Nintendo Switch Sports

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  1. GeeBoyzz
    May 4, 2022
    3
    Nothings really different from wii sport, the controls are still non-representative. Wii sport resort was more accurate with the controls than this one. Not worth buying there are better option for party games.
  2. Swiftster
    Apr 30, 2022
    4
    To the surprise of nobody released another unfinished lazy excuse of a game early and it costs 40 whole dollars. The gameplay in general isn’t awful just extremely average and disappointing when compared to its predecessors. It’s agonizing slow and is ungodly boring. I like how this game has only 6 minigames which is half the amount they had all the way back in 2009. This has to just comeTo the surprise of nobody released another unfinished lazy excuse of a game early and it costs 40 whole dollars. The gameplay in general isn’t awful just extremely average and disappointing when compared to its predecessors. It’s agonizing slow and is ungodly boring. I like how this game has only 6 minigames which is half the amount they had all the way back in 2009. This has to just come down to flat out laziness from the devs. They expect me to wait 6 months for golf when I can just play it on resort or the original and probably have way more fun. Half the games are just tennis with very minor tweaks that ultimately make them less fun. Never ever considered playing this game by yourself as it sucks out what little enjoyment was in the game and turns it into unplayable, unentertaining, mindless snooze fests. Badminton is easily the worst of the bunch as it’s just nothing but pointless rallys for seemingly forever. Nintendo has seemed to have just forgotten what made the older games so much fun. I mean it’s missing the 2 best sports being Basketball and Baseball. And instead of adding more to these already great minigames they instead make Tennis 3 times. The music is actually quiet catchy harkening back to the great tracks from Resort and Wii. But it still can’t save the boring gameplay that is seen in most of the sports. Nintendo Switch Sports turned out to be another barebones unfinished cashgrab to poke at everyone’s nostalgia.… Expand
  3. Jofe
    Apr 30, 2022
    4
    Disappointment. The game is not bad in itself, but this habit of selling games without content, only based on promises is annoying. I don't care you add sports in six months, I bought my game NOW. And how it is possible to sell, 13 years after Wii Sports Resort, a game that has LESS content? Tennis is as bad as it was in the first Wii Sports, new sports aren't great, and bowling, again,Disappointment. The game is not bad in itself, but this habit of selling games without content, only based on promises is annoying. I don't care you add sports in six months, I bought my game NOW. And how it is possible to sell, 13 years after Wii Sports Resort, a game that has LESS content? Tennis is as bad as it was in the first Wii Sports, new sports aren't great, and bowling, again, has LESS content than in previous installments.… Expand
  4. acogiscute1
    Apr 30, 2022
    0
    Basically a **** version of the older Sports games. Lacks in accuracy and content. This game is a good example of today's Nintendo: putting in the bare minimum of work because they already know it will be bought. Disappointing at most
  5. Starsfanatic23
    Apr 30, 2022
    4
    Content lacking, games don't last long enough to be of any fun other than bowling. Pretty big let down across the board for this game, definitely not worth $40
  6. jou0202
    May 1, 2022
    0
    Rubbish comparing with wii sport or wii sport resort.
    A totally disaster.
    I’m amazed but just how terrible Nintendo can be. Golf isn’t Even in the game. You have to play with Computer AI on bowling and online with friends just isn’t that fun. No more leveling up your mii with friends.
  7. Ccmonty
    May 2, 2022
    2
    The only good game is sword fighting and even then its just ok. this is a lazy barebones package that completely misses the point and charm of what made the original wii sports so good and memorable. This would be acceptable as a pack-in game, not as a $40 USD separate release 6 years into the systems life. If you want a sports minigame collection emulate one of the wii sports resortThe only good game is sword fighting and even then its just ok. this is a lazy barebones package that completely misses the point and charm of what made the original wii sports so good and memorable. This would be acceptable as a pack-in game, not as a $40 USD separate release 6 years into the systems life. If you want a sports minigame collection emulate one of the wii sports resort games. Realisticly this still deserves a higher score then im giving it but nintendo HAS TO STOP putting out unfinished games and drip feeding content to them later.… Expand
  8. techpatrick
    May 15, 2022
    4
    Switch sports is barebones, lacks innovation and somehow ends up a lesser game than its predecessors. There's fun to be had in party-settings but the big feature (online) gets grindy very quickly.

    Volleyball is very jarring, badmitton is dull and simple, bowling battle-royale style is tedious with a tiny margin for error, soccer is actually the most fun, chumbara (swordfighting) feels    Switch sports is barebones, lacks innovation and somehow ends up a lesser game than its predecessors. There's fun to be had in party-settings but the big feature (online) gets grindy very quickly.

