Nintendo Labo: Toycon 01 Variety Kit

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6.9

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  1. Positive: 131 out of 211
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 211
  3. Negative: 55 out of 211
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  1. EFYevan
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Another great idea from Nintendo! Just when you thought you had seen everything in gaming, Nintendo surprises regularly! A fantastic gift for kids! My son and daughter both love the piano! 10/10
  2. Tacet
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Something so unique is a little hard to review, game wise, but the quality here is top notch. The design and folds are clear, everything fits together beautifully and solidly. The cartridge only (no downloads) info is clear and takes a lot from apps demonstrating crafts. Having said that, the step-by-step instructions are presented in a way so releasing your finger pauses the action.Something so unique is a little hard to review, game wise, but the quality here is top notch. The design and folds are clear, everything fits together beautifully and solidly. The cartridge only (no downloads) info is clear and takes a lot from apps demonstrating crafts. Having said that, the step-by-step instructions are presented in a way so releasing your finger pauses the action. Vaguely annoying, but it’s a minor point and makes sense when thinking about it. The toy-con garage is what gives this mileage for those wanting to invest time in it, but it’s worth the activity of building the things in the box. Do it with kids, on your own, draw on them, alter stuff, take your time, enjoy this thoroughly Nintendo experience.… Expand
  3. ricardosilveira
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    E como sempre a Nintendo surpreendendo com uma ideia totalmente inovadora e criativa , principalmente em uma época em que as pessoas preferem mais jogos do que a imaginação. Isso não vai ser apenas um produto de diversão, vai ser algo que vai estimular a criatividade e o poder de inventar coisas novas, em algo simples, que é o papelão. Além de outras... futuramente.
  4. fortknox67
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    I actually don't have any kids, but I got the variety kit anyway because I was interested. Mostly in the piano and the garage, but interested, and I got much more than I expected from the software itself. I expected the cardboard creations themselves to be well designed, and they absolutely were, as well as very fun to build. If you are into "building" things such as Legos or other craftyI actually don't have any kids, but I got the variety kit anyway because I was interested. Mostly in the piano and the garage, but interested, and I got much more than I expected from the software itself. I expected the cardboard creations themselves to be well designed, and they absolutely were, as well as very fun to build. If you are into "building" things such as Legos or other crafty things such as this then you will probably enjoy putting them together as much as I did, which thankfully will take a fairly hefty amount of time to finish, about 7 to 10 hours of just building the different kits depending on your speed of building. The thing I was actually a little surprised about was the depth and abilities of the software, specifically the piano software and the garage. There are SO many things you can do with just these two parts of the software that it absolutely justifies the purchase. If you are creative enough to come up with something to make or do with them you can spend hours and hours just goofing around figuring out the software. That isn't to say that the software is without limits, but it did genuinely surprise me at how deep it went and how much you could do. The other bits of software that came in the package were nice, and generally generated enough interest to give them an hour or two of time, with the RC car being the least interesting to me personally, but each one of these toycon can be used as inputs and sometimes outputs for the garage which gives them some utility outside their own software. Really the only reason it doesn't get a 9 is that I didn't really want or need the RC cars or the house. I'm sure these would be a lot better for younger players who can't quite play the piano well or don't get the basics of coding, but for me as an adult I wish I could have bought just two or three of them without having to shell out the whole $70, because while I DO think it's worth the price, that doesn't mean I want to pay for the parts I'm not going to use as much.… Expand
  5. Theirlaw
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    Too old for to new. The cardboard it is biodegrade, like a lot, very much. Great to build things and then things happen to things that weren't happening before. The things are amazing as well amazing each things. Try and do it after you'll have fantastic time but micro-transactions ate my hamster not that I've played with them since December so 0/10
  6. abvilla
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Mucha gente cree que es un timo, porque te venden cartón a precio de oro, pero no... detrás hay toda una ingeniería de innovación que permite una nueva forma de jugar y eso no se valora. Nintendo Labo nos presenta variedad con muchos videojuegos que son muy divertidos, el cual cada uno tiene una forma distinta de jugarlo y que además nos mantendrá muchas, pero muchas horas disfrutando, yaMucha gente cree que es un timo, porque te venden cartón a precio de oro, pero no... detrás hay toda una ingeniería de innovación que permite una nueva forma de jugar y eso no se valora. Nintendo Labo nos presenta variedad con muchos videojuegos que son muy divertidos, el cual cada uno tiene una forma distinta de jugarlo y que además nos mantendrá muchas, pero muchas horas disfrutando, ya sea si eres un adulto o un niño.… Expand
  7. NunoCast
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Incredibly magical for children and brilliant for adults if you like to build things. Instructions are clear and precise, the materials are sturdy and you get everything you need in the box.
    Some of the constructions are incredibly elaborate (the piano, for example, takes more than two hours to build).
    A must buy for anyone with children and if you're just a gamer try it out and keep an    Incredibly magical for children and brilliant for adults if you like to build things. Instructions are clear and precise, the materials are sturdy and you get everything you need in the box.
    Some of the constructions are incredibly elaborate (the piano, for example, takes more than two hours to build).
    A must buy for anyone with children and if you're just a gamer try it out and keep an open mind.    … Expand
  8. eamsanchezpablo
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    Todo el mundo se queja de lo mismo que es cartón y que es muy caro, os recuerdo que también trae un juego y requiere de creatividad para sacarle el máximo partido, tambien nintendo ha sacado los diseños para que puedas imprimirlos, es decir, con el juego ya puedes hacer lo que quieras, el carton que te trae es mas secundario
