Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2009
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  • 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 NintendoMario & 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]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    91
    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]
  2. Vandal
    85
    The new olympic entry of our favourite heroes has resulted in one of the best sport titles to date in Nintendo DS.
  3. GamePro
    80
    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.
  4. Nintendo Power
    80
    Mario and Sonic's second portable outing together is a good time. [Nov 2009, p.88]
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  5. IGN
    75
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games still has a bit of a “farmed out” feel to it.
  6. 9Lives
    73
    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.
  7. Level7.nu
    50
    A collection of party and mini games that works when you have friends over but isn’t a lot of fun on your own.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. Mutty99
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Much better than its 2008 predecessor, this game is a must-to-play for Nintendo DS. Lots of unique disciplines, AWESOME ost composed for theMuch better than its 2008 predecessor, this game is a must-to-play for Nintendo DS. Lots of unique disciplines, AWESOME ost composed for the major part by Tomoya Ohtani (If you wonder who he is, he composed Endless Possibilities from Sonic Unleashed and many other awesome soundtracks), and Adventure Mode: WOW. Even if some events are a little bit annoying to play, that doesn't ruin the experience at all. The story is great, and there is such a cure for details that this title aged much better than i expected. If you haven't played this yet and you're looking for a good old NDS game, this is a great option of choice. 97/100 =)… Expand
  2. Spierdalaj_Jako
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    I LOVE the game. It was my first DS game and it was so fun. The campaign is good and overall the sports are fantastic. especially the cannonball one.
  4. robertoiglesias
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Story mode is fantastic, games are fun, and this M&S game is one of the few ones that are worth getting
  5. SnoozerBear
    Dec 13, 2009
    9
    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 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.… Expand
  6. NixPlayer
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    the game controls are a little crappy, but , if you get used to them, it will be an amzaing experience!
  7. Diegochocho
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Este juego me encanto, aunque nunca llegue a terminarlo, ya que lo tenia pirata y lo tenían bloqueado, pero el modo historia me gustaba y losEste juego me encanto, aunque nunca llegue a terminarlo, ya que lo tenia pirata y lo tenían bloqueado, pero el modo historia me gustaba y los juegos de las olimpiadas también.… Expand
  8. sdc
    May 24, 2015
    0
    Deserves NONE of the praise it got. A half ass, watered down port of a great experience. Shame on those people, for preferring such a boringDeserves NONE of the praise it got. A half ass, watered down port of a great experience. Shame on those people, for preferring such a boring and lifeless "game" to an actual one.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best DS Game of 2009
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#11 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#48 Most Shared DS Game of 2009