Do game sequels need to reinvent the wheel every time?

After being given so much, it's hard to be taken away from.
Sequels are usually perceived in one of two ways. Either they greatly improve on those who came before them, making their predecessors obselete; or they're the younger siblings of their more popular predecessors, who don't quite capture the same magical feel. One thing is for sure - sequels cannot escape the pressures of comparison.
With every new Zelda, Pokémon, or Animal Crossing game, players look back at the highlights and lowlights of games in the past, spurring a tidal wave of discussions and essays online. Nintendo Switch Sports, the first game in the Wii Sports series to appear on a system that didn't play discs, is no different. But does it hold a candle to the iconic Wii Sports? I thought so initially, but now I'm not so sure.
If it feels good then it must be... right?
Nintendo Switch Sports feels incredibly fun to play. The HD Rumble incorporated into the Joy-Con makes every contact with a ball feel impactful, and I especially enjoyed...

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