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Thirty-five characters are playable<ref name="JPcharacters">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/abjj/chara/index.html List of playable characters in the Japanese official site]. Retrieved May 12, 2016</ref>. Character costumes that can be used by [[Mii]]s will return as well<ref name="RioWiiUUpdate">May 4, 2016. [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016/May/Let-the-games-begin-with-Mario-Sonic-at-the-Rio-2016-Olympic-Games-coming-to-Wii-U-on-24th-June-1105389.html Let the games begin with Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games™, coming to Wii U on 24th June]. ''Nintendo UK offical site''. Retrieved May 4, 2016.</ref>. The twenty-one characters that have been playable since the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games|second game]] are playable in all events. All newcomers (known as guests) are only playable in one event each<ref name="JPcharacters" />. Unlike the other home console versions of ''Mario & Sonic'' games, there are no character types. However, each character still has their own stats for each event. Like the 3DS version of the game, guests have to be unlocked by winning an event against them. | Thirty-five characters are playable<ref name="JPcharacters">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/abjj/chara/index.html List of playable characters in the Japanese official site]. Retrieved May 12, 2016</ref>. Character costumes that can be used by [[Mii]]s will return as well<ref name="RioWiiUUpdate">May 4, 2016. [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016/May/Let-the-games-begin-with-Mario-Sonic-at-the-Rio-2016-Olympic-Games-coming-to-Wii-U-on-24th-June-1105389.html Let the games begin with Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games™, coming to Wii U on 24th June]. ''Nintendo UK offical site''. Retrieved May 4, 2016.</ref>. The twenty-one characters that have been playable since the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games|second game]] are playable in all events. All newcomers (known as guests) are only playable in one event each<ref name="JPcharacters" />. Unlike the other home console versions of ''Mario & Sonic'' games, there are no character types. However, each character still has their own stats for each event. Like the 3DS version of the game, guests have to be unlocked by winning an event against them. | ||
===Team Mario=== | ===Team Mario=== | ||
*[[Mario]]<ref name="RevealTrailer"/> | *[[Mario]]<ref name="RevealTrailer">Nintendo (June 16, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APV7ri3scLI Nintendo - MARIO & SONIC AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES E3 2015 Trailer]. Retrieved June 25, 2016.</ref> | ||
*[[Luigi]]<ref name="RevealTrailer"/> | *[[Luigi]]<ref name="RevealTrailer"/> | ||
*[[Princess Peach|Peach]]<ref name="RevealTrailer"/> | *[[Princess Peach|Peach]]<ref name="RevealTrailer"/> | ||
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==Events<ref name="RevealTrailer"/>== | ==Events<ref name="RevealTrailer"/>== | ||
[[File:Bowser Zavok Boxing.png|thumb|right|[[Bowser]] and [[Zavok]] about to box.]] | [[File:Bowser Zavok Boxing.png|thumb|right|[[Bowser]] and [[Zavok]] about to box.]] | ||
Fourteen official Olympic Games events and three Duel Events are playable along normal events<ref name="RioWiiUUpdate" />. In the Duel Events, special items from the ''Mario'' and ''Sonic'' universes are usable and certain actions increase Duel Points that are added to the total score of the team once a try, point, or goal is scored<ref name="RioWiiUUpdate" />.<br /> | |||
*[[Football (event)|Football]] | *[[Football (event)|Football]] | ||
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==Tournaments== | ==Tournaments== | ||
