Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

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Template:Tense Template:Infobox Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is a sports game and the sixth installment in the Mario & Sonic series. It is based on the real-world 2020 Summer Olympics, which will take place in Tokyo, Japan. This marks the first instance where the series skips an Olympic Games, as Ubisoft bought the rights to make 2018 Winter Olympics video games. It was released for the Nintendo Switch on November 1, 2019 in Asia, November 5, 2019 in North America, and November 8, 2019 in Europe and Oceania. An arcade version[1] is also set to release in 2020.[2][3] The game has a companion mobile game releasing in 2020, but only features Sonic the Hedgehog characters.

Unlike previous games, most characters wear appropriate sports clothing depending on the chosen event. Additionally, the game's title places the location and year after "Olympic Games" rather than before. 2D Events are introduced, which are events from the 1964 Summer Olympics, only use button controls, and are based off older sports games[4], utilizing the 8-bit (Mario) and 16-bit (Sonic) styles. The game includes a story mode, which takes place in both 2D and 3D.[5]

Characters

Advantages

Excluding the 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, this is the first Mario & Sonic game not to report the character stats. Instead, the game reports for each character specific advantages that correlate to their character type (All-Around, Power, Speed, Skill) from the first four games. All-Around characters do not have a specific advantage but are listed as "All-Around" in all events. This is the first Mario & Sonic game with character types to have an uneven amount of characters per type, with only five All-Around types, seven Power types, eight Speed types, and twelve Technique types.

Although not reported in-game, each character has advantages even within a specific type. Luigi, for instance, is slower and less powerful than Mario, but has better technical ability.

Event-specific advantages
Event(s) Power Speed Technique
100m Good at Super Moves Runs Fast Super Starts are Fast
110m Hurdles Good at Super Moves Runs Fast Super Starts are Fast
4x100m Relay Good at Super Moves Runs Fast Super Starts are Fast
Javelin Throw Charges Power Quicker Gauge Extends Faster Easier Best Angle
Sport Climbing Long Grip Gauge Good at Power Climbs Fast Grip Gauge Recover
Surfing Boost Time is Long Good Acceleration on Landing Good at Tube Riding
Skateboarding Jumps are High Fast at Moving Turns are Tight
Karate Good at Charging Fast at Moving Good at Defense
Canoe Good on the Last Leg Good at Paddling Super Starts are Fast
Swimming Good at Super Moves Swims Fast Good at Turning
Gymnastics Good at Takeoff Good at Super Moves Good at Landing
Equestrian Good at Super Moves Gallops Fast Turns are Tight
Table Tennis Returns are Powerful Fast at Moving Good at Spins
Fencing Good at Parrying Fast at Moving Good at Stepping
Archery Controls with Precision Good at Bow Drawing Good at Aiming
Dream Race Jumps are High Good at Grinds Turns are Tight
Dream Karate High Attack Power Fast at Moving Good at Power Strikes

In the Tokyo 1964 events, all characters have identical abilities.

Playable

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 features a total of 32 playable characters, making it the first in the series to feature fewer playable characters than the previous installment. Similar to the Wii U version of the previous game, the 20 playable characters that have been playable since the second installment are playable in all events, while new characters and characters that debuted in the previous game are only playable as a guest in a single event. Guests are unlocked by beating them in Story Mode, though unlike the previous game, not every event contains a guest character. This is also the first home console Mario & Sonic game not to feature Miis as playable characters.

Team Mario

Character Name Type Description Wears unique clothing between events Playable in 2D events
Mario in a karate gi.
 Mario[3] All-Around A cheerful plumber and everyone's favorite superstar. He stands up to Bowser with his jumping skills and all-around athletic ability.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Luigi playing badminton.
 Luigi[3] All-Around Mario's younger twin brother. He's a little timid (especially around ghosts), but is kind and just as capable as his brother.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Princess Peach on a horse.
 Peach[3] Technique Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. She has a close bond with Mario and is unfailingly kind. She loves baking and cooking.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Artwork of Daisy playing table tennis.
 Daisy[3] Speed The Princess of Sarasaland. She is cheerful, active, and always full of energy.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Bowser throwing a disc.
 Bowser[3] Power The Koopa King's strength, fire breath, and large army of Goombas, Koopa Troopas, and more make him a constant threat to world peace.[4]
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Wario kicking a ball.
 Wario[3] Power Never a dull moment with Wario, a loud, brash fellow who says he's Mario's greatest rival. He loves garlic and money.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Waluigi jumping over hurdles.
 Waluigi[3] Technique Wario's pal who thinks he's Luigi's rival. His gangly arms and legs make him a fierce competitor in all manner of sports.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Yoshi with a bow.
 Yoshi[3] Speed Mario's kind, chill ally from Yoshi's Island. His long tongue lets him gobble up fruit and foe alike and turn them into eggs.[4]
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Donkey Kong with boxing gloves.
 Donkey Kong[6] Power King of the jungle and superstar of the Kong Family. He's so strong, it isn't funny. He'd do anything for a banana or ten.[4]
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Artwork of Bowser Jr. in Fortune Street (later used in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games)
 Bowser Jr.[6] All-Around The Koopa King's little boy. He might be small, but he's got all of Papa's strength and selfishness. Wears a mask with a big mouth on it.[4]
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Guest characters
Character Name Type Description Exclusive to... Wears unique clothing in event
Rosalina's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Rosalina[7] Technique Surfing
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Diddy Kong's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Diddy Kong[8] Technique Rugby Sevens
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Larry's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Larry[8] Technique Equestrian
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Ludwig's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Ludwig[8] Technique Fencing
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Toadette's head icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Toadette[9] (New) Speed 110m Hurdles
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Wendy's head icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Wendy[9] Power 100m Freestyle
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.

