Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review: multiplayer mayhem in motion

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is here, and this new first-party Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive has big shoes to fill.

You see, when Wii Sports entered the scene 20 years ago, it was a total phenomenon.

It was a smash hit thanks to its simplistic yet addictive gameplay, enticing players of all ages…even your grandparents could get involved.

Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2 Available on: Nintendo Switch 2 only Release date: October 22, 2026 Its successor, Wii Sports Resort , expanded on the formula, adding more sports, more depth, and more precise controls.

And Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is attempting to do the very same for a new generation — to refine the relatively basic Nintendo Switch Sports and create a more fleshed-out experience, all while retaining that sense of widespread appeal for players of all ages.

But can Nintendo Switch Sports Resort pull off this seemingly daunting task? I’ve spent about 15 hours playing the game solo, with friends, and with fellow gaming journalists online, and this is my verdict.

Getting sporty on Switch 2 (Image credit: Nintendo) The original Nintendo Switch Sports was a decent overall experience.

It was a bit thin at launch and lacked single-player replayability, but the version we know today has a solid lineup of events, with fairly responsive controls, and is a good party game to enjoy with friends.

And luckily, it feels like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has fixed a lot of the issues I had with its predecessor.

Let’s start off by talking about the sporting variety on offer.

There are 12 core sports available here.

You’ve got some classic options like Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, and Tennis, as well as some Leisure Sports, such as Power Cruising and Prop Plane.

What’s more, there are two sports that have never been seen in previous entries — namely Skateboarding and Thumb Wrestling.

I found that all 12 of the included sports were great fun to play.