There's been much negative hype about the newest Nintendo console , but it only seems to add to the never-ending dissatisfaction of the fraction of gamers worldwide that simply don't enjoy a more "Japanese" entertainment product. By Japanese I'm thinking quirky and unique, disregarding European and American humour, preferences and cultural norms. 1-2 SWITCH condensed the rich experiences of the Japanese arcade world and came up with a concept that is more accessible to the Western audiences. 18 remarkably simple and fun-to-play mini-games - milking the cow, quick draw, sword fight, wizard fight, runway - are just an introduction to a new system and the concept behind it, making controllers and the console itself part of the game (holding and rocking a baby console :) ) and looking far more graceful than the tennis games of the previous Nintendo paradigm. I would love it if they switched from a controller to a holographic glove (yes, the original glove was glitchy as hell but I loved it) one day making the experience even greater, but this is as good an experience as it gets.
Hard-core gamers will naturally ditch this console and its conept for a more "immersive" experience found elsewhere, but us casual gamers can only give kudos to the new Nintendo system for trying to reinvent themselves. If you hated the mini-games titles back in the 80s you'll hate this one as well.Or you can try the new Zelda game for Nintendo Switch , it's looking wonderful. Or not.
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