Nintendo fans have learned that the launch title for the Switch 2, Welcome Tour, was developed by Nintendo Cube, a subsidiary known for mini-game collections. Amid criticisms for being a budget title that should have been packaged for free, Welcome Tour has been described as a mixed bag of tech demos and unexciting facts. While Nintendo Cube is most recognized for the Mario Party series, they have also faced setbacks with other projects like Everybody 1-2 Switch. The upcoming Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition aims to utilize the new console’s features but has also received scrutiny over its reliance on additional peripherals.
Is the quality and creativity of Nintendo’s mini-game collections diminishing, or are these offerings simply following a trend in gaming that prioritizes nostalgia over innovation?