    Volleyball is very jarring, badmitton is dull and simple, bowling battle-royale style is tedious with a tiny margin for error, soccer is actually the most fun, chumbara (swordfighting) feels very imprecise and tennis...is just wrong. 2V2 is unfair when you don't match with another player (meaning you have to control both players) but the other team has two independent players.

    Unlocking cosmetics feels like a grind, and its pointless if every player is choosing from a very small subset of options. You only get slightly more points for winning than losing, so the easiest way to earn points is to lose. There's also no payout if a player leaves a match.

    Switch Sports is definitely going to need more than just Golf being added to stay on my shelf. Not being able to earn cosmetics without Switch online kills the single player and makes Switch Sports seem like a way to sell NSO subscriptions.    … Expand
  9. DavidMinnt
    May 11, 2022
    4
    Nintendo Switch Sports is Not So Good.Wii Sports Resort has 12 Sports and Nintendo Switch Sports only 6 Sports. The new characters are Awful and Why is it not in 2017 come and Is with a Nintendo Pack
  10. CJKSuperCoder
    May 5, 2022
    0
    Wii sports resort is so much better. It had 12 sports with lots of minigames. This game has 6 sports with only a couple minigames
  11. WHlTERABBlT
    May 2, 2022
    1
    Switch Sports is so brutally bare bones and boring. My switch will continue to collect dust. Sad to think I might never buy a Nintendo system again due to the crap games they keep releasing.
  12. Flickerack
    May 2, 2022
    4
    A good basis with horrible layers on top

    Nintendo Switch Sports is by far not a very ambitious approach to a sequel. I am actually fine with that because I was longing for a pick-up-and-play game to enjoy on the couch with friends. Sadly the experience is tainted by an unnecessary limited progression system that is locked behind the Nintendo Switch Online service. The games    A good basis with horrible layers on top

    Nintendo Switch Sports is by far not a very ambitious approach to a sequel. I am actually fine with that because I was longing for a pick-up-and-play game to enjoy on the couch with friends. Sadly the experience is tainted by an unnecessary limited progression system that is locked behind the Nintendo Switch Online service.

    The games themselves are a mixed bag. As you can read from the other reviews here. Everyone has a different opinion on each sport. Some like the volleyball a lot while others see it as sluggish and thus unplayable. I certainly like all of them a bit which is fine by my book.

    Especially the fact that every player, no matter the experience, can get into the games quickly is an important factor.

    But I cannot, with emphasis, support the decision they made with the online multiplayer progression. Nintendo wants you to subscribe to their crappy online service pretty conspicuously by locking the entire progression - yes, that means every cosmetic and level up - behind this paywall. You not only need to pay for it, you also need to play it online, so basically any match you play with your mates in the same room means nothing in terms of progression. Keep that in mind! Knowing this would have affected my decision to buy this game.

    Even better - Nintendo themselves realized that this system is beyond crooked and released a day one patch that allows you to unlock two items per week by playing against bots - alone, which again defeats the purpose of players like myself who just want to spend an awful lot of money for a game to play in social gatherings. I never expected by all means Nintendo to fail so utterly on their core approach to video games.

    So, all in all - the core game is still fun with friends but I just can't ignore the feeling that I am missing out when I'm not playing online. I despise feeling forced to spend money in games that I already payed 50€ for, be it for battle passes, season passes, online membership, cosmetics or any other shenanigans the developers can come up with these days.    … Expand
  13. RAIK4S
    May 10, 2022
    0
    This game is a joke, nintendo as always overpricing incomplete games, i hope this greedy company fails, but it won't because people will still pay full pricetag for bad games and not complain.
  14. eazyedd2
    May 14, 2022
    0
    This sucks feels like I'm playing a demo not worth 60 bucks at all Nintendo needs to stop it with games like this
  15. Lischynski
    May 4, 2022
    0
    Zero progression, challenge, or customization if you don't have the paid online Nintendo service. Simply the worst trend in the video game community to continuously force online only gameplay.
  16. eri41205
    May 8, 2022
    0
    Fun with friends, but you can't earn in-game cosmetic when playing with friends.
    Online is horrible, I'm in US east, matched me to Japan server and soccer was teleporting all game.
    Only tennis is fun to play, all other games is fun for 10 minutes. Some questionable game design choices were made: 1. soccer is basically Rocket League without proper camera control. 2. badminton with poor    Fun with friends, but you can't earn in-game cosmetic when playing with friends.
    Online is horrible, I'm in US east, matched me to Japan server and soccer was teleporting all game.
    Only tennis is fun to play, all other games is fun for 10 minutes. Some questionable game design choices were made:
    1. soccer is basically Rocket League without proper camera control.
    2. badminton with poor gyro detection equals no fun allowed, plus you don't get to control footwork which is basically the most important thing in this game. Not FUN.
    3. Don't even let me start with online progression and limited time unlockable.
    You can certainly have a blast playing it in your living room with friends and family. But Nintendo IF you implemented both online matchmaking and rank system, you can't just do your bare minimum anymore and expect your customers be pleased by your product.

