Real Reason Behind Nintendo Switch Sports’ Hapless Review Scores Revealed Ahead of Launch

Published 04/28/2022, 3:35 PM EDT

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The push for multiplayer has been on the rise for the last few years, especially after the Battle Royale genre saw its birth. These titles offer a sense of community and allow players to interact with one another as they take on virtual challenges. Something that even Nintendo wished to double down on as the Japanese studio worked out Switch Sports for the fans.

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The trailer for the sports simulation title hyped up the community, and it has finally on the verge of a full release. In a matter of 24 hours, the game will be available in the Switch store allowing fans to play the game.

Nintendo Switch Sports receives disappointing reviews

The simulation title offers a wide variety of real-life games that fans can experience from the comfort of their home. Sports adaption of games like Baseball, Tennis, Bowling, and a lot more. Everything is centered around offering a life-like playing experience that gamers can share with their friends. However, the latest reviews of the game may have killed its hype.

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According to the YouTube Switchforce, it is all because of a key mistake that developers made during the reviews. Instead of allowing players to experience the massively online multiplayer experience, the reviewers were asked to play against AI. The multiplayer mode is still being kept under wraps and it will only become available once the title hits the release date.

Naturally, playing against AI enemies dampens the gaming experience, and the reviewers got bored quickly. The testimony of the players on Metacritic, who got the chance to play the game followed the same routine as the game failed to impress. The title can indeed work as a fantastic game for a family to enjoy while other reviewers suggested it might not come up as a marquee game.

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Nonetheless, one thing remains certain the formulae for creating a party game work flawlessly. It may not be meant to be played against AI enemies as they often turn out to be quite predictable and dull. But if played against a human opponent, it can prove to be something incredible.

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Ayank Chourasia

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Ayank Chourasia is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. He has been writing since 2016 across various fields, having done his BBA from T.I.
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Pritam Priyedarshi