Very disappointing and all the more surprising since this is a Nintendo game.
Only 6 sports, two of which are extremely similar (badminton and tennis) with a severe lack of game/challenge modes is just not enough. Also do not expect an enthusiastic announcer voice sadly, especially in bowling, where the woman speaking sounds like she had 2 whole minutes to desperately record all her lines before running off to the toilet to answer nature’s call…
So much could’ve easily been added to this, from archery and stunt planes to pool or even table tennis to add a rapid-pace version of the base tennis mechanics.
Avatar customisation…. Well… it barely exists. Almost no options to choose from at launch and cosmetic items can seemingly only be unlocked through online play - which likely means that if you do not pay for Nintendo online then tough luck.
They might fix this lack of content post-launch with free dlc such as the promised golf mode coming soonish, but Nintendo has found itself falling into the same modern trend we all hate of releasing a half-baked product based on promises. Which really IS a shame as the game looks, sounds and controls are really good.
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Fun but not much content for £35. Graphics are mediocre
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
I paid £35 for Switch Sports which was the day one launch price.The good:- Great fun. My sons and I have had a fantastic time playing together. Usually they'll be playing together online in different rooms, so it's refreshing to play together in front of the same TV. Is that old school now?- Controls are easy to pick up for all ages. Make sure kids use the straps though, my son launched the joycon towards the TV. Reminds me of the Wii days!- Quick into online games. My first game was with bots then with other real players after that. I started to lose a lot.. :-(The not so good:- Looks a bit rough on a 4k TV. Shimmering and jaggies are quite visible.- Basic graphics. Nintendo Land on Wii U looks better, which is a shame given the extra power the Switch has.- Not much content. Other games such as archery from Wii Sports Resort would have been welcome.- To play 2 player football, 2 pairs of joycons are needed. This will lock out some players who only have the joycons that come with the console (luckily I have 2 sets)In closing, you're paying the Nintendo premium for this game considering the limited content, especially compared to previous Nintendo games. I feel it's not worth £35.If you're after a modern version of Wii sports though like I was to play with the kids, I think it's worth picking it up. Hopefully they'll add more content in the future to improve the value. But until then, it's 3 stars.NOTE: THIS GAME CAN'T BE PLAYED ON SWITCH LITE! If buying for someone else, make sure they have the dockable Switch.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
The good:
- Great fun. My sons and I have had a fantastic time playing together. Usually they'll be playing together online in different rooms, so it's refreshing to play together in front of the same TV. Is that old school now?
- Controls are easy to pick up for all ages. Make sure kids use the straps though, my son launched the joycon towards the TV. Reminds me of the Wii days!
- Quick into online games. My first game was with bots then with other real players after that. I started to lose a lot.. :-(
The not so good:
- Looks a bit rough on a 4k TV. Shimmering and jaggies are quite visible.
- Basic graphics. Nintendo Land on Wii U looks better, which is a shame given the extra power the Switch has.
- Not much content. Other games such as archery from Wii Sports Resort would have been welcome.
- To play 2 player football, 2 pairs of joycons are needed. This will lock out some players who only have the joycons that come with the console (luckily I have 2 sets)
In closing, you're paying the Nintendo premium for this game considering the limited content, especially compared to previous Nintendo games. I feel it's not worth £35.
If you're after a modern version of Wii sports though like I was to play with the kids, I think it's worth picking it up. Hopefully they'll add more content in the future to improve the value. But until then, it's 3 stars.
NOTE: THIS GAME CAN'T BE PLAYED ON SWITCH LITE! If buying for someone else, make sure they have the dockable Switch.
Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase
Fun but not much content for £35. Graphics are mediocre
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
I paid £35 for Switch Sports which was the day one launch price.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
The good:
- Great fun. My sons and I have had a fantastic time playing together. Usually they'll be playing together online in different rooms, so it's refreshing to play together in front of the same TV. Is that old school now?
- Controls are easy to pick up for all ages. Make sure kids use the straps though, my son launched the joycon towards the TV. Reminds me of the Wii days!
- Quick into online games. My first game was with bots then with other real players after that. I started to lose a lot.. :-(
The not so good:
- Looks a bit rough on a 4k TV. Shimmering and jaggies are quite visible.
- Basic graphics. Nintendo Land on Wii U looks better, which is a shame given the extra power the Switch has.
- Not much content. Other games such as archery from Wii Sports Resort would have been welcome.
- To play 2 player football, 2 pairs of joycons are needed. This will lock out some players who only have the joycons that come with the console (luckily I have 2 sets)
In closing, you're paying the Nintendo premium for this game considering the limited content, especially compared to previous Nintendo games. I feel it's not worth £35.
If you're after a modern version of Wii sports though like I was to play with the kids, I think it's worth picking it up. Hopefully they'll add more content in the future to improve the value. But until then, it's 3 stars.
NOTE: THIS GAME CAN'T BE PLAYED ON SWITCH LITE! If buying for someone else, make sure they have the dockable Switch.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2022
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2022
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2022
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