Sports Story
Developed and published by Sidebar Games for the Nintendo Switch in 2022, Sports Story acts as a sequel to the beloved 2017 video game Golf Story. Despite its announcement back in December 2019, the game underwent various delays during its development due to the project’s expanding scope. Finally, on December 23, 2022, the game was launched. However, it received a mixed reception, with critiques aimed at its heavy use of fetch quests, a meandering narrative, and technical glitches upon release. Many critics found it lacking compared to Golf Story.
Sports Story Version 1.0.5 Update Patch Notes
The patch notes for Sports Story’s Version 1.0.5 have not been revealed yet but are expected to be available soon.
Secret Dev Room
- 80% Reduction in the Secret Dev Room.
- Secret access to the Dev Room patched.
- Regular access to the secret dev room restored.
Misc
- Fixed a bug that caused the player to float while fishing.
- Updated context for the Wildlands trash challenge.
- Addressed some multiplayer golfing issues.
- Resolved areas where players could get stuck while exploring.
- Fixed the muddling issue during save file loads.
- Distinctive sound now accompanies perfect golf hits.
- Increased distance for the golf power shot.
- Rustling Vale chipping challenges persist after leaving the area.
Sports Story Version 1.0.5 Release Date
No specific release date has been provided yet for Sports Story Version 1.0.5. The original announcement for the game was made on December 10, 2019, during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Initially planned for a 2020 release, Sports Story faced delays similar to Golf Story, leading to its eventual launch on December 23, 2022. Players initially discovered a secret room within the game resembling a game development office shortly after release. The room’s occupants were heard criticizing a project’s troubled development, possibly referencing the challenges faced during Sports Story’s creation. A subsequent patch blocked player access to the room, adjusting the occupants’ dialogue to a more sarcastically positive tone while acknowledging the room’s existence.
Sports Story Gameplay
Sports Story is an adventure game played from a top-down perspective, extending the narrative of its predecessor’s protagonist. The game follows the protagonist investigating suspicious activities by the PureStrike megacorporation and the Iron Dragons yakuza. In contrast to Golf Story’s sole focus on golf, Sports Story incorporates various sports mechanics such as tennis, football, cricket, volleyball, and BMX, offering a range of gameplay styles like minigames, dungeon exploration, and stealth sequences. Additionally, the game includes a separate fully fleshed-out storyline centered around a tennis academy.
Sports Story Overview
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Developer(s) |
Sidebar Games |
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Publisher(s) |
Sidebar Games |
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Platform(s) |
Nintendo Switch |
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Release |
23 December 2022 |
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Genre(s) |
Role-playing, adventure, sports |
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Mode(s) |
Single-player, multiplayer |
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