Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

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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...
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7.5
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Game Overview

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 Wii 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

GameSpot review logo
60/100
score

Mario and Sonics' debut as a duo fails to earn them a spot on the medal stand.

GameZone review logo
75/100
score

Some of the motions are brilliant, like Archery, but most are mediocre at best, like Skeet Shooting.

IGN review logo
79/100
score

For being a game that's made up of simple gestures and "been there, done that" gameplay, Mario & Sonic is a huge surprise in its ability to still pull us in and really deliver pure, classic entertainment.

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.
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Game Specs

Modes
Arcade, Challenge, Mini-Games, Time Trial, Versus Simultaneous

 

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Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Wii
Release Date:11/6/2007
Publisher:SEGA
Developer:SEGA
Genre:Compilation
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7.5
Gameplay
7.5
Graphics
6.5
Sound
6.5
Concept
6.9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
7.5/10

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