Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U): Difference between revisions

|platforms=[[Wii U]]

|release={{release|Japan|June 23, 2016|USA|June 24, 2016|Brazil|June 24, 2016|Europe|June 24, 2016|Australia|June 25, 2016}}

|genre=[[Genre#Sports|Sports]]

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E10+|pegi=7|usk=0|cero=a|acb=g|dejus=L}}

While the game does not offer real time online play functionality, several statistics and data about the player and their Mii are shared with other players through Nintendo Network. When talking to a Mii of an other player or when viewing the profile of a ghost, the following statistics of said player are shown:

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===General stats information===

Each character has three stats (Power, Speed and Technique) that are then translated in stats specific for each event. The points for each stat range from 0 to 10, with base stats for the characters in Team Mario and Team Sonic ranging from 3 to 9 and having a sum of the points of the three stats which is always 18. Miis without hats and outfits have 2 points in all stats. Unlike previous home console ''Mario & Sonic'' games, the character's type based on their stats is not listed in-game. However, they can be categorized into their appropriate type based on their stats: All-Around characters have an equal mix of power, speed, and technique; Power characters have high power, medium technique, and low speed; Speed characters have high speed, medium power, and low technique; Technique types have high technique, regular speed, and low power.

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|All-Around

|''This cheerful hero is known for his red cap and mustache. He's incredibly athletic, and excels at nearly any sport he tries. He and his brother Luigi are currently competing to see who can win the most Olympic medals.''

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|All-Around

|''This green-capped Mario brother is easily scared, but a kind person at heart. Although he often finds himself overshadowed by his older brother, he's actually quite skillful himself. He's come to Rio with the goal of winning more Olympic medals than Mario, who always seems to hog all the attention.''

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|Technique

|''The princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. She's come to the Olympic Games with a bevy of Toads by her side, and is driven to put on a brilliant performance in the name of all the Toads back home who couldn't attend.''

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|Speed

|''This voracious friend of the Mario brothers hails from Yoshi's Island. He uses his long tongue to eat just about anything, but is especially fond of melons and other fruits. He's attending these Olympic Games with a host of colorful friends at his side.''

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|Speed

|''The peppy princess from Sarasaland is having a blast at the Olympic Games! In her downtime, she plans to chow down at fine restaurants and maybe get a little shopping in with Peach.''

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|Power

|''Money, money, money! This scoundrel has taken on all sorts of jobs in his pursuit for cash, including treasure hunter, adventurer, and even president of a game company. His latest scheme involved dominating the Olympic Games with the power of garlic, thus allowing him to hog all the valuable gold medals for himself.''

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|Technique

|''This oddball sports a hat with an upside-down L on the front. Although his distinctively scrawny physique leaves him without much power, he makes up for it with flexibility and athleticism. Despite his seemingly lackadaisical attitude, he actually trains quite hard behind the scenes.''

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|Power

|''The vicious and egotistical King of the Koopas! He's come to these Olympic Games with a host of seasoned minions in tow, and ordered them to win gold on penalty of fire breath - even though he plans to keep all of them for himself. It's just what any good villain would do.''

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|All-Around

|''Bowser's prankster of a son. Since Dad spoiled him rotten, he now expects to get his way. Despite his selfishness, he still holds Father in high regard, and wants nothing more than to impress him.

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*[[Duel Rugby Sevens]]

|''Although this simian lacks the brute strength of his buddy Donkey Kong, he makes up for it with keen agility and technique. This skill set makes him particularly well-suited for dodging tackles in rugby sevens.''

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*[[100m (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|100m]]

|''This mysterious creature carries a large sack over its shoulder, and also conducts research about Mario from a base on Secret Island. He's surprisingly fast despite the hefty sack, and hopes to use that speed to full effect in the Olympic Games.''

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*[[100m Freestyle Swimming (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|100m Freestyle Swimming]]

|''This lone girl among the seven Koopalings has a bullish attitude and always seems angry. She's also very style-conscious - wearing a necklace, bracelets and high heels. Because of her personality, her only focus now is on winning the Olympic Games.''

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*[[Equestrian (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Equestrian]]

|''One of Bowser's seven Koopaling henchmen. His unique ruffled mohawk and blue head star give him a flashy appearance. In the Olympic Games, he performs acrobatic movements on horseback to thrill the crowd!''

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*[[Rhythmic Gymnastics (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Rhythmic Gymnastics]]

|''A mysterious woman who travels aboard the Comet Observatory starship. She's taller than Peach and Daisy, and has an air of mystique about her. Having seen past Olympic Games from her observatory, she's finally decided to come enjoy the fun in person.''

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*[[4x100m Relay (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)|4x100m Relay]]

|''One of the many Mushroom Kingdom Toads who serve Peach. Many of his fellow Toads are involved with running the Olympic Games, while others are participating in the actual events.''

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*[[Javelin Throw (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Javelin Throw]]

|''Bowser's skeletal form. This bony transformation grants him the agility of lightweight competitors while maintaining his heavyweight power. Only those who've boned up on their skill set can hope to pull off such a humerus technique.''

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|Speed

|''A blue hedgehog with a penchant for high speed, Sonic is a free spirit with a love for adventure. He despises anything that is unfair and will get into trouble to help anyone in need. For Sonic, saving the world is just another thrilling episode in his life. He's currently hoping to turn his innate speed into some quick gold.''

