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

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Although both Nintendo and Sega worked on this collaboration, most of the development was handled by Sega. However, as the game was completed, Sega did publishing and marketing duties for all versions outside of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Nintendo did publishing and marketing duties for the Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese versions of this game.

Originally, ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' was considered an April Fools' joke, as the game was revealed on March 28, 2007. However, soon after, [[Sega]] stated on their official website that the game is official, and that both Sega and [[Nintendo]] are working on this game project. [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] then soon confirmed that he would be supervising the project, confirming ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' to be real.

==Characters==

===Playable characters===

The game features seventeen playable characters; eight from the ''Super Mario'' franchise, eight from the ''Sonic'' franchise, as well as [[Mii]]s. These characters are broken up into four groups; All-Around, which consists of characters who neither excel or descend in any type of abilities, Speed, which consists of characters who are best at agility and stamina based [[event]]s, Skill, which consists of characters who are above average skill and stamina, but have low power and top speeds, and Power, which consists of characters who are best at strength and endurance based events.  

<p>In [[Dream Fencing (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Fencing]] and [[Dream Table Tennis (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Table Tennis]], players can use special attacks, which are powerful moves that inflict more damage or knock the opponent out of the ring (Dream Fencing), or hit the ball with more power (Dream Table Tennis).</p>

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====Team Mario====

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|[[Luigi]]  

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|[[Yoshi]]  

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|[[Waluigi]]  

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=====''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series=====

====Audience members====

=====''Super Mario'' series=====

*[[Koopa Troopa]]

*[[Pianta]]

*[[Egg Pawn]]

*[[Kiki]]  

==Events==

===Olympic Events===

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|Swim two lengths of the pool in the fastest time.  

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|Four team members take turns to swim two lengths each. Each player should touch the wall before the next player dives in. The first team to have all four members complete two lengths wins.

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|Shoot four sets of three arrows into a target at 70 meters, aiming for the center circle for maximum score. The player with the highest total score wins.  

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|Kick off from the starting block and sprint along the 100-meter stretch to the finish line in as short a time as possible to win.  

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|From a staggered start, kick off from the starting blocks, then endure a 400 meter run to the finishing line.  

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|Four team members take turns sprinting with the baton in their own 100-meter stretch. Sprint to where the next team member is waiting. The last member to carry the baton will sprint to the finish line.  

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|Kick off from the starting blocks and sprint towards the finish line as quickly as you can, leaping across the hurdles positioned along your path.  

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|Kick off from the starting blocks and complete a 400-meter race to the finish line, leaping across the hurdles positioned along your path.  

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|Sprint down the runway and jump before you reach the designated takeoff mark to avoid a foul. Try to jump as far as you can into the sand pit. The best of three attempts will be recorded.  

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|Sprint down the runway towards the designated takeoff mark. Take a hop, step, and jump into the sand-filled pit. Start your first leap before the takeoff mark to avoid a foul. The best of three attempts will be recorded.

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|Jog down the runway and leap over the crossbar, taking care not to knock it off its supports. You can set your own starting height, but this is increased with each successful jump. When you fail to clear the crossbar three times in succession, the last height you successfully cleared will be recorded as your score.  

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|Run down the runway and plant your pole in a box set in the ground to help you vault over the crossbar without knocking it off its supports. You can set your own starting height, but this is increased with each successful jump. As with the High Jump, your score will be determined after three successive failures.  

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|Take the hammer in hand, spin on the spot to build up momentum, and release the hammer in the direction of the landing area before the countdown runs out. The further away it lands, the better your score. The best of three attempts is recorded.  

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|Sprint down the runway to build momentum and throw the javelin as far as you can into the landing area. Time your throw carefully to avoid crossing the foul line, or the attempt will not count. The best of three attempts is recorded.  

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|Brandishing your epée, aim to touch your opponent anywhere on their body with the tip of the blade to score a point. Use your defense skills to prevent your opponent from doing the same. The first player to gain 15 points wins the round.  

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|Use the trampoline to propel yourself high into the air and perform complex spins and somersaults. Your performance is judged on how precisely you execute your moves. As you land, be sure to prepare yourself for the next set of moves with a good high jump.  

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|Run up to the springboard and vault across the horse, performing spins and somersaults in the air. A maximum of 10 points will be awarded, depending on your mid-air performance and the skill of your landing. The best of three attempts is recorded.

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|Constant skill, as well as raw power, is required to make the continual adjustments necessary to keep your skiff moving in a straight line. Work your way along the course and cross the finishing line before your opponents to win.

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|Make your way through eight stations, firing at high and low airborne targets as they’re released. You only have enough ammunition for one shot per target, so aim carefully. The player with the most total hits wins.

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|Use your paddle to bounce the ball across the net into your opponent’s side, and win a point if they fail to return it or allow it to bounce twice. The first player to reach 11 points wins the round. Each player takes turns serving twice.

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|Get on your marks for this intense power-up filled race course, made for either one player, or as many as four.

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|More like skydiving, soar through hoops and perform aerial tricks while avoiding obstacles and opponents to reach the finish line first.

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|With unique special attacks for each character, this jungle-inspired world offers the ultimate duel.

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|A sci-fi wonderland, this magical table tennis extravaganza offers a special ability for each character.  

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==Circuits==

In ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'', there is a mode called circuit mode. Circuit mode consists of three classes (beginners, advanced and masters) which each consist of five circuits save for the masters which has six. Each circuit has a number of set events which must be beaten. The winner of the circuit gets its trophy. To unlock the next circuit, beat the circuit before it. To unlock the next class, beat the final circuit of the class before.

===Beginners Class===

This is the easiest class and is available from the start. There are three events in each circuit. This is the only class where four out of its five circuits are available from the start.

====Mercury Circuit====

'''To Unlock:''' Available from the start.<br>

====Moonlight Circuit====

'''Events:'''

#4x100m Relay

===Masters Class===

This is the ultimate class and the only one with six circuits. There are five events per circuit.

====Meteorite Circuit====

'''To Unlock:''' Unlock Masters Class.<br>

#Singles

#4x100m Relay

===Free Circuit===

In Free Circuit, the number of events and the currently available events themselves can be chosen to create a unique circuit.

==Reception==

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|Aaron Thomas, [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-and-sonic-at-the-olympic-games-review/1900-6182587/ GameSpot]

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|align="left"|"''Mario & Sonic's biggest flaw, however, is undoubtedly the unlocking nonsense...There are plenty of enjoyable mini-games here and they're nicely varied. There are some stinkers but that's to be expected. Most of the mini-games are well-balanced, and some have enough depth to make you keep playing again and again. Many of them will make you laugh out loud. It's a shame you can't play all of them without having to complete hours of single-player challenges. But if you're willing to put the hours in, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a highly entertaining party game.''"

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==Music Gallery==

Both versions feature a gallery where facts and trivias can be found. In order to answer the question, the player has to play a mini-game. Unlocking all mini-games in a section will unlock a tune from both series. The information, mini-games, and songs differ between Wii and DS.

===Songs===

====''Super Mario'' series====

==Gallery==

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*This is not the first time that Mario takes part in the Olympics. He also competed in an event called "Intergalactical Olympics" in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit]]".  

*The DVD set of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' was re-released in a double pack with ''The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' Volume 1 to tie in with the release of this game.

==References==

*[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fhQxldk9v6VrYH61dTxvM0u2Ij4txc6L Nintendo's official US site for ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (Wii version)]

*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Wii/Mario-Sonic-at-the-Olympic-Games-281914.html Nintendo's official UK site for ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (Wii version)]

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