Wii Sports Resort Could Still Get a Switch Sequel
As a whole, not a lot of Nintendo's core Wii games have made their way to the Switch, and it's not hard to see why. Wii games often defined themselves by a heavy emphasis on motion controls, which have largely fallen out of favor in the game industry. However, the Switch still has motion-sensing capabilities and has motion control elements in games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and 1-2-Switch. In other words, the Switch is still perfectly capable of supporting games like Wii Sports Resort, the beloved sequel to Wii Sports that greatly expanded the Mii-centric franchise's roster of sports.
To date, Wii Sports Resort is one of the Wii's best-selling games, moving more than 30 million copies in its lifetime. At launch, it received highly positive reviews from players and critics alike thanks to its motion control improvements and its long list of fun new game categories, including Swordplay, Air Sports, and Archery. Considering how strong Wii Sports Resort was as a Wii title, it's surprising that Nintendo didn't elect to make a direct sequel, opting for spinoffs instead. Although the age of the Wii may be over, the Switch does still have the necessary tools to support a Sports Resort sequel, and signs suggest that Nintendo might still be interested in making a Mii game like this one.
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The Switch's design actually makes it a perfect platform for a Wii Sports Resort successor. Joy-Cons can be used as motion controllers comparable to Wiimotes, so Nintendo could still craft motion-heavy game modes like Swordplay. Since they're so easy to detach from the Switch and hand off to a friend, Joy-Cons are also great for the multiplayer-focused spirit of Wii Sports
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