Nintendo Switch Sports

Nintendo Switch Sports

April 29, 2022

Sports Nintendo Switch

Tennis: rally by gently swinging the Joy-Con controller at the right time. Bowling: roll the ball straight ahead, or give it a little curve. Chambara: Knock your opponent off the platform while attacking and defending. Football: Use a gigantic ball to make dynamic plays. Enjoy matches with Joy-Con controllers to …

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Critic Reviews (34)

Adam Cook God is a Geek Apr 2022
85.0 /100

"Nintendo Switch Sports is all about multiplayer action. With more to come in the future, it truly is excellent to have Sports back for the latest generation of Nintendo console."

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Alex Donaldson VG247 Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"When Nintendo gets these sort of lifestyle ‘event’ games right, they’re always a slam dunk. Sometimes, the accuracy of MotionPlus is missed. One can see how Nintendo could&s;ve done more new, and included more all-new stuff. And yet... Nintendo Switch …"

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Alex Olney Nintendo Life Apr 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

40.0

"We&s;re hoping that as soon as the online functionality is live Nintendo Switch Sports will make a lot more sense, but as a purely local game there&s;s a lot to be desired to make this a worthwhile purchase. If you&s;re …"

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Annika Bavendiek GamePro Apr 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports brings Wii Sports back for the whole family, but also misses old sports."

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Chad Sapieha Post Arcade (National Post) Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"Nintendo&s;s latest sports compilation is too simple to be much fun alone, but shines when played with friends and family. Read our review."

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Chris Carter Destructoid Apr 2022
70.0 /100

"Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."

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Chris Scullion VGC Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports really is a game of two halves. Offline the game is sorely lacking in features but may still be enough for &s;casual&s; families looking for some simple fun. Solo players, however, will want to head online, which …"

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Ultimately, though, these games are so refined, and delivered with such odd, coffee-shop-and-library charm, that it doesn&s;t matter how you play. My daughter is of the age where she completely missed the Wii, so when this new game arrived and …"

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Ultimately, however, Nintendo Switch Sports thrives in its gameplay, which is captivating despite its simplicity and remains a huge selling point for anyone interested in the title. It&s;s easy to lose hours of a night to burgeoning competitive rivalries among …"

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Colin Stevens IGN Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

10.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports successfully recaptures the party game magic of Wii Sports, but quickly falls victim to a lack of depth that holds it back from achieving greatness."

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Apr 2022
40.0 /100

"It&s;s possible that Nintendo will improve Nintendo Switch Sports with future updates, but that remains to be seen. It&s;s known that Nintendo Switch Sports is adding golf in a future update, but otherwise Nintendo&s;s post-launch plans for the game remain …"

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Daniel Bloodworth Easy Allies Apr 2022
65.0 /100

"Nintendo Switch Sports is as fun as the Wii Sports games before it, but for it&s;s asking price, it comes up a bit short on content."

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Apr 2022
82.0 /100

"Its simple and direct formula still works as a charm and the selection of sports is attractive. It&s;s ideal for a quick multiplayer fun at home, although the concept is not as groundbreaking as it was 16 years ago."

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David Oña IGN Spain Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports aims to bring back one of the most iconic Wii experiences, and it achieves this thanks to several implementations that improve some of the classic proposals of the series, and the presence of new sports that, football …"

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Gemma Ryles TrustedReviews Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports has been one of the biggest nostalgia throwbacks for me in a long time, and I can’t believe how far Nintendo has come since Wii Sports way back in 2006. The motion-control gameplay is still just as …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

25.0

"Even with a few duds in the pack, Nintendo Switch Sports&s; highlights make it a must-own multiplayer party game."

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James Ide Daily Mirror Apr 2022
60.0 /100

"Switch Sports, much like the original, is meant to be enjoyed in person, and the best way to play is in short bursts with friends. That’s when it&s;s easy to pick up and play, and it&s;ll even get non-gaming muggles …"

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James Paley COGconnected Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"All of these games are great in short bursts. It’s only over repeated play sessions that they start to falter. To that end, your enjoyment is tied to your playstyle. Will you bust out Nintendo Switch Sports whenever friends drop …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Apr 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"Nintendo has been criticized for porting Wii and Wii U games to the Switch and selling them at a high MSRP. However, in this case, I feel like we’d have gotten a better deal if Nintendo had just updated Wii …"

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Jason Guisao Game Informer Apr 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"Switch Sports’ singleplayer is bafflingly hollow. All six events are available, but the reward system is absent. Gratification might come from defeating the CPU on the inconsistent “Strong” or “Powerhouse” difficulties, but don’t expect to receive anything flashy in exchange. …"

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Jasper Pickering The Independent Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports is a strong continuation of a tried and tested formula that will find near-universal appeal with anybody who remembers the glory days of the Nintendo Wii, or even younger audiences who will wonder what all the fuss …"

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Keza MacDonald Guardian Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"It&s;s been a while since a video game got us up and moving like this, and happily it&s;s as entertaining as ever"

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Kurt Indovina GameSpot Apr 2022
70.0 /100

"Nintendo&s;s latest motion-controlled sports game resparks the magic of playing with others, but not without a few fumbles along the way."

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Marc McLaren Tom&s;s Guide Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports sticks wisely to the winning Wii Sports formula, while adding a slick online multiplayer mode."

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Marco Mottura Everyeye.it Apr 2022
78.0 /100

"Nintendo Switch Sports promises roughly what you imagine: giving some surprises in some cases, making a thread turn up your nose for its abstruse narrowness in some others, but in general confirming itself at 360 °. All in all, however, …"

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Mattia Ravanelli IGN Italy Apr 2022
79.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports is a funny game for the whole family. Sports selection could have been wider and bolder, just like Wii Sports Resort, but as a light-hearted party game, it still works fine."

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Nathan Birch Wccftech Apr 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports is a fun and nostalgic romp that offers nicely-upgraded visuals and well-implemented motion controls, but there simply isn&s;t enough of it. With a meagre six sports (only two of which bring anything truly new to the table) …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

20.0

"As an offline package, Nintendo Switch Sports is a hoot just for Bowling and Chambara alone. The other games are worth trying at least once. Volleyball might even grow on some people. Unfortunately, Badminton, Tennis, and Soccer lost steam with …"

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P-A Knutsson M3 Apr 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

20.0

"The Nintendo Switch Sport is the Switch&s;s answer to Wii Sports, the phenomenon that astounded an entire world over 15 years ago. With simple controls and mini-games built for multiple players, it&s;s a high-level family party. For a while anyway, …"

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Sam Loveridge GamesRadar+ Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

15.0

"A well-thought-out online mode lifts Nintendo Switch Sports from being a sheer nostalgia trip, to an experience well worth the investment."

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Sam Spyrison Hardcore Gamer Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Nintendo Switch Sports doesn&s;t revolutionize motion-controlled gaming, but instead brings it back at its peak with six enjoyable sports that play great locally or online."

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Stacey Henley TheGamer Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

35.0

"If you&s;ve been missing playing Bowling and Tennis in your living room, and are keen to add Football and Badminton to your repertoire, then Switch Sports is the game for you. If you&s;re hoping for a modernisation of everything Wii …"

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Tom Hoggins Telegraph Apr 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"Nintendo&s;s manic revival of Wii Sports could use more variety, but its lively appeal is a joy for the whole family"

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Vicky Wainwright GameByte Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"In summary, Nintendo Switch Sports is a great, modern day glow up to the classic Wii Sports and a ton of fun to bust out in family, friend or party settings. It’s not without its faults and it can get …"

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