Authentic environments and 16 Olympic events. Stages are modeled after reallifeOlympic venues with actual Olympic events, including track & field, archery,and skeet shooting, as well as Olympic events exclusive to the DS, such as CyclingPursuit and 10m Platform.
Four unique playing styles. The competition takes on a new dimension with thespecial strengths and abilities of each character. For example: Sonic and Yoshi (Speed),Mario and Amy (All-around), Peach and Tails (Technical), Bowser and Knuckles (Power).
Three game modes: In Single Match mode, players can try out each eventindividually, or compete for the highest overall score across multiple events in Circuitmode. In Mission mode, there are challenges created specifically for each character.
Multiplayer challenges for four players. Players can join in the fun simultaneously viathe Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on the DS.
Exclusive unlockable events. Familiar items from the worlds of Mario and Sonicenhance exclusive events for the DS, including Dream Basketball, Dream Boxing,Dream Cycling and more.
Enhanced Touch Screen controls. Players can get their favorite character from TeamMario or Team Sonic to run faster, jump higher and compete like true champions withintuitive Touch Screen controls.
Product Description
The historic sports action face-off of the video game industry now comes to the Nintendo DS™ indual-screen glory with new DS-only features! Utilizing the Touch Screen and stylus technology,players will make their favorite characters - including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi andTails - run faster, jump higher and compete like true champions. Up to four friends can connectwirelessly and compete for the much sought after gold medal in actual Olympic events fromtrack & field to swimming in the ultimate showdown between Team Mario and Team Sonic.
In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more. Innovative usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favourite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in table tennis and churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much sought after gold medal.
The four Dream events are:
Dream Race (Sandhill Race Course) - Get on your marks for this intense