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It may not have the control genius of Wii Sports Resort but it's every bit as good in terms of content, presentation and pure, distilled fun.
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In the end, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is a great game. Sega took the solid foundation of the first title, addressed many of the concerns found with it, and made an excellent sequel that does justice to both the Olympic Winter Games and the Mario and Sonic universe. If you liked the first Mario and Sonic Olympic game, don't hesitate to give this one a try.
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This is a highly accomplished party game that stands head and shoulders above the mess of shovelware garbage out there, even if it does lack the depth of its slightly more meaty handheld brother. [Nov 2009, p.65]
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Fans of the original Summer Olympics title will definitely enjoy Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games. At the same time, those who didn't care for the original iteration might want to check out this title; I think there's been enough of a presentation improvement to warrant a second look.
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85In conclusion, SEGA have created a fun sports game that works well as a single-player game and even as a party game. With a plethora of SEGA and Nintendo references, this game will definitely bring a smile to your face as you compete in a variety of winter sporting events.
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The game justifies the hype. [Dec 2009, p.82]
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It addresses just about every criticism we had about the summer game. [Winter 2009, p.44]
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80It's true to say that Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is no Mario Kart. But it's a fun, polished party game with broad appeal, and a marked improvement over the previous one.
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80Mario and Sonic return with slicker, more varied events, yet its still only the Dream Events which really hold the entire package together.
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80Overall Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games is vastly better than it's predecessor. Sega listened to the feedback provided last time and made this mini-game collection much more interesting and easy to use. Unfortunately there is no online play, which even Mario Karts Wii and Animal Crossing Let's Go to the City manage to achieve.
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Splendid compilation of minigames offers lots of fun especially in multiplayer mode. Anyone will enjoy the arcade version of otherwise boring winter sport disciplines. [Nov 2009]
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80Entertaining mini-games with simple control. However, playing it alone is only half the fun.
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games proves to be an exceptional party game, capable of exceeding its predecessor under any point of view. Despite some small flaws (mostly related to a gameplay that can still be improved), its minigames quality and attention to detail will be able to grant an entertaining experience both to adults and children.
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is not as instantly likeable as the first title but with so much on offer it is still a must have Wii title.
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80Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is an exceptional party game.
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80Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is finally here with a bunch of new gameplay modes, a quite impressive graphic engine but lacking an online feature. It still has some issues in the controls but it's definitely a better game than the original one. A must-have if you're looking to have some fun with a couple friends.
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It follows the path of the previous game and offers some improvements. It's true there isn't any spectacular change, but they've achieved a much more balanced and fun result.
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80The adventures on the ski slopes of Mario and Sonic convinced more than those on athletic tracks of Beijing. The single player mode, unlike many other party games, manages to keep up the interest of those who don't have the opportunity to see their house invaded by friends. It has some defects as an IA not particularly brilliant, and some specialties too similar to others, but overall we are satisfied with the Winter Olympics.
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80The new Mario & Sonic game will bring you next year´s Winter Olympics, with a high fun factor. Although the controls sometimes fail, the game is still fun to play.
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78There's bound to be plenty of cynics, but it's a lot better sitting around with your family and playing this than other Christmas staples, especially some dodgy DVD 'game' of Deal or no Deal your Mum picked up two years ago.
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78Mario and Sonic fans should not hesitate, especially with friends aside you will not want to play some of the thrilling sports games again and again.
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77If you loved the first Mario and Sonic outing, the Winter Olympics is most definitely a welcome addition to the series. The controls feel less contrived than the previous game, and the addition of Balance Board support makes a huge difference. Perhaps not a gold medal finish, but it's definitely reached the podium this time around.
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76Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games offers many enjoyable sports disciplines to be played alone or in the usual party mode, which can be real fun. Nevertheless, the control system should have been better, and some of the competitions are not so involving.
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2007's game in the snow - an accessible, content-filled party game. Take some risks next time Sega.
