The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on the market for about a year, but titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reminds us that Nintendo is still playing it safe with its Switch 1 backward compatibility. Releasing this April 16th for the original Switch (and fully playable on Switch 2), the franchise’s return is a win for fans, but it also raises a frustrating question: Why isn’t this game taking advantage of the new console’s power?
One of the most glaring omissions is the lack of true mouse and touch control integration for customization. The Switch 2 is more than capable of handling high-fidelity touch and mouse-like precision, yet the game ignores these tools entirely. This is especially baffling given how much Living the Dream leans into character and item customization.
Currently, the mouse controls aren’t usable. Sticking to the clunky, traditional Joy-Con movement for a title launching as the Switch 2 approaches its one-year anniversary is a strange decision that hampers the core creativity of the game.
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