Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2009
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 75
  3. Negative: 8 out of 75
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  1. andrewrox
    Apr 11, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like this game and in my opinion its one of those fun games.....i feel like something is missing in this game.....in my opinion this game could have been a little better with out those cut scenes where you sit there and wait for your game to load.....… Expand
  2. jakethesnack
    Oct 24, 2013
    7
    It has more to offer than the first game but I still liked the first game more i'm still not sure why, but if you liked the first game then you should like this one.
  3. David_Kappa
    May 28, 2017
    9
    I'm a little disapointed that they took out circuit mode because it was really fun , but they tried to bring something else instead , but I don't think it was enough. But , it is a very good game.
  4. robertoiglesias
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The Wii version is also great and fun. Plus the Dream Events are fantastic.
  5. UmAlguem
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Qqq que o próximo passo agora não tem nada de artes e não só balões e os caras da copa do
  6. TheBrain
    Nov 28, 2010
    9
    I say that this is a fair game, its pretty fun with the dream events and the controls are simple for anyone to pick up and play even for small children. If you want a game that you could easily pick up and play then this is a good game to acquire. This game pits two very iconic mascots of gaming against each other so families can have fun with either of their favorite characters, so it's aI say that this is a fair game, its pretty fun with the dream events and the controls are simple for anyone to pick up and play even for small children. If you want a game that you could easily pick up and play then this is a good game to acquire. This game pits two very iconic mascots of gaming against each other so families can have fun with either of their favorite characters, so it's a good family game.

    Don't listen to radarjones97 or borisD (like anyone would) they just hate SEGA that they just want to make jabs at them, if it sounds like a rant more than a review like with radarjones97's "Sonic games are bad because of this and this and SEGA didn't ay this but I'm an idiot so it's true so it stinks because it's SEGA and I'm going off topic and sounds like more like an attack than a review" They just hate SEGA so they use this as an excuse to talk about something else, that's what blogs are for so don't listen to them. Plus this game was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto himself, so if you could stop Sonic hating for a second and play the game it would help to know that he helped SEGA make the game.    … Expand
  7. sJagstang
    Mar 15, 2013
    5
    It is nice to see Mario and Sonic characters in the same game considering Nintendo and SEGA's history in the past, but the game is an average game with some good mini-games and some really bad mini-games, There are plenty of better mini-game collection games out there nowadays so I wouldn't recommend this game myself, However if you have young kids and are looking for something to playIt is nice to see Mario and Sonic characters in the same game considering Nintendo and SEGA's history in the past, but the game is an average game with some good mini-games and some really bad mini-games, There are plenty of better mini-game collection games out there nowadays so I wouldn't recommend this game myself, However if you have young kids and are looking for something to play with them or for them to play alone and they are interested in one of the Mario & Sonic Olympic game series, You would be better off getting the London 2012 version rather then this one.… Expand
  8. SuperLeo
    May 3, 2013
    6
    The disappointing aspect of this game is the controls. Every time I play I seem to fall down or come last in a race. The fun parts of the game are the music theme, there is lots of choice with 25 games and there are dream events which you have to unlock but you get the first dream event when you start the game.
  9. sdc
    May 24, 2015
    10
    I love this game; it has so much love into, it's just one fantastic party game that celebrates both franchises, all the while being an immersive time that really hits some nostalgia boners. Creating new memories to be fond of, for many years to come.
  10. radarjones97
    Oct 21, 2009
    2
    Another Awful Game from a company that used to be great, Winter Olympics fails to bring any fun, bad controls, no motion plus (why didn
  11. borisD
    Dec 25, 2009
    2
    A poor effort from Sega, it's a classic example of the usual film/sports event/TV show tie-in dross. It basically feels like one long advert for the Vancouver Winter Olympics with the occasional mini game. It even has a 'shopping level' which is unbelievably crass. The games themselves are, for the most part, unexciting, (I've played better Ice hockey games on the A poor effort from Sega, it's a classic example of the usual film/sports event/TV show tie-in dross. It basically feels like one long advert for the Vancouver Winter Olympics with the occasional mini game. It even has a 'shopping level' which is unbelievably crass. The games themselves are, for the most part, unexciting, (I've played better Ice hockey games on the megadrive). The controls and responsiveness are poor and lead to a frustrating gaming experience. Particularly annoying are the over long load times and tedious cut-scenes between each level. If Sega had a basic understanding of human psychology they would understand that if you have just lost a race to a cartoon sprite you want to IMMEDIATELY return to to the start and beat it.... not have to endure at least a minute of load screens and tedious menus just to replay the race. I hired it from my local video store on a week's loan, I finished it in an evening ad deposited it back at the store the next day with a lingering feeling of resentment. Do not buy this game.… Expand
  12. TharosTheDragon
    Oct 11, 2015
    6
    Has plenty of different sports like skiing and even ice skating. But this should be a game that's sold on its multiplayer capabilities and the multiplayer experience is very poor. Apart from a handful of racing tracks in some kind of "dream" mode that's not even based on real sports, every sport in this game is played one-at-a-time. That's right, almost all of the multiplayer involvesHas plenty of different sports like skiing and even ice skating. But this should be a game that's sold on its multiplayer capabilities and the multiplayer experience is very poor. Apart from a handful of racing tracks in some kind of "dream" mode that's not even based on real sports, every sport in this game is played one-at-a-time. That's right, almost all of the multiplayer involves sitting and watching while waiting for your turn.… Expand
  13. wariothelegend
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    This game is the wintry sequel to the original "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games", and boy does it follow up beautifully!

