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. atomicblue
    Mar 3, 2017
    7
    I can see how the enjoyment of 1-2-Switch would depend largely on the kind of people you're friends with (and also on whether you have many friends, I guess); it's well-suited to people who don't take themselves too seriously. For our little group of eight testing it out on launch night, though, it happily kept us busy for a couple of hours. Some mini-games were definitely biggerI can see how the enjoyment of 1-2-Switch would depend largely on the kind of people you're friends with (and also on whether you have many friends, I guess); it's well-suited to people who don't take themselves too seriously. For our little group of eight testing it out on launch night, though, it happily kept us busy for a couple of hours. Some mini-games were definitely bigger favourites than others, but to my surprise there wasn't really any one in there that seemed like a dud.

    Stand-outs that I remember from our test run of the game:

    Copy Dance - perfect if you're happy to make an idiot of yourself by striking poses. We were.
    Runway - see above, but you also get to channel your inner Naomi Campbell. Or, if you've got less co-ordination, your inner wind-up tin soldier.
    Milk - It's weird. We played it a lot.
    Safe Crack, Ball Counting, Joy-con Rotation - All three of these were great at showcasing how far motion controls and rumble have come in ten years, they felt surprisingly precise and subtle. Joy-con Rotation had the interesting twist of having players take turns to lift and rotate their Joy-con as far as possible without wobbling it; taking turns meant you could see how well the other player did as you were accumulating scores (from each degree you turned, with three attempts each), and seeing the other player's score was psyching some of us out. Speaking of psych-outs...
    Samurai Training - The eye contact in this one gets kind of intense. It really is one where you've got to watch the other player, because you're paying attention to their movements and trying to catch their sword swings without falling for fake-outs.
    Sneaky Dice - Another good one for psyching each other out, where you know how much the other player has rolled on two dice (via rumble) but not how much you've rolled. One of my friends had a lot of fun messing with people by telling the complete truth with that hint of an inflection that made it seem like he was lying.
    Quick Draw, Telephone - Two enjoyable reflex-based games.
    Table Tennis - I haven't seen this one mentioned a lot, but I loved it. The ball is invisible, so it's almost like you're playing "sound tennis" instead, listening to the ball sounds to determine how quickly the ball is approaching you.

    More than most games, its enjoyment really hinges on what you're like as a person and how you socialise. If you don't really like party games or you don't like to be silly in front of others, deduct four points from my score. If you do like these things, it's not the greatest party title ever but it's light-hearted, silly fun and it could make a good games-night staple for you.

    Oh, and it's very camp. So it helps if you appreciate camp.    … Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. PigbyYT
    Oct 25, 2020
    7
    1-2 Switch was a forgotten Switch launch title, mainly because it was shovel ware. The game is just a fine party game. Not as good as the Wii Party games, but its decent fun for awhile. The game itself is a minigame collection, while it doesn't have any outright bad minigames, it doesn't have too many creative ones and the majority of them are short. Overall, 1-2 Switch is a fine party game.
  16. 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.
  17. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 3, 2017
    6
    Don't expect much for a party game. Despite what 1-2-Switch might look like in the outside, the inside, however, will fill the boredom for those that prefer to play single-player. Like literally, you need to invite friends to play this party game for the true definition of fun. Otherwise, if you play games alone, there's much better games waiting for you out there.
  18. SmartAlec512
    Mar 3, 2017
    6
    The game isn't bad. The mini games are repetitive and the lack of 1 player or online is annoying but it makes up for it being a party game. I still enjoyed it.
  19. ernchii
    Mar 12, 2017
    6
    Granted, I only played this game against my sister today, but I feel this game would fare better in a larger social setting with more friends.

    The quality of mini-games are a mixed bag, ranging from fun (safe-cracking, flag raising, yoga posing), to confusion (table tennis, plate spinning, baby cradling). The fun games manage fully utilize HD Rumble and showcase the full capabilities of    Granted, I only played this game against my sister today, but I feel this game would fare better in a larger social setting with more friends.

    The quality of mini-games are a mixed bag, ranging from fun (safe-cracking, flag raising, yoga posing), to confusion (table tennis, plate spinning, baby cradling). The fun games manage fully utilize HD Rumble and showcase the full capabilities of the joycons (which are pretty impressive) and the confusion-inducing games are those that are just quite abstract to begin with. Unfortunately 1-2-Switch itself is expensive for a small party game that probably can entertain your guests for a few hours at most. However, I do thing there are still ways to spice up the gameplay when inviting friends over. Personally, I will probably pull out a jar of bad tasting jelly beans and forcing the losers to eat one after each round. That kind of external addition gives the game a competitive edge and will probably be very entertaining to watch.

