Mario Sports Mix

 Wii
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 69
  3. Negative: 3 out of 69

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  1. jakethesnack
    Jun 26, 2013
    7
    The game is pretty fun, but boring on single player. The only fun part about single player is doing the challenges in the tournaments. The mini games are also quite fun single or multi-player. Although there really isn't a lot of good things to unlock in this game since most of the stuff you unlock is either pallet swap characters of alternate outfits which really disappoints me. It doesThe game is pretty fun, but boring on single player. The only fun part about single player is doing the challenges in the tournaments. The mini games are also quite fun single or multi-player. Although there really isn't a lot of good things to unlock in this game since most of the stuff you unlock is either pallet swap characters of alternate outfits which really disappoints me. It does have some replay value and if you want to have the most fun playing this game I suggest playing dodge ball.… Expand
  2. mariofan2935
    Nov 22, 2013
    6
    This game is very fun, never gets boring. However, I do think Nintendo g=could of included more sports and characters, like Rosalina and Boo/King Boo. However, the courts were awesome with fitting music!
  3. pete409
    Feb 11, 2011
    7
    Great multi-player game for fans of Mario games in general. Just don't play it alone, or else you will be bored out of your mind. Also, great for kids.
  4. Meta1234
    Apr 21, 2018
    6
    Good effort for an average game, exploiting the Mario character once again. A decent 6.
  5. Susano
    Oct 18, 2011
    6
    Mario Sports Mix is just, just above average. It's fairly fun, and quite mad, but it's fairly fiddly, and not a patch on Mario Karts multiplayer thrills and spills. The unlocking system is broken too, but one redeeming feature is the awesome Square Enix cast, like the Cactuar and the Mages. Now, this is me being a bit of a fanboy, but Sports Mix saves itself from a lowly 5 just by havingMario Sports Mix is just, just above average. It's fairly fun, and quite mad, but it's fairly fiddly, and not a patch on Mario Karts multiplayer thrills and spills. The unlocking system is broken too, but one redeeming feature is the awesome Square Enix cast, like the Cactuar and the Mages. Now, this is me being a bit of a fanboy, but Sports Mix saves itself from a lowly 5 just by having these guys. Controversial? Damn straight.… Expand
  6. PedroGamer
    Oct 17, 2014
    5
    Decent enough.Some sports play well, while other, like dodge ball, are terrible!I not joking! Example: Volleyball, in which the ball sometimes do crazy things, and dodge ball is the worst sport.
  7. wariothelegend
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    "Mario Sports Mix" is a lesser known Wii sports title, among the countless other Wii games that have to do with sports. Even among the sports games relating to the Mario franchise, such as soccer and baseball, this game did not get as much praise as the aforementioned titles, and for good reason. Now, don't get me wrong, this game is good; it's just not the best. So, allow me to go through"Mario Sports Mix" is a lesser known Wii sports title, among the countless other Wii games that have to do with sports. Even among the sports games relating to the Mario franchise, such as soccer and baseball, this game did not get as much praise as the aforementioned titles, and for good reason. Now, don't get me wrong, this game is good; it's just not the best. So, allow me to go through the mix here (or, rather, the Sports Mix).

    The game proudly shows off 4 unique sports you can play as your favorite Mario character in. Now, normally, I'd go though each sport and point out their strengths and weaknesses. However, all 4 of these sports feel so identical that any point made here can easily be said about all of them. I would like to make a note that Basketball is clearly the most advanced of the sports (which isn't saying much since they're all very simple) and Volleyball is the most basic.

    Every character has their own different statistics and special moves, but they all generally feel and play the same. That said, there's also unlockable skins and secret characters from the "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Quest" games. These unlockables give a very good reason for entering the Tourney Modes and do prove to be a great challenge for the player.

    All of the stages (except for Mario Stadium) have their own unique gimmick that's applied to add some spice to the game. Most of the time, these gimmicks are too much of trouble, but some gimmicks (such as Bowser Jr.;s Blvd.) can drastically change the way the sport is played, for better or for worse. However, if you don't like any of these gimmicks, you can always go to Mario Stadium (as mentioned before) if you just want to focus on the sport.

    Then there's also items, which are some of the same ones from the "Mario Kart" games such as Bananas and Red Shells, which, like the stage gimmicks, also bring more spice to the game. These items are okay to play with, as they're not too distracting from the main game nor are they forgettable.

    Finally, there's Party Games, which include 4 "Mario Party" style minigames where you're either dodging bombs flying in the air, making music with volleyballs, slapping your opponents with hockey sticks or feeding a giant plant some fruit. These minigames are brief, but are a nice break from the main game.

    And that's about it. "Mario Sports Mix" is nothing short of a generic, party-like sports title with the basic Mario roster to play as. While a little bland, it is still fun. However, for a more memorable Mario sports experience on the Wii, I'd definitely look more into either "Mario Strikers Charged" or "Mario Power Tennis". But, if you already own those games, than this isn't a bad one to look into getting!    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

33
#33 Best Wii Game of 2011
7
#7 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011
8
#8 Most Shared Wii Game of 2011

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 54
  3. Negative: 5 out of 54
  1. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    60
    Even though four sports are included on this disc, none of them stand out as something that needs to be played.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 20, 2011
    69
    Mario and his friends take on yet another sports game. This time the game revolves around basketball, ice hockey, dodge ball and volley ball. The selection is slim, but only half of the package work as it should. Still it's been sold for a full price. [May 2011]
  3. Universo Nintendo
    May 17, 2011
    68
    Mario Sports Mix is a title that disappoints. But, despite a middling and boring singleplayer, the multiplayer is worth the play.
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