or family.… Expand
  30. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 4, 2017
    5
    I personally thought when it was announced 1-2 switch I thought it was going to be something like console demo such as was the wii and u wii games like Wii Sports and Nintendo Land, if not a bad product but Not good, the game is clearly unfinished with very few minigames, some very boring and can only be played with friends, this game is practically a kind of beta.

    1-2 Switch can give    I personally thought when it was announced 1-2 switch I thought it was going to be something like console demo such as was the wii and u wii games like Wii Sports and Nintendo Land, if not a bad product but Not good, the game is clearly unfinished with very few minigames, some very boring and can only be played with friends, this game is practically a kind of beta.

    1-2 Switch can give you a good experience depending on how you take my note is a 5/10    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 63
  3. Negative: 11 out of 63
  1. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    60
    For all Nintendo’s protestations, 1-2-Switch absolutely should have been bundled with the Nintendo Switch. It's an excellent demonstration of the hardware and the sort of game that could be chucked on when you’ve got friends over and want to show them what the console is all about. Instead, you’ll have to fork out £35 for a limited, albeit fun, tech demo.
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  2. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    54
    Appealing presentation masks a litany of awkward microgames you'll never play again. [Apr 2017, p.64]
  3. CD-Action
    Apr 26, 2017
    70
    A compilation of really simple minigames (28 in total) that quickly get boring due to lack of depth. [05/2017, p.67]
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