Nintendo Switch Sports

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 230 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 93 out of 230
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 230
  3. Negative: 80 out of 230
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  1. Maplemiles
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    The game is blast and Nintendo still has their charm and passion intact with this game right from the paste wii sport games
  2. Polina40912
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    The best game this year. Lots of fun, minus my weight, and my arms. Drink water while playing)
  3. seyon
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Perfectly fine so far. I've signed up for the demo and I knew I had to buy it, so I had pre-ordered right after it and it was like going back to Wii age with the online extra and improved graphics. It's incredible how joycons can do what wiimote did on that time.
  4. WarrenWilfur
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Very interesting game for the first time player. I’m never try the wii sport before. I feel this is very fun, the sound effects is great. Hope can add more athletics in future update, Like table tennis, boxing.
  5. Nerdygamer20
    May 20, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic, please stop saying that the game is bad. Sure there’s not a lot of content, some of the sports don’t make any sense, and the avatar suck, but the game is really fun to play with friends and family, soccer is really good and the leg strap is really cool to use, bowling controls way better than club house games does, even though it’s only 6 sports plus golf comingThis game is fantastic, please stop saying that the game is bad. Sure there’s not a lot of content, some of the sports don’t make any sense, and the avatar suck, but the game is really fun to play with friends and family, soccer is really good and the leg strap is really cool to use, bowling controls way better than club house games does, even though it’s only 6 sports plus golf coming later, there will probably be more sports.… Expand
  6. Pixnmix
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Awsome game and great price can’t wait to see what content gets added next
  7. Zeldiano88
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Simply, Best casual party game on Switch. Soccer and volleyball are the best sport game in a Nintendo sports game.
  8. Popgunreviews
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal. Loved every minute I played. Very much like wii sports but with the signature switch spin on things. Great game for family and friends to play.
  9. janwe04
    May 5, 2022
    10
    I really like this game. It’s so fun, and I can say that it’s worth buying for 40$
  10. G_Switch
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing and fun to play with family and friends with the same charm of the original games
  11. Syed27
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    Idk what's up with bad reviews, This game is fantastic, played with my sister and it was hella fun with just two people, now imagine four people? It be a party lol, I did'nt even play online cuz I don't have nintendo subscription and it was still soo much fun. Thinking of getting online now, To each their own.
  12. PorcoRosso
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Nunca joguei nenhum jogo de Nintendo Wii, mas ainda sim não acho certo comparar ambos os jogos. É um jogo novo em uma época nova. Me divirto muito jogando com minha esposa e familiares, me exercito bastante. Os sensores de movimento funcionam extremamente bem.
  13. Ayakasplat
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This game must buy and it's not laziness to people who just want to review bomb it for no reason
  14. IzanCR
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Me gusta mucho este juego y me gusta que aprovechen las funcionés de los joy-cons y no se desperdicien.
  15. Bananix
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Realmente es un juego BASTANTE divertido, especialmente si lo juegas con tu familia. Aunque no tenga muchos modos de juego (Que irán añadiéndose poco a poco), esto se compensa con su gran jugabilidad y distintas formas para jugar cada juego. Obviamente no será el mismo ''bum'' que hace 16 año, pero creo que la gran mayoría de las críticas son sin siquiera haber tocado el juego.
  16. Amilover
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Better then wii sports and resort it's a must buy not a must review bomb Nintendo puts their passion and charm in the amazing game and needs zero negative around it
  17. Tgreg
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This game is tons of fun to play with friends and family. The online is stellar and the unlockables are great. My one complaint is the lack of mini games / training modes which I hope are added in the future. Other than that, this is a easy buy for 40$ USD; and a must have for any Nintendo Switch owner. If you enjoyed 51 Clubhouse Games then this will knock your socks off with the amountThis game is tons of fun to play with friends and family. The online is stellar and the unlockables are great. My one complaint is the lack of mini games / training modes which I hope are added in the future. Other than that, this is a easy buy for 40$ USD; and a must have for any Nintendo Switch owner. If you enjoyed 51 Clubhouse Games then this will knock your socks off with the amount of replayability, and pure fun that we all remember from Wii Sports back in 06’.… Expand
  18. LapisPuffle
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Nintendo Switch Sports is an amazing follow up to Wii Sports, but it isnt perfect. I believe that the 6 sports have had lots of love and care put into them. Everything feels right. The music and settings are beyond amazing. A common complaint I see is that the game only had 6 sports, and I agree to an extent, but its important to know that developing a HD game for the switch takes longerNintendo Switch Sports is an amazing follow up to Wii Sports, but it isnt perfect. I believe that the 6 sports have had lots of love and care put into them. Everything feels right. The music and settings are beyond amazing. A common complaint I see is that the game only had 6 sports, and I agree to an extent, but its important to know that developing a HD game for the switch takes longer than an SD game for the Wii ( even then, it wouldnt have been too hard for them to recycle a few more of the older sports). I also feel the game's lack of practice modes is a huge let down.

    The online play is fun and match making is quite speedy. Almost all of my matches had no lag. I find it super fun to collect items to customize my mii (but I find the lootbox-like system used to be awful.) And the title system is really funny. Survival bowling is super fun. The addition of friends only rooms with VCs is great.