    All of the Olympic Events are easy and fun to play; they're short enough to not take up too much of your time (maybe except for Curling) but they're not too short to where you blink and you missed the whole sport (something that the recent "Mario & Sonic" games do    This game is the wintry sequel to the original "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games", and boy does it follow up beautifully!

    All of the Olympic Events are easy and fun to play; they're short enough to not take up too much of your time (maybe except for Curling) but they're not too short to where you blink and you missed the whole sport (something that the recent "Mario & Sonic" games do unfortunately). My personal favorites are the Snowboarding and Skiing events!

    Then there's the characters, which the roster from the previous game has returned, along with some new ones. Bowser Jr. and Donkey Kong are great additions to the Mario cast as well as Metal Sonic and Silver for the Sonic team, as all these characters are fan favorites for both series and everyone can enjoy their inclusion very much!

    Then there's the extra modes, such as Festival Mode, where you play all of the Olympic Events as well as challenge against bosses such as King Boo and Jet the Hawk. Festival Mode is quite satisfying to finish and is an enjoyable ride. Then there's the Party Games, having 3 different ways of playing the Olympic Events in an organized fashion that's great for when you want to play some random Olympic Events. Finally, there's the Shops, which allows you to buy clothes for your Mii and stickers and paint jobs for your sports equipment.

    Not only does this game have loads of content, but it also has a lot of heart put into it; from its cutscenes to its music and even the style of graphics, this game truly is a wonderful sports title to own, and the best of the "Mario & Sonic" series!    … Expand
  14. Lions8MySanity
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games succeeds where the original did not. Controls are well thought out, and every event is enjoyable to play. Dream events are now based off of locations from prior Mario & Sonic Games, instead of being generic locations. Festival mode helps it feel more like the actual Olympic Games rather than just a mini-game collection, and the numerous cameos fromMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games succeeds where the original did not. Controls are well thought out, and every event is enjoyable to play. Dream events are now based off of locations from prior Mario & Sonic Games, instead of being generic locations. Festival mode helps it feel more like the actual Olympic Games rather than just a mini-game collection, and the numerous cameos from other characters of both franchises makes it feel that much more like Mario & Sonic. The game also brings increased customization for Mii characters and equipment, letting you add a personal touch. Overall, this game is a vast improvement over the original, and an enjoyable party game through and through.… Expand
  15. MarioReviewer
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is just the first game, but this time they make more than a throw-away April-Fools inspired minigame collection by making a... less... throw-away April-Fools inspired minigame collection. But seriously, this one does feel like it has some heart put into it. It introduces dream events which are fun to play plus it expands on the mediocre minigamesMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is just the first game, but this time they make more than a throw-away April-Fools inspired minigame collection by making a... less... throw-away April-Fools inspired minigame collection. But seriously, this one does feel like it has some heart put into it. It introduces dream events which are fun to play plus it expands on the mediocre minigames from the predecessor on either the Wii or the DS and makes some of the best minigames in the series. There again, the Olympics never translate great into a video game and although the motion controls help, its fine.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

68
#68 Best Wii Game of 2009
24
#24 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
15
#15 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 55
  3. Negative: 1 out of 55
  1. Impulsegamer
    85
    In conclusion, SEGA have created a fun sports game that works well as a single-player game and even as a party game. With a plethora of SEGA and Nintendo references, this game will definitely bring a smile to your face as you compete in a variety of winter sporting events.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    42
    So much of what’s here has been done before in other games, and better, faster, and stronger.
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  3. GameSpot
    60
    There's some multiplayer fun to be had in this winter sports collection, but you'll have to sift through a lot of lousy stuff to find it.
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