Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)

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This article is about the first game in the Mario & Sonic game series for the Nintendo DS. For the Wii version of the game, see Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii). For the Mario & Sonic game series as a whole, see Mario & Sonic (series).

Template:Infobox Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a sports game for the Nintendo DS with a Wii version of the game released as well. The game places Mario, Sonic, and their various allies against each other in Olympic events. The game has the official Beijing 2008 Olympics license, and features environments based on actual Olympic venues.

Although both Nintendo and Sega worked on this collaboration, most of the development was handled by Sega. However, as the game was completed, Sega did publishing and marketing duties for all versions outside of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Nintendo did publishing and marketing duties for the Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese versions of this game.

Both versions of the game utilize the new functions of these consoles completely. Mario & Sonic was compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Originally, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was considered an April Fools joke, as the game was revealed on March 28, 2007. However, soon after, Sega stated on their official website that the game is official, and that both Sega and Nintendo are working on this game project. Shigeru Miyamoto then soon confirmed that he would be supervising the project, confirming Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games to be real.

Characters

Playable characters

The game features sixteen playable characters; eight from the Mario series and eight from the Sonic series. These sixteen characters are broken up into four groups of four characters. All-Around, which consists of characters who neither excel or descend in any type of abilities. Speed, which consists of characters who are best at agility and stamina based events. Skill, which consists of characters who are above average skill and stamina, but have low power and top speeds. Power, which consists of characters who are best at strength and endurance based events.

In Dream Fencing and Dream Table Tennis, players can use special attacks, which are powerful moves that inflict more damage or knock the opponent out of the ring (Dream Fencing), or hit the ball with more power (Dream Table Tennis).

Team Mario

Icon Name Type Statistics Emblem
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Mario All-Around Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Luigi All-Around Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Princess Peach's character select screen sprite from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Princess Peach Skill Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Princess Daisy Speed Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Yoshi Speed Template:M&Sstat Yoshi emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Wario Power Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Waluigi Skill Template:M&Sstat MyS emblem Waluigi.png
Bowser's character select screen sprite from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Bowser Power Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Team Sonic

Icon Name Type Statistics Emblem
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Template:M&Sstat Sonic's emblem in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Miles "Tails" Prower's character select screen sprite from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Miles "Tails" Prower Skill Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Knuckles the Echidna's character select screen sprite from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Knuckles the Echidna Power Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Amy Rose's character select screen sprite from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Amy Rose All-Around Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Blaze the Cat's character select screen sprite from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Blaze the Cat All-Around Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Shadow the Hedgehog's character select screen sprite from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Shadow the Hedgehog Speed Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Vector the Crocodile Power Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Character icon from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Dr. Eggman Skill Template:M&Sstat A character emblem from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Supporting characters

Referees

Others

Events

Athletics

Track

Field

Aquatics

Gymnastics

Table Tennis

Shooting

Archery

Cycling

Fencing

Dream Events

Circuits

In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, there is a mode called circuit mode. Circuit mode consists of three classes (beginners, advanced and masters) which each consist of five circuits save for the masters which has six. Each circuit has a number of set events which must be beaten. The winner of the circuit gets its trophy. To unlock the next circuit, beat the circuit before it. To unlock the next class, beat the final circuit of the class before.

Beginners Class

This is the easiest class and is available from the start. There are three events in each circuit. This is the only class where four out of its five circuits are available from the start.

Mercury Circuit

To Unlock: Available from the start.
Events:

  1. 100m
  2. Long Jump
  3. Hammer Throw

Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.

Venus Circuit

To Unlock: Available from the start.
Events:

  1. 100m Freestyle
  2. Skeet
  3. Table Tennis

Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.

Jupiter Circuit

To Unlock: Available from the start.
Events:

  1. Cycling
  2. Fencing
  3. 400m

Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.

Saturn Circuit

To Unlock: Available from the start.
Events:

  1. Trampoline
  2. Archery
  3. Javelin Throw

Unlocks: 1/4 of Moonlight Circuit, 400m Hurdles, Dream Table Tennis and Triple Jump.

Moonlight Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn Circuits. Or, do 20 Single Match Mode events.
Events:

  1. 400m Hurdles
  2. Triple Jump
  3. Dream Table Tennis

Unlocks: Advanced Class.

Advanced Class

Defeating the Moonlight Circuit will unlock this class. Now each circuit has four events.

Stardust Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Moonlight Circuit, unlock Advanced Class. Or, do 30 Single Match Mode events.
Events:

  1. 100m
  2. Long Jump
  3. Hammer Throw
  4. Vault

Unlocks: Planet Circuit, Dream Basketball.

