Review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 | Nintendo Switch

It’s impossible to keep up, so many new games for the Nintendo Switch come out every time. Are they still busy here at home with Luigi’s Mansion 3, there comes Mario again & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020. And honestly, the boys really like this game again.

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Recently I made a review about Luigi’s Mansion 3, this is a fun game and an instant hit at home. Then there came Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020. The guys immediately said they might like this one even more than Luigi’s Mansion 3. Why?

Because here they can jump, climb and run.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020

I think it’s so great how they can make new games for the Nintendo Switch every time, This new game is another success here in the house. It is a game that gives so many possibilities and fun.

Join Mario, Sonic and their friends on the sportiest adventure yet in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 for Nintendo Switch! Train alone for Tokyo 2020 or compete against your friends in brand new disciplines. You can now compete in skateboarding, karate, surfing and climbing, or compete in countless other popular sports and classic 2D games.

On the athletics track, in the swimming pool, on the water or in the ring. There is plenty to do in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020. Take on new Olympic sports or enjoy well-known favorite disciplines and make use of a variety of playstyles, including motion controls. For example, use the Joy-Con to pretend you’re throwing a spear or holding a longbow.

You play games with four people on the couch. go for the gold medal or try to set an Olympic record in various events.

Well-known characters

The characters you can choose from in the game. His well-known characters from Super Mario and the Sonic universe, such as Yoshi, Amy Rose, Luigi, Dr. Eggman and many others!

Each character has their own best qualities in the certain sports, so if you choose your favorite you should also pay attention to what he or she is good at.

Back in time

With the game Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 can you also travel back to the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games! After Mario, Sonic, Bowser and Dr. Eggman are sucked into a magical gaming system, they end up in a nostalgic 2D version of the former Tokyo Olympics.

Discover this time and play with Mario and Sonic in old versions of famous Olympic sports, such as the 100-meter dash and the long jump. Meanwhile, you must find a way to return home. Meanwhile, in the present as Luigi, you can visit various sports venues of Tokyo 2020, play mini-games with your friends and participate in contemporary events to save Mario, Sonic and the rest!

The gameMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020

In the game we like that there are so many different minigames. In addition, the boys like that all well-known characters participate. I’m always easy about that. I’m just one of two princesses.

But they, really think long and hard about this. Which character, will be able to run fast, or climb well? Nice about the minigames are the different actions you can do with the Joy-Con.

Before the game starts, it is clearly explained how to play the game. Favorites here are Rugby, Athletics, Climbing and Surfing. You can’t all play the minigames with multiple people, but there is more than enough variety and games that can be played with 2 or more.

It’s funny to see how enthusiastic and competitive the guys are.