Customers have good things to say about the gameplay, fun factor, and ease of use of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Many appreciate the variety of mini-games and the game's affordability, along with the large selection of characters. However, some customers found the controls challenging and the difficulty level inconsistent for different age groups.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Gold Medal Worthy Game!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm a huge fan of both Mario and Sonic, so I was pretty excited to check out this game and Black Friday was the perfect excuse to get it. And let me tell you, this game did not disappoint! It's a fun and frenzied sports showdown that's sure to get your heart racing and your competitive juices flowing, I play it with my daughter and we both love it.
GAMEPLAY
There are a ton of different gameplay modes to choose from, so there's something for everyone. I personally had a blast playing the Story Mode, which takes you on a whirlwind tour of the various Olympic events. The multiplayer modes are also a lot of fun, and I especially enjoyed the Dream Events, which add a unique twist to the classic Olympic disciplines.
GRAPHICS
The graphics are bright, colorful, and full of personality. The character models are all well done, and the environments are packed with detail. The game also runs at a smooth framerate, which is essential for a fast paced games.
SOUND
The sound is equally good. The music is catchy and upbeat, and the sound effects are satisfying. The game also features voice acting from some of the Mario and Sonic characters, which is cool.
STORY
The Story Mode is a bit on the short side, but it's still a fun and entertaining way to experience the game. The story is lighthearted and silly, and it features all of my favorite Mario and Sonic characters.
REPLAYABILITY
This is a very replayable game. There are so many different events to try, and the multiplayer modes are sure to keep you coming back for more. I've already sunk a whole day into this game, and I'm still not sick of it.
OVERALL
In my opinion this must have game for any fan of Mario or Sonic. It's a fun, fast-paced, and exciting game that's sure to get your heart racing and your competitive spirit excited.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
THE OLYMPICS COMES TO BOTH NINTENDO AND JAPAN!!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
THE OLYMPICS, FINALLY, COME TO BOTH NINTENDO AND JAPAN!!!!!
IT IS NO MERE COINCIDENCE THAT NINTENDO, A JAPANESE; OWNED, STAFFED AND BASED COMPANY, DECIDED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR ILLUSTRATIVE AND AT TIMES, ELUSIVE HISTORY, TO FINALLY PUT TOGETHER A WELL CRAFTED AND MULTI-DISCIPLINAY "OLYMPICS" - THEMED "NINTENDO-IZED"(A.K.A THE NINTENDO TREATMENT!!!!) FEATURE GAME!!!!!
BEING THAT THIS YEAR'S SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES, (THE OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES OF 2020) ARE TAKING PLACE IN, YOU GUESSED IT, TOKYO, JAPAN!!!!! (WHO IN THE SUMMER OF 2013, AT THE 125TH. I.O.C. SESSION, IN BUENOS AIRES, WON THE "RIGHT" AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEBILITATING MESSY GARBAGE TRASH HEAP THAT IS THE OLYMPICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
SO, AFTER JAPAN AND IN PARTICULAR, TOKYO, IS THROUGHI SPENDING DECADES WORTH OF INFRASTRUCTURE YEN, IN A MATTER OF 3 - TO - 4 YEARS JUST TO IMPRESS THE "WATCHING AND GAZING EYES OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!"
WITH ALL THAT BEING SAID, ALL-IN-ALL. THE SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS YOU ARE FIRST GIVEN TO CHOOSE FROM, EXPANDS TO; THE SIMPLE, HARDER LEVELS VIS-A-VIE HARDER TO BEAT CONTESTANTS, TO THE MORE COMPLEX, VIS-A-VIE NEW, COMPLETELY NEW EVENTS OPEN ONLY BY BEATING OPPONENTS IN HARDER AND HARDER CHALLENGES, A.K.A. THROUGH THE MANY, MANY, POPULARITY CONTESTS, THAT STRIVE TO: GRAB OUR ATTENTION!!!!! HOWEVER, IT IS ALSO A GAME OF WHICH OF THE MANY SUPERB EVENTS ABC'S M CAN KEEP OUR ATTENTION!!!!!
IN OTHER WORDS............................ IT IS ONE OF THE BEST NEW GAMES I HAVE PURCHASED FROM NINTENDO'S NEWEST OFFERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting but almost Olympic level difficulty
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Interesting selection of mini sports games, but the highly realistic game mechanics can be quite challenging. For example, with the discus and javelin throws, you need to adjust for speed, direction, pitch, power boost, etc. Gymnastics almost requires pro gamer level of hand eye coordination. Probably the most challenging to learn among all Mario titles, especially for preteens. Good multiplayer options.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best game so far!!!!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game is so much fun. It is multiplayer and has many different options so my boys don’t get bored playing the same one over and over. Swimming, racing, surfing, fencing, boxing, karate, soccer, skateboarding and much more! It also has my sons favorite characters - sonic and Mario. Even the adults enjoy playing it!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Nintendo Switch
It is a magnificent console game. The purchase was very easy
through the best buy page, at a cheap price
very short waiting time to pick it up, the process to pick it up is very practical, requesting 5 minutes before using the best buy application
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sport kid game
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have not played it yet, but I heard it’s a nice game to play as a family. This is my son Christmas gift so still waiting for 25th to opened it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Family fun
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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I purchased this game because my son thought it would be fun for us to try Olympic Games. We have been watching the Olympics and are curious about a lot of the competitions. We actually enjoyed this more than Just Dance.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good choice
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought it for my kids they really like it ,good choice, nice gift for kids
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Got it during Christmas time, it’s a great deal, perfect Christmas gift for the fam.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mario Olympic Games
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Kids Christmas Present 2022. First time owning a video game console. First time playing video games. Kids are 9 & 11. They found the Olympic Games FUN. 9YR OLD-“I like the skateboarding and the rowing game because i get to move around.” 11YR OLD- “I like the boxing; it’s funny!”
