Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

 Wii U
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 93
  3. Negative: 12 out of 93
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  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    This one is better than the 3ds version but this game does have some flaws. It is still a good game but I can see a lot of flaws. The gameplay and controls are great and so are the graphics too.
  2. EpicLadySponge
    Jun 24, 2016
    6
    And here we are, folks. Another one of these underwhelming games no one seems to care about. While the 3DS was lacking enough fun, this one slightly added a little fun in it, but nevertheless, it's still an installment that overstays its welcome.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. wiiugamer
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    This Game will be fun for a bit, but will soon bring boredom. I bought this game and had fun with it for a bit but got bored after I played all the sports. Another major disappointment is the lack or should I say ZERO dream events. The double events aren't really that good they're just basically double points. The major sell point rugby is somewhat fun, but no reason to actually buy theThis Game will be fun for a bit, but will soon bring boredom. I bought this game and had fun with it for a bit but got bored after I played all the sports. Another major disappointment is the lack or should I say ZERO dream events. The double events aren't really that good they're just basically double points. The major sell point rugby is somewhat fun, but no reason to actually buy the game. Just buy the original or London 2012 to play on your Wii U.… Expand
  6. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    6
    The Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series has been a pretty decent series over all. Nothing to truly write home about, but they're satisfying in many ways. The latest entry in the series is no different. Offering a variety of events to play and a good cast of Mario & Sonic characters to play as. As with the 3DS version, I'm really glad they added new characters to
  7. 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 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 gottenAfter 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

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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

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. 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]
  2. 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.
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  3. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 9, 2016
    60
    In short, a game, with lot of fun when you play it with friends, but it's missing sufficient Olympic events to make it a very good game.
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