Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

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  • Summary: Join Mario and Sonic and the rest of your favorite characters as they team up and compete in events at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 39
  3. Negative: 8 out of 39
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 23, 2013
    70
    Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games isn’t all that bad, but it’s not great either. The controls for a lot of the events are iffy at best, but there are events that are still enjoyable, especially the Dream Events. This is one where I’d check out the demo or rent it first to see if you like it before plunking down $50 for it.
  2. GamesRadar+
    Nov 4, 2013
    70
    Mario and Sonic 2014 certainly has its issues, but it’s definitely a step above previous titles in terms of event design and overall enjoyment. It’s a more complex and engaging than the usual minigame menagerie, and the distinct franchise twists in the Dream Events are a welcome bit of fanservice. It’s not a gold medal winner just yet, but Mario and Sonic 2014 is a stronger contender than it’s ever been before.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Nov 5, 2013
    65
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 is very similar to its predecessors, managing to entertain and persuade only party games enthusiasts.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Nov 4, 2013
    60
    Mario and Sonic 2014 feels like a minor progression, and not the huge leap you might be expecting.
  5. Critical Hit
    Nov 4, 2013
    55
    Liberally recycled events and poor GamePad implementation make this stylised collection of winter sports utterly mediocre.
  6. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Dec 5, 2013
    50
    The controls are too tricky, the action too dull, and the time spent preparing and waiting to actually play is too long.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Nov 6, 2013
    30
    The worst Mario & Sonic game yet and not just a waste of a crossover but a genuinely poor mini-game compilation, and one that makes both the Wii U and the GamePad look bad.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. Mariofan
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    I find this game very underrated. I think it is actually the best game in the Mario and Sonic series. The graphics are amazing! The dreamI find this game very underrated. I think it is actually the best game in the Mario and Sonic series. The graphics are amazing! The dream events are some of the best in the series. The gameplay is great. I think that Mario and Sonic at the Sochi 2014 is an amazing game and if you don't have it, I recommend you buy it.… Expand
  2. Nintendolad
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    Mario and Sonic have returned in Russia! Although the game is quite similar to Vancouver 2010, the graphics are better and the gamepad isMario and Sonic have returned in Russia! Although the game is quite similar to Vancouver 2010, the graphics are better and the gamepad is nicely integrated into gameplay, although it lacks a certain depth that could have made the game better. Great for occupying kids for hours though.… Expand
  4. elitefour
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    i understand that this game is the same as the other
    But i dint played mario and sonic crossover before
    so i enyojed this game. its a good    i understand that this game is the same as the other
    But i dint played mario and sonic crossover before
    so i enyojed this game. its a good game,with a good gameplay
    and with good graphics    … Expand
  5. robertoiglesias
    Nov 9, 2019
    6
    Mario and Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is a mouthful to say and is mediocre to play. The games are fun but it’s mostly a copyMario and Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is a mouthful to say and is mediocre to play. The games are fun but it’s mostly a copy of the first Olympic Winter Games. It’s also an insult considering that you have to use the Wii remote for most of the games instead of the fantastic Wii U Gamepad.

    It’s okay but not great. Also be glad you that there is no 3DS version    … Expand
  6. Digibutter64
    Sep 21, 2015
    5
    As with the Mario & Sonic games before it, this one has a great amount of content and is mostly fun to play. However, I experienced frequentAs with the Mario & Sonic games before it, this one has a great amount of content and is mostly fun to play. However, I experienced frequent control issues, and lack of responsiveness on more than a few occasions. In addition, the character roster here is the same as it was in the past two home console instalments. As it is a Wii U game, the graphics are better, but I'm hoping for a better game gameplay-wise for the Rio 2016 instalment.… Expand
  7. TSDG
    Apr 12, 2015
    5
    I got this game on Christmas of 2013, I was hoping for it to be as good as the previous Mario & Sonic Olympics, but unfortunately it was aI got this game on Christmas of 2013, I was hoping for it to be as good as the previous Mario & Sonic Olympics, but unfortunately it was a giant MEH to me for being boring with unresponsive controls and extremely limited amount of events to choose, and even the online mode was weird for having very few people and always alone, this should be changed for the next installment!… Expand
  8. foxmccloud
    Nov 16, 2014
    0
    This game may seem cool at first, cause your like "Ohmy god! Mario and Sonic together in the same game!" but actually the game is reallyThis game may seem cool at first, cause your like "Ohmy god! Mario and Sonic together in the same game!" but actually the game is really boring. There is not that much to do and the controls don't work that well. I would say to buy Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric instead. The game does not have any fun moments.… Expand

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#43 Best Wii U Game of 2013
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#17 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2013
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#24 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2013