  9. rooneyback
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Nintendo labs has to be one of the most fun games I've ever played and gives a new idea to accessories and toys. I love to see what Nintendo labo series is in store
  10. Nachtal
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    I bought this for my son, but ended up enjoying it quite a bit myself. This is incredibly fun to build and interact with. The building videos on the game card are incredibly detailed and we had no issues putting together the toy cons. This is a significant time investment, as each toy con takes considerable time to assemble. However, it is very satisfying once you have one of the buildsI bought this for my son, but ended up enjoying it quite a bit myself. This is incredibly fun to build and interact with. The building videos on the game card are incredibly detailed and we had no issues putting together the toy cons. This is a significant time investment, as each toy con takes considerable time to assemble. However, it is very satisfying once you have one of the builds complete and you fire up the software and everything works. My only complaint is that I can tell these things will start to break down over time and you will need to replace or throw them away.… Expand
  11. Zoom64
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    A very cool & new way to think about videogames, the concept is unique on it's own & the creativity behind it it's just incredible, if you are a parents and you are looking for something entertaining for your kids, this is the best option, the games can be better, since most of them feel dry after a few gameplays, but the building part really improves it. It's great.
  12. AGoodGame
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Nintendo is just incredible the labo is one of the best ideas since the DS, the idea of using a creative mind to play a game is just genius will odd at first the labo eases you to have fun and enjoy the creation you made.
  13. sonicpulsar
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Most creative thing I’ve seen in a while and it could only come from Nintendo. 10/10
  14. mfguevar123
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Tengo 22, pero dejenme decirles que he disfrutado de este producto increiblemente. La verdad es que la primera vez que vi el trailer, fui muy escéptico acerca del producto. Ahora que lo tengo en mis manos, he disfrutado como un niño del producto. La tecnología y lo que se puede hacer con LABO es IMPRESIONANTE.
  15. Razorblade
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Creativity to the extreme! Nintendo once again to congratulate for innovation!
  16. Gaga_Monster
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Great. Climax of the creativity ! I'm pretty surprised of this. I will probably buy another kit for my Little Sister.
  17. SirMemesGames
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    La verdad es muy divertido, todos deverian jugarlo es una gran innovacion en todos los sentidos, siento que este juego deveria merecer mas atencion por parte de la prensa y público en general. :)
  18. joseLuis1
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Toda una revolución en el mundo de los videojuegos, la herramienta garage amplia las posibilidades de nintendo labo al infinito, mi juego favorito es el de la moto (sobre todo cuando se crean nuevos circuitos).
  19. Whirr
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This is very creative and fun.Great for kids and you can do cool stuff with it.
  20. nando_u
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    Uma ótima idéia da nintendo juntar em juntar a simplicidade de dobraduras com jogos que podem ser controlados por sensores de papelão. Unindo o lúdico, o mágico com a tecnologia e a engenharia eles criaram um produto pensado para crianças, mas nós adultos também podemos aprender muito e nos divertir junto com elas, amigos e família. Acabei montando o piano e foi gratificante a sensação deUma ótima idéia da nintendo juntar em juntar a simplicidade de dobraduras com jogos que podem ser controlados por sensores de papelão. Unindo o lúdico, o mágico com a tecnologia e a engenharia eles criaram um produto pensado para crianças, mas nós adultos também podemos aprender muito e nos divertir junto com elas, amigos e família. Acabei montando o piano e foi gratificante a sensação de tudo se encaixar perfeitamente... dá um trabalho bem grande, mas é uma sensação prazerosa de montar um quebra cabeças que interage ainda com o mundo virtual! Vale a pena se aventurar por esse mundo simples, mas que traz memórias de infancia ainda!… Expand
  21. Freedumbdclxvi
    May 3, 2018
    9
    So far we’ve built the RC Car and Motorcycle. The instructions are handled very well: you have full control of the pace. You use the touchscreen to go forward or back, and you can zoom in and rotate the pieces on the screen to see what they’re telling you to do. The cardboard is sturdy but the forms pop off the sheet pretty smoothly so you don’t accidentally bend anything. (The biggerSo far we’ve built the RC Car and Motorcycle. The instructions are handled very well: you have full control of the pace. You use the touchscreen to go forward or back, and you can zoom in and rotate the pieces on the screen to see what they’re telling you to do. The cardboard is sturdy but the forms pop off the sheet pretty smoothly so you don’t accidentally bend anything. (The bigger ends won’t really give but there are some smaller tabs that may bend if you’re not super careful.) Everything engaged my son and he seems to enjoy the building almost as much as the games. He’s looking forward to getting to the fishing rod and the piano. Overall, I’m impressed with it.… Expand
  22. yangfanhong
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    This is not like a traditional video game, but more like a toy model like Gundam or something.

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    85
    Not every Toy-Con is a masterpiece, but the variety of the Variety Kit makes the whole set absolutely worth your consideration. [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 69]
  2. IGN
    Aug 25, 2018
    76
    A solid introduction to the world of Switch-powered cardboard craftables. It may get a bit tedious and repetitive during its laborious building and simplistic play sessions, but the creative freedom it allows once you dig a little deeper is truly something extraordinary.
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  3. My Nintendo News
    Jul 15, 2018
    80
    What Nintendo Labo achieves is, at its core, exactly what Wii Sports achieved for the Wii in 2006. It encourages non-video gamers the chance to get involved with something their children love. It brings family to the fore, allows for natural teamwork to evolve and both nurtures and inspires creativity. And quite frankly, that’s hard to put a price on.
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