    It is bad.    … Expand
  17. Kairus
    May 1, 2022
    3
    Just buy a wii and resort, thats more worth your money, barely any content, no charm, you get bored after 10 minutes of playing plus 3 of the sports are almost the same, don't support these Nintendo games that barely have any content
  18. PapaDemeritus
    May 5, 2022
    3
    Disappointing -
    **DON'T NOT BUY WITHOUT ONLINE MEMBERSHIP**
    The good: the controllers feel decent and the sports outside of the bowling feel okay. Bad: Zero value with single player/offline modes. I can't bowl against a CPU in some games, there is no Career mode even though the game says Start Career. There is no career it just keeps your high score and some teir rating. No tournaments,    Disappointing -
    **DON'T NOT BUY WITHOUT ONLINE MEMBERSHIP**
    The good: the controllers feel decent and the sports outside of the bowling feel okay.
    Bad:
    Zero value with single player/offline modes. I can't bowl against a CPU in some games, there is no Career mode even though the game says Start Career. There is no career it just keeps your high score and some teir rating. No tournaments, no options. If you don't play online you cannot unlock anything at all. Jeeze even the 16 year old Wii Sports allowed you to pick a color for God sake. So that is. All this game is is you playing online with Randos. Poor sad lazy. Want a refund but guess what, it's Nintendont. Also I can't even carry over my unlocked items from switch to switch. I have four goddamn switches and if I want a unlock able I have the unlock on each system? Wtf. Sorry nintendo you fail at this one.    … Expand
  19. DaveAus
    May 11, 2022
    1
    Nintendo Switch Sports suffers from the same problem many Nintendo games have recently. It has only 6 sports, 3 of which are very similar. It also has almost no customization options. Only one type of outfit and only two hairstyles for men at start.
    Without Nintendo Switch online you are only allowed to unlock 2 cosmetics A WEEK.
    There is no option to turn automatic replays off. Very    Nintendo Switch Sports suffers from the same problem many Nintendo games have recently. It has only 6 sports, 3 of which are very similar. It also has almost no customization options. Only one type of outfit and only two hairstyles for men at start.
    Without Nintendo Switch online you are only allowed to unlock 2 cosmetics A WEEK.
    There is no option to turn automatic replays off.

    Very poor offering, bowling is still fun though.    … Expand
  20. MoltenPig
    May 6, 2022
    1
    It lacks all the charm and goofiness from the original. Just buy Wii Sports. It's dirt cheap nowadays, and it's a much more fun game.
  21. nastyemu
    May 25, 2022
    3
    Pretty disappointing overall. Games are fun but very limited, so the fun ends pretty quickly.

    Bowling - Rehash of wii sports. Online play has a frustrating elimination mechanic, and you have no control of if you get regular lanes or the new obstacle course lanes. Tennis - Basically the same as wii sports. It is timing based only, you have no control over movement of your mii.    Pretty disappointing overall. Games are fun but very limited, so the fun ends pretty quickly.

    Bowling - Rehash of wii sports. Online play has a frustrating elimination mechanic, and you have no control of if you get regular lanes or the new obstacle course lanes.

    Tennis - Basically the same as wii sports. It is timing based only, you have no control over movement of your mii.

    Badminton - Essentially 1 v 1 tennis, with a drop shot mechanic added in.