    As it stands, NIntendo Switch Sports is fun, but lacking. But it has potential. Hopefully, Nintendo will continue to update the game to make it more worth it. (But even if they did, shouldnt there have been more worthwhile content in the first place?)    … Expand
  19. GhostGamer0_o
    May 4, 2022
    10
    A great follow up to the series. I think the music is great, which is a bit of mix of wii sports and wii sports resort. The game is fun and its a overall great experience.
  20. ticklecat
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Never play Nintendo sports games before, this game is all new for me and I love it. Thanks to the online mode, I can play with my friends in other country, hope they add the squad mode like Splatoon, so I can team up with my online friend. All the six game is well polished, thanks to the Pro League, master all the game will be harder, hopefully more new content will be available soon. INever play Nintendo sports games before, this game is all new for me and I love it. Thanks to the online mode, I can play with my friends in other country, hope they add the squad mode like Splatoon, so I can team up with my online friend. All the six game is well polished, thanks to the Pro League, master all the game will be harder, hopefully more new content will be available soon. I think motion control game is harder to make it good, the game is worth your $40… Expand
  21. Frankry
    May 6, 2022
    10
    È veramente un gioco divertente, da le stesse emozioni provate con Wii sport e sono felicissimo
  22. Tohiro
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    Sussy game. ....
  23. Ryuko98
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This game has the same passion and charm as wii sports and it earns those positive review scores
  24. Hueyfree
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    If you love wii sports and resort this game is a buy to hell what the haters or fake fans say
  25. Woomy2015
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    The sportsmate slap the is the best game on switch and a must by uy 2022 game
  26. Quique2299
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    The games are very fun. The sports are very well done and it goes very smoothly. It is one of the perfect games to play with family, friends or online. 10/10
  27. Demeech
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    I LOVE this game! It's so much fun to play with my plushies and I love making videos about it! The only problem is that you need real friends to play with or else you have to buy Nintendo's online subscription, and I don't like subscriptions, so I can't play it with anyone.
  28. Linkas1
    May 1, 2022
    9
    A good and solid amount of content and fun you get for 40 dollars, there is a lot of nintendo charm in this game and I look forward to future updates! The online might be the best thing about this, plus the custom items and clothing are really cool!
  29. georgius77
    May 1, 2022
    9
    Great revamp of a classic game its the smoothest nintendo sports ive played and the charcter avatars are adorable lots of custimation for them. A little light on content but online playabiltiy means you always have someone to play with, alos prospect of futre free dlc like golf means future support.
  30. Teddy10
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    The motion controls are amazing and it's so much fun playing with friends. I would hope for more sports though but they are adding more in the future like golf.
  31. YegoBlaze
    May 1, 2022
    9
    I Really Like This Game So Much Also You Can Play Online And Play With Friends
  32. soot103
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    With a family of 6, since we bought our game yesterday, we have enjoyed every last minute of it. First off, this may not be the best of the Nintendo sports games, but it sure is an enjoyable game. The local compatibility has not changed one bit from previous games, choose a mode, hand out the controllers, and play the game. But where the game truly shines is its online mode. Online mode isWith a family of 6, since we bought our game yesterday, we have enjoyed every last minute of it. First off, this may not be the best of the Nintendo sports games, but it sure is an enjoyable game. The local compatibility has not changed one bit from previous games, choose a mode, hand out the controllers, and play the game. But where the game truly shines is its online mode. Online mode is essentially lag-free, depending on your internet connection. The only issue I have with online play is that you can only earn cosmetic rewards from the mode, paying at least 3.99 USD each month just to be able to unlock cosmetics. Cosmetics are the most likely reason as to why they wiped Miis out of this title. The new characters allow for cosmetics, unlike the mii characters, which can only use the equipment and clothing that you earn form the gift boxes in the game. Each sport feels fresh, with a new coat of paint, HD graphics, and improvements to previous sports, like bowling, which got split screen up to 4 players at 30 FPS, which feels choppy, so playing bowling like this could impact your chance to win. Each of the new sports are easy to pick up and can be difficultly fun. The only game that has button bindings is soccer, which uses the triggers to run and pass to your teammates. This game is a major improvement from the Wii titles, with its new sports, online functionality, cosmetics and new sports helps justify the games price.… Expand
  33. Tafubitto
    May 12, 2022
    9
    Pulled a few muscles in chambara but I'm not really a fit person. At least I'm getting some exercise. Pretty fun too.
  34. jennymatrix
    May 2, 2022
    9
    The game is a fun party game. The only letdown is tennis due to the inaccuracy of the swinging. All the people giving the game 0-2 either have nobody to play with or don’t play online. If your alone and can’t play online I can see why it may get boring quick.
  35. jimmyff
    May 4, 2022
    9
    Exactly what I want from a Nintendo sports game! It's polished, fun & charming game with depth to each sport. Absolutely loving the online mode, unlocking the outfits and pro-leagues and I can't wait to play with some friends locally!
  36. xKito
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    too few games and unfortunately hardly any easter eggs but competitive is a good idea and battle pass
  37. Nintendoggy
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    Me and my big family love it because it has up to four players and way more diverse outfits than Wii Sports and Wii Sports resort. But I can't make it a 10 because of the lack and games, mini games, and rolling to bowling ball backwards and the people in the back cheering. In conclusion I love this game but there are some changes that could be made. Like golf this fall
  38. Syhlcam
    May 4, 2022
    8
    Nintendo signe un retour en force de la célèbre licence né sur la Wii. On retrouve un jeu très fun, surtout à plusieurs et accessible à tout les publics. Avec trois sports classique de la licence et trois nouveaux, le mélange est idéale entre souvenir et découverte.
    L'ajout de certains modes en local et en ligne apporte quelques chose de nouveaux et de fun. On ne peut qu'espérer que les    Nintendo signe un retour en force de la célèbre licence né sur la Wii. On retrouve un jeu très fun, surtout à plusieurs et accessible à tout les publics. Avec trois sports classique de la licence et trois nouveaux, le mélange est idéale entre souvenir et découverte.
    L'ajout de certains modes en local et en ligne apporte quelques chose de nouveaux et de fun. On ne peut qu'espérer que les mises à jour apporteront entre plus de modes de jeu et de sport.

