Final Fantasy Resonance and Switch Sports Resort Earn Solid Reviews Before Launch
Final Fantasy Resonance and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort both launch October 22, and their review embargoes lifted together. Resonance currently holds an 85 on OpenCritic and Metacritic, while Switch Sports Resort sits at 84 on OpenCritic and 79 on Metacritic. Neither is expected to reshape the Game of the Year race, but both received generally favorable scores.
Final Fantasy Resonance and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort are set to arrive on October 22, 2026, with their review restrictions ending on the same day. Resonance, the Final Fantasy series’ first HD-2D title, was developed by Square Enix and Lancarse and currently averages 85 on both OpenCritic and Metacritic.
Switch Sports Resort, a Switch 2 exclusive, holds 84 on OpenCritic and 79 on Metacritic. TheGamer scored it 3.5/5, while Nintendo Life gave 9/10. For Resonance, DualShockers awarded a perfect score, whereas VGC’s review gave 3/5.
The shared launch could shape purchasing decisions for players deciding between two well-reviewed titles, particularly Final Fantasy fans and Switch 2 owners. Strong aggregate scores may reassure undecided buyers, while mixed individual reviews could encourage closer comparison. Because both arrive on the same day, retailers and digital storefronts may see concentrated attention, and the games’ reception could influence how publishers view HD-2D RPGs and accessible sports titles in the coming months.