    Soccer & Volleyball - these are pretty fun with friends, but can be really awful playing with random people online (which is the only way to earn points towards unlocking accessories)

    The Sword one - Fun, but very simple, gets old quickly.    … Expand
  22. DolphinReviews
    Jul 19, 2022
    3
    Incomplete is the best word to describe Nintendo Switch Sports. The motion controls work great and I appreciate Nintendo not charging full price for the game. Although, as of launch it does not offer much, what it does offer is superb. The newcomer badminton is especially fun. Volleyball and soccer are fine additions but nothing to justify purchase. Unless you love Wii Sports or motionIncomplete is the best word to describe Nintendo Switch Sports. The motion controls work great and I appreciate Nintendo not charging full price for the game. Although, as of launch it does not offer much, what it does offer is superb. The newcomer badminton is especially fun. Volleyball and soccer are fine additions but nothing to justify purchase. Unless you love Wii Sports or motion controls I can’t recommend this game as of now. The main game is lacking in content, but hopefully a good amount of new content will be added shortly.… Expand
  23. nintendofan721
    May 1, 2022
    2
    I was excited to hear there was a Wii Sports sequel coming to the switch, but Nintendo somehow found a way to f*ck it up! First I’ll state the obvious being the lack of miis. They are a huge part of what the series was in the first place, but they replaced them with these generic avatar mutants that look like sh*t. Yes I know you can play as miis, but they aren’t the central focus andI was excited to hear there was a Wii Sports sequel coming to the switch, but Nintendo somehow found a way to f*ck it up! First I’ll state the obvious being the lack of miis. They are a huge part of what the series was in the first place, but they replaced them with these generic avatar mutants that look like sh*t. Yes I know you can play as miis, but they aren’t the central focus and don’t even look good here. There are only half the amount of sports that were in Resort, and three of them, being Tennis, Badminton and Volleyball, play the same way, which is pure laziness. None of the sports are fun here, and you can’t even throw the bowling ball backwards anymore. The hub world of this game is no longer Wuhu Island and is now this google headquarters type of area with no soul whatsoever. The designs of everything in this game are horrendous and ugly in every way! The soundtrack is okay and that is probably the only good thing I can say about this game. The controls and physics are pretty awful. The worst part of this game however is the finish it later approach like they’ve used before. They released the game and don’t even have all their sports ready! We have to wait until the fall to play golf which is absolute stupidity! Wii Sports and Resort are two of the most nostalgic Wii games which I loved, but this is like a generic third party off-brand version of Nintendo’s own game. All the charm and soul of the series is gone here. Only a company like modern Nintendo can manage to pull this off, and even at 40 bucks, this game is not worth it!… Expand
  24. LooseScrew
    May 1, 2022
    3
    I just want to be clear, there is 'no' training mode and the controls are so totally unresponsive that bowling specifically is totally unplayable. The timing for volleyball is also totally off (the ball has to have entered the players avatar before you swing for the game to consider your timing to be correct). The rest of the sports work fine but are totally mediocre from a playabilityI just want to be clear, there is 'no' training mode and the controls are so totally unresponsive that bowling specifically is totally unplayable. The timing for volleyball is also totally off (the ball has to have entered the players avatar before you swing for the game to consider your timing to be correct). The rest of the sports work fine but are totally mediocre from a playability perspective. I can not recommend this game.… Expand
  25. NebbieNepNep
    May 2, 2022
    0
    I was rolling a perfect 300 game of bowling online and I had a prompt pop up on my screen and made me run out of time for a whole turn and ruined my perfect game. Literally for no reason.

    All the games are poorly made, the bowling is no where near the amount of fun that Wii Sports was. 3 of the modes are dreadfully boring. Badminton, Sword fighting and tennis. There is no golf or baseball    I was rolling a perfect 300 game of bowling online and I had a prompt pop up on my screen and made me run out of time for a whole turn and ruined my perfect game. Literally for no reason.

