Go Vacation
Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii
Genres: Action, Adventure, Open World and Simulation
Released: July 2018. Added to this library 5 months ago, last updated 8 weeks ago.
Overview
This is a resort exploration game where 50 mini-games can be discovered and played. The mini-golf, skating, surfing, volleyball, car racing, tennis and other games use the Wii and Switch motion-sensitive controllers and are simple fun for youngsters. But the real excitement is exploring the resorts and collecting treasure: ‘Marine’, ‘City’, ‘Snow’ and ‘Mountain’. Each requires different ways to get around, including horseback, motorbike and kayak. Up to four players can explore at the same time, catching fish and collecting photographs of the animals they find. This is a great game for younger children because it’s simple to control and enables them to explore where they want and at their own pace in a detailed cartoon world with lots to do.
There are different versions of Go Vacation, including previous games in the series:
- We Ski/Family Ski (Wii) focuses on just the snow resort and uses the Wii Balance Board.
- We Ski & Snowboard/Family Ski: World Ski and Snowboard expanded snow resort to snowboarding.
- Go Vacation (Wii) added the three over resorts and more minigames.
- Go Vacation (Switch) updated the game for the Switch with more minigames.
Tip
This game is good if you want to harm no living thing, play games without in-app purchases, play the best motion controlled games or nurture imagination in primary school children.
Commitment
Players: You can play with 4 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online.
Costs
Ratings
This game has been rated ESRB EVERYONE.
Accessibility
System settings: Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games. The Wii has a few helpful settings, like disable rumble, but you have to use gesture controls for most games and the system menu... read more.
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