Wii Sports is not talked about as often as other games, especially nowadays, but it is undoubtedly one of the most iconic games of the seventh generation of consoles. Having been paired up with every Wii console, the game was not only memorable for being inevitably part of the libraries of Wii owners, but also for showcasing the Wii’s motion controls and Mii characters. Requirement of the Wii Motion Plus aside, Wii Sports Resort was a sequel that felt like a complete compilation of sports games instead of a promotion of the Wii’s signature features. Now with Nintendo Switch Sports, the series is back with a more modern coat of paint.
The appeal of sports compilations is obviously the sports that will be featured in the game. The original Wii Sports successfully integrated five popular sports into the Wii’s trademark, and Wii Sports Resort offered a more diverse and arguably more niche selection of games, contributing to its uniqueness. Nintendo Switch Sports should tackle a similar approach by combining the strengths of both the original Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort, creating a roster that will appeal to people with a casual knowledge of sports in addition to the savvier people in the audience.
Nintendo Switch Sports Players Discover Easter Egg in the Credits
With Nintendo Switch Sports having been released in late April 2022, players can now know what's fully base game. Tennis and bowling are back from Wii Sports, swordplay returned from Wii Sports Resort under the name “chambara”, and golf is planned to be included in a free update. The game also has three new sports: soccer, volleyball, and badminton. Yet, the game is admittedly lacking in options. Wii Sports Resort, which came out 13 years before Nintendo Switch
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