Nintendo released Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a 12-sport lineup and a return to Wuhu Island from the Wii series.
The new title fixes the launch-state issues that hindered Nintendo Switch Sports when it debuted in 2022, Pragalicious reported. Reviewers said that the sequel delivers a much more complete package right out of the gate.
Nintendo Life described the physical toll of testing the new hardware, noting a stiff right shoulder and sore arm muscles after a night of heavy matches. The reviewer said their body was ready for the sequel after spending ungodly amounts of time in Wii Sports Resort on the original hardware.
The software includes five returning games from the previous entry and seven additional activities. Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, and Golf make a comeback, while Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Thumb Wrestling, Power Cruising, Prop Plane, and Skateboarding round out the roster.
Bowling and golf remain standout experiences, while volleyball feels slightly sluggish. Table tennis provides a great sense of ball control, and archery utilizes a tactile pull-back-and-fire mechanic.
Thumb Wrestling serves as an unexpected party hit with deep tactical potential. Players can strategy-grow a large thumb to easily pin opponents, according to Nintendo Life.
Three leisure sports—Power Cruising, Prop Plane, and Skateboarding—feature the most inventive control schemes in the package. Power Cruising involves holding a Joy-Con 2 horizontally to rev the engine and lean for steering.
Skateboarding utilizes mouse mode to emulate pushing the board and flicking the controller for tricks. Each leisure sport offers a five-minute Sightseeing Tour mode across Wuhu Island.
Motion controls occasionally falter during boxing matches, but the overall hardware utilization feels responsive and reliable. Pragalicious rated the game an 8 out of 10, praising its accessibility for all ages.