Tornaments, unlocked after winning in five single events, are event-specific and consist in three phases (qualifications, semifinals, finals), in each of which half of the athletes are eliminated. If the player manages to end up in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, a gold, silver or bronze medal is earned. Furthermore, a special prize is earned if a condition related to each tournament is satisfied. Three levels of increasing difficulty exist. In each torunament, difficult to beat athletes are indicated with an exclamation mark. Finally, guests of the particular event of the tournament may appear after the qualification is passed, if the player talks to them their flag is earned, furthermore if the tournament is succesfully cleared, the guest challenges the player and, if beaten, is unlocked. | |||
===Leagues=== | ===Leagues=== | ||
Leagues are special tournaments that can be accessed after winning 25 tournaments using either an [[amiibo]] related to the Mario universe or a Sonic amiibo<ref name="RioWiiUUpdate" />. The Mario League, accessed with a Mario-related amiibo, | Leagues are special tournaments that can be accessed after winning 25 tournaments using either an [[amiibo]] related to the Mario universe or a Sonic amiibo<ref name="RioWiiUUpdate" />. The Mario League, accessed with a Mario-related amiibo, has the player's Mii facing opponents from Team Mario, while the Sonic League, accessed with the Sonic amiibo, has the player's Mii facing characters from Team Sonic. The reward of the Leagues is either a Mario or a Sonic Mii costume. | ||
==Heroes Showdown== | ==Heroes Showdown== | ||
A Heroes Showdown mode | A Heroes Showdown mode is featured as well<ref name="RioWiiUUpdate" />. It is unlocked after getting the gold medal in all the single events or after getting more than seven bronze medals in the tournaments. In it the player joins either Team Mario or Team Sonic and participates in knockout rounds against members of the other team in events chosen randomly, until either all members of one team or one of the two captains; Mario and Sonic, are knocked out. | ||
==amiibo== | ==amiibo== | ||
[[amiibo]] functionality | The game supports [[amiibo]] functionality. A Mario-related amiibo lest the player enter the Mario League, the Sonic amiibo lets the player enter the Sonic League, while all other amiibo will give either coins or rings. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 21:31, June 24, 2016
Template:Articleabout Template:Infobox Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is a sports title for the Wii U, which is the fifth installment on the Mario & Sonic series, along with the Nintendo 3DS version. Like the other games, it takes place in the host city of the Olympics of the corresponding year, being Rio de Janeiro.
Characters
Thirty-five characters are playable[1]. Character costumes that can be used by Miis will return as well[2]. The twenty-one characters that have been playable since the second game are playable in all events. All newcomers (known as guests) are only playable in one event each[1]. Unlike the other home console versions of Mario & Sonic games, there are no character types. However, each character still has their own stats for each event. Like the 3DS version of the game, guests have to be unlocked by winning an event against them.
Team Mario
- Mario[3]
- Luigi[3]
- Peach[3]
- Yoshi[3]
- Daisy[3]
- Wario[4]
- Waluigi[4]
- Bowser[3]
- Bowser Jr.[3]
- Donkey Kong[3]
Guests
Compared to the 3DS version, Dry Bones, Ludwig, and Roy have been cut. However, Toad makes an appearance as the sole playable character exclusive to the Wii U version. Birdo has also been cut, but makes an appearance as a non-playable character at the sand statue at which the Heroes Showdown modes can be chosen[5].
- Diddy Kong[3] (new) (Rugby Sevens)
- Nabbit[3] (new) (100m)
- Wendy[4] (new) (100m Freestyle Swimming[1])
- Larry[4] (new) (Equestrian[1])
- Rosalina[4] (new) (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
- Toad[4] (new) (4x100m Relay[6])
- Dry Bowser[6] (new) (Javelin Throw)
Team Sonic
- Sonic[3]
- Tails[3]
- Amy[4]
- Knuckles[3]
- Blaze[4]
- Shadow[3]
- Silver[3]
- Dr. Eggman[3]
- Metal Sonic[4]
- Vector[4]
Guests
Compared to the 3DS version, Omega, and Eggman Nega have been cut. Cream the Rabbit appears in the game, not as playable character, but as keeper of the Sonic Edition of the Item Stand[5].
