Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2009
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 51
  3. Negative: 3 out of 51
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  1. ashketchum
    Jul 30, 2017
    7
    Mario & Sonic's first game at the Winter Olympics is an experience that slightly improves on many aspects upon it's predecessor, but has some slippery controls that it's predecessor didn't have. Additional characters include Metal Sonic and Donkey Kong, which is welcome in a game such as this, allowing for different ways to tackle the different events. The difference between eachMario & Sonic's first game at the Winter Olympics is an experience that slightly improves on many aspects upon it's predecessor, but has some slippery controls that it's predecessor didn't have. Additional characters include Metal Sonic and Donkey Kong, which is welcome in a game such as this, allowing for different ways to tackle the different events. The difference between each character, albeit not significant, do have minor impacts on the results of events. The video tutorials are annoying, and I have no idea why this was implemented, as even if you just want to know one move, you need to watch through the whole video to learn it, which is extremely tedious and unnecessary. Some events like the snowboarding and ice hockey feature good use of the DS touchscreen, but some events like cross country skiing do not, and offer little joy when you play them more than you need to. It's a good game overall, though.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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 boring and lifeless "game" to an actual one.
  4. nicknack9avina
    Oct 14, 2009
    9
    if you are the one that likes nintond and sports this is the game for you.
  5. Dasler
    Dec 21, 2009
    7
    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.
  6. 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 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! 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
  7. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Each Olympic Winter Game feels like a unique full game, not a mini-game. There are a lot of fun Winter games in it and there are a lot of playable characters.
  8. lolhhh
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    is extremely polished for an Olympics game musics great and story mode was fun
  9. 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 los juegos de las olimpiadas también.
  10. SortOfCritic
    Jan 1, 2018
    9
    Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games offers enough new characters and games to offer an, at the very least, memorable experience
  11. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Out of all the Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games games, this one is my favourite. It doesn't have a single bad sport in the whole game. And the Adventure Tour mode adds a new way to play. Like Mario Kart DS's mission mode, it needs to return to the newer games!
  12. nintendo-sekta
    Dec 20, 2018
    6
    Игра средняя. В неё не интересно играть, на 3ds играть было интересней и легче из-за управления.
  13. 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.
  14. sleepycentuar
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    great game with a good story mode,actually better than the wii version in my opinion
  15. Crobi
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    As someone who has never played a Mario or Sonic game (besides Mario Kart) I didn't think I'd like this game as much as I did. Not only was the story mode fun and not too confusing, but all of the events were also extremely fun. This is probably one of the 3DS games that I have the most time in. I remember having so much fun playing this game as a kid and looking back on it now it is stillAs someone who has never played a Mario or Sonic game (besides Mario Kart) I didn't think I'd like this game as much as I did. Not only was the story mode fun and not too confusing, but all of the events were also extremely fun. This is probably one of the 3DS games that I have the most time in. I remember having so much fun playing this game as a kid and looking back on it now it is still just as much fun.… Expand
  16. 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 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 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
  17. Johnnygang
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Of all the Minigame collections in the DS out there, this is one of the best ones. The minigames are a bunch of fun and they take full advantage of the ds hardware, the game also counts with a very nice story mode that none of the other olympic winter games had; The presentation of the game is very unique and the music is phenomenal. If you like Minigame collections or Wacky Sports games,Of all the Minigame collections in the DS out there, this is one of the best ones. The minigames are a bunch of fun and they take full advantage of the ds hardware, the game also counts with a very nice story mode that none of the other olympic winter games had; The presentation of the game is very unique and the music is phenomenal. If you like Minigame collections or Wacky Sports games, this game is for you.… Expand
  18. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    THIS WAS ITTT
    I LITERALLY DONT UNDERSTAND HOW YOU CAN HATE THIS GAME BRO OMG
    kjkb
  19. MarioReviewer
    Nov 22, 2022
    6
    Just read a 6/10 review of the Wii version and toss in the words 'awful graphics, even for a DS', 'lacking in some creativity' and 'never buy this unless you want to get bored for the 1 hour of content this game offers.
  20. 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!
  21. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 5, 2023
    4
    Another nicely presented but dull touch screen-based Track & Field style game.

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic 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]
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  2. Nintendo Power
    80
    Mario and Sonic's second portable outing together is a good time. [Nov 2009, p.88]
  3. IGN
    75
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games still has a bit of a “farmed out” feel to it.
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