Nintendo Switch Sports Review Roundup: Simple, Competitive Fun
The long-awaited followup to the Wii Sports series, Nintendo SwitchSports serves up some of the classic games from previous titles alongside a few new entries to make what most reviewers are dubbing an engaging multiplayer experience. The latest release in Nintendo's packed 2022 lineup, Nintendo Switch Sports marks the first original Sports title seen from the company since Wii Sports Resort in 2009. Over a decade later, the critical consensus on the new entry indicates the game is a fun and engaging — albeit somewhat shallow — user experience.
Wii Sports was first released alongside the Nintendo Wii console in 2006, where its creative use of motion control and addictive, accessible gameplay quickly proved the title to be a unique gaming experience for all ages. The game included 5 playable sports: baseball, tennis, boxing, bowling, and golf. The 2009 successor to the game, Wii Sports Resort, contained 13 types of activities, adding several new sports to the game such as basketball, table tennis, and cycling. Since then, fans have seen nothing from the series save a remastered Wii Sports released for the Wii U. During the February 2022 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Switch Sports was announced to much fan excitement. The game aims to add new sports activities and mechanics, including a leg strap for use in soccer and online multiplayer matchmaking.
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While Nintendo Switch Sports doesn't offer nearly as large of a list of activities as its predecessor, reviews frequently call attention to the title's enjoyable gameplay and addictive nature, particularly when playing with friends. While the game does not seem to reinvent itself when compared to previous series entries, most
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