- Jet[3] (new) (Football)
- Rouge[3] (new) (Beach Volleyball)
- Wave[4] (new) (BMX)
- Espio[4] (new) (Triple Jump[1])
- Zavok[4] (new) (Boxing)
- Sticks[4] (new) (Archery)
- Zazz[3] (new) (Table Tennis)
Others
Supporting characters
Non-playable characters
- Toads
- Shy Guys
- Koopa Troopas
- Goombas
- Lakitu
- Chao
- Birdo
- Pianta
- Big the Cat[7]
- Charmy Bee[7]
- Orbot[7]
- Cubot[7]
- Omochao[7]
- Cream the Rabbit[5]
Events[3]
Fourteen official Olympic Games events and three Duel Events are playable along normal events[2]. In the Duel Events, special items from the Mario and Sonic universes are usable and certain actions increase Duel Points that are added to the total score of the team once a try, point, or goal is scored[2].
- Football
- Duel Football
- Rugby Sevens
- Duel Rugby Sevens
- Beach Volleyball
- Duel Beach Volleyball
- BMX[4]
- 100m
- Triple Jump[7]
- 100m Freestyle Swimming[8]
- Boxing[4]
- Equestrian[9]
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- 4x100m Relay[7]
- Javelin Throw[7]
- Archery[4]
- Table Tennis
Tournaments
Tornaments, unlocked after winning in five single events, are event-specific and consist in three phases (qualifications, semifinals, finals), in each of which half of the athletes are eliminated. If the player manages to end up in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, a gold, silver or bronze medal is earned. Furthermore, a special prize is earned if a condition related to each tournament is satisfied. Three levels of increasing difficulty exist. In each torunament, difficult to beat athletes are indicated with an exclamation mark. Finally, guests of the particular event of the tournament may appear after the qualification is passed, if the player talks to them their flag is earned, furthermore if the tournament is succesfully cleared, the guest challenges the player and, if beaten, is unlocked.
Leagues
Leagues are special tournaments that can be accessed after winning 25 tournaments using either an amiibo related to the Mario universe or a Sonic amiibo[2]. The Mario League, accessed with a Mario-related amiibo, has the player's Mii facing opponents from Team Mario, while the Sonic League, accessed with the Sonic amiibo, has the player's Mii facing characters from Team Sonic. The reward of the Leagues is either a Mario or a Sonic Mii costume.
Heroes Showdown
A Heroes Showdown mode is featured as well[2]. It is unlocked after getting the gold medal in all the single events or after getting more than seven bronze medals in the tournaments. In it the player joins either Team Mario or Team Sonic and participates in knockout rounds against members of the other team in events chosen randomly, until either all members of one team or one of the two captains; Mario and Sonic, are knocked out.
amiibo
The game supports amiibo functionality. A Mario-related amiibo lest the player enter the Mario League, the Sonic amiibo lets the player enter the Sonic League, while all other amiibo will give either coins or rings.
Gallery
The game's logo
Staff
Trivia
- This is the first home console Mario & Sonic game to be released on the same year of the Olympics in real life, being released six weeks before the Opening Ceremonies begin in real life.
- Like in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, there are special animations for some paired characters for whenever the player gets first place in a team event, all being recycled from that game (with some new ones added for characters like Mario and Toad, Sonic and Jet, and Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong).
External links
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Sonic News Network
- Official Japanese site
- Official International site
References
- ^ a b c d e List of playable characters in the Japanese official site. Retrieved May 12, 2016
- ^ a b c d e f May 4, 2016. Let the games begin with Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games™, coming to Wii U on 24th June. Nintendo UK offical site. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Nintendo (June 16, 2015). Nintendo - MARIO & SONIC AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES E3 2015 Trailer. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Nintendo UK (March 3, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Opening Movie (Wii U). Youtube. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c BeardBear (June 22, 2016). Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Wii U Walkthrough Part 6 | All Events Gameplay. Youtube. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
- ^ a b Gamexplain (May 10, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio Olympic Games - Overview Trailer + amiibo (Japanese) Youtube. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Lite_Agent (May 4, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics: details and screens (Duel Events, amiibo, more). Perfectly Nintendo. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^ TwoForOneGaming (May 8, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Wii U Swim Event. Youtube. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ Hero of Legend (March 3, 2016). (Update) Mario & Sonic Rio 2016 Wii U releases in NA and EU on June 24th, final NA box and new screens shown . Sonic Stadium. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
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