DualPenSports, known as Touch! Double Pen Sports (タッチ！ダブルペンスポーツ) in Japan, is a 2011 sports video game developed by indieszero and published by Namco Bandai Games for the Nintendo 3DS. It was released under the Bandai label. The game gets its name from the fact that two special sports styluses are used to play the game. The sports are soccer, baseball, boxing, basketball, paragliding, archery and skiing. There are also tap exercises to help players get used to playing the game with two styluses rather than one.
Reception
DualPenSports received mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 58/100 based on 11 reviews.
GameRevolution’s Kevin Schaller rated the game a 1/10 while criticizing the graphics, character customization and the gameplay for the sports lacking in variety. Zach Kaplan of Nintendo Life described the game’s sports styluses as being an “ineffective gimmick” that bring down the entire game while scoring it 4 out of 10 stars. Mike Rose of Pocket Gamer, scoring the game 3 out of 5 stars, recommended the game for younger children while praising its presentation but described the minigames as being “simple and lifeless”.
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
Gamer24h Editor's Take
DualPenSports has made quite a name for itself in the gaming world, captivating us with its distinctive atmosphere and compelling gameplay dynamics. Thanks to indieszero's meticulous craftsmanship and Namco Bandai Games's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Sports mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. With an overall score of 58, it delivers an enjoyable experience well above average. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!