Team Sonic

Character Name Type Description Wears unique clothing between events Playable in 2D events
Sonic the Hedgehog skateboarding.
 Sonic[3] Speed The world's fastest hedgehog. He can be impulsive and impatient, but he is driven by kindness and a strong sense of justice.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Tails surfing.
 Tails[3] Technique A kind, twin-tailed fox kit. He can spin his tails to fly through the air, and his engineering talent helps Sonic on his adventures.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Knuckles the Echidna rock climbing.
 Knuckles[3] Power A powerful echidna who lives on Angel Island as the lone guardian of the Master Emerald.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Amy Rose dancing.
 Amy[6] All-Around A hedgehog who is a real go-getter and lights up the room when she's around. She's quite strong-minded, and won't hesitate at taking on evil with her trusty hammer.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Dr. Eggman fencing.
 Dr. Eggman[3] Technique A self-proclaimed evil scientist and mechanical genius with an IQ of 300. He never gives up on his plans to take over the world.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Shadow jumping.
 Shadow[6] Speed A black hedgehog known as the ultimate life form. Created with an immortal body, he wields Chaos Emeralds to warp space and time.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Silver the Hedgehog with a paddle.
 Silver[3] Technique A hedgehog from a devastated future. He is always positive and has a strong sense of justice. His powerful psychokinesis can move big objects as well as allow him to levitate.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Metal Sonic throwing a javelin.
 Metal Sonic[10] Speed A high-performance robot built by Dr. Eggman to mimic Sonic. He has Sonic's speed and power, and serves as Eggman's obedient henchman.[4]
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Blaze the Cat swimming.
 Blaze[10] All-Around A princess from another world who uses the Sol Emeralds she protects. Cool-headed and hard on herself, she's still a little shy.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Vector the Crocodile playing rugby.
 Vector[3] Power The head of the Chaotix Detective Agency. He has a sharp mind and a sharp tongue, but is also an optimist with a compassionate heart.[4]
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Guest characters
Character Name Type Description Exclusive to... Wears unique clothing in event
Eggman Nega's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Eggman Nega[7] Technique Karate
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Rouge's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Rouge[7] Technique Sport Climbing
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Zavok's head icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Zavok[7] Power Boxing
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Zazz's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Zazz[8] Speed Table Tennis
A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Jet's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Jet[8] Speed Football
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Espio's head icon in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Espio[9] Technique Triple Jump
A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.

Supporting characters

These characters are playable in certain events, but are not selectable and have limited functionalities than other playable characters.

Character Name Type Event(s) Role(s)
Boom Boom in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
 Boom Booms[6] All-Around Rugby Sevens Extra 3 teammates
A red Birdo in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Birdos Technique Football Goalie
An Egg Pawn in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
 Egg Pawns[6] Power Rugby Sevens Extra 3 teammates
Football Goalie
Toad as a Teammate in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Toads N/A Volleyball Teammates (Mario, Luigi, and Peach)
Hammer Bros. in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
 Hammer Bros. N/A Volleyball Teammates (Bowser)
Pockies in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Pockies N/A Volleyball Teammates (Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles)
Eggrobos in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
 Eggrobos N/A Volleyball Teammates (Dr. Eggman)[5]

Non-playable

Referees

Cameramen

Other

Events

During Olympic Events, specific characters wear proper outfits for the event. During Dream Events, they wear their standard outfits, similar to previous games.

Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 1964

Minigames

There are 10 minigames that are playable in Story Mode. There are five 2020 minigames, where the player plays as Luigi and Tails, and five 2D minigames where the player plays as Mario and Sonic.