    Can't say about the longevity of the game since I had not own it for very long, but I guess when the price drops it's not a bad game to pick up and play with friends.    … Expand
  20. UncreativeR
    Mar 4, 2017
    6
    This mediocre start to the Nintendo Switch library would not be something I would recommend. However, it may have lacked in many aspects but Nintendo was still able to keep the idea of interaction and fun in mind when developing the game. Unlike past launch games (Nintendo Land and Wii sports), this game was not successful in showing off any kind of graphical capability at all, orThis mediocre start to the Nintendo Switch library would not be something I would recommend. However, it may have lacked in many aspects but Nintendo was still able to keep the idea of interaction and fun in mind when developing the game. Unlike past launch games (Nintendo Land and Wii sports), this game was not successful in showing off any kind of graphical capability at all, or consistency in game quality. Most games felt like they were pushed for the release of the console and sacrificing quality, or some games were splatter paint as they seemed to get odd, which may be the point; but it was either not working well or not fun. In spite of this the Switch gave lemons, and the game made lemonade, they were able to produce (most) games with an original idea, whether it would be motion controls, using the sensor or the HD Rumble they could produce it. But if the idea of this game was to introduce the consumers to the abilities of the Switch, they did not provide. Overall the game was mediocre, if the launch date was pushed back or even included some other methods of play (that worked) would make this game so much better.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. Renegado
    Mar 11, 2017
    6
    Un conjunto de 28 minijuegos muy divertidos y que se disfruta sobretodo para jugar en compañia y echar unas risas.Algunos minijuegos son mas divertidos que otros, pero 28 me parece un buen numero de minijuegos.
  24. SuperWeegee
    Mar 13, 2017
    6
    To be honest, I don't think that the game is as bad as everyone claims it to be.

    Yes, the game is way overpriced ($50?! Really?!), and it should've either came with the console itself or have it's price lowered to $20 at max. Yes, the mini games are stupid. Name me one time where milking a cow with your friend can be fun after the first or second time. Yes, the acting is crap.    To be honest, I don't think that the game is as bad as everyone claims it to be.

    Yes, the game is way overpriced ($50?! Really?!), and it should've either came with the console itself or have it's price lowered to $20 at max.

    Yes, the mini games are stupid. Name me one time where milking a cow with your friend can be fun after the first or second time.

    Yes, the acting is crap.

    However, I see some redeeming qualities to it.

    For one, it seems that it was made for the younger demographic. I can see that this might be something that younger kids can enjoy.

    Secondly, since the Nintendo Switch is portable, it can be played at parties which can lead to a lot of fun. Whether you're drunk with your friends or just want to kill time at said party, this game can set you straight.

    Overall, I don't think it's the worst game of all time. It's not the best game, either. If you're curious about this game, you might want to wait for the price to drop. Afterwards, or if you really need this game for whatever reason, check it out and see what you think.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. TylerSantry7
    Aug 19, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1-2 Switch is a fun game for a little while, and by a little while, I mean until you play every mini game once or twice. I think as a stand-alone game you will get some fun out of it with friends or family, however, in my opinion, if you add some other things to it, such as punishments for the losers or rewards for the winners, it is much more fun. The game comes with 28 mini games: Telephone, Ball Count, Zen, Treasure Chest, Milk, Safe Crack, Quick Draw, Samurai Training, Sneaky Dice, Signal Flags, Soda Shake, Shave, Joy-Con Rotation, Table Tennis, Baby, Fake Draw, Baseball, Eating Contest, Beach Flag, Wizard (My personal favorite), Sword Fight, Boxing Gym, Plate Spin, Copy Dance, Runway, Air Guitar, Dance Off, and Gorilla. I had hoped on release that there would be free DLC with more mini games, but there was no DLC at all. Another issue I have with the game is that it has no age range. Some games are more complex, such as Sneaky Dice, and then there are other ones like Milk, where you move your arm up and down. A positive of the game is that it is a great party starter. I invited some friends over and we played through each and every mini game with the loser having to eat one of the Bean Boozled jellybeans and it was great fun (Thank you for the idea AbdallahSmash026). But, after all of this, the biggest problem to me is that before every game, you sit through a 1-2 minute video on how to play, and then you play and it lasts about 20 seconds. Overall, if you have some extra money and want a party game, go ahead and buy it, but not for full retail price. A buddy of mine got it off of eBay for like 20 bucks, where you can buy it at retail stores for 50-60.… 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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