Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 5, 2019
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 171
  3. Negative: 32 out of 171
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  1. Alendadofifa
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo está maravilhoso, ter mario e sonic junto em um jogo é realmente sensacional.
    Os mini game do jogo ficou top.
    Nintendo sempre dando uma aulas com seus exclusivos    … Expand
  2. Krossbone
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This is without a doubt the best entry in this subseries.
    Aesthetically gorgeous, fun events, fun story mode, colorful, it all adds up for a really solid experience.
    The menus are easy to navigate, the online is a blast and easy to learn.
    Only gripe is small, and that's that the extra characters are only playable in singular events.
  3. Datbadnik
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    It’s a fun game better than the rest and it’s sad everyone is so biased, the story mode and online is a treat
  4. Hahn
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    It’s a fun game, the story mode and online is a treat.
    É um jogo divertido, o modo história e online é um deleite.
    Es un juego divertido, el modo historia y en línea es una delicia.
  5. TheHonestJack
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    i want to suck on luigis big yummy toes uwu

    oh yeah and the game is okay too i guess.
  6. mariobenito55
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    It is a very fun game with lots of variety of tests and that in company you will enjoy it to the fullest. This is the best game of the mario and sonic saga in the olympic games and also brings a very cool modality to be able to play some games in retro mode without forgetting that it very well squeezes the controls of the joycon
  7. Tabdelno
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Great in-game shoutouts to the 1964 Games and fun gameplay. Clever stuff here. Implements the new sports nicely.
  8. james161723
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    It is a nice game. Some of the controls are a little bit off-putting, but I'm impressed with the story mode and all of the events including the 2D mode. I've enjoyed playing this so far, and I agree that the reviews are a bit biased, but I think this game has some potential that others don't see.
  9. Dark_Gator
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    Un muy divertido juego de deportes, claro está que es difícil salir de ahí.
  10. Haddon2007
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This game deserves so much hate for no reason. I mean, this game is amazing. Stellar graphics, amazing events, decent story mode...my god, this game is so good. My only complaint is how this 2019 game advertised the 2020 Olympic Games, which ended up being in 2021. But regardless, I recommend you stop your whining about how mid this game is, pop it into your Switch, and give it a try.
  11. inenai
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    I own most of the "Mario and Sonic" Olympic Games games and I must say, this one is the best one thus far, and BY far. The fact that the games will be held in Tokyo this time clearly affected the amount of work put into this game. It's polished, it's got a great amount of content... it even has a story mode that takes hours to beat. In the artistic department, it has some beautiful 3DI own most of the "Mario and Sonic" Olympic Games games and I must say, this one is the best one thus far, and BY far. The fact that the games will be held in Tokyo this time clearly affected the amount of work put into this game. It's polished, it's got a great amount of content... it even has a story mode that takes hours to beat. In the artistic department, it has some beautiful 3D representations of iconic Tokyo locations, and a nostalgic trip in the form of a 8-slash-16 bit mash-up mode inspired by the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. As for the mini-games, there are plenty to keep you entertained, and each has simple controls in the surface- yet it can be mastered the more you play them as more complex controls are revealed to you the more you play them. Overall it's a more engaging game than the previous entries in the saga. The roster of characters is pretty complete, with some extra characters here and there that you can unlock for specific events. It kept me entertained for more time than I had initially expected. Even the music is good- some of the retro-styled tunes are pretty catchy! Recommended for fans of both franchises, especially as a family game.… Expand
  12. Digibutter64
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    The first Mario & Sonic since Rio 2016 is a nice, fun sports game. Some events control better than others (eg. Swimming controls much better than Discus Throw imo), with the retro-aesthetic Tokyo 1964 events being highlights.

    The story mode is fine (basically, you play the events as well as some minigames), but I would've liked something deeper akin to the story mode in the DS version    The first Mario & Sonic since Rio 2016 is a nice, fun sports game. Some events control better than others (eg. Swimming controls much better than Discus Throw imo), with the retro-aesthetic Tokyo 1964 events being highlights.

    The story mode is fine (basically, you play the events as well as some minigames), but I would've liked something deeper akin to the story mode in the DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.

    I also would've liked every character being available to play as in every event. The exclusivity makes no sense to me.

    On the whole though, a nice collection that party game and sports game fans will probably get something out of.    … Expand
  13. Lushen1212
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Pedazo de juego arcade, super divertido y perfecto para el multijugador en casa con amigos, pareja y familia. Tambien para el local entre consolas.
  14. EXECritical
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    I've been excited for Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 ever since it was announced at E3, and I really wanted it when it came out. When I first played it, I was not disappointed, as I found loads of enjoyment with the events and story mode.
    The events are really fun to play. My personal favorites are Karate, 110m Hurdles and Gymnastics. These events are fun, and    I've been excited for Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 ever since it was announced at E3, and I really wanted it when it came out. When I first played it, I was not disappointed, as I found loads of enjoyment with the events and story mode.
    The events are really fun to play. My personal favorites are Karate, 110m Hurdles and Gymnastics. These events are fun, and challenging, but not to challenging to beginners. There isn't really an event I hate playing, but I've definitely found my favorites.
    The dream events are ok. I really like Dream Shooting and Dream Karate, but Dream Racing just feels off. I don't really know what it is, but dream racing doesn't click with me.
    The retro events affect my score in a negative way, but not by much. I like that they're here, but I wouldn't mind if they were excluded. What really makes me want to quit the event the most, is the fact that I have to switch to my Joy-Cons, which are currently experiencing drift issues. This is because the controller I usually use has the button layout of a gamecube controller. Using Joy-Cons is easier because it has the button layout shown on screen, while the controller I usually use does not.
    Online mode doesn't suck, which is something smash ultimate can't say. The majority of online games I've played have had no input delay, and very little lag. Even the 1v1 minigames feel really good. The major problem with it is that no one's online. It seems to be fairly difficult just to find a match online, but when you do, they are fun and the connection is rarely bad.
    Story mode is cool, but not the best. The concept is great, I mean, getting sucked into a game machine sounds cool. When you play the actual events, it doesn't feel like you're doing the same thing every time. The main issue with the story mode in my opinion is that some of the events feel impossible, but maybe I just suck at the game.
    The major issue I have with this game is there's very little replay value when you complete the story mode, unless you have friends that want to play a sonic game, which considering the reputation sonic games get, you probably won't have many people wanting to play. You could play online, but like I mentioned earlier, nobody's online, and I'm pretty certain it's going to be a wasteland in a few months because people will abandon the game. You could play the story mode again, or even try to speedrun it if that's your thing, but I personally don't think that'll add replay value to the game.
    Overall, this is a fun game with a fun selection of events you can play and characters you can play as, but it's held back by the huge lack of replay value.    … Expand
  15. Cubic1103
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Ya notaron que la mitad de haters lo hicieron en Español y a los 5 minutos de salir el juego?
    No les hagan caso en este Mario & Sonic hay una evolución para la saga luce mas completo y con mucho mas mimo, supongo que por ser en Tokyo. Los deportes estan bien tanto en modo retro como actual, el modo trivia en lo personal me gusta y la jugabilidad estilo Sega de 10.
  16. iMustang
    Dec 31, 2019
    8
    Mario Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was my first time trying out the franchise, and it was a great deal of fun! A very large set of mini games that are fun to play solo or with friends, a charming story mode with silly quotes and moments, and some really fantastic music that is truly Sega at their best. You also learn cool facts about Japan & the olympics along the way, which was aMario Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was my first time trying out the franchise, and it was a great deal of fun! A very large set of mini games that are fun to play solo or with friends, a charming story mode with silly quotes and moments, and some really fantastic music that is truly Sega at their best. You also learn cool facts about Japan & the olympics along the way, which was a nice bonus!… Expand
  17. RockStarX
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    I've played it and the controls work well, I like the games since their fun, and the graphics look good.
  18. Nintendopost24
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    On ne va pas y aller par quatre chemins : j’ai adoré Mario et Sonic aux Jeux Olympiques de Tokyo 2020. Les épreuves sont très nombreuses, variées et diverses, et les possibilités de gameplay (classique ou motion gaming) sont plaisantes. Le jeu multi, en local ou en wifi, promet des soirées entre amis vraiment funs et sympathiques. Mention spéciale aux épreuves rétros Tokyo 1964 en mode 8On ne va pas y aller par quatre chemins : j’ai adoré Mario et Sonic aux Jeux Olympiques de Tokyo 2020. Les épreuves sont très nombreuses, variées et diverses, et les possibilités de gameplay (classique ou motion gaming) sont plaisantes. Le jeu multi, en local ou en wifi, promet des soirées entre amis vraiment funs et sympathiques. Mention spéciale aux épreuves rétros Tokyo 1964 en mode 8 et 16 bits avec les vrais sprites d’époque. Mais c’est clairement le mode histoire qui m’a étonné et donné le plus de plaisir. Au travers d’un scénario un peu fou, mais qui arrive à retomber sur ses pieds, le jeu nous offre un voyage et une visite guidée de Tokyo à travers deux époques: 1964 et 2020. On apprend beaucoup de choses sur la ville et le contexte. Cela donne au jeu, en plus des épreuves olympiques, un côté pédagogique très malin. Encore un must-have pour la Switch en cette fin d’année 2019…… Expand
  19. RETROGEEKGAMER
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    El juego es muy entretenido con los personajes de Nintendo y los de SEGA con los juegos olimpicos de Tokyo 2020 recomendable para jugar con la familia, con los amigos, hasta con el novio(a)
  20. Kronos_EVC
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Una saga que espero nunca muera, claro, tiene muchas cosas que mejorar aún y cosas que podría evolucionar para bien pero no deja de ser divertido de jugar y disfrutar cada entrega
  21. Julian0505
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Most events are good and the story mode is a fun distraction. Online is great too!
  22. adosantos97
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    cumple su función buen juego, muy entretenido.modo historia guay pero muy lento y pesado en textos
  23. HugoSAn
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    It offers a bunch of events to have a good time, but some of them like karate or 100m are very short. Sometimes the joycons are not precise enough. Is just what I was expecting.
  24. Aceluffyku
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    tiene buena historia y buenos minijuegos pero no innoba en cuanto a personajes
  25. CF-BLES
    May 14, 2020
    9
    Very Fun Game, to have a great Time playing with your friends family or Online, the only negative is de lack of Minigames or Games and the Price for this Game!
  26. Bastitopache200
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra con una impresionante jugabilidad y una gran variedad de disciplinas para participar y jugar con ansias
  27. HelisBig
    May 4, 2021
    8
    This game has pretty solid mini games. They are on par with Mario party in presentation and quite a bit more complex. Expect a lot of fun when playing with others. I wouldn't bother playing solo. The story is fairly meh but the quality in the mini games is there. It is also nice having some that will take time to master. Solid 8/10 if you have friends to play with. You won't be disappointed.
  28. Manucoel
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    This game is very good because of all the events you can do and the story mode, I had a fun time trying to go for a couple world records the only thing is that nobody is ever playing online.
  29. NTG07
    May 4, 2021
    10
    In my opinion of this game I thought it was awesome I remember I brought it to school and played it with all of my 4 friends I thought they did a great job on this game the graphics are great gameplay is great I just they think they did a great job, winter Olympic Games is still better then this same with the original and London but there both very good games on the system
  30. Mckenzieawesome
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    This game is really fun with friends but if you have no friends or family to play with then it is quite boring also I do feel there could've been some more minigames, but I guess not. one funny thing about this game is the Tokyo Olympic games 2020 never happened.
  31. MarioReviewer
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    This is far and away the best Mario & Sonic, or Olympics video game ever. It's story is fun and charming and it's roster is huge. Most of the events are done better than the others and the graphics are fantastic. It's still, well, a plumber and a hedgehog jumping over a bar, but it's done in such a way where it dosen't feel like that.

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 76
  3. Negative: 4 out of 76
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 30, 2020
    85
    Though there is room to improve, Mario & Sonic nevertheless do what they do best, and that's deliver a fun experience from beginning to end. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 60]
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 30, 2019
    75
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is sixth installment in the franchise, as it stands somewhere in the middle. It may not be the best, but surely isn't the worst of them all. It looks superb, has a few really outstanding mini-games and even a selection of 10 retro styled ones for all you nostalgia lovers out there.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    Dec 9, 2019
    70
    Overall, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is the best game in the franchise for newcomers. The game offers an abundance of events and a charming story that’ll give younglings insight into the history of the Olympic Games. If you are looking into becoming a competitive athlete online, then this game will not be for you. However, it is perfect for any get together with friends and/or family, due to the game’s short session mentality.
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