Thursday 4 May 2017

Random Video Game Review - 1-2-Switch

Yes I know today is Star Wars day as its May the 4th, but unfortunately due to time and lack of ideas, I decided to forego doing anything on Star Wars. But I will say the theories about what The Last Jedi could mean are pretty interesting as well as what the meaning behind Luke saying "It's time for the Jedi to end". Well I guess will find out when the next film comes out in December. But for now, enjoy my review of another Nintendo Switch game that's basically the Nintendo Switch version of Wii Sports and Nintendoland or alternatively the Switch introduction game if you prefer:

So moving on to our next Switch game review, today we are going to talk about Nintendo's first multiplayer/party game for the console and this one is actually pretty interesting. Unlike traditional multiplayer games where everyone is facing a screen, this one encourages you to look at each other and I'm pretty sure we haven't had a game like that be done yet. But anyway, let's get cracking:

So as previously mentioned, the game is a multiplayer game where 2 players must face each other in a series of minigames which are largely presented using live action clips more than actual game graphics which could be a case of the budget being small or Nintendo just wanted a game to be done in time for the Switch's release (otherwise known as rush development of game before completing it and must periodically update it and/or release DLC to get the complete game). In total, there are 28 mini games in the game, but many of them have to be unlocked via various means. You can do table hockey, gun draws and the most controversial of them all, milking a cow and yes, even I found that to be pretty disturbing (for lack of a better word).

Its not a very big game like Breath of the Wild is, but it does its job of being a party game and does it well. It could be the best one I've played or rather the most original one where the screen doesn't have to be seen all the time. Though best playing it in a big free area than say on a plane or a very tight space when taking into account that the Switch is both a home and a portable console. 8/10

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