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Blue Vs. Red

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 13 / 45
Date: November 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When it comes to hype, Nintendo has really shown that this past year with the success of the Wii. nevertheless, back a decade ago, Sega also had those opportunites with being a definitive influence with the Genesis system, and some of their other consoles like the Dreamcast and Game Gear. Although they stopped making video game systems, they really kept gamers going for video games for other consoles like Playstation 2, and the Xbox. Now, the latest title finally decides which of the most beloved mascots is better, the beloved Mario or the fast and furious Sonic. This is the title for the Wii that could make gamers decide, young and old.

Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games for the Nintendo Wii, finally puts 2 of the popular video game mascots head to head in a battle that takes place in the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympics. This game, you can play not just as Sonic or Mario, but characters like Luigi, Tails who is Sonic's sidekick, Bowser, Princess Toadstool a.k.a. Peach, Yoshi and many others in a battle for the quest for Olympic Gold. The game features twists on classic races like Track & Field, swimming, fencing, table tennis and the hammerthrow. The graphics look very well while the action doesn't really deliver for solo players, but multiplayer action fairs a little better. You can also use their special battle features like power ups and special tactics like Bowser's fire breath, and Sonic's speed to help you through the game as well, and the Wi-Fi gameplay adds a little bit more. Although the gameplay isn't as bad, it just doesn't click to die hard Wii fans who want more outrageous gameplay they would get from Mario Party 8 or mario Strikers Charged brought excitement.

All in all, many more gamers are much more anxious for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Brothers Brawl for the Wii. Mario & Sonic At The Summer Olympics isn't a bad game, but just misses the mark in fun and excitement for die hard fans of both franchises. I really recommend you get this as a rental, and see if you like it as a addition to your Wii library.

Graphics: B

Sound: B

Control: B-

Fun & Enjoyment: C for solo players; C+ for multiplayer action

Overall: C 1/2+

Lots of Events Makes For a Fun Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 14 / 17
Date: November 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got this game today, and while I didnt have time to go through everything this game has to offer, I did see enough to write a more positive review than the other review given so far.

This game offers about 20 different events and each of them gives great on screen instructions for how to use the Wii controller to compete at the different events. There is individual and group play. I would guess that group play could get very entertaining and competitive. In addition to that some of the events will def. get your heart rate going(All the races come to mind). Which is unique to the Wii console.

I played many of the events but the ones that I think help compare this game to something else are Ping-Pong and Shooting since both come on Wii Play. These two games are both fun and very superior to the Play versions. Ping Pong allows you to hit forehands and backhands and also hit chips and smashes which will probably take awhile to master but makes the game much more complex. Shooting is not as playful as the Play version(it is suppose to be a Olympic event) but it is clay pigeon shooting at a very challenging level.

While this may not be considered a great game by serious gamers it most def. will appeal to all kids under at least 14 years old. And the use of 16 characters with make each of these events more enjoyable. I would imagine if you like Mario Tennis, Golf and Stikers you will likely find this game is for you.

Party game for holidays

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 11
Date: November 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A perfect fit for Young ones and Party. If you are looking for a Wii game for young children, pick this one. Or if you want spend a nice fun evening with friends and family, you wont go wrong.

Disappointing

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 20
Date: November 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I found this game disappointing. The controls are awkward. For example if you want to compete in a running race you have to move both the wii mote and nunchuk up and down really fast which isn't like running at all and after a while hurts your arms.

I think they are trying to replicate wii sports but the controls in this are way more complicated than wii sports which kind of detracts from the fun of the game.

Also, I would not say its a good one player game. You should play it at a party, but I'd reccomend mario party 8 before this game for a party.

Basically, rent this game if your having a party and save your money for mario galaxy or something.

Mario and Sonic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: November 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've always enjoyed playing olympic style games but the earlier ones never had enough variety of events. Mario and Sonic brought more events and variety to the olympic style of games. A couple of my favorites from this game are 400m, 4x100m relay, and a couple others. There's different modes in this game such as Circuit Mode, Mission Mode, Single Play, and a few others. Each event gives you a simple to follow instruction on how to use the remote and nunchuck. I found it easy to use the remote and nunchuck but this could differ from person to person.

Overall I really like this game and enjoy it through single or multiplayer, but I would only recommend it to people that like the olympic style of games without the realistic athletes. But hey, you can use your miis in this game so that makes it more interesting too.

