#mario & sonic at the olympic games
#mario & sonic at the olympic games
by Amr (@siegarettes)
Born of the Wii party game boom, the Mario & Sonic games have often been relegated to side attractions. Outside of the novelty of putting Mario and Sonic head to head for a foot race, they never inspired a larger response. Mario & Sonic 2020 aims to change that, introducing a new story mode that sees the cast competing in the ‘64 Olympics to escape a world that’s trapped them in their retro forms. Alongside some engaging events, this goes a long way to making Mario & Sonic 2020 more of a complete package, one that lasts beyond the initial novelty, even if its uneven in where it puts its attention.
by Amr (@siegarettes)
Most of the minigames in Mario & Sonic are simple, one off affairs, relying on the charm and absurdity of seeing your favorite characters compete in sporting events. Some events, however, are surprisingly involved, including my current favorite–Karate.
A full review will follow closer to release, but for now, I wanted to break down what is essentially a miniature fighting game tucked in Sonic and company’s Olympic adventures.