    Full Test: https://www.geekexperience.fr/jeux-video/avis/avis-nintendo-switch-sports/    … Expand
  39. Oldskoolberk
    May 28, 2022
    8
    Stunned this game has such low reviews. I think it's a great upgrade from the Wii Sports. And the online portion of it has been nothing short of excellent (with a few hiccups here and there). All the sports are fun to play for the most part but sometimes (bowling) is an issue with controls at times. But overall it's a nice game to play and a fun game with friends and family
  40. MinePlay512
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    While Nintendo Switch Sports is a good game and entry to Wii Sports, some small flaws and missing off on games like Baseball and Boxing keeps it from reaching elite status.
  41. egamonex
    May 2, 2022
    8
    Not much evolution in gameplay from the other incarnations of Nintendo sports, but this game is super fun with other people locally, and online is even more addictive and you can take a local friend online with you against others. This is NOT worse than the other games before it in terms of controls. I think some of the reviews here are letting nostalgia confuse their memory of theNot much evolution in gameplay from the other incarnations of Nintendo sports, but this game is super fun with other people locally, and online is even more addictive and you can take a local friend online with you against others. This is NOT worse than the other games before it in terms of controls. I think some of the reviews here are letting nostalgia confuse their memory of the controls in those games. You're seeing what you're getting here and if you know that then you won't be disappointed and may in fact be suprised at how much fun it can be again.… Expand
  42. Ihavenologic
    Jun 6, 2022
    8
    I really don't understand the negative reviews this game has gotten. While not a perfect game by any measure. It's still a decent game. My only major complaint is that only seems to be the only fleshed out game mode and the single player game modes are just alright.
  43. PMG-Writer
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    Nintendo managed to launch another good and interesting title for the Switch with "Nintendo Switch Sports". The current games are a bit too few, though. At least you can also play golf for free in the fall. However, "Nintendo Switch Sports" is really fun in a group with friends or family and provides many funny moments. If you need a new party game again, you can take a closer look atNintendo managed to launch another good and interesting title for the Switch with "Nintendo Switch Sports". The current games are a bit too few, though. At least you can also play golf for free in the fall. However, "Nintendo Switch Sports" is really fun in a group with friends or family and provides many funny moments. If you need a new party game again, you can take a closer look at "Nintendo Switch Sports". Nevertheless, the price is currently a bit high.… Expand
  44. Bottie
    May 2, 2022
    8
    After 16 years, Nintendo has once again tried to release a Wii Sports successor, which in my opinion is overshadowed by Wii Sports Resort.
    Graphically, Nintendo Switch Sports has the edge, that's for sure.
    In terms of the number of sports, however, Wii Sports Resort wins. Here's a comparison: Wii Sports Resort has 12 sports, which would be sword fighting, wakeboarding, frisbee, archery,    After 16 years, Nintendo has once again tried to release a Wii Sports successor, which in my opinion is overshadowed by Wii Sports Resort.
    Graphically, Nintendo Switch Sports has the edge, that's for sure.
    In terms of the number of sports, however, Wii Sports Resort wins.
    Here's a comparison: Wii Sports Resort has 12 sports, which would be sword fighting, wakeboarding, frisbee, archery, basketball, table tennis, golf, bowling, jet boating, canoeing, cycling and air sports such as sightseeing flights and skydiving.
    Nintendo Switch Sports currently has 6 but it should be 7 from autumn.
    The 6 sports are volleyball, badminton, bowling, football, chanbara (sword fighting) and tennis and also golf but this will not be added until autumn.
    I'm not a big fan of the so-called Sportsmates, which are supposed to be the new Mii characters, for which I immediately grabbed my Mii.
    The motion control works surprisingly well I'm honest there were a few minor hiccups but in general it's pretty good but far from perfect.
    The online multiplayer is really good for Nintendo, so far it has only had one disconnect and it's also a lot of fun with friends
    I almost forgot the price, I thought Nintendo would raise the price back to €60, but I paid €45 for this game (physically) digitally in the eshop, it costs €40, the €5 additional costs probably went for the additional leg strap, but that was also the case Physically 45€ and digitally 40€ is a fair and good price for this game.
    Conclusion at the end the majority of this game works well but in my opinion Nintendo Switch Sports is still a long way from Wii Sports Resort, but it is a successful successor    … Expand
  45. PotatoTower
    May 3, 2022
    8
    A very fun experience for those who grew up with wii sports and want to play a more complex game, I see a lot of people complaining about the number of games, which is fair. But comparing this to resort and saying ''resort had way more and that was in 2009'' is a silly complaint. Altough there are only 6 games right now they have a lot of depth and small mechanics and tricks that can beA very fun experience for those who grew up with wii sports and want to play a more complex game, I see a lot of people complaining about the number of games, which is fair. But comparing this to resort and saying ''resort had way more and that was in 2009'' is a silly complaint. Altough there are only 6 games right now they have a lot of depth and small mechanics and tricks that can be learned and mastered. Overall, I prefer 6 games that have great replayablity over 16 minigames most of which good for 20 minutes at most.… Expand
  46. lessgo
    May 2, 2022
    8
    fun game,motion controls work well,i also like the customization and the fact that you can choose mii's. the online is revolutionary and give more sense to the game. I feel like they just need to add more sports and maybe something more to the offline part of the game like in wii sports with challenges etc
  47. OmarSaifi
    May 4, 2022
    8
    Nintendo Switch Sport in my opinion is a really good game with a lot of potential it has a great verity of sports like Badminton,Football etc.. it has right now 6 different sports to choose from now lets talk about the quality and the performance in the game :firstly it has stunning visuals the over world is stunning and spooco square is a really nice place with a lot of potential to it,Nintendo Switch Sport in my opinion is a really good game with a lot of potential it has a great verity of sports like Badminton,Football etc.. it has right now 6 different sports to choose from now lets talk about the quality and the performance in the game :firstly it has stunning visuals the over world is stunning and spooco square is a really nice place with a lot of potential to it, the game runs smoothly in the switch with a 60 fps performance it has some lagging when playing two players but not so often now lets talk about gameplay:theres two modes here local and online and tbh i think they made the game just for the online and trashed the offline, the offline there isnt anything special in it, its you basic playing sports wih friend type of thing it ,lacks different modes and mini games of each sport and it doesn't have awarding features like online its just a mid game in that genre but the online is really good its the opposite of that it has some rewarding gifts and outfit and gears to get and a pro mode when you play enough it has good server performance with some rare errors here and there but generally it is good i think its one of the better ones for Nintendo perspective ofc , i think the motion controls works very good too now in conclusion:Nintendo Switch Sport is a game with disappointing local mode and a great online mode with a great performance and has a lot of potential with updates like golf thait is confirmed to be added in fall and more if tnintendo ignores the ge then it will be ome of the wasted potential games ever with that out of the way i give the game a solid 8/10… Expand
  48. LilGoggle
    May 7, 2022
    8
    the games is great although there are a few things that i don’t like. i don’t like the new characters. you can use a mii but i feel like it should’ve been mii's from the getgo. it also almost feels like your punished for using a mii because mii’s can’t wear 50% of the rewards you earn.

    the games themselves are good although i don’t like the selection. 3 out of the 6 are really similar. i    the games is great although there are a few things that i don’t like. i don’t like the new characters. you can use a mii but i feel like it should’ve been mii's from the getgo. it also almost feels like your punished for using a mii because mii’s can’t wear 50% of the rewards you earn.

    the games themselves are good although i don’t like the selection. 3 out of the 6 are really similar. i feel like if they add baseball in the future it’ll make the game way better. i feel as if all the original sports should be back.

    i don’t like how there’s no training mini games; it’s like only the games themselves.

    other than that it’s a quality nintendo title and it’s something you could definitely put a lot of time into    … Expand
  49. SeiferA
    May 20, 2022
    8
    Graphics: 8/10
    There’s not a lot to say about the graphics in this game aside from the fact that they look pretty good for a basic switch title. Though the environment isn’t nearly as appealing to me as the previous sports titles
    Sound: 9/10 Sound fxs are good and the music is good too. The bowling music especially can get a bit catchy at times. This just sounds exactly like a basic    Graphics: 8/10
    There’s not a lot to say about the graphics in this game aside from the fact that they look pretty good for a basic switch title. Though the environment isn’t nearly as appealing to me as the previous sports titles

    Sound: 9/10
    Sound fxs are good and the music is good too. The bowling music especially can get a bit catchy at times. This just sounds exactly like a basic Nintendo title

    Gameplay: 6/10
    Controls work well enough with Bowling, Soccer , Volleyball and Badminton, but they seem to fall about a bit with Tennis and especially Chambara. I don’t know if Tennis was ever this bad in Wii Sports, but the controls seem to be super sensitive with the kind of swings you make with the Joy con in this; And considering the accuracy isn’t perfect, it can lead to some frustrating moments.