    All the games are poorly made, the bowling is no where near the amount of fun that Wii Sports was. 3 of the modes are dreadfully boring. Badminton, Sword fighting and tennis. There is no golf or baseball and all the games feel extremely floaty. It's a simple cash grab relying on nostalgia.    … Expand
  26. Pedrofg
    May 1, 2022
    3
    Im amazed at how simple the content is. Really, 6 games?? You cant play singles at tennis, why? The physics are awfull and I remember the game on wii responding better at the controllers. This is sadly just another LAZY work by Nintendo.
  27. SwichSportHater
    May 3, 2022
    0
    How many of you are saying this game is good? it. is. trash. For instance, we didn't get ANY good sports(we've basically gotten tennis 3 different goddam times). might I mention the FPS rate drops to 30 on 2 PLAYER MODES?! what was Nintendo doing? being brainless. no one likes this game except for idiots. we ALSO got three of almost the EXACT same game, volleyball, badminton, and tennis.How many of you are saying this game is good? it. is. trash. For instance, we didn't get ANY good sports(we've basically gotten tennis 3 different goddam times). might I mention the FPS rate drops to 30 on 2 PLAYER MODES?! what was Nintendo doing? being brainless. no one likes this game except for idiots. we ALSO got three of almost the EXACT same game, volleyball, badminton, and tennis. don't buy. please trust me. I really didn't expect this crap to be posted by Nintendo. and Nintendo, if you're reading this, add at least ONE thing that's good to the game.… Expand
  28. jsh710
    Aug 20, 2022
    4
    this game should be free to play. online user numbers enough to play. but not enough to divide user class. this game not popular gene as nintendo expect. not well playing user always losing game. moreover this game should more kinder. there is no space for beginer poor players. there are only win or lose. please learn from fortnite. there need some ridiculous dress and dancing! andthis game should be free to play. online user numbers enough to play. but not enough to divide user class. this game not popular gene as nintendo expect. not well playing user always losing game. moreover this game should more kinder. there is no space for beginer poor players. there are only win or lose. please learn from fortnite. there need some ridiculous dress and dancing! and playable lobby systems. for using Mii, graphics should be like wii version.… Expand
  29. fijisami
    May 1, 2022
    0
    This is a big disappointment from Nintendo and an obvious cash grab. This game has barely the same amount of content as the original Wii sports and you'd think it would have as much content as Wii sports resort. Classic favorite games such as boxing and baseball are nowhere to be seen and golf is coming in a later update but not at launch? Seriously? Soccer is just a bad version of rocketThis is a big disappointment from Nintendo and an obvious cash grab. This game has barely the same amount of content as the original Wii sports and you'd think it would have as much content as Wii sports resort. Classic favorite games such as boxing and baseball are nowhere to be seen and golf is coming in a later update but not at launch? Seriously? Soccer is just a bad version of rocket league. You're better off buying a copy of Wii sports resort for really cheap and playing that instead which is much more fun.… Expand
  30. Marbilou
    May 10, 2022
    0
    I like this game but there is also some flaws

    The good:Charming art style, the sportmates looks cute, the option to play as your mii, the sports are fun to play, my favorite is chambara! The unlockables are easy to get (if you're good), the cosmetics looks awesome, the online works well a fun game to play with your friends, family, and strangers online! Spocco square is a charming    I like this game but there is also some flaws

    The good:Charming art style, the sportmates looks cute, the option to play as your mii, the sports are fun to play, my favorite is chambara! The unlockables are easy to get (if you're good), the cosmetics looks awesome, the online works well a fun game to play with your friends, family, and strangers online! Spocco square is a charming place, people who dont have switch online can play try to get cosmetics against cpus in the online mode, You can play with another player to face off the other players (one person with switch online is needed to play online with another player)

    The bad:Can't put hats, glasses and masks on the miis, it doesnt take place in Wuhu island, The people who dont have switch online can only get 2 cosmetics a week, the Miis aren't the main focuss, we can't block when we're stun in chambara, Tennis and Badminton have their differences but they feels a bit the same, Nintendo is using the "fix it later" approach with this game, Golf will be avaible in Auntumn. Only 6 sports avaible at launch while Wii sport resort had 12. No 100 pin mode (this mode is a bit overrated anyway but still sad its not in the game), Spocco square isnt open world so you can't walk to the sport facility and play the sport.

    Conclusion:The game is awesome, i enjoy playing voleyball with my little brother, We should give time to the game, and maybe it won't be that bad month later, Its not bad as a certain Mario sport game that revolve around tenis that didnt included a stadium select screen. Overall i give this game a 8 because its fun to play but they should put more stuff in it! (i respect the opinion of others who don't like the game)    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 102 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 51 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 102
  3. Negative: 3 out of 102
  1. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Nintendo Switch Sports has brought back everything we loved about Wii Sports and given it a refresh fit for 2022. Old favourites like tennis and bowling are back, while new games have also been added to the mix including badminton and football. This game is really fun to play.
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  2. The Independent
    Aug 8, 2022
    70
    Playing the tennis and bowling game modes don’t exactly bring anything particularly new to the table, but it’s hard not to let muscle memory kick in after an extended period away. Volleyball and badminton also make for a grand entrance that are suitable additions to a bag filled with varied game modes.
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  3. GameSpot
    Jul 8, 2022
    70
    Playing by myself for an extended period of time was boring and monotonous, and the absence of certain single-player modes is a major oversight. But Nintendo Switch Sports is a fantastic multiplayer game that, for the most part, invites anyone and everyone to pick up a controller and flail their limbs about. It has its issues, but they fall away when you have other people to play with and are joyously going toe-to-toe in virtual sports. As with the original Wii Sports, Nintendo Switch Sports finds beauty and fun in simplicity. And bowling is great. Better than real-life bowling.
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