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Review of 1-2-Switch on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2017
Cover image of 1-2-Switch on Switch
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 03 Mar 2017
Genre: Party
Developer: Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo

Introduction

Welcome to the wild world of 1-2-Switch, where your eyes will betray you and your Joy-Con becomes the ultimate party trick! This game, launched alongside the Switch, dares you to put down the controller and rely on sheer courage, audio cues, and maybe a bit of luck as you engage in bizarre Olympic-style mini-games that are equal parts ridiculous and hysterical. What’s not to love? Let’s dig in!

Gameplay

1-2-Switch is all about social interaction and showcasing the Switch’s capabilities in governance of awkwardness. Forget looking at the screen; the real action is in the fierce eye contact you maintain with your opponent while trying to engage in 28 absurd mini-games. Picture this: you and your friend staring each other down while pretending to milk a cow. Trust me, you’ll want to have a photographer on standby for this moment. Using audio cues and the haptic feedback of the Joy-Cons, you will shake, tilt, and aim your way through games ranging from ‘Table Tennis’ to ‘Quick Draw.’ And let’s not forget the glorious ‘Ball Count’ game, where you can literally feel the vibrations as courage turns to confusion! It’s like a first date, but with less pressure and more giggles.

Graphics

Now, while 1-2-Switch doesn’t push the envelope of graphics like other AAA titles, it keeps the visuals bright and fun — so much so that I’m pretty sure you could have a seizure just from the sheer amount of colors flying around. The characters’ expressions are pure winners, and the settings look like they stumbled out of a candy-coated dream. It’s not about high-definition; it’s more about making you laugh until you spurt soda out of your nose.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, 1-2-Switch is like the quirky cousin at family gatherings—somewhat embarrassing, amusing, and ultimately unforgettable. It may not be the game for the hardcore strategist gamer, considering its lack of an engaging single-player mode, but if you’re looking for a good laugh with friends, it’s just a Joy-Con throw away. Sure, the reviews were mixed, and not every mini-game will leave you feeling like a pro athlete, but it still brings people together in a way that few games can manage. So grab your buddies, embrace the chaos, and maybe invest in some eye contact training. Rating: 6/10. It won’t change your life, but it might just change how you view your neighbors when your cow-milking skills come into play.

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