Journal De Bruxelles - Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Table Tennis Boss 'Lucía' Challenges Players with Extreme Difficulty

A player has reported that a specific challenge within Nintendo Switch Sports Resort’s Island Crown mode presents a level of difficulty comparable to some of the most punishing video games in history. The encounter involves a table tennis match against a character named Lucía, a legendary Mii from Wii Sports Resort, who has been described as an opponent capable of inducing significant frustration due to her exceptional skill set.

Island Crown is a predominantly single-player mode within the game where participants aim to climb the ranking tables for various sports. The ultimate objective is to defeat the Island Champion and achieve the top rank. However, reaching number one does not conclude the player’s journey. Instead, it unlocks a unique showdown against a Legend—a highly skilled Mii character originating from Wii Sports Resort and related titles.

These Legend matches vary in difficulty, ranging from fair challenges to what one reviewer termed "absolutely rage-inducing" encounters. The table tennis match against Lucía was identified as the most difficult of these confrontations. Her gameplay is characterized by rapid movement speed, pinpoint ball placement, and a resilience that allows her to return even the most powerful shots.

The reviewer, who has previously completed other notoriously difficult titles such as Bloodborne and Shin Megami Sensei III: Nocturne, found Lucía’s challenge to be superior in intensity. Across numerous attempts, Lucía consistently returned difficult shots and placed the ball in areas that were difficult for the player’s character to reach. Early attempts resulted in decisive losses, with scores of 6-0, before the player began to secure points by engaging in long rallies and waiting for minor errors.

After approximately an hour of play, the player reported making progress, managing to tie games at deuce. By utilizing slice shots to recover to the center of the table and avoid exposure, they were able to sustain longer matches. The breakthrough occurred during a late-night session where the score reached 4-4. Following a powerful shot by the player, the game level was tied.

The subsequent rally featured returned power shots, accurate placements, and last-minute saves. The player identified an opening on Lucía’s left side and struck the ball to take a 5-4 lead. Needing only one more point to win, the player faced a barrage of cross-table shots and curved balls from Lucía. Eventually, she scuffed the ball, leaving her open for a smash. The player swung the Joy-Con controller, watching as the ball flew across the screen and missed its target, ending the match.

Upon victory, the player received a golden nameplate item. They noted that defeating Lucía unlocks an even more difficult table tennis Gauntlet mode featuring another Mii opponent, though they chose to postpone that challenge for the sake of their well-being.

The report highlights the unexpected depth and difficulty found within Nintendo Switch Sports Resort’s competitive modes, contrasting the casual appearance of the game with the rigorous demands of its Legend matches.

Y.Callens--JdB