    I’m also bringing down the score on the customization because the base items barely give you anything to work with, and the sets only last for a limited time; So if you’re not in the mood to play at a certain time and you miss out, who knows if you’re getting another chance to get the items to lost out on. I kinda wish this game gave you more points for just trying to play; 40 out of 100 feels like a bit of a waste, especially when you spend some time setting up the game and actually playing for 2-3 minutes per match.

    BOTTOM LINE:
    8/10

    Despite the quirks with two of the sports titles and the customization being a bit lacking, this game is still a fun title to pick up and play with friends and family. About the only other complaint I have is the $50 price tag still seems a bit steep for a title like this; I’d say this is more worth it at $40. If you haven’t picked up this title yet and if the lack of customizing doesn’t bother you (aside from using Miis) I totally recommend this whenever Nintendo has a small sale on this title.    … Expand
  50. Weyfet18
    Jun 10, 2022
    8
    Although I have to admit that Nintendo Switch Sports came out in a somewhat incomplete state and in my opinion they should have delayed the game a few months to have included golf and maybe an additional sport, I also think that Nintendo Switch Sports is a good value for the retail price $40 online, volleyball is pretty good, soccer is pretty good and overall I like the avatarAlthough I have to admit that Nintendo Switch Sports came out in a somewhat incomplete state and in my opinion they should have delayed the game a few months to have included golf and maybe an additional sport, I also think that Nintendo Switch Sports is a good value for the retail price $40 online, volleyball is pretty good, soccer is pretty good and overall I like the avatar customization system even though Miis customization is limited to the outfit.… Expand
  51. alist1030
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    I feel as if the change on appearance has severely effected the people’s opinion on this game. Yes, that SUUUUCKS! But the game is REALLY fun! The gameplay is smooth, the online makes this game so much more enjoyable then previous entries simply because you’re facing real people. I am personally very pissed with the update thing AGAIN. But still, this game is just so much fun.
  52. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  53. DrHuhn098
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    Es ist WiiSports auf der Switch, also supi. Was mich aufregt ist, dass die Mii's nur noch optional sind, was soll das Nintendo?
  54. wafer241
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    A slightly stripped down version of wii sports, yet still just as enjoyable playing with family, freinds and online,
  55. dharma
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    Fun, controls well and a hoot to play with other people, online and offline. However, as it is, it is quite barebone as a single player and it is designed to be an online game. It is quite obvious that Nintendo will be adding contents bit by bit in months ahead.
  56. PizzaW0lf
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    This game is a follow up to Wii sports from 2006. In general, this game is fairly solid but the single-player content is seriously lacking like crazy. It's pretty obvious they want this game to be a mostly online experience. The online, however, seems to work really well and plays fine. Nintendo, when we said "get with the times" WE DIDN'T MEAN DO IT THIS WAY!! Where's the single player?This game is a follow up to Wii sports from 2006. In general, this game is fairly solid but the single-player content is seriously lacking like crazy. It's pretty obvious they want this game to be a mostly online experience. The online, however, seems to work really well and plays fine. Nintendo, when we said "get with the times" WE DIDN'T MEAN DO IT THIS WAY!! Where's the single player? WHY DO WE NEED UPDATES FOR OTHER SPORTS!?!?!? WHY WEREN'T THE OTHER SPORTS AND FEATURES HERE ON DAY ONE!?!??! Nintendo, do you not realize how much of a detriment this strategy is to your games in the modern-day?? The updates do nothing but sour my experience.

    I would advise people that if you want this game, get it later if you really want to. It's not really a worthy game to pick up on Switch.    … Expand
  57. Golconde
    May 5, 2022
    7
    Hey Nintendo...how about you finish the game? Bowling is fun at least but one game with limited rewards isn't enough to keep people playing sorry. One thing about getting a higher rank in bowling at least the game starts to only give you goofy bowling 90% of the time...No more normal bowling now you are in a funhouse...
  58. SkyrimGod
    May 1, 2022
    7
    Nintendo Switch Sports sets out re capture the og Wii Sports and I think it does that pretty well.
    All the sports are fun and control well just like the Wii version but better in some cases.
    Also if your buying this for online well I tried it for a few hours and it was pretty lag free
    and fluid but there was some connection issues. Overall this game is pretty fun I think it will
    sell well.
  59. Sioandel
    May 22, 2022
    7
    I don't own an Wii so I won't compare the game to the Wii version.
    First of all, there are not much motion control games to play on switch, and this one is quite solid. Moving your body and being able to play online is fun enough for me to ignore that somehow unresponsive motion sensoring.
    Lacking of content is a problem, there are only 6 mini games to play and if you don't enjoy any of    I don't own an Wii so I won't compare the game to the Wii version.
    First of all, there are not much motion control games to play on switch, and this one is quite solid. Moving your body and being able to play online is fun enough for me to ignore that somehow unresponsive motion sensoring.
    Lacking of content is a problem, there are only 6 mini games to play and if you don't enjoy any of them, then there are nothing left to do.
    Another problem is that there are no real tutorial or practice mode. There are basic control guides for certain games and hints during loading screens, but no actual explains for game mechanics. I played tennis for days and I didn't know there are spins until I finally saw it on the hints, and some opponents are using moves that I still don't know how. I don't like reading guides outsides of games, but the lack of explanations makes me feel I'm forced to do so.

