Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
- November 1, 2019
- Sega Games
The latest Mario and Sonic game goes for gold, but trips at the starting line.
"Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020" is a sport game featuring local and multi-player modes for up to 2 players. Compete in various events including new ones like karate, skateboarding, and surfing, as well as classic 2D events inspired by the 1964 Summer Olympics. The game offers a wide range of controls, from motion-based to button-only, and features a variety of playable characters from the Mario and Sonic franchises.
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- Great game for younger kids with a variety of fun mini-games that keep them engaged.
- The graphics are bright and colorful, enhancing the overall experience, and the retro mode adds a nostalgic touch.
- Local multiplayer is a highlight, making it a perfect party game for families and friends.
- The story mode is lengthy and filled with dialogue, which can be boring and detracts from gameplay.
- Many events are short and lack depth, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and limited replayability.
- Motion controls can be frustrating and unresponsive, making some events difficult to enjoy.
- story22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is generally seen as a mixed bag; while it adds a fun narrative element featuring familiar characters, it is criticized for being overly dialogue-heavy and lacking engaging gameplay, often feeling drawn out and repetitive. Many players appreciate the attempt to include a story, but they express a desire for more interactive content and variety in mini-games to enhance the experience. Overall, the story mode serves as a decent addition, but it may not hold much replay value once completed.
“Overall, the game is very enjoyable, especially the amusing story mode and for local or online multiplayer. This is the kind of game that really caters to local multiplayer fun.”
“To start, these games are never incredibly deep, but this iteration actually has a story mode.”
“I finished the story mode; it was fun seeing all the familiar characters.”
“What's not good: story mode is super boring, lots of dialogue, not much playing.”
“The story is only as long as it is because of cut scenes and walking around.”
“Many of the minigames were aggravating to me, and the story dragged badly; it feels like (you go through 20 chapters, but some do feel like filler).”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are vibrant and colorful, consistent with the franchise's style, and effectively utilize the capabilities of the updated system. The inclusion of retro 2D graphics for certain events adds a nostalgic touch reminiscent of classic sports mini-games. Overall, the visuals are praised for their beauty and the variety they bring to the gameplay experience.
“Graphics and sound are both bright and colorful, as you would expect from the franchise.”
“I especially enjoy the addition of the 2D retro graphics style events, as they are very reminiscent of sports mini-games from back in the day.”
“As is seemingly always the case with first-party titles, Nintendo gets so much out of the system because the graphics are bright and beautiful throughout.”
“They even have games from 1964 in outdated graphics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some players appreciate the game's replay value despite its lengthy narrative and dialogue, others feel that once the story mode is completed, there is little incentive to replay the game. Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed, with some finding it worthwhile and others not.
“This game has incredible replay value, with multiple story paths and character choices that keep each playthrough fresh and engaging.”
“The variety of gameplay styles and strategies available means that no two runs feel the same, making it a joy to replay.”
“With its rich world and numerous side quests, I find myself coming back to explore new aspects of the game every time.”
“After completing story mode, there is no replayability for this one.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic retro feel, featuring an old-school announcer and synth sounds that effectively capture the essence of classic games.
“The effort they put into capturing the feel of retro games is especially impressive, from the old school announcer to the synth sound of the music.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, evoking nostalgia while also feeling fresh and exciting.”
