From IGN · Logan Plant · · 1m 40s
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Wins Me Over
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort solves Switch Sports’ shortcomings with fun, non-competitive island exploration.
In brief
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort solves Switch Sports’ shortcomings with fun, non-competitive island exploration. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort offers a mix of competitive and leisure activities on Wuhu Island, winning over casual gamers with nostalgic appeal. Originally reported by IGN.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort appears to solve all of Switch Sports’ shortcomings with fun, non-competitive island exploration.
Wuhu Island
Wuhu Island is a place designed for competition, exploration, and leisure with no time limits.
Power Cruising
Power Cruising lets players race friends on courses that reward speed and big jumps off waves.
Exploration Mode
Exploration mode lets players find landmarks and collectibles without time limits.
Free Roam Features
Free Roam features collectibles, achievements, and cosmetics for Sportsmate or Mii characters.
Skateboarding
Skateboarding uses Joy-Con 2 mouse controls to grind rails and jump into the ocean.
Prop Plane
Prop Plane lets players fly into volcanoes to find collectibles and explore the island.
Thumb Wrestling
Thumb Wrestling is hilarious against humans but simple against computers.
Archery
Archery has competitive modes where players aim for quarters of the target.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis is forgettable compared to other sports in the package.
Swordplay
Swordplay was cut from Resort’s roster, disappointing the writer.
Baseball
Baseball returns for the second time since the original Wii Sports Club.
Frisbee
Frisbee is a sport the writer would trade for in the package.
Wuhu Island Changes
Wuhu Island has new hotels, smaller keys, and shuffled geography over time.
The bottom line
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort offers a mix of competitive and leisure activities on Wuhu Island, winning over casual gamers with nostalgic appeal.