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Although the winter sports offer a nicer setup for the Olympics than the summer games, this evolved shake-until-you-drop clone of good old button-punching 'Games-series doesn't captivate the spirit of the competition. The game surely has it's moments, but those moments are somewhat rare. For single player this is definitely a no-no, but as a party game it performs quite nicely. [Nov 2010]
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Wintergames is smoother and better than the first game. With multiple players, it can be a lot of fun. You would probably learn the game very quickly as well as being done with the game. But SEGA has succeeded in making a better game and if your fan of the first game, you should probably have just as much fun with this game.
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70While the shortcomings are obvious, this is a cut above most Wii-based mini game fare. [Christmas 2009, p.126]
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70As it stands now, Mario and Sonic Olympic does have some scope as an entertaining multiplayer game, but isn't really thrilling enough to be remembered as a classic outing for these videogames icons.
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70A well done sequel to the successful first game. The controls and AI could've used some extra attention, but the large selection of different sports and a few fictional ones, combined with the familiar faces of Mario and Sonic and their friends, make up for it.
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70It may be incredibly simple to work through the single player mode, but entertaining friends or family is where the package really shines through.
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70Better than we expected.
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Not as fun as Mario Kart or Smash Bros. when played with some friends, but still a pretty good party game anyway.
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A solid title. I'm still waiting for the series to live up to the full potential of both the top-class team-up of its stars and the companies behind it, but in the meantime, there's still good fun to be had. [Nov 2009, p.80]
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70Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is a good break from more serious sports games, but it falls far short of the mark it set for itself.
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70All in all there's a lot of play here, although it is most fun playing with friends.
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games does not upset the formula that distinguished the previous episode of the series, with twenty minigames more or less enjoyable.
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70A step forward in the series. Interesting minigames and original game modes.
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70It's a decent follow-up to the original and the variety of events will make for some good times, especially in a party setting. But the lack of improvement or innovation since the first game means that it will never be anything more than a simple title that's more a marketing tool than anything else.
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The festival mode and dream events provide some good variety and playtime, but it would have been nice to be able to compete against other players online.
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68Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games isn't going to surprise anyone with its gameplay, graphics, controls, or concept, but it's a perfectly serviceable party game for the Wii.
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67The events aren't anything mind-blowing, but they're all competent and solid enough to keep me coming back to improve my last run.
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65Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games isn't a bad choice on Wii – it's just way too generic for more players to get into. We've seen many of these events before, oftentimes within stronger packages, first-party Nintendo offerings, or in full-fledged standalone games.
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65Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games brings with it a good amount of events, most of which are done better in other games. This is one of the many Wii titles where enjoyment depends entirely on how it will be played in the household.
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64Pardon the bad pun, but this one left us cold.
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60Fundamentally the game is broken, and so any set dressing, from the squeaky tones of Toad, or the way that Knuckles reacts when he wins a race, this is a game that Wii owners should avoid.
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60The sloppy presentation, lack of online multiplayer and way-too-easy controls make this more like a bronze contender than a gold medal champion. Oh well, there's always 2012.
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It is one of many casual games on Wii that can be used for fun with friends on a night out and burn some calories.
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What should be the most epic crossover of all time is reduced to Daley Thompson's Decathlon in the snow.
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60There's some multiplayer fun to be had in this winter sports collection, but you'll have to sift through a lot of lousy stuff to find it.
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In general, the minigames work about as well as Wii games always do: just enough to prevent me from calling them broken.
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52The lackluster controls put huge a damper on the experience for anyone trying to take the game seriously. Let's face it: the Wii has no shortage of mini-game compilations that are more worthy of your time and money. You're best served by staying in this winter.
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50As it stands, like its predecessor this game is by no means horrible, and definite attempts to improve the formula have been made, but the control issues and various other bugbears mean that this is still only worth a rental at best.
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50The experience does improve when played with friends and fans of the last game may want to give it a try other than that it is hard to recommend.
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50This is a game faced with the challenge of condensing sports into fun mini-games. Mini-games it delivers, but the fun is too often missing.
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So much of what's here has been done before in other games, and better, faster, and stronger.
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