    For me, this is a fun game that I'm going to play for months without getting bored.    … Expand
  60. SwiSearmagician
    Jul 11, 2022
    7
    Nintendo Switch Sports is a fine Wii sports like experience. If you're craving a new sports game with some Nintendo charm Nintendo Switch Sports will probably satisfy you. The main problem with Nintendo Switch Sports is that it doesn't have its own identity. The game is nothing compared to Wii Sports and there are a lot of reasons for that. Instead of using Miis the game uses genericNintendo Switch Sports is a fine Wii sports like experience. If you're craving a new sports game with some Nintendo charm Nintendo Switch Sports will probably satisfy you. The main problem with Nintendo Switch Sports is that it doesn't have its own identity. The game is nothing compared to Wii Sports and there are a lot of reasons for that. Instead of using Miis the game uses generic avatars which don't work. You could make a Mii look like basically anyone. The new avatars have a lot less options and just doesn't have the same charm of seeing yourself in the game. The other problem was just that Wii sports is better. The sports are much funner to play in Wii Sports. Even in bowling and tennis I feel like the Wii Sports version is slightly better. While the Nintendo Switch Sports games have detailed backgrounds and better graphics Wii sports is more charming and feels more welcoming. The new sports added in the game are not great. Out of six sports three of them are new and only one of the new ones is actually enjoyable. Badminton is the one enjoyable new one. You can think of it as Wii Sports tennis but more fast paced and chaotic. Badminton was the sport that I went back to the most. But it is disappointing that the best sport in the package is basically a slightly modified version of tennis. Volleyball and soccer are the two other new sports and they're horrible. Volleyball asks you to make extremely specific movements to hit the ball. Its also just a very slow game. Not once did I feel like a game of volleyball was different from the last game of volleyball. Soccer is not any better. The game feels like a really slow and bad version of rocket league. The field is way too big and your character is too slow. Sometimes it feels like I have to run a whole mile just to get to the goal. Besides the new games there's bowling, chanbara, and tennis which were all brought back from past Wii Sports games. They all work well and are really fun but without the old Miis and backgrounds playing them in Switch Sports isn't as good as playing them in Wii Sports. Besides just playing the sports alone or with family you can go against friends or random people online. From what I played I didn't have many problems. It's not a perfect online mode but it works. By playing against people online you're able to earn new items you can put on your character to make it look more like yourself. This makes it so then there's something you can actually accomplish by playing online and I'll always have something to do. The online mode is the only thing that Nintendo Switch Sports has over Wii Sports. Overall Nintendo Switch Sports is a fine game. The main question is, was it fun to play with family and friends? The answer to that question is yes of course. Although its obvious that this game is not perfect and feels a bit under-baked. Its annoying to see Nintendo constantly make games that are kind of rushed and don't make their full potential. But I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy my time with Nintendo Switch Sports.… Expand
  61. Adasc2906
    May 2, 2022
    7
    Nintendo switch sports is just seen as a disappointing sequel to the beloved wii sports/wii sports resort. I completely agree that this game is mostly missed potential however there is still some fun in it.
  62. untavolobello
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    Mediocre ha meno giochi dei precedenti capitoli della serie, e dopo tanti anni di assenza mi aspettavo qualche modalità o sport in più, ma quei pochi che ci sono sono fatti dignitosamente
  63. StateraFox
    Oct 14, 2022
    7
    It may not be the same as Wii Sports, but its good enough!

    The game is mostly online focused, with massive amounts of cosmetics cycling week by week. I've personally never had a single problem playing online except for chambara/swordplay, where swinging the sword correctly matters a ton! Most of the fun of course comes with playing locally though. The only issue I can find with    It may not be the same as Wii Sports, but its good enough!

    The game is mostly online focused, with massive amounts of cosmetics cycling week by week. I've personally never had a single problem playing online except for chambara/swordplay, where swinging the sword correctly matters a ton!

    Most of the fun of course comes with playing locally though. The only issue I can find with offline play is there is no unlockable cosmetics at all, but all the unlockables can be used offline anyway. It's an interesting design choice to say the least.    … Expand
  64. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    7
    Apr 29, 2022

    Me ha faltado más contenido, hay muy pocos juegos donde elegir y en algunos te fuerza a jugar solo 2 personas. Supongo que con el tiempo va a ir mejorando mucho el juego pero me da la sensación de haber comprado un juego a medias.
  65. Coolic
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    Its an ok game. Just nothing special. They still don't have golf yet, and they replaced the Miis. All I really have to say. Nothing special about any of the sports.
  66. Shamp058
    Nov 21, 2022
    7
    This game is a soulless mixed bag that really should have been a port of the original Wii sports

    The game can be fun for about 30 minutes to an hour, but then it just gets boring. Bowling is still the best sport and can be really fun, but the pin physics are AWFUL in comparison to Wii sports, and the curveball doesn't even work half the time, but its still pretty enjoyable. Chambara is    This game is a soulless mixed bag that really should have been a port of the original Wii sports

    The game can be fun for about 30 minutes to an hour, but then it just gets boring. Bowling is still the best sport and can be really fun, but the pin physics are AWFUL in comparison to Wii sports, and the curveball doesn't even work half the time, but its still pretty enjoyable. Chambara is also up there with bowling, and is actually and improvement on the version in Wii sports resort, with different swords you can equip, and it's super tense any time you play it.

    The other sports are a complete mixed bag though. Tennis and Bad mitten are both pretty fun, but get old fast, and soccer is super mid.

    The sportsmates, while i do like them, really shouldn't have replaced the Miis. They're pretty generic.

    But the WORST thing about this game is defiantly the fact that it's another Nintendo game that was half cooked, before being released, and it has "free updates" that is really just the rest of the game

    Overall, this game can be enjoyable, but it should've just been a port of Wii sports resort, or Wii sports, and nobody would be complaining    … Expand
  67. Ikesmash
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
    Definitely brought back some nostalgia from my time playing Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. I do feel that the controls are not as good as the ones in the original or Resort, the golf motion controls are extremely sensitive, which can get frustrating, and the tennis controls don't seem to reflect super well what I am actually doing in real life. Those things aside however, It is a greatDefinitely brought back some nostalgia from my time playing Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. I do feel that the controls are not as good as the ones in the original or Resort, the golf motion controls are extremely sensitive, which can get frustrating, and the tennis controls don't seem to reflect super well what I am actually doing in real life. Those things aside however, It is a great experience overall, and an awesome addition to the series.… Expand
  68. BlueGuyTalks
    Mar 25, 2023
    7
    Nintendo Switch Sports delivers a Wii Sports-like experience to middling results, with Soccer outlasting all other sports included in the game with its refreshing leg strap functionality.

    FULL REVIEW: I played Wii Sports for likely hundreds of hours as a child. Its five simplistic game modes maintained the same amount of entertainment whether I played it myself or with friends. Part of    Nintendo Switch Sports delivers a Wii Sports-like experience to middling results, with Soccer outlasting all other sports included in the game with its refreshing leg strap functionality.

