The WhatsNext verdict
For Families and curious newcomers who want a playful first step into virtual reality: Build cardboard Toy-Con creations, then use them as hands-on controls for a collection of short VR games. Tradeoff: The experience depends on assembling physical kits and playing with Nintendo Switch VR hardware.
What it does best
shooter
puzzle
simulator
arcade
The setup
What you are walking into
“Nintendo Labo: VR Kit is another unique Nintendo Labo experience that further blends the physical and digital worlds to bring the gameplay to life,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Many of our young fans – and even some of our older ones – have yet to try virtual reality, so this is an approachable way for kids and families to get introduced to this new world.”
Where it lives
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