Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Amazon. co. uk Review For over a decade now fans have been wondering just what a team-up between Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog would be like. Everything from traditional platform games to complex role-playing titles have been suggested, but its fair to say nobody imagined that it would finally happen in the form of an athletics simulator. Its officially licensed from the 2008 Beijing Olympics though (Sega already had the license for their own more traditional tie-in) and contains all the usual events youd expect including the 100m sprint, swimming, judo, table tennis, hammer throwing and archery. Sega have even been talking about using the new Wii Zapper controller for a spot of clay pigeon shooting. More than twenty-five characters from both universes will be playable in the game, including not just Mario and Sonic but also Luigi, Tails, Yoshi, Knuckles, Bowser, Doctor Eggman, Princess Peach and Amy. Other characters will have cameos as judges such as Cream the Cat and T
…more
Like this post? Subscribe to RSS feed!
13 comments
Zerah on July 11, 2009 at 7:31 am
Fun:5. 0 out of 5 stars
My husband and I were reluctant to try this after the bad experience we had with Mario Party 8 – that was supposed to be suitable for ages 3+ but which we could not find many unlocked minigames. The games you had to play to unlock minigames seemed very long and the telly kept shouting and playing annoying music at us and the instructions were like a novel. We felt stupid having to give up on a “ages 3+” game on account of not being able to play it!! BUT this one was fab! When you start playing, there are already around 10 games free by default. These are varied and creative in the use of the wiimote and nunchuck. I highly recommend getting a nunchuck for all Wiimotes you use for this game. As you play these games, you begin to unlock the other games very easily and quickly. I especially enjoy the trampoline (by default unlocked), rowing (need to be unlocked) and archery (also need to be unlocked). We had *such* a laugh playing it and the use of the Wiimote is so easy. Even the kids found it easy to play (although perhaps not to win against the computer since you need to be able to swing the wiimote fast in order to break records. . . but it’s not so bad when you play one another). A group of us aged between 8 and 40+ played it for the entire of NY’s eve and NY’s day and did not tire of it. The adults read too much into the instructions and wound up initially confused. Our 8-year old did not read anything but went on instinct and smashed the world record for javelin throw!! I would not say this is “ages 3+” but perhaps 5 onwards is fine. Highly recommended. There must be a reason that even used ones (not many, mind) are going for £40ish on eBay! P/s be prepared for your arms to ache. . .
Nefertari on July 11, 2009 at 8:07 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
why hasn’t my purchase arrived yet
I am stil waiting for delivery of this game. It has been two weeks since the last day of the estimated delivery time. I have e-mailed the seller and have had no responce.
Neil on July 11, 2009 at 8:20 am
Fun:5. 0 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent game. There is huge variety in the games; they are innovative and varied. The graphics are excellent as you would expect. More events unlock as you play the game more which increases its longevity. Some other reviews complain about the complexity of the controls. This surprises me as my children (aged four and seven) can both manage to play it very well. They have both successfully won several gold medals and broken many world records, so if they can manage it I should think anybody could (if they could be bothered to read the instructions which are presented before each event). Overall, it’s an excellent game. As with many Wii games, it is definitely geared towards the younger gamer, and it hits this target market very well. Just be careful, it can be very exhausting! You’ll need the stamina of an Olympian to keep up with the kids.
Joy on July 11, 2009 at 8:29 am
Fun:5. 0 out of 5 stars
This game is super fun for all the family, easy to understand controls, using the Wii’s remote super motion sensor to its best. You get to choose any one of 16 Mario or Sonic characters to try and win different olympic events, from 100m sprints to single rowing. You can also get your Mii created for Wii Sports in the action as well, playing as him or her against sonic and friends or mario and friends. This is a superb game for any age, young or old, all the family will enjoy it, single or mulitplayer (better with more I say). Get it for xmas, if not before. Five Big Stars and two thumbs up for this one
Bayan on July 11, 2009 at 10:11 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
more than game a really work out
i was surprised its a real work out balance agility are required. good fun for children or adults
Machiko on July 11, 2009 at 12:01 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for parties or big groups
Having bought the Wii partly as a way to play multi-player games in big groups, Mario and Sonic at the Olympics fits the bill.
Chloe on July 11, 2009 at 2:48 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun fun fun
I bought this for my grand children & it is great to hear the children laughing & enjoying this great product, & the best is that adults can play too.
Ryland on July 11, 2009 at 3:52 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
It should be a good game
I bought it for my 3 years old boy. However, this game seems not so easy to play. Perhaps I have not spent much time on it yet just feel that there are too many choices before I…
Nelia on July 11, 2009 at 6:02 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
A Straight out CON
This game advertises that it is Wi-Fi compatible, which you would automatically assume to mean that you can play your friends online – but you would be wrong!
Emerald on July 11, 2009 at 8:26 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
What an excellant game. Especially good for the couch potaoes. Great family game but be aware that it can leave you mums and dads with a few pains the next day.
Ringo on July 11, 2009 at 9:32 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun for all the family
loved the game. the basic controls for most of the games are simple enough and there is a lot of variety in the game, which stops you getting bored too quickly.
Kael on July 11, 2009 at 10:06 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
mario and sonic olympic games
Not had much time to play it but it’s looks pretty cool and I am sure when my firends kids get there hands on it, it will become much clearer! lol
Galiena on July 11, 2009 at 10:37 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mario and Sonic in the same game is multiplayer heaven!
Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games has lots of great events for you to play against your mates which are as follows: 100m, 400m 4 x 100m relay, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles, long…