Circle of Sumo

 Switch
Metascore
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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Everyeye.it
    Nov 21, 2018
    72
    In case you are solitary fighter, you will probably immediately look elsewhere looking for a deeper and less rowdy challenge.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Feb 5, 2019
    60
    As a quick refresher between Grand Prix in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Circle of Sumo will serve well, but that’s the height of its potential. As far as local multiplayer goes, you can do a lot better elsewhere on the Switch eShop, especially in a post-Ultimate world.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 26, 2018
    50
    Overall, Circle of Sumo is a simplistic and uninspired multiplayer experience. A lack of single-player content means the game is only worth your time if you know you are able to get one or more people to join in whenever you want to play, and even then I wouldn’t recommend it. There are so many other better multiplayer games on the Switch that also have a decent amount of solo content. I did like the fact that you can unlock a number of cool sumo wrestling venues, but that’s one of the only bright spots here. Circle of Sumo doesn’t last more than a few minutes in the ring.

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. khalimwu
    Oct 17, 2020
    0
    First attempt: Disconnect when loading.
    Second attempt: 5 maps running at un playable speed (couldn't even move), Crash.

    Unplayable.
  2. Malooga
    Nov 27, 2018
    7
    Circle of Sumo is not the game to end all party games, or even one that manages to add anything drastically new to the genre - but what ISCircle of Sumo is not the game to end all party games, or even one that manages to add anything drastically new to the genre - but what IS there, at the price point its offered is well worthy of a look.

    The base game revolves around the simple Sumo Wrestling mechanic of forcing other players out of a designated ring. There are standard combat mechanics at work, like dodging/sprinting/counter-attacks and so on, and 8 different fighters to choose from, 4 male and 4 female. The fighters have varying stats - with one fighter favoring each stat and one balanced fighter in each gender.

    Again its a basic set-up that does little to inspire strategy, rather its about timing and learning the functions of the game adequately IE: don't charge attack when you should have dodged and so on.

    "If you pizza when you should have french-fried, you're gonna have a bad time."

    All in all its a great pick-up-and-play title, with good stage variety and some extra game modes to boot. The extra modes, like 2v2 hockey and free for all racing - do pale in comparison to the replay-ability found in the main mode. I would liken the experience to something along the lines of Nidhogg, simple to understand and tricky to master with all of the focus on local party play.

    It's a Nintendo/Steam exclusive for the time, which gives it a little more appeal IMO - and for $20 you can do far worse on the Nintendo e-shop. 7/10    … Full Review »
  3. FlamingAssassin
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    While not the deepest game nor the biggest game it certainly delivers a phenomenal couch co-op experience. It is truly a marvel how much funWhile not the deepest game nor the biggest game it certainly delivers a phenomenal couch co-op experience. It is truly a marvel how much fun this is when playing with four friends as you body slam each other off the stage, in holes or various other map hazards and frankly with couch co-op being a dying breed its great some developers are looking out for us!… Full Review »
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