I got Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Gam ...

I finally got my copy today this afternoon, it's a pretty fun game. The controls respond well to each event but some events take a little more time getting used to like the Aquatics for example, I seem to have a bit of trouble performing the swimming motions for some reason. Athletics is very fun, the Track and Field events are some of my favorites especially the Hammer Throw. Once you get the motions and timing down the events become a lot easier though I didn't have too much trouble to begin with for most of the events. I also really enjoy Gymnastics which features the Trampoline and Shooting which features Skeet. Fencing and Table Tennis are pretty fun too but my least favorite event would have to be the Aquatics just because I've had the most difficulty with it so far but that may change once I get more practice in. Not all of the events are unlocked when you first start the game though, there are quite a few to unlock.There's a Single Match Mode which is pretty much likea practice mode, you can choose one event to compete in and once it's finished you can do it over or choose a new event. You can also earn Medals in this mode and set new Olympic Records and World Records. There's a Circuit Mode, which so far only features Beginner's Class and Free Circuit, you have to unlock the rest. In Beginner's Circuit there are 4 circuits, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn with one to unlock and each circuit featuresthree events to compete in. There's a Mission Mode which lets you choose any character you want and each character hassix events,four at first withtwo to unlock. There's a Gallery which has Olympic Trivia, Modern Olympic Games, Beijin 2008, Ancient Olympic Games and About Athletes. And there's also Records which features Records, Rankings and Collections. On Rankings it uses Wi-Fi. You can choose an event and then see a list of the Top 30 players or you can choose to see Near My Records if you're not in the Top 30, you can also Udate Rankings at any time just by clicking on the Update button.There's also a good selection of characters, 16 in all. Eight from Mario and eight from Sonic. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses. There's four different sets of characters, Power Type, All-Around, Speed Type and Skill Type and eachset has four characters. Knuckles, Bowser, Vector and Wario are Power. Mario, Amy, Luigi and Blaze are All-Around. Sonic, Daisy, Shadow and Yoshi are Speed. And Peach, Tails, Waluigi and Eggman are Skill. You can also use Mii's but for some reason it only lets you choose from six pre-selected ones instead of actual Mii's you created. I didn't notice at first because I only briefly selected the Mii option, but when I went back to it later I realized that you can infact select any Mii that you've created as well. I thought I should edit this part rather then make a new post and correct myself so people who read this don't get the wrong information.All in all I'd have to say that this is a definite purchase especially if you like Mario and Sonic or if you just like Mini Games. It's definitly the best Mini Game collection on Wii so far next to Mario Party 8. The events are fun and don't get too repetative. There's definitly a lot of play time to be had especially with the Rankings being updated daily, you can always try to break new records. And if you have four friends over that's even better. There's a good selection of characters and a descent amount of events, 24 in all I think. I recommend this game to anyone, especially people who have doubts about it. Even if you just rent it you should give it a try. I give Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games 8.5 out of 10.I got Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Gam ...
Is it online?I got Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Gam ...
[QUOTE=''Haligonian_Wii''] Is it online?[/QUOTE]It only uses Wi-Fi for updating the Daily Rankings for records. I don't believe you can play against other people online.
so what would you rate it?
8.5
Cool, glad to hear good impressions for it.
8.5 is a very respectable score. Thanks for writing up the impressions.
[QUOTE=''thebisonx'']8.5 is a very respectable score. Thanks for writing up the impressions.[/QUOTE]No problem :)
I guess someone said that maybe the experience of one gamer is far better than 100 critics, unless a real gamer tell you how it is the game, then you should keep you mind open as far as opinions and reviews. If you say that the game is good and not only FAIR i believe you.
you should write a reader review for it on GS
Yeah, i think thats a better review than gs... i'm gonna get it... eventually.
GS gave it a 6.0. I'm sure they were just waiting to rip this game...lol. I'm indifferent towards the game. I may rent it for the kids.
[QUOTE=''sonic_rusher'']you should write a reader review for it on GS[/QUOTE]How do you write a reader review? I've never written one before.
go 2mario andsonic olymics page and click review it
[QUOTE=''J_Ford''] [QUOTE=''sonic_rusher'']you should write a reader review for it on GS[/QUOTE]How do you write a reader review? I've never written one before.[/QUOTE] http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/mariosonicattheolympicgames/players.html
[QUOTE=''sonic_rusher''][QUOTE=''J_Ford''] [QUOTE=''sonic_rusher'']you should write a reader review for it on GS[/QUOTE]How do you write a reader review? I've never written one before.[/QUOTE] http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/mariosonicattheolympicgames/players.html[/QUOTE]Thanks, I'll think about writing one when I get a chance tomorrow.