Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

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  • Summary: Compete On-the-go with Mario and Sonic. Many of your Mario and Sonic characters are ready to join the fun in Rio de Janeiro, host of the Olympic Games in 2016. Then take the rivalry on the road with this portable collection of supercharged events like Soccer, Table Tennis, or test yourCompete On-the-go with Mario and Sonic. Many of your Mario and Sonic characters are ready to join the fun in Rio de Janeiro, host of the Olympic Games in 2016. Then take the rivalry on the road with this portable collection of supercharged events like Soccer, Table Tennis, or test your skills in a challenging game of Golf.

    Features:
    -Take on fun and exciting events set throughout host city Rio de Janeiro.
    -Join Mario, Sonic and your favorite characters to take on new challenging events like Soccer and Beach Volleyball.
    -Soccer is a popular sport in Brazil where the Rio 2016 Olympic Games are set.
    -Golf returns to the Olympic Games for the first time in 112 years; enjoy the event exclusively in the Nintendo 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. Impulsegamer
    Jul 4, 2016
    86
    If you want a fun party game this is a great choice… you have the “brand” of the Olympics plus the characters you know (and at least some you probably love). The controls aren’t overly taxing which can be a negative if you like a challenge… but are great for when you just want to enjoy the game, especially with friends.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 28, 2016
    76
    Mario & Sonic are at it again, and once again the game series breaks its personal best. Although the lack of content is still an issue, this time all the events are planned carefully and the online multiplayer gives something for the lone sportsmen, who don't want to enjoy the newest Nintendolympics in the living room. I'd give this title a bronze medal for effort. [Aug 2016]
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  3. Meristation
    Jun 22, 2016
    75
    Mario & Sonic go back to basics in this new installment of the long-running franchise. Now only a few buttons will suffice for all sports, in a way that reminds closely the gameplay of old Sega arcade titles such as Virtua Athlete. Also, the new "Duel events" add random items, so typical of the Mario Franchise, to three sports for a more "party" approach. However, it could have packed some more sports and scenarios to compete, as it falls short in that regard.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 22, 2016
    70
    At the end of the day, I enjoyed what Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Wii U tried to deliver. While the limited amount of events are the major downer here, I had fun playing them alone or with my friends. They found unique ways to represent the events, which is what matters at the end of the day. I do expect that the majority will be disappointed with the lack of specific Mario and Sonic touches, which is totally justified.
  5. games(TM)
    Aug 14, 2016
    60
    It appears to be aiming for family gaming, but just a little more depth would give it more longevity. What’s here is good, but not worth running to the shops to buy.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 22, 2016
    60
    Mario & Sonic At The Rio Olympics 2016 is a solid entry in the series that will provide some undemanding multiplayer fun, as well as a modicum of single player enjoyment. However, a few too many missteps, from the lack of online to some events that don’t hit the mark, unfortunately stop this from being anything but overwhelmingly average.
  7. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 12, 2016
    40
    A quite average sports game with better and worse moments, its core is based on repetitive and mediocre minigames unfortunately. You can play it, when nothing else is around, otherwise you can skip this game without no regret. [Issue#265]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. kingofgames
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    awesome game! Best in the series thus far.Great game for fans or Mario and Sonic, or just people that enjoy light hearted games at the end ofawesome game! Best in the series thus far.Great game for fans or Mario and Sonic, or just people that enjoy light hearted games at the end of the day. Highlight for 2016… Expand
  2. Smashbro
    Jun 26, 2016
    9
    It's pretty good but still falling short a little. I really enjoy the inclusion of more characters and the idea of expanding the number sportsIt's pretty good but still falling short a little. I really enjoy the inclusion of more characters and the idea of expanding the number sports to play in, but they need to be much more interesting.… Expand
  4. SpiritOFBlue
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    Fun game!

    The events feel they have a lot more depth and polish on them compared to previous Mario and Sonic Games which will make you want    Fun game!

    The events feel they have a lot more depth and polish on them compared to previous Mario and Sonic Games which will make you want to coming back for more.

    The upside everything you play will offer some great fun, the game looks fantastic and runs beautifully at a stable 60 fps. The downside is no competitive online feature just leader boards and while there is plenty to unlock, there isn't a main campaign or story mode.

    The hub world is beautiful and filled with life and new characters join in on the fun however its only on certain events you can play as them.

    Soccer and rugby have to be my favorites, along with volleyball. Grab a few friends and you'll have a grand time. Alone you'll have a blast with the events and unlocking new content/items but if you're looking for a main story mode then you're better off getting the 3ds version.    … Expand
  5. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is a step up from the disappointing Sochi 2014 but is still not up to the quality of those experiences found on the Wii.

    However, the motion controlled games on the Wii have been turned more into timed button-pressing games which adds more skill into the events. The multiplayer is also very good with Football, Rugby and Volleyball being the biggest events here. These are very fun but leads into the biggest flaw with this game.

    There are NO dream events. These were the best part about the franchise but are completely absent here. Its such a shame as it would have been really nice to see HD versions of older games from the Mario and Sonic franchises. Instead we have Duel events which do offer some added variety but I did not enjoy Volleyball in this mode. Football and Rugby were both excellent for multiplayer and were the highlights here.

    Overall, this is a good game. But London 2012 has far more variety and is the better option for the summer Olympics.    … Expand
  6. MarioReviewer
    Nov 24, 2022
    6
    After Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, one of the best ones, SEGA took a tiny step backwards with Rio 2016. Although itAfter Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, one of the best ones, SEGA took a tiny step backwards with Rio 2016. Although it manages to escape mediocrity, it ends up being OK... Also let me quickly talk about the arcade edition of the game. It's fine, but you can just run on a tread mil in a gym whilst looking at Mario & Sonic footage on your phone and you could've gotten the same experience.… Expand
  7. robertoiglesias
    Dec 1, 2020
    6
    Same thing as London 2012, but with less content and now the Dream Events have been taken out and replaced with Duel Events. This is my least favorite
  8. draw-a-person
    Dec 6, 2016
    0
    I've had the opportunity to play every licensed Olympics video game since the original track and field in the arcade. This one is in the lowerI've had the opportunity to play every licensed Olympics video game since the original track and field in the arcade. This one is in the lower middle of the pack, but this game loses points for me because it represents the end of 30 years of authentic Olympics-themed video games. 2016 was the first games since 1984 that did not get a realistic licensed game. Instead, we got this cartoon and only on Nintendo systems.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best Wii U Game of 2016
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#7 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2016
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#8 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2016