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Wii Sports Resort

2009

  • racing
  • simulator
  • sport
  • action
  • party
  • single player
  • multiplayer
  • split screen

The story

Set off on a journey to a tropical island where an array of fun activities await. In Wii Sports Resort, the sequel to the engaging Wii Sports, you'll discover a wide range of new sports and activities you can play anytime. Go head-to-head with your friends and family in the ultimate sports showdown set in a tropical paradise.

What it’s like

Bright, sun-drenched tropical daylight over a sprawling resort island: turquoise lagoons, sandy beaches, lush green hills and a clean, cheerful Nintendo palette of saturated blues, greens and warm yellows. The camera sits at a comfortable distance on glossy, rounded character models, and the scenery stays soft and uncluttered so the whole thing reads instantly at a glance. The soundtrack is a light, breezy island mix of steel-drum-flavoured melodies and easy pop-tinged rhythms, with crowd murmurs and clear announcer cues slipping under the splash of waves and the satisfying thwack of a racket or a bowling ball. Its vibe is bright, goofy and warm, with a low-stakes party energy that suits a sunny afternoon with friends, a family game night, or a short burst of fun between other things. Pacing is brisk and bite-sized: each activity runs for a few minutes, with no story to chase and nothing to punish you beyond a missed score. Intensity is gentle throughout, with only cartoonish play-fighting in the swordplay and no violence, gore or fear. It is made for families, casual players and anyone who wants a light, sociable, shared experience with a hint of competitive swagger.

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