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[[File:Mario and Sonic Olympic Locations.png|left|thumb|The host countries (orange and blue) and cities (yellow stars)]] | [[File:Mario and Sonic Olympic Locations.png|left|thumb|The host countries (orange and blue) and cities (yellow stars)]] | ||
The '''''Mario & Sonic''''' series is a collection of crossover sports games featuring characters from [[Nintendo]]'s [[Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' series]] and [[Sega]]'s {{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series}}. This series marked the first time [[Mario]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] ever appeared together in a video game. | The '''''Mario & Sonic''''' series is a collection of crossover sports games featuring characters from [[Nintendo]]'s [[Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' series]] and [[Sega]]'s {{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series}}. This series marked the first time [[Mario]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] ever appeared together in a video game. | ||
The series began when Sega acquired the license to create videogames based on the [[wikipedia:Olympic Games|Olympic Games]], intending to create a version featuring characters from its well-known ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise. Due to the atmosphere of competitive sportsmanship the Olympics had to offer, Sega received approval by Nintendo to include ''Super Mario'' characters in the game with those of the ''Sonic'' series. The series has been overall well-received by the media, mainly for being a crossover between Mario and Sonic, with the gameplay and multiplayer having been praised as well. However, it has been criticized for the choice of setting for both series, the controls, and having the Olympics be the only theme in the series.{{ref needed}} | The series began when Sega acquired the license to create videogames based on the [[wikipedia:Olympic Games|Olympic Games]], intending to create a version featuring characters from its well-known ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise. Due to the atmosphere of competitive sportsmanship the Olympics had to offer, Sega received approval by Nintendo to include ''Super Mario'' characters in the game with those of the ''Sonic'' series. The series has been overall well-received by the media, mainly for being a crossover between Mario and Sonic, with the gameplay and multiplayer having been praised as well. However, it has been criticized for the choice of setting for both series, the controls, and having the Olympics be the only theme in the series.{{ref needed}} | ||
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==Games== | ==Games== | ||
===Main series=== | ===Main series=== | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
=== Playable characters === | ===Playable characters=== | ||
Not including supporting characters, the series has spawned a total of 43 playable characters - 22 from the ''Mario'' series, 20 from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, and Mii characters. Listed in the table below are which characters appear in each individual installment. | Not including supporting characters, the series has spawned a total of 43 playable characters - 22 from the ''Mario'' series, 20 from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, and Mii characters. Listed in the table below are which characters appear in each individual installment. | ||
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{{footnote|note|4|The character is only playable as a guest for selected events}} | {{footnote|note|4|The character is only playable as a guest for selected events}} | ||
== Athlete types == | ==Athlete types== | ||
===All-Around=== | |||
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Characters in this classification have a equal balance of speed, acceleration, power, skill and stamina. | Characters in this classification have a equal balance of speed, acceleration, power, skill and stamina. | ||
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=== Speed === | ===Speed=== | ||
Characters in this classification have high speed and acceleration, but poor skill, power and stamina. | Characters in this classification have high speed and acceleration, but poor skill, power and stamina. | ||
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=== Power === | ===Power=== | ||
Characters in this classification have high power and stamina, but have poor speed, acceleration, and skill. | Characters in this classification have high power and stamina, but have poor speed, acceleration, and skill. | ||
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=== Skill === | ===Skill=== | ||
Characters in this classification have high skill, and have an average balance of speed, acceleration, and stamina, but are weak in power. In ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020'', this category was renamed as "Technique". | Characters in this classification have high skill, and have an average balance of speed, acceleration, and stamina, but are weak in power. In ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020'', this category was renamed as "Technique". | ||
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{{Mario games}} | {{Mario games}} | ||
[[Category:Mario & Sonic series|*]] | [[Category:Mario & Sonic series|*]] | ||
[[Category:Game series]] | [[Category:Game series]] | ||
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