Addicting

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 80 / 86
Date: November 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A few comments:

1) It is fun to compete against your friends/family.
2) It is fun trying to break your own records in single player.
3) I have 2 sons 7, 4 1/2. Both like the game. The 7 yr old has more success across a wider variety of events. The 4 yr old has found events he can be successful at.
4) You can play as your Mii. That is fun.
5) Graphis - okay. I have 50" DLP TV. Mostly good, some jaggies, though you don't notice this during the events because you are too busy.
6) Its you against the world on the online leader boards. You can scroll though every score uploaded, see the top 30, or see the few around your score (and see your exact rank in the world). You can not limit the leader boards to you and a few friends who also have Wii.
7) When you start the game you type in your name. All records uploaded to the online leader board take this name, even if the record was set by your friend while playing a multiplayer match. Thats kind of annoying since we have 4 people playing all together, but all are leader board entries say my oldest son's name, even though they aren't all his records. They do get the correct Mii picture beside them if you set the record with your Mii (as opposed to a Mario/Sonic character).
8) Sonic can't swim? He wears a life jacket when in the pool and runs along on the bottom of the pool. That's odd.

Overall: I really like the game. My kids like the game. My wife is even playing (first time since Wii Sports).

Lots of Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game that I have been waiting for. Playing with multiple players will work best. The track & field area is the only one I have played multiple times. If it was the entire game it would still be great.

VG cultures collide in Wii sports on steroids

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 42 / 44
Date: November 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Anyone who fondly remembers the EPXY Winter Games Summer games series and grew up in an era of these two videogame mascots has to at least want to give this a rental for nostalgias sake alone , the thing is this is one of those rentals that is hard to let go of. Once the controls become second nature(and the aches in your shoulders and arms go away) it becomes clear that this title has some of the strongest legs in the replay department that the Wii is currently offering. The usage of Miis is remarkable(unlike say NBA 08) they look good and can be used in Circuit and Single Event Mode- for record setting and unlocking goodies. This being basically a multi mini game experience hard wired into the Summer Olympics the events represented are done so in exceedingly fun and accurate representations (Archery and Table Tennis are reasons enough to own this title) When the game does veer from the more realistic events you are offered things like DREAM RACE a Mario Kart style footrace that is loads of fun particularly in multiplayer mode. The Wii controls are excellent once you read either the manual or the in game control tutorials and after a day or two of practice should become second nature, some remain tricky once learned however and increase in difficulty as you proceed through the circuits. The gallery offers five minigames with five levels of difficulty with OLYMPIC trivia scattered throughout.
I haven't even mentioned the character specific missions which require specific tasks during events. The controls require real muscle behind them and kids will need some patient adults and the right characters on their side to succeed and enjoy this title to its fullest. After spending five days with this game I am really impressed by my desire to keep coming back and besting my records and unlocking everything.
The only real negatives might be that a ranking system is the only online feature and the slightly non kid friendly controls- also the fact that you NEED the rubberized Wiimote covers currently included with the console just to a get a proper grip on the controller for alot of the events. If you have a plethora of Miis in your Wii to experiment with as well as a love for the Mario and Sonic worlds you are in for a very fun, VERY PHYSICAL Wii Sports style workout that rewards the gamer around every turn.

A Bad Mario Party with Sonic

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 43
Date: November 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game tries to hard to be Mario Party. The controls are bad and the mini-games are not interesting. The first crossover between former rivals turns out to be a suck-fest.

For once, believe the hype, this game is aweseom

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

For once, a super hyped game actually turned out to be super fun. Seriously worth every penny. From the realistic archery, ping pong, to the soar arm races and jumps, it's just non-stop fun. This is not just made for 3yr kids, I'm over 30 and still find this to be very fun.

Wii has a bunch of titles with mini-games, like mario party, playground, those were really let downs. The mini games just felt too short, too simple, or too bland.

Mario & Sonic Olympic is the perfect mix. The mini games are reasonable length ( approx 1 - 2 minute each), tons of different characters with truely different skills, not just the graphics, even the Miis are used perfectly here. With the amount of different events, unlockables, it'll keep you busy until the christmas gatherings when the big party begans and everyone can huddle around and start your own family Olympics!!

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