    FULL REVIEW:
    I played Wii Sports for likely hundreds of hours as a child. Its five simplistic game modes maintained the same amount of entertainment whether I played it myself or with friends. Part of it’s because I had control over what I was doing in the game due to the Wii controller. Despite Nintendo Switch Sports’s best efforts, it rarely captures the same level of enjoyment. Yes, the joy-cons are sufficient replacements for the Wii controller, but people debated that long before the title’s release. The main area of concern is the gameplay of Switch Sports.

    In Wii Sports, players pick between five sports, Baseball, Tennis, Bowling, Golf, and Boxing, or its minigame modes. In Switch Sports, players choose between seven sports: Volleyball, Badminton, Bowling, Soccer, Chambara, Tennis, and Golf. However, there are no minigame modes, and Nintendo added golf eight months after the title’s release when the game it essentially copied included it at launch seventeen years ago. Switch Sports also lacks the charm Wii Sports had with its Mii characters by replacing them with new character models and optional Mii functionality. It’s further differentiated due to Switch Sports’ (almost) always online functions. It’s an unnecessary marketing push towards the title’s online functionality, especially when your goal every few weeks is a new outfit set.

    There’s little incentive to keep playing Switch Sports, especially when its chosen sports are anything between uneventful to borderline filler. Tennis, Bowling, and Golf aren’t as intuitive as the title’s predecessor due to the joy con’s higher motion sensitivity. Badminton is almost the same gameplay as tennis, just with a twist, and Volleyball is one of the worst gaming experiences I’ve had because of how little effort is needed to play it. The only worthwhile experiences included in Switch Sports are Chambara and Soccer. Chambara plays much like its predecessor on Wii Sports Resort, meaning it’s also stayed intact after all these years. Soccer, however, includes leg strap functionality, making it a new and exciting experience.

    Switch Sports is a pivotal example of lost potential. Nintendo should’ve decided to incorporate the leg strap in every sport it included. Yes, they would have to find new sports where players use their legs, but those game modes are much more interesting than copying what they’ve already done. Using fresh and innovative ideas is why Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort are getting a spiritual successor, and developers similarly use new technology. However, Nintendo also dropped the ball on the joy con’s potential shortly after the Switch’s launch. Unfortunately, Nintendo never realized Switch Sports’ potential, even though they could have, making a title that lost relevance a few weeks after its launch.    … Expand
  69. sandspeedruns
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    I will not deny that this game has potential. As someone who has constantly played Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort for the last 15 years, however, this game is a bit of a letdown. There is a lot to love here, though. All the sports have engaging gameplay, especially Bowling and Golf. I especially enjoyed the "twists" put on each game online. However, there is no practical way to progressI will not deny that this game has potential. As someone who has constantly played Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort for the last 15 years, however, this game is a bit of a letdown. There is a lot to love here, though. All the sports have engaging gameplay, especially Bowling and Golf. I especially enjoyed the "twists" put on each game online. However, there is no practical way to progress (besides ranking up). In the original Wii Sports, as your skill rank increased, the opponents you faced became more challenging. However, Switch Sports does not work the same. There are only a few set levels of difficulty, significantly reducing the challenge and replayability of this game. Locking many cosmetics behind an online paywall does not help, either. There are certainly bright spots to this game, but ultimately it is just another example of nostalgia bait that - while the intentions were good, was just another franchise revival.… Expand
  70. Flying_F0X
    May 11, 2023
    7
    First its NOT a bad game.. but there is way to little Content.
    Its very good to play in Multiplayer but in Singleplayer its just boring.
    The price is to much for the Content (39,99€: Physical version).
    I wouldn't recommend this to all switch owners its not a must buy.
  71. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    Un juego divertido para jugar con amigos un par de tardes (o si te aburres mucho, online), nada más.
  72. dlgranadosm
    Nov 8, 2022
    6
    Debería incluir más deportes y más opciones de personalización. Aún así, es muy divertido jugar con amigos e intentar conseguir complementos. ¿Para cuándo el golf?
  73. LuissDt
    May 4, 2022
    6
    Nintendo Switch Sports is a good nintendo sports compared to other deliveries of the saga but the bittersweet and incomplete flavor that the game sometimes feels makes it a bit or very disappointing
  74. Herbalmouse1305
    Jun 27, 2022
    6
    As someone who only played wii sports at friends' houses, and had kinect sports in my house. switch sports is great fun, though could use more immediately unlocked customization options, and simply more content. hope the update with golf will bring even more than just golf
  75. SomeCanadianBoy
    May 2, 2022
    6
    I am first going to rate each mini-game and their controls before rating the overall package.

    1. Volleyball: It’s fun, controls well enough, that’s all I have to say. 8/10 2. Badminton: It’s fun enough but the controls feels like it is fighting against you while the cpus are able to smash without any problems while you look like a money trying to do it yourself. 6,5/10 3. Bowling:    I am first going to rate each mini-game and their controls before rating the overall package.

    1. Volleyball: It’s fun, controls well enough, that’s all I have to say. 8/10
    2. Badminton: It’s fun enough but the controls feels like it is fighting against you while the cpus are able to smash without any problems while you look like a money trying to do it yourself. 6,5/10
    3. Bowling: Simple fun, the controls work most of the time, as a classic mode and a special mode with obstacles. 7,5/10
    4. Soccer: I’ve gotta say, the controls work pretty well and the game is decently good. « Shoot to the net » is the only mode that uses the leg straps from what I’ve seen (maybe I’m dumb, but the instructions on screen are way vague for putting the strap). Normally, this sport uses 2 joy-cons. 8/10
    5. Chambarda: First of all, swordplay on wii sports resort had way better controls than this. When I try to hit downward , the game tries to hit diagonally. Chambara has 3 modes: normal, energized saber, dual sabers. They all control the exact same. At least you can get used to it. 6,5/10
    6. Tennis: What can I say, it’s tennis like it’s always been. 7,5/10

    I’m going to honest: This is a barebones package. Only 6 sports for 60 Canadian dollars!? (40 US dollars). The original wii sports only had 5 sports, but at least it came bundled with the wii. Hell, wii sports resort had 12 sports. I’ve gotta say, the environments in during the sports are really cool (especially the bowling one). I haven’t tried the online mode but apparently it’s pretty but it seems that you need a Nintendo switch online subscription to play.
    Ps: Golf is coming through an update during the fall ( Is there like 2 people working on this game?)

    In conclusion, it’s a fun game but don’t you dare buy this at full price. Wait until it cost around 20$. Finally, I give this game a 6/10 overall (okay, almost mediocre)    … Expand
  76. thty
    May 5, 2022
    6
    I miss Wii sport as this game is just not as fun or accurate. Also should have been cheaper.
  77. ShipmasterKyle
    May 30, 2022
    6
    The game just isn't that great.

