Wii Sports Resort required the Wii MotionPlus accessory, and Nintendo used this sequel to prove that the enhanced tracking was worth it. Set on the beautiful Wuhu Island, Resort offers 12 sports with significantly more depth than the original.
Precision Matters
Swordplay is the standout mode. The 1:1 sword tracking feels genuinely responsive – tilting, spinning, and slashing your sword matches your real movements perfectly. The Showdown mode, where you battle waves of enemies, became an unexpected highlight.
Archery benefits similarly from the precision tracking, requiring careful aim and timing. Even returning sports like Bowling feel improved, with additional spin control and challenge modes.
Wuhu Island
The tropical setting gives Resort a unified identity the original lacked. Flying around the island in the Air Sports mode reveals secrets and landmarks, making exploration genuinely enjoyable. It’s a proto-open world within a sports game.
The Full Package
With Table Tennis, Frisbee, Wakeboarding, Cycling, and more, Resort offers something for everyone. While not every sport is a winner (Canoeing is particularly forgettable), the highs easily outweigh the lows.
- Swordplay is incredible
- MotionPlus precision feels meaningful
- Wuhu Island is charming
- 12 sports with good variety
- Better depth than original
- Requires MotionPlus accessory
- Some sports are weak
- Canoeing and Cycling are tedious
- Still shallow compared to dedicated sports games
About the Author
Anthony Micallef
Anthony Micallef is the creator of Anton Retro, a platform dedicated to retro gaming enthusiasts. With years of experience in Nintendo homebrew and modding, he creates guides to help gamers get the most out of their consoles.
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