Planet Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Stardust Circuit. Or, do 40 Single Match Mode events.
Events:

  1. 100m Freestyle
  2. Skeet
  3. Table Tennis
  4. Dream Basketball

Unlocks: Comet Circuit, Dream Race.

Comet Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Planet Circuit. Or, do 50 Single Match Mode events.
Events:

  1. Cycling
  2. Fencing
  3. 400m
  4. Dream Race

Unlocks: Satellite Circuit, 10m Platform.

Satellite Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Comet Circuit.
Events:

  1. Trampoline
  2. Archery
  3. Javelin Throw
  4. 10m Platform

Unlocks: Sunlight Circuit, Dream Fencing.

Sunlight Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Satellite Circuit.
Events:

  1. 400m Hurdles
  2. Triple Jump
  3. Dream Table Tennis
  4. Dream Fencing

Unlocks: Masters Class, Dream Canoe.

Masters Class

This is the ultimate class and the only one with six circuits. There are five events per circuit.

Meteorite Circuit

To Unlock: Unlock Masters Class.
Events:

  1. 100m
  2. Long Jump
  3. Hammer Throw
  4. Vault
  5. Dream Canoe

Unlocks: Supernova Circuit, Dream Boxing.

Supernova Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Meteorite Circuit.
Events:

  1. 100m Freestyle
  2. Skeet
  3. Table Tennis
  4. Dream Basketball
  5. Dream Boxing

Unlocks: Cosmos Circuit.

Cosmos Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Supernova Circuit.
Events:

  1. Cycling
  2. Fencing
  3. 400m
  4. Dream Race
  5. Dream Shooting

Unlocks: Galaxy Circuit, Dream Shooting.

Galaxy Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Cosmos Circuit.
Events:

  1. Trampoline
  2. Archery
  3. Javelin Throw
  4. 10m Platform
  5. Dream Long Jump

Unlocks: Universal Circuit.

Universal Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Galaxy Circuit.
Events:

  1. 400m Hurdles
  2. Triple Jump
  3. Archery
  4. Dream Table Tennis
  5. Dream Fencing

Unlocks: Big Bang Circuit.

Big Bang Circuit

To Unlock: Beat Universal Circuit.
Events:

  1. Dream Boxing
  2. Dream Canoe
  3. Dream Basketball
  4. Dream Long Jump
  5. Dream Race

Unlocks: None.

Free Circuit

In Free Circuit, the number of events and the events themselves can be chosen. It is a great way to have fun with a choice, practice up on bad events or have fun with good ones. No matter what, it's possible to have fun because the events are the player's choosing. An event must have been unlocked to have it put here.

Emblems

Emblems are awarded for completing special requirements such as doing all of a character's missions or winning all events in a class.

Character Emblems

These are gained by completing all six of a character's missions.

  • Amy Emblem
  • Blaze Emblem
  • Bowser Emblem
  • Daisy Emblem
  • Dr. Eggman Emblem
  • Knuckles Emblem
  • Luigi Emblem
  • Mario Emblem
  • Peach Emblem
  • Shadow Emblem
  • Sonic Emblem
  • Tails Emblem
  • Vector Emblem
  • Waluigi Emblem
  • Wario Emblem
  • Yoshi Emblem

Champ Emblems

To get a Champ Emblem, get gold medals in all events of a class.

  • Aquatics Champs Emblem
  • Dream Champ Emblem
  • Field Champ Emblem
  • Gymnastics Champ Emblem
  • Track Champ Emblem

Other Emblems

  • Bouncing Emblem - Get a 10 in Trampoline.
  • Collaborative Emblem - Play as every character.
  • Complete Game Emblem - Unlock every event.
  • Friendly Emblem - Play multiplayer.
  • Full Play Emblem - Play every event.
  • Gallery Owner Emblem - Unlock all the musics in Gallery Mode.
  • Knight's Emblem - Win fencing without getting hit once.
  • Network Emblem - Connect to wi-fi. (Unobtainable after 20th May, 2014)
  • Olympic Record Emblem - Get an Olympic Record.
  • Penalty Emblem - False start in 100m.
  • Ping Pong Emblem (Table Tennis Perfect Emblem in DS version) - Win Singles without missing the ball.
  • Rocket Emblem - Get a perfect start in 100m.
  • Shooting Emblem - Don't miss a clay in Skeet.
  • Somersault Emblem - Get a 10 in Vault.
  • Thanks for Playing Emblem - Start the game 50 times.
  • World Record Emblem - Get a World Record

Music Gallery

Both versions feature a gallery where facts and trivias can be found. In order to answer the question, the player has to play a mini-game. Unlocking all mini-games in a section will unlock a tune from both series. The information, mini-games, and songs differ between Wii and DS.

