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Nintendo Switch Sports – reviews and rating

Nintendo Switch Sports has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10). The game was released on April 29, 2022 for Nintendo Switch.

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What critics praise
„Nintendo Switch Sports doesn’t revolutionize motion-controlled gaming, but instead brings it back at its peak with six enjoyable sports that play great locally or online.“

Game info

Release date
Apr 29, 2022
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genres
Sports
Developer
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 4, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
Publisher
Nintendo
Age rating
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Nintendo Switch Sports?

Nintendo Switch Sports has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10).

When was Nintendo Switch Sports released?

Nintendo Switch Sports was released on April 29, 2022.

What platforms is Nintendo Switch Sports available on?

Nintendo Switch Sports is available for Nintendo Switch.

Is Nintendo Switch Sports worth playing?

Mostly yes. Nintendo Switch Sports has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Nintendo Switch Sports?

Games similar to Nintendo Switch Sports are for example Kirby’s Dream Buffet, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Mario Strikers: Battle League, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Splatoon 3.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #283 of 398 games released in 2022 better than 29 % of games
  • #91 of 110 games released in 2022 on Nintendo Switch better than 17 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 78%
  • Foreign critics7 reviews 64%

Local critics rate the game higher by 13 %.

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer May 8, 2022
Nintendo Switch Sports doesn’t revolutionize motion-controlled gaming, but instead brings it back at its peak with six enjoyable sports that play great locally or online. Some events, like volleyball or tennis, may feel more shallow than their compatriots, and the absence of a traditional online bowling mode against strangers is hard to overlook. But whether you’re looking to rise through the Pro League...

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