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cute, easy, educational, but no 2020 games covid19
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game is cute, but not very challenging so far. I'm not far into it so maybe it will get more challenging and interesting as I go. But after playing games like Donkey Kong, Mario Odasy, and Salt and Sanctuary this game seems boring. It has a lot of reading information about Olympic games of the past, and Nintendo history. But I had to add it to my collection, as there will be no 2020 games because of covid19.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good, But Not a Gold Medal Winner
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Positives:
+ Very good looking game that also runs well
+ Excellent presentation values
+ Multiple control options on many of the events
+ Many of the events (rugby sevens, for example) are very fun....
The Drawbacks:
- ...but some (like retro volleyball) aren't great or downright clunky
- Despite claiming "Button Only" controls, discus throw requires motion control
- No special multiplayer mode like tournament mode in the original or London 2012's party mode on Wii
- While not without its moments, Story mode isn't as entertaining as it really should be
Summary:
Another in the now long line of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games titles, Tokyo 2020 is a fine entry into the series. Some quirks, foibles, and missing features hold the game back from being as good as it should be, though. It's worth playing if you like this series and there are some real stand out events, but I wouldn't recommend paying full price. If I could give it 3.5 stars, I would have, but it just barely gets 4 from me.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall, great! Fun game for the family
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this game for my 5-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter (also because it was on sale). I love the variety of games within this game and the graphics and characters it has. My son is a huge fan of sonic so this was a perfect game for him. The only bad thing I would say about this game is the fact that some games (football {soccer} and rugby sevens) are only 4 minutes long as the max option. Also, as soon as you finish one game, it makes you choose again for another game or the same one if you like. It doesn't have the option like Mario Kart 8 where it has 4 races in one game. Another thing is the story mode - there is too much talking or reading instead of playing. Overall, my kids and I always play the same games (dream karate, football, rugby seven, volleyball, and table tennis). I would recommend this game for the family.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun, Gameplay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better than expected
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this to add to the collection of party games to ay with people. It's really fun, like that there's a lot of events to play and you can switch between dual handheld mode, single handheld and controller. Although, there are specific games you can only play using the buttons and some using theotion nunchucks. Not to mention the nice addition of an alternate mode to play the events. Don't want to spoil what it is but a hint, fans of 8 bit games will be amused. Also, story mode is not that bad and the addition of it to a game I was not expecting to have one is great
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very fun party game!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game has several mini games that my family loves to play for a little fun competition. The controls San be a little confusing, but there is an explanation provided before each game begins. Once you play a couple times, you catch on. For the fun, it's not a deal breaker, imo. It would make a great party game too. Play up to four players on a single screen, and I believe you can play up to eight players with two switch consoles.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quick fun with friends, especially if it's on sale
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
There are some quirks with the game, but overall it's been really fun at parties. The single player can get a little dull in longer sessions, but is fun in short bursts. The retro games can be fun, but I certainly wish there were more. Kids would probably enjoy this a lot and ignore the faults. As an adult, I've gotten my $40 worth for the nostalgia and party fun alone.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Mario and Sonic game yet
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I've played most of the Mario and Sonic games since they were introduced on the Wii and feel this is one of the, if not the strongest contender. From the onset you can choose how you want to play. You can start a story mode that takes you on an adventure through the 1964 Tokyo, or play any and all of the Olympic games available. There are quite a few including 10 retro games that are very fun. They can be played with motion (waiving the controller around) or classic controls (button presses) which is a fun option. If you're looking for a good multiplayer game this one is worth considering, and most games can be played with one joy-con to each player.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Fun, Mini games
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really fun
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to play. Lots of mini games. Fun for all ages. I play it with my 7 and 9 years old sons
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Mario Party alternative
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I'm surprised this series still exists. I'm not sure how the previous games were like, but if your a newcomer or want an alternative to Mario Party, this is probably the game for you.
The sports matches feel fair for the most part and playing with multiple people with the motion controls on really gives you that old school arcade feeling. What the game does lack however is a good story mode. it's decent, but something your probably going to forget about. the only reason TOO play story mode is just to unlock the extra characters.
What surprises me the most is how polished everything is in this game. Maybe it was having Nintendo as a partner, or something but this game feels very stable and Graphically looks very good.
I really wish they had just not made an online mode, as it's very clear that no one is playing this game online, maybe if you and a friend have a copy each but this game feels more fun in person.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amusing party game with shallow story
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a fun series which feature former rivals in the industry competing at the worldwide Olympic Games. Playing with friends is really fun, especially when you work together on a game like football or rugby. However, the story mode isn't very good. The cutscenes and dialogue feel like they were made with nothing but duct tape. The missions go from pretty easy to very difficult very quickly. Get the game as long as you know you'll play after the story mode is over.