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|Technique

|''Sonic's best friend and trusty sidekick, Tails can use his two tails to fly, allowing him to lend Sonic a helping hand with hard-to-reach places. Tails is also somewhat of a technical genius, applying his mechanical expertise to invent all sorts of vehicles and other robotic contraptions. Undaunted by Sonic's speed, he's determined to use his wits to propel himself to a gold medal.''

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|All-Around

|''An over-enthusiastic, but good-natured hedgehog girl with a preference for cute things, sweets, and shopping. Amy's constantly trying to close the gap between her and Sonic, but the Blue Blur is one tough guy to catch. She hopes to spend the Olympic Games enjoying the sights of Rio, and is looking to bring home a gold medal as a souvenir.''

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|Power

|''A red echidna that boasts some serious muscle, Knuckles is what one might call "best frenemies" with Sonic. He's a capable treasure hunter, but his straightforward and trusting nature gets him mixed up with less-scrupulous characters on occasion. He's eager to test his formidable agility and prodigious strength to the fullest in the Olympic Games.''

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|All-Around

|''A noble princess from another dimension who is also guardian of the Sol Emeralds. Blaze has a kind heart, and always stands up for those who can't stand up for themselves. In addition to being athletic, she also has the power to control flames. After a bit of time away, she's once more crossed over from her dimension in order to rekindle old friendships and test her skills in the Olympic Games.''

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|Speed

|''A black-and-red hedgehog who bears a striking resemblance to Sonic. While Shadow may seem like Sonic's rival, he personally hates for the two of them to be seen together. A stoic perfectionist, Shadow has a great deal of pride in his own exceptional abilities. He hopes the Olympic Games will provide him the ultimate competition - one he has no intention of losing.''

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|Technique

|''This silver hedgehog from the future has a complicated past with Sonic, but has been known to go on world-saving adventures with him. Silver can use his telekinetic powers to move objects or even levitate himself. He has a rather straightforward mindset, loves world peace and blue skies. The true and fair spirit of competition cultivated by the Olympic Games is what drew Silver back from the future.''

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|Technique

|''This evil scientific genius needs no introduction. Dr. Eggman is constantly plotting to fulfill his hopes and ambitions of conquering the world and rebuilding it into his ideal "Eggmanland", but Sonic always manages to stop him. His current madcap scheme is to sweep the medal race, then hijack the competition and turn the Olympic Games into his own Eggman-sponsored affair.''

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|Speed

|''This high-performance combat robot was built by Dr. Eggman for the sole purpose of defeating Sonic the Hedgehog. Metal Sonic's metallic frame resembles Sonic, as does his speed, power, and endurance. Like Sonic, Metal Sonic plans to put his exceptional speed to the test at the Olympic Games.''

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|Power

|''This crafty croc leads the Chaotix Detective Agency. Vector may speak in a rough tone and he may not sweat the details, but uses his powers of deduction to solve any case with dignity and respect. Vector is a true leader with dreams of becoming rich, but is perpetually broke since he often takes jobs that help people but don't pay. There's a strong possibility he'll be competing in the Olympic Games on an empty stomach.''

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*[[Duel Football]]

|''Jet is the leader of the Babylon Rogues, and Sonic's rival when it comes to "Extreme Gear" racing. His mastery of the board is so impressive, he's earned himself the name of "Legendary Wind Master". When he's not seeking treasure, he's looking for new speed challenges. The pace and techincal{{sic}} skill required in ball sports caught his eye, and he intends to add a few Olympic medals to his collection.''

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*[[Duel Beach Volleyball]]

|''A sultry bat with an air of mystery who specializes in jewels, Rouge is a brave and seasoned spy who boasts excellent footwork in a fight. Although a treasure hunter by nature, her love for gems can sometimes cause her thieving tendencies to take over. Perhaps she entered the competition in order to get her hands on a shiny and sate her lust for glitter.''

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*[[BMX (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|BMX]]

|''A member of the Babylon Rogues, Wave serves as the team's mechanic as well as strategist. She can't abide anyone she considers less intelligent than herself - which in her mind is pretty much everyone else. Nevertheless, she still admires Jet and serves as his faithful follower. She seems especially fond of Olympic events that involve riding on things.''

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===Others===

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During tournaments, prizes are earned for certain achievements.

It is important to note that medals are only earned when arriving in the first three places in a tournament, as such, the victory animations can only be seen after obtaining a medal in a tournament. Both animations for single characters<ref>NintenU (June 4, 2016). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUrk9xdJwGs Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U) - All Characters Victory Animation]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 12, 2016.</ref><ref>NintenU (June 8, 2016). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJsvdMos3pU Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games - All Characters Victory Animation (2nd/3rd Place)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 12, 2016.</ref> as well as animations for specific pairs of characters<ref>Zephiel810 (July 5, 2016). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dv37tUPrlU Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U) - All Special Animations]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 12, 2016.</ref> are featured. The animations that only involve the playable characters of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' are the same ones featured in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''.

The special prize increases the prize of the medal by half using half up rounding.

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====Costumes====

Some hats and outfits combinations are able to generate costumes, whose stats are greater than the sum of the stats of the individual parts. A majority of the character costumes return from the previous installments, in addition to some brand new ones.

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===Characters available in the demo===

Eight characters can be selected in the demo, four from Team Mario and four from Team Sonic:

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==Critical reception==

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|align="left"|"''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. From all the games in the series, this one shows the roots of the characters the least. Depending on how far your love for these franchises go, it will impact your purchasing decision more than likely.''"

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