Video Game Review - Nintendo Switch Sports

2006 was a year when Nintendo had a console launch. The console in question was the Wii which went on to become one of the fastest selling consoles of all time. But also one that put Nintendo at a disadvantage over their competitors, which would continue with the lesser successful Wii U. The disadvantages being the limited hardware and online services and the disk space size cap on downloadable games. Plus, it's push to be more casual than hardcore. But all that aside, it also started a new IP for Nintendo which has since become a staple for casual gamers. The IP, which I generally call the Mii series, was a way for Nintendo to give players a chance to play lots of different things together that would take advantage of what the Wii and the Wii U had to offer. Now it somehow makes its way into the Switch, but without the Miis this time for some reason. Some people have wondered if this series needs to stop, given how the last few Nintendo fitness/sport games have had zero Miis in them. But the Miis are here in some capacity this time around, so let's take a look:

Set in the fictional multi-sport facility known as Spocco Square, you as the player can play in a total of 6 kinds of sports (three coming from previous instalments and three being new to the series). You can play tennis, bowling, chambara (a kind of swordplay sport), association football, volleyball and badminton. There is a 7th one which is golf which is expected to be added at a later date. Much like with how the Wii Remote was used in previous games, the Joy-Con can be used to position in a manner similar to the actual sport being represented. The gyroscope in the Joy-Con is used to simulate motion play in the game. Miis can be used, as can a new kind of avatar called "Sportmates" which have detailed hair and faces as well as arms and legs. The football portion of the game will be taking full advantage of the leg strap that first came with Ring Fit Adventure, but also comes with retail versions of this game too. Multiplayer modes are here both locally and online, with Nintendo's online subscription needed for the online stuff.

The game isn't all that impressive, to be honest with you. Sure, it's got new sports never before seen in the series, but it also has some difficulties with using the Joy-Con from what I have experienced. I would say, only buy this if you want a sports game that isn't tied to any well known franchise. You bound to have more fun with those games than this, but its alright for what it is. Could be better though. 7/10