    It contains 6 sports. Heres them ranked from best to worse - Badminton Its actually good. The controls feel decent and the game respond well. It also supports singles but doesn't support doubles - Sword fighting Again is actually good. There's actual customization but its presentation leaves much to be desired. - Tennis This one isn't horrible    The game just isn't that great.

    It contains 6 sports. Heres them ranked from best to worse
    - Badminton
    Its actually good. The controls feel decent and the game respond well. It also supports singles but doesn't support doubles
    - Sword fighting
    Again is actually good. There's actual customization but its presentation leaves much to be desired.
    - Tennis
    This one isn't horrible either, Feels like a straight remake of the original with slightly better controls. Main issue is a lack of support for singles
    - Bowling
    Feels unfinished. Many mechanics from previous titles are missing and getting a strike or spare just feels emotionless.
    - Soccer
    Terribly unpolished. It just fails to be interesting and the leg strap is worthless and contributes nothing to the main game
    - Volleyball
    Sucks to control, somehow terribly unresponsive and overall just not fun.

    The game's presentation has a good amount of attention to detail but the lack of customization (most of it is locked behind NSO) and the disappointing soundtrack and audio mixing, combined with the ugly ui its just not good,

    6/10, leaves a lot to be desired due to its unfinished and incomplete state.    … Expand
  78. DiamondN1nja
    Jul 21, 2022
    6
    The sports in general and getting cosmetics are fun, but the CPUs in some sports and the pro league system are terrible (getting matched up with A ranks when you're C rank etc). Also, it's not fair that in online tennis, you sometimes match up with 2 real people vs just you.
  79. Oliver213
    Nov 8, 2022
    6
    The good thing is that we did need a Nintendo sport on Switch and it did come eventually. The bad thing is that it not only contains too few sports, but also all of them are basically the same from Wii sports.
  80. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    6
    Lack of content and could of really been released way sooner. Also the game has these knock-off Mii's that made Wii Sport's so amazing. Game you play for an hour or two then never play again.
  81. supertransfat
    Aug 12, 2023
    6
    Game itself isn't bad but it's a shell of its WII predecessor. If you're a WII Sports or Resort player, you'll find yourself disappointed. Without the use of a sensor, your range of motion is drastically limited. For $40, you're barely getting anything. If you're looking for a fun Switch party game, your money can be better spent elsewhere.
  82. TsukasaHiiragi
    May 1, 2022
    5
    Pro's

    6 mini games some with extra modes Burns calories Can be fun offline or local multiplayer Split screen multiplayer Con's Global PVP required to unlock clothes and other items Global PVP suffers from issues, such as players consistently bowling max points each game Bowling has highly predictable mechanics to get constant strikes Possible hackers in global Not enough    Pro's

    6 mini games some with extra modes
    Burns calories
    Can be fun offline or local multiplayer
    Split screen multiplayer

    Con's

    Global PVP required to unlock clothes and other items
    Global PVP suffers from issues, such as players consistently bowling max points each game
    Bowling has highly predictable mechanics to get constant strikes
    Possible hackers in global
    Not enough content to justify the price tag
    Obvious new sports will be released as paid DLC at a later date such as golf in Autumn 2022+
    Soccer has iffy controls and poor gameplay
    Needs many more modes of play for global multiplayer
    Potential to get repetitive strain injuries if not careful

    Simply not worth the asking price right now, games are bare bones and haven't really improved and the only new improved features are better multiplayer options, although that comes with its own issues. Currently comes with 6 sports so I'll review them each. Also due to the nature of this game, I highly suggest you do warm up exercises prior to playing otherwise you could suffer from repetitive strain injury.

    If this released with Golf and Baseball at launch, it possibly would have scored higher. A big issue for multiplayer is its lacking options, modes and overall content. Bowling for instance is just elimination match and nothing else, which is severely limited by atrocious mechanics that players who discover it can bowl 300 games pretty much consistently and if you don't know the trick, you get eliminated pretty quickly.

    After playing quite a bit of bowling and getting unlocking pro league, I started to notice a trend with people getting constant strikes, during the cut scene showing other players I noticed a few odd things such as one person bowing and the ball never touched the ground, and others essentially throwing the ball from the waist...the animations looked quite odd and SUS, this is entirely possible due to modded switches running homebrew and something like EdiZon.

    Bowling

    Easily the best game in the set offline, although has still has some serious problems and online you'll face players who get constantly score perfect games due to poor and exploitable mechanics, the mechanics are very very very very predictable and once you find the method you can get strike after strike until you start to suffer repetitive strain in your muscles.

    Volleyball

    I was actually unable to play this game due to the fact my height plus low ceiling, this game requires a significant amount of space above you to be able to play properly, without that you could actually hurt yourself or damage your ceiling.

    Tennis

    The second best game in the pack, although doesn't seem as fun as Wii Sports Tennis though with limited options, needs more options such as the ability to play solo 1 v 1, everything seems to be 2 v 2 with a clone of yourself in front, the pattern the AI does is quite predictable until you turn up the difficulty then it becomes brutally punishing for the player just to keep up.

    Badminton

    Same as tennis, just much harder to play.

    Soccer

    Not sure why this exists, the control method is iffy at best and its just really uninspired 1 v 1 offline, poor controls makes it a less enjoyable, with the leg strap it unlocks a special mode unfortunately this requires a significant amount of space between you and your TV, if you have a small apartment or bedroom then forget it.

    Chambara

    This is interesting 1 v 1 fighting game that isn't too bad, controls are fluid enough and at higher difficulties provides a good challenge and a work out.    … Expand
  83. nitorita
    Apr 1, 2023
    5
    A rehash of Wii Sports that's lacking in many ways in terms of content. Interesting for a session or two, and then severely drops off in terms of replay value. Was expecting a lot more besides a fresh coat of paint and beautiful environments to sugarcoat generic gameplay.

    The requirement for two full sets of Joy-cons to play all of the games is a major turnoff, and the ridiculous price    A rehash of Wii Sports that's lacking in many ways in terms of content. Interesting for a session or two, and then severely drops off in terms of replay value. Was expecting a lot more besides a fresh coat of paint and beautiful environments to sugarcoat generic gameplay.