Songs

Mario series

Sonic the Hedgehog series

Reception

Reviews
Release Reviewer, Publication Score Verdict
Nintendo DS Ellie Gibson, Eurogamer 5/10 "Even if there were no Wii version to compare, Mario & Sonic DS wouldn't be worth a recommendation. The game isn't terrible; it's visually slick, there's a decent variety of events and they're entertaining to play through the first few times. But there's nothing special about it and no long-term value. Going for Gold fans will recall that despite their disadvantage, the non-English-speaking contestants always beat the British ones. Up against the Wii version, however, M&S DS will forever be playing catch-up."
Nintendo DS Craig Harris, IGN 7.8/10 "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a really good competitive game that's a better multiplayer outing than a solo one. Even though it looks and sounds great, the DS version of the title loses a bit of its impact due to its "me too" design against a slightly superior one that launched almost three months prior. Cheers to the designers to keep the game interesting with tons of modes and events, but jeers in their sloppy implementation of Worldwide features and repeating some events (like Fencing) that didn't really work on the Wii edition."
Aggregators
Compiler Template:Nowrap
Metacritic 70
GameRankings 68.01%

Pre-release and unused content

Main article: List of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games pre-release and unused content

Gallery

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

Staff

Main article: List of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS) staff

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Dutch Mario & Sonic op de Olympische Spelen[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
German Mario & Sonic bei den Olympischen Spielen[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Italian Mario & Sonic ai Giochi Olimpici[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Korean 마리오와 소닉 베이징 올림픽[?]
Mario-wa Sonik Beijing Olimpik 		Mario & Sonic at the Beijing Olympics
Portuguese Mario e Sonic nos Jogos Olímpicos[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Spanish Mario & Sonic en los Juegos Olímpicos[?] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Media

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Trivia

  • The DVD set of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 was re-released in a double pack with The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Volume 1 to tie in with the release of this game.
  • A version of this game was also released on mobile phones in June 2008, but lacked Mario characters and only included Sonic characters. Because of this it was simply titled Sonic at the Olympic Games.
  • Princess Peach and Princess Daisy were originally going to have swimsuits for the aquatic events. However, this idea was rejected by Nintendo. Eventually, Peach, Daisy, Amy, and Blaze were given swimsuits in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.[1]

External links

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games coverage on other NIWA wikis:

References

  1. ^ Shack News
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Athletes Super Mario franchise Bowser • Daisy • Luigi • Mario • Peach • Waluigi • Wario • Yoshi
Sonic franchise Amy • Blaze • Dr. Eggman • Knuckles • Shadow • Sonic • Tails • Vector
Other Mii
Other characters and species Animals • Big • Chain Chomp • Chao • Charmy • Cream • Dry Bones • Espio • Koopa Troopa • Lakitu • Noki • Omochao • Pianta • Shy Guy • Toad • Toad
Enemies Bob-omb • Boo • Bullet Bill • Egg Pawn • Flapper • Goomba • Kiki
Items Balloon • Barrier • Blocks • Boo • Chaos Emerald • Coin • Dash Mushroom • Dash Panel • Explosion/Bomb • Green Shell • High Speed/Speed Boost • Item Box • Lightning • Red Shell • Ring • Spiny Shell • Starman • Super Mushroom
Events Wii version Olympic events 100m • 400m • 4x100m Relay • 110m Hurdles • 400m Hurdles • Long Jump • Triple Jump • Hammer Throw • Javelin Throw • High Jump • Pole Vault • 100m Freestyle • 4x100m Freestyle • Archery • Skeet • Single Sculls • Individual epée • Singles • Trampoline • Vault
Dream Events Dream Race • Dream Platform • Dream Fencing • Dream Table Tennis
DS version Olympic events 100m • 400m • 400m Hurdles • Long Jump • Triple Jump • Javelin Throw • Hammer Throw • 100m Freestyle • 10m Platform • Trampoline • Vault • Archery • Singles • Individual epée • Skeet • Pursuit
Dream Events Dream Race • Dream Canoe • Dream Boxing • Dream Long Jump • Dream Table Tennis • Dream Fencing • Dream Shooting • Dream Basketball
Minigames Airship • Concentration • Conveyor Belt • Matching • Replay • Shoot! • Shuffle
Miscellaneous Collectibles • Emblem • Gallery • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Special attack • Staff (DS · Wii)

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Donkey Kong franchise Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007) • DK: Jungle Climber (2007)
Yoshi franchise Yoshi Touch & Go (2005) • Yoshi's Island DS (2006)
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