Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, created specifically to take advantage of all the features the DS has to offer, boasts 16 official Olympic challenges...
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Wii

7.2

good

CRITICS SCORE

6.9

(33 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

7.5

(480 ratings)

Game Overview

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, created specifically to take advantage of all the features the DS has to offer, boasts 16 official Olympic challenges including two new events that are exclusive to the handheld game - 10m Platform Diving and Cycling. Using the unique Touch Screen and Nintendo DS stylus, players can interact with the game as they jump, swim, run, shoot, pedal and flip their way through authentic competitions to win Gold medals.

The Good

Features Mario and Sonic together, Wide variety of events, Crisp and colorful graphics.

The Bad

Most of the touch-screen controls are uninteresting, Many of the events are too similar, Game can be infuriating when it doesn't recognize your commands.

The Bottom Line

Marking the historic first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games has players competing in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more. Innovative usage of the DS control systems to maneuver a favourite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in table tennis and churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much sought after gold medal.

Expert Reviews

60/100

score

The trouble lies in the often uninteresting and occasionally frustrating controls, combined with some events that are too similar to one another, as well as shallow gameplay that brings the game down.

78/100

score

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a really good competitive game that's a better multiplayer outing than a solo one. Even though it looks and sounds great, the DS version of the title loses a bit of its impact due to its "me too" design against a slig

Game Features

Compete in stylized Olympic venues with authentic events to choose from including track & field, archery, skeet shooting, table tennis, gymnastics and more.

Select your favorite playing style from the all-star cast of Mario and Sonic characters with four player types to choose from: all-around, technical, speed, and power.

Game Modes: Try out each event individually with Single Match mode, compete for the highest overall score in a series of events in Circuit Mode, or take on challenges created specifically for each character in the Mission Mode. Up to four players can play together on the Wii. DS allows up to 4 players to compete via wireless connection.

Unlockable stages where familiar items from the worlds of Mario and Sonic enhance the challenge of each unique event.

Game Specs

Modes
Arcade, Challenge, Mini-Games, Tournament, Wi-Fi Multiplayer, Wi-Fi Versus

Online Features
Online Multiplayer, Online Tournament, Rankings

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (2-4) , DS Single-Card Play (2-4)

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Pad
Move Player (Table Tennis, Fencing, Cycling). Line Up Crosshairs (Skeet Shooting).

A Button
Perform Tricks (Diving). Return Ball (Tennis). Move Character (Fencing).

B Button
Perform Tricks (Diving). Return Ball (Tennis).

X Button
Perform Tricks (Diving)

Y Button
Perform Tricks (Diving). Return Ball (Tennis). Move Character (Fencing).

L Button
Shoot (Skeet Shooting). Pedal (Cycling).

R Button
Shoot (Skeet Shooting). Pedal (Cycling).

Microphone
Clap to Rally Crowds. Yell (Hammer Throw). Call for Clay Target (Skeet Shooting)

Touch Screen
Slide Stylus = Run/Jump/Swim

Start
Pause Menu. Retry Event.

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.

Content Descriptors:

Mild Cartoon Violence