    The requirement for two full sets of Joy-cons to play all of the games is a major turnoff, and the ridiculous price point is a total scam, even if it may be par for the course in terms of Nintendo Switch exclusives. This should've been bundled with the Switch, just like Wii Sports was for the original Wii.    … Expand
  84. Yakob93
    May 2, 2022
    5
    The game is ok but for the content it's not worth the price. Slash the price by 50% and it would be well worth it. To the people giving it a 8+, I'm wondering if they actually played the original Wii Sports/Resort. Switch Sports has some serious content issues compared to its Wii counterparts. I'm not going to list them here but many video reviews highlight this. My advice? Wait until itThe game is ok but for the content it's not worth the price. Slash the price by 50% and it would be well worth it. To the people giving it a 8+, I'm wondering if they actually played the original Wii Sports/Resort. Switch Sports has some serious content issues compared to its Wii counterparts. I'm not going to list them here but many video reviews highlight this. My advice? Wait until it goes on sale(if it ever does considering this is a Nintendo title). In its current state you'll get an hour worth of fun and then you'll end up recycling through modes.… Expand
  85. B387pp1
    Mar 18, 2023
    5
    The returning sports were ruined by the inferior joycon motion controls and new gameplay “improvements”. Although Golf is at it’s best here, unfortunately the courses from Wii Sports Club weren’t included in this game for whatever reason.
  86. NintendoBoy28
    Jul 30, 2022
    5
    What's in it is okay. I just see no reason to play it over wii sports resorts. also the shop system is ass. after they add stuff my rating might change but as of right now imma play strikers over it any day
  87. Strife69420
    Jun 15, 2022
    5
    As of right now, it is simply not at all worth buying. Very limited amount of game modes available, and once you play all the game modes for an hour or two they get stale already. Not really any sense of progression either, like a story mode that would've made it at least 2x more fun. Along with that, the only type of progression in the form of cosmetics is locked behind a paywall in theAs of right now, it is simply not at all worth buying. Very limited amount of game modes available, and once you play all the game modes for an hour or two they get stale already. Not really any sense of progression either, like a story mode that would've made it at least 2x more fun. Along with that, the only type of progression in the form of cosmetics is locked behind a paywall in the form of a switch online membership. Not to mention, you literally cannot play soccer without two joy-cons, ultimately rendering 1/6 of the entire game roster for people like me. Even worse is the fact that literally only 3/6 of the games are actually fun, with tennis, bowling (special), and volleyball. Until this game gets more content and some changes to some sports selections, the game is simply not worth buying.… Expand
  88. VistaR
    Jun 23, 2022
    5
    Do i think the game is good. No.do i think its bad No. This game could really use more sports such as Baseball or Boxing im glad swordfight was added but why rename it to Chambara My biggest proble. Is Qhy is there no Miis Overall this game isnt worth the 40$it cost but this ga e needs to be Updated fast or is juet there to cash-in on the people that played wii sports bacm in 2006-2010
  89. Atari5200critic
    Apr 9, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First I want to say that it is practically untakebile to release a game which isn't finist. But the Move to say Golf will be available free ist ok. But the complete game doesn't give me the vibes as in Wii Sport and is is came to late! For me the Game is just another Sport title but it isn't a Nintendo Sports game.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. NepodarOK
    May 17, 2022
    4
    For such a price in the game content for half an hour, and then only a monotonous grind. Most sports are the same. Tennis, badmenton, volleyball - the same mechanics, the same actions. The difference is only visual. A lot of mistakes. Players disappear from the match, the message "Your rating will not drop due to the absence of a team member" appears, and the rating drops at the sameFor such a price in the game content for half an hour, and then only a monotonous grind. Most sports are the same. Tennis, badmenton, volleyball - the same mechanics, the same actions. The difference is only visual. A lot of mistakes. Players disappear from the match, the message "Your rating will not drop due to the absence of a team member" appears, and the rating drops at the same moment. The ball sometimes crosses the floor of the field and then appears in a completely different place. You can't play football with four people on the same console, chambara. No boxing, no archery. This version is a pathetic parody of previous games in the series.… Expand
  92. f1o_o1f
    Jun 5, 2022
    4
    How lazy do you want to get? Nintendo: yesssssss

    If Super Mario 3D All-stars didn't exist, I'd classify this game as the biggest cash-grab in Nintendo's history (which says a lot). You've got six games and one coming later. Of every game there is just the bare minimum and, except maybe for soccer, they've all been done better before by Nintendo themselves. If you compare it to Wii    How lazy do you want to get? Nintendo: yesssssss

    If Super Mario 3D All-stars didn't exist, I'd classify this game as the biggest cash-grab in Nintendo's history (which says a lot). You've got six games and one coming later. Of every game there is just the bare minimum and, except maybe for soccer, they've all been done better before by Nintendo themselves.

    If you compare it to Wii Sports or, much better, Wii Sports Resort, this game falls short in every. single. category. Except maybe for the online Leagues but considering Nintendo's netcode feels older than the Internet itself, this is only a drop in the ocean. Even the Joy-Cons feel inferior to the Wii Remote. At least the latter could be re-calibrated mid-game which they somehow forgot here.

    It's overall evident that no competent designer of ANY capacity was involved in development of Switch Sports. I've rarely seen worse and less functional UI (except for maybe ubisoft's STEEP). It's overall a mediocre experience that perfectly encapsulates current day Nintendo's philosophy: don't work smart OR hard. Just don't work at all.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. therabidfrog
    May 1, 2022
    4
    This feels like something that should have been included with a Switch Online sub as a free signup bonus. There is no excuse for this costing money period let alone 50.00 for a retail copy. It has less content than the previous entries and what's there is incredibly bare bones. No archery, baseball, or golf, but ya get tennis twice! Credits to unlock cosmetics can only be earned whenThis feels like something that should have been included with a Switch Online sub as a free signup bonus. There is no excuse for this costing money period let alone 50.00 for a retail copy. It has less content than the previous entries and what's there is incredibly bare bones. No archery, baseball, or golf, but ya get tennis twice! Credits to unlock cosmetics can only be earned when playing global online and rather letting you choose from a storehouse of cosmetics Nintendo drip feeds you a couple of sets per week with the individual rewards meted out roulette style.

    There are no challenge modes, no offline scoreboards, and you can't earn unlockables for playing online against friends. Yet another example of Nintendo releasing a product that barely approaches half finished.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. Hannaonice
    May 6, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what should I say a game that only bring 6 spots games in one and per to per gameplay may lags this game needs servers, sweaty lobbies at bowling, Japan Users they are too sweaty, rage quitting users, instable gameplay, fist game with bots. in Q4 this year will bring Nintendo golf to this game.… Expand
  100. 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
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  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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