Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Opens to 79 on Metacritic
Most critics praised the Switch 2 sports collection, with GameSpot awarding a 9/10, while IGN was less convinced at 7/10.
Review scores for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort went live on October 20, 2026, landing the Switch 2 game at a Metacritic aggregate of 79 and at 83 on OpenCritic, according to Polygon. Several major outlets had yet to be counted on OpenCritic at the time of publication.
GameSpot's Kurt Indovina gave the game a 9/10, while Eurogamer's Matt Wales awarded it four stars. Game Informer's Brian Shea scored it 8/10.
IGN's Jesse Vitelli was the least enthusiastic of the group, giving the collection a 7/10. In Polygon's own review, Oli Welsh called the game a masterpiece of casual gaming.
The new entry builds on a line of Nintendo sports collections. Nintendo Switch Sports, released in 2022, reached a Metacritic score of 72, and Wii Sports Resort sits at 80.
What the scores mean for the series
At 79, the new game ranks above its 2022 predecessor on Metacritic but just below Wii Sports Resort, the Wii title it draws its name from.
Quick answers
What is the Metacritic score for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort?
It holds a Metacritic aggregate of 79 as of October 20, 2026.
What did critics give Nintendo Switch Sports Resort?
GameSpot gave 9/10, Eurogamer four stars, Game Informer 8/10 and IGN 7/10.
Which platform is Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on?
It is a Nintendo Switch 2 game.