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. proJRgamer
    May 10, 2023
    6
    No me dijo nada. Más de lo mismo que las anteriores entregas. Si te gusta la línea de Mario y Sonic en los Juegos Olímpicos te gustará. Pero a diferencia con otros juegos similares de mini juegos, no me enganchó. He jugado un par de veces.
  2. SAWWTHedgehog
    Jan 8, 2023
    6
    It’s a decent game and all but, why is the box art so basic and boring? And I also thought the story mode wasn’t so great with cutscenes like in Sonic Free Riders and I felt like there could’ve been more characters in the Tokyo 1964 part of the game. It’s a good game in my opinion, but doesn’t hold up like other Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games games. Still better than Sochi 2014
  3. 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.
  4. EeRayGan
    Jun 9, 2022
    6
    Pretty good, if you ask me. Motion controls don't work sometimes, but it might just be my controllers. I kinda love the story mode, if you ask me. Might be worth your money with a good controller.
  5. 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.
  6. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    4
    太差劲了 每个小游戏单独玩 就不能弄个串起来的模式？ 甚至教学比游玩的时间还要长
  7. Za_Uvek
    Aug 9, 2021
    6
    I always loved the idea of a Mario Olympic game. So I was over the moon when the first Mario & Sonic Olympics was released. It was a wee bit of fun then and it's still a wee bit of fun now.

    Visuals and sound are on par with every other Nintendo sports game, it's everything you would expect. Even though there is a large selection of events, there isn't much in the ways of content. Sure,    I always loved the idea of a Mario Olympic game. So I was over the moon when the first Mario & Sonic Olympics was released. It was a wee bit of fun then and it's still a wee bit of fun now.

    Visuals and sound are on par with every other Nintendo sports game, it's everything you would expect. Even though there is a large selection of events, there isn't much in the ways of content. Sure, the story mode is some lighthearted fun, but that's all. It is nice to see a story driven single player experience, but it lacks a lot of depth and drags out a little bit too much. Like any Olympic video game, it's all about how each event controls. What we have here is some that control intuitively, clunky and everything in between. At least there is a nice variety to play around with though.

    Overall, it's all a bit of fun for any Switch owner, but I would try to get it on a heavy discount (if that is even possible for a Nintendo game these days).    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. MonkiReviews
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    A really good game, but not as good as the version before. The scenery is nice, and the story mode is a great addition. Having options to play in more sports is good as well. The character choices are very great, and the story is good at introducing these characters. Some of the sports are pretty easy, and some a little more difficult. It is nice to see the Olympics represented in a gameA really good game, but not as good as the version before. The scenery is nice, and the story mode is a great addition. Having options to play in more sports is good as well. The character choices are very great, and the story is good at introducing these characters. Some of the sports are pretty easy, and some a little more difficult. It is nice to see the Olympics represented in a game that has Mario and Sonic, and the only problem is that it can be too easy in some games.… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. real_moosemilk
    Dec 31, 2020
    0
    Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad
  14. Jopawho
    Aug 18, 2020
    6
    Bof... Le jeu est cool mais sans plus c'est pas le meilleur Mario & Sonic aux JO, le style 2d est cool le mode histoire...trop de bla-bla.
  15. Sike2
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    The game is nothing but a lot of quick time events, and half the game is not playable with 3 or more people.
  16. Bastitopache200
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra con una impresionante jugabilidad y una gran variedad de disciplinas para participar y jugar con ansias
  17. 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!
  18. itsmooisees
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    Buen juego para jugar a distintos deportes olímpicos con familia o amigos, entretenido.
  19. G4m3r_alex
    Feb 13, 2020
    3
    Sinceramente buscaba un Mario party pero olímpico y nada que ver. Juegas 1 deporte a la vez cosa que lo vuelve tedioso, el modo historia super aburrido y tedioso también, la forma de juego es complicada y fácil a vez en mk caso lo jugué en español y las instrucciones super complejas cuesta entender cómo jugar y hacer combos. Muy aburrido lo jugué 2 hrs y mejor lo vendí.
  20. Oldskoolberk
    Feb 3, 2020
    7
    This game is interesting to say the least. There is a lot going for this game and I really dig the retro vibe of it when you can play as 8-bit Mario or 16-bit Sonic. Story mode was fine but it dragged a lot at times. And maybe I am in the minority but I was not fond of some of the mini games. But that is neither here nor there as those were not my main issues.

    Some of the comtrols    This game is interesting to say the least. There is a lot going for this game and I really dig the retro vibe of it when you can play as 8-bit Mario or 16-bit Sonic. Story mode was fine but it dragged a lot at times. And maybe I am in the minority but I was not fond of some of the mini games. But that is neither here nor there as those were not my main issues.

    Some of the comtrols for the game such as boxing and the other combat events, kayak (retro), and gymnastics were very difficult to control. This was primarily my main problem of the game and a big one at that.    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. Tabdelno
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Great in-game shoutouts to the 1964 Games and fun gameplay. Clever stuff here. Implements the new sports nicely.
  23. 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
  24. OscarAdcock
    Dec 28, 2019
    5
    Fun mini games, and a decent amount of content but who in gods name switched out the ability to have tournaments and replaced it with a crappy story mode.
    Really hope they add in the ability to do anything other than quickplay or add a sticker mode much like Mario and Sonics 2016 outing.
  25. 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
  26. Kittywinter
    Dec 24, 2019
    2
    A bit boring, only mini games... no tournament options! Hmm I expected more
  27. 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.
  28. anfil18
    Nov 20, 2019
    7
    Divertido y sencillo. Aunque demasiado facil, muy para niños. Deportes tiene muchos. Futbol, judo, rugby muy entretenidos y alguno mas tambien. Los juegos en 8bits muy guapos juegan con la nostalgia. Le doy un 7 por su jugabilidad sencillisima que tiene ya que para adultos se nos va a quedar pequeño el juego
  29. Starfree
    Nov 19, 2019
    5
    This game is super fun and the story is super clever but if you are playing hand held most of the mini games are not fun at all, and I often put down the game on the go in favor of a different game. It’s not a problem if you’re using motion controls but considering that there has been some really good Mario and Sonic games on the DS with a lot of their mini games only using buttons, IThis game is super fun and the story is super clever but if you are playing hand held most of the mini games are not fun at all, and I often put down the game on the go in favor of a different game. It’s not a problem if you’re using motion controls but considering that there has been some really good Mario and Sonic games on the DS with a lot of their mini games only using buttons, I know they can do better.… Expand
  30. 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
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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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