Mario & Sonic have been on a number of Olympic adventures over the years. What once was a seemingly bloodthirsty rivalry has turned into a sporting duel between both icons and their friends in various sporting events.
This Article will not be a comprehensive review, as we will be covering the game in it’s entirety in a full review at the launch of the game.
With the several hours I have had so far with the game, I can communicate to you that this game will be fantastic for parties and get-togethers at home or on the go.
In the game you will be playing as your favorite from the Mario and Sonic games and battling it out in a series of Olympic games, and some more stylized mini games to spice up the fun. For example, in one event you will be taking your characters through a skateboard heat trying for a high score, while another event will take you on a thrill-ride on a larger than life coarse.
Here is a full list of all the 3-D mini-games:
· 100m
· 110m Hurdles
· 4 x 100m Relay
· Archery
· Badminton
· Boxing
· Canoe Double (C-2) 1000m
· Discus Throw
· Equestrian – Jumping
· Fencing
· Football (Soccer)
· Gymnastics – Floor Exercise
· Javelin Throw
· Karate – Kumite
· Rugby Sevens
· Skateboarding – Park
· Sport Climbing
· Surfing – Shortboard
· Swimming – 100m Freestyle
· Table Tennis
· Triple Jump
There is also a selection of 2-D events as well! This 2-D mode will be found in the game’s story mode, and multiplayer mode, and is one of the neatest gimmicks the game brings.
2-D games include:
· 100m
· 10m Platform (Diving)
· 400m Hurdles
· Volleyball
· Gymnastics – Vault
· Judo
· Kayak Single (K-1) 1000m
· Long Jump
· Marathon
· Shooting – Trap
The Story is a really fun unique take as well, While I can’t share full details at this time, just know that the story mode is there, in case you want to play the game and all it’s mini-games solo.
Overall, I am having loads of fun so far with Mario & Sonic and friends, and can’t wait to share more!