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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 25 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 4 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega Japan
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 13, 2009
Summary
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games takes players to Vancouver, Canada, host city of the official 2010 Olympic Winter Games. This gaming experience invites players of all ages and skill sets to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions available for the Nintendo platforms. Developed by SEGA of Japan, under the guidance of Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games takes players to lifelike Olympic venues where they can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series. This fresh gaming experience features completely new Olympic Winter Games events from the official competition schedule including Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating. Tailored to the specific system controls, Nintendo DS and Wii gamers enjoy completely unique experiences thanks to each platform having its own specific gameplay features and modes. Players of all skill levels enjoy the intuitive controls of both the Wii and Nintendo DS systems, in both single and multiplayer gaming modes. The Wii game offers an even richer multiplayer experience offering co-op and competitive gameplay where the Nintendo DS brings an intense competitive element using the Nintendo DS wireless capabilities. Additionally, one of the new features to be found in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is the inclusion of the Wii Balance Board which can be used in some events featured in the Wii version, allowing for a more interactive and realistic gaming experience. [Sega]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
Believe it or not, if you have both a Wii and a DS and you're not really bothered about multiplayer action, we'd recommend you pick up the DS version of this instead of the Wii one. [Nov 2009, p.70]
Read Full Review >3DJuegos
SEGA and Nintendo work together again to offer us the Olympic Games values in an adventure game full of snow. Its smasher button style is very funny but not so good for your little DS.
Read Full Review >ImpulseGamer
At the end of the day, SEGA have created a very fun and entertaining Nintendo DS game that contains a wide range of fun games from snowboarding (tricks included) to the fast experience of the downhill Luge.
Read Full Review >Vandal Online
The new olympic entry of our favourite heroes has resulted in one of the best sport titles to date in Nintendo DS.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games is a fun, enjoyable, and approachable experience that improves upon last year's Summer Games outing.
Read Full Review >GamingXP
SEGA shows that Mario and Sonic are always reliable. The game includes nice graphics and an innovative controlling system. So what are you waiting for?
Read Full Review >DarkZero
It's rare that a handheld game surpasses it's console cousin, but this is definitely the case here. The inclusion of the adventure mode is really quite different to anything you'll find in any sports game anywhere.
Read Full Review >Thunderbolt
The fully realized Adventure Tours makes a great introduction for players picking the title up for the very first time, and the breadth of modes and extras should extend the life of the game for a good, long while.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Life
On the whole, you’re well advised to get Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games if you’re after a fun and accessible single-player adventure. The sports are hit and miss, but the Sonic Rush-like Supersonic Downhill and Fever Hockey are addictive events you’ll go back to time and time again.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Mario and Sonic's second portable outing together is a good time. [Nov 2009, p.88]
Gamer.nl
The DS-version of the return of Mario & Sonic is a great product. The nice story mode, enjoyable gameplay and online options make it a top choice for Nintendo DS-owners. All these aspects make it a better game than the Wii-version.
Read Full Review >GamePro
While the action in the DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is far smaller in scope than the Wii version, the addition of the Adventure mode and wireless multiplayer helps to up the ante.
Read Full Review >Modojo
Small control and connection issues aside, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for the DS is the superior version.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
Was never going to challenge for the top, but a good effort. [Dec 2009, p.82]
SpazioGames
A very nice and funny game, suited more for kids and families than hardcore players, but enjoyable for fast matches with the famous and lovely characters.
Read Full Review >IGN
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games still has a bit of a “farmed out” feel to it.
Read Full Review >WonderwallWeb
Offers a fun and lasting experience, though will appeal more to fans of Mario and Sonic.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
In short, fans of casual sports games will find plenty to love about this title, which manages to be just as good as the home console version.
Read Full Review >9Lives
For people who haven't played an Olympic Mario & Sonic, this might bring several hours of entertainment, even though some disciplines get boring too quickly. However, if you've played the previous version, a "been there, done that" feeling will soon pass over you.
Read Full Review >NGamer UK
Solid if unspectacular. [Winter 2009, p.64]
N-Europe
A decent-but-lacking adventure mode mixes some great and lackluster events, while multiplayer is a blast to play.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics isn't a bad game, it's just not a particularly good one either.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
It's got a lot of star power, but this collection of sports-themed minigames isn't Mario and Sonic's finest hour.
Read Full Review >Cubed3
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games should be a very solid package. Unfortunately, the mini-games on offer simply aren't all that exciting.
Read Full Review >Level7.nu
A collection of party and mini games that works when you have friends over but isn’t a lot of fun on your own.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 6.2 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dasler gave it a7:
This could have been so much better. There is a good variety of events and while a few have had the gameplay tuned perfectly there are others that are incredibly frustrating and no fun at all to play.
Snoozer Bear gave it a9:
I have just lost faith in level7! This is one of the best DS games. The adventure tours mode adds a lot of fun to the mix, a lot of the time you'll find yourself exploring and trying to find Whitestones, trivia, 1ups, etc. All the games have good control and the music fits the theme. The game has a high level of polish! The game is very good. Think Mario Golf for Game Boy Advance! It's a lot more akin to that game than anything else.
nicknack9 avina gave it a9:
if you are the one that likes nintond and sports this is the game for you.