2020

  • Tokyo Tower Climbing: A minigame where Tails climbs Tokyo Tower. [5]
  • A minigame where Luigi has to find four specific Toads in a large crowd.[5]
  • A minigame where Tails has to fight a wave of Shy Guys.[5]
  • A Boss Battle-style minigame against Metal Sonic where Luigi has to steal a Rugby ball from an Egg Pawn, perform a Try in the center of the stage, and kick the ball with enough power to damage Metal Sonic within the time limit.
  • An Archery style minigame where Tails has to shoot Egg Pawns and avoid the spiked balls they throw.

1964

  • A Boss Battle-style minigame where Mario drives the Tornado and shoots enemies and has to shoot Dr. Eggman.[5]
  • A Boss Battle-style minigame where Sonic is running on a road and must catch up to Dr. Eggman's car and attack it enough times before the time limit runs out.[5]
  • A minigame where Sonic runs along a bridge while avoiding obstacles to catch up to a train the Dr. Eggman is sitting in.[5]
  • A minigame where Mario has to find Keys.[5]
  • A minigame where Mario races Bowser on a boat.[5]

Pre-release and unused content

In the E3 2019 demo:

  • Characters did not vocalize during their award ceremony animations. This was changed in the final game, making it more consistent with previous installments.
  • The music that played when setting a new record was the “London Party is Over” fanfare from Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, before switching to a new fanfare in the final game.[12]
  • In 110m Hurdles, the announcer did not say, "On your mark," at the beginning.
  • Oddly, despite being present in the initial reveal trailer, the 110m Hurdles did not feature the placements showing what place characters were in. This was fixed in the final game.
  • No music played during the replay of 110m Hurdles or when characters were shown their results in Surfing. These were both changed in the final game.
  • Peach's 1st place animation had her hold a pose at the end. In the final game, after the pose, she starts waving to the crowd.

Staff

Main article: List of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 staff‎

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was developed by Sega in conjunction with Racjin, Mario & Luigi series developer AlphaDream, and several other companies.

Quotes

Main article: List of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 quotes

Amy

  • "Hello there!"

Luigi

  • "No."

Mario

  • "What?"

Omochao

  • "Alright!"

Tails

  • "Darn..."

Silver

  • "What!?"

References to other games

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Chinese 瑪利歐&索尼克 AT 2020東京奧運[13] (Traditional)
马力欧&索尼克 AT 2020东京奥运[14] (Simplified)
Mǎlì'ōu & Suǒníkè AT 2020 Dōngjīng Àoyùn 		Mario & Sonic at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Dutch Mario & Sonic op de Olympische Spelen: Tokio 2020[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020
German Mario & Sonic bei den Olympischen Spielen: Tokyo 2020[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020
Italian Mario & Sonic ai Giochi Olimpici di Tokyo 2020[?] Mario & Sonic at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Korean 마리오와소닉 AT 2020도쿄올림픽[?]
Malio wa Sonig AT 2020 Dokyo Ollimpig 		Mario and Sonic at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Portuguese (NOA) Mario & Sonic nos Jogos Olímpicos[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Russian Марио и Соник на Олимпийских играх 2020 в Токио[?]
Mario i Sonik na Olimpiyskikh igrakh 2020 v Tokio 		Mario and Sonic at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
Spanish Mario & Sonic en los Juegos Olímpicos: Tokio 2020[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020

Trivia

  • This is the first Mario & Sonic game since Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games to:
    • Not feature special animations for certain pairs of characters.[15]
    • Feature Dream Events in the opening.
    • Be published by Sega, and the first Mario & Sonic game ever published by Sega in Japan and other East Asian countries.
    • Feature minigames (via Story Mode and London Party respectively).

External links

References

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named OlympicsCT
  2. ^ https://nintendoeverything.com/mario-sonic-at-the-tokyo-2020-olympic-games-announced-for-switch/
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac Announcement trailer
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai https://www.olympicvideogames.com/marioandsonic/us/events.html
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Sega (August 210, 2019). 『マリオ&ソニック AT 東京2020オリンピック』プロモーションビデオ. YouTube. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUsmhXXJFgU
  7. ^ a b c d 緑里孝行 (September 5, 2019). Switch「マリオ&ソニック AT 東京2020オリンピック」新たな種目を紹介するゲーム情報第2弾を公開. Game WATCH. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c d e [1]
  9. ^ a b c https://tgs.sega.jp/lineup/title/title_marioandsonic.html
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Over Ten Minutes of Gameplay
  11. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named NA and EU release dates
  12. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXAIQzpLCyg
  13. ^ https://www.olympicvideogames.com/marioandsonic/ct/
  14. ^ https://www.olympicvideogames.com/marioandsonic/cn/
  15. ^ MarioKartGamerDude (October 2, 2019). Mario and Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games- Gameplay Preview (1). YouTube. Retrieved October 3, 2019.

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