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Platform: Nintendo Wii
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 it’s fair to say nobody imagined that it would finally happen in the form of an athletics simulator. It’s 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 you’d 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 Toad. You’d expect some characters to be naturally better at some sports than others but each has their own strengths and weakness, with even Sonic’s incredible speed mitigated by his slow acceleration. The whole game is developed by Sega but overseen by legendary Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto, with full tournament and missions modes as well as online leaderboards for all the different events. The name may sound like an April Fool’s joke at first but this crossover could well be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Harrison Dent
Product Description
- Compete in stylised Olympic venues with authentic sports and events to choose from, including athletics, archery, skeet shooting, table tennis, gymnastics and more.
- Select your favourite 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. For example: Mario (all-around), Peach (technical), Yoshi (speed), Bowser (power), Sonic (speed), Knuckles (power), Tails (technical), Amy (all-around).
- 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 four 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.
- Events include:
- Fencing - Individual ep
- Archery
- Shooting - Skeet
- Gymnastics - Trampoline
- Gymnastics - Vault
- Field - High Jump
- Field - Pole Vault
- Field - Long Jump
- Field - Triple Jump
- Field - Javelin Throw
- Field - Hammer Throw
- Rowing - Single Sculls
- Table Tennis - Singles
- Aquatics - 100m Freestyle
- Aquatics - 4x100m Freestyle
- Track - 110m and 400m Hurdles
- Track - 4x100m Relay
- Track - 100m and 400m
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
110 of 114 people found the following review helpful
By L Delaney
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
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...
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...
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By T. J. Smith
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
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.
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.
116 of 125 people found the following review helpful
By Darren Wann
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
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
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
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun for all the family
Bit tricky to get into at first, but we are more used to Wii Party - which is a massive family favourite. This is good fun.
Published 19 days ago by m145mum
4.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Addictive!
Very fun and addictive game, suitable for any ages.
This game is often brought out at parties and has definite replay value.
Also very good exercise! Read more
This game is often brought out at parties and has definite replay value.
Also very good exercise! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr GSB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Champion!!
Came on time and was well packaged. Works fine and was only a fraction of the cost in the high street! Can't really say any more than that! Delighted!
Published 3 months ago by Anthony Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wii game
love it Christian was happy with this..however I didnt know it was the olympic games 2008 when I ordered it.. Read more
Published 3 months ago by christianmccabe
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
Son found it difficult hes 5 yrs old, intime and more practice think hell be fine, Need alot of patience. worth the money tho
Published 3 months ago by karen gibson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab game!
Brilliant game, works perfectly, arrived within a couple of days! Would definitely recommend to those who like knackering wii games!
Published 3 months ago by Jessi Brunetti
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite a funny game!
Quite fun game!! I've had tons of fun playing with my friends. I recommend it for group playing. Games are not long, so you can play 5 min a day don't have a feeling of not... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alejandro Martinez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mario sega game
Very pleased with product good price. The whole family enjoyed playing the game had so much fun. Suitable for all ages.
Published 3 months ago by PAULINE DOYLEY
5.0 out of 5 stars
fast delivery
Good game, my 9 years old son loves it! My son said its quite easy to play, especially the first events.
Published 3 months ago by sabrina amrouche
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice game
I like this game, I bought it for my kids but I keep playing with them
You will need some practice and reading, many games in it needs training
You will need some practice and reading, many games in it needs training
Published 3 months ago by A. H. Ibrahim
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