Somewhat fun sequel, but feels quite barebones compares to the Wii versions from many years ago. There isn't much replayability in terms of solo play and local multiplayer unless you really dig the motion control sports thing. There's less sports available. Just Bowling, Tennis, Chambara (the Swordplay from Wii Sports Resort), Soccer, Volleyball, and Badminton. Golf is being added in a free update later in the year.
Control-wise, motion controls with the Joycon feel fine and accurate. Lack of content is Switch Sports' biggest problem. Wii Sports and Resort had mini-games like a Home Run Derby for Baseball, 100-Pin Challenge for Bowling and such. Switch Sports lacks in mini-games and extra modes. There is a Special Bowling mode that has random obstacles and a
Skill graphs and score stat tracking has been completely removed, which is a bummer since there's no way to chase after your best scores. You do get notified of new records at the end of every game if you beat your previous score, but lack of score history is an odd choice.
You can earn character customization items from playing online matches. It's mostly a cool system since you earn points whether you win or lose, but the weekly or so rotating cosmetic unlockables that are available add into the FOMO. Also, cosmetics are only unlocked for one character and cannot be used for multiple characters in Switch Sports.
Online is, fine I'd say. I spent the majority of my time in bowling. It places you up against bots at first, then matches you with similar players. Every sport has a ranking system for ranked matches. I wasn't thrilled that bowling online was elimination style. Instead, it's elimination based where rounds are split up into 3 frames, with the lowest half or whatever scores being eliminated at the end of the round. Basically means if you don't score a Turkey on the first frame, you're eliminated.
It's not better than Wii Sports Resort or even Wii Sports, but still fun to play.
Control-wise, motion controls with the Joycon feel fine and accurate. Lack of content is Switch Sports' biggest problem. Wii Sports and Resort had mini-games like a Home Run Derby for Baseball, 100-Pin Challenge for Bowling and such. Switch Sports lacks in mini-games and extra modes. There is a Special Bowling mode that has random obstacles and a
Skill graphs and score stat tracking has been completely removed, which is a bummer since there's no way to chase after your best scores. You do get notified of new records at the end of every game if you beat your previous score, but lack of score history is an odd choice.
You can earn character customization items from playing online matches. It's mostly a cool system since you earn points whether you win or lose, but the weekly or so rotating cosmetic unlockables that are available add into the FOMO. Also, cosmetics are only unlocked for one character and cannot be used for multiple characters in Switch Sports.
Online is, fine I'd say. I spent the majority of my time in bowling. It places you up against bots at first, then matches you with similar players. Every sport has a ranking system for ranked matches. I wasn't thrilled that bowling online was elimination style. Instead, it's elimination based where rounds are split up into 3 frames, with the lowest half or whatever scores being eliminated at the end of the round. Basically means if you don't score a Turkey on the first frame, you're eliminated.
It's not better than Wii Sports Resort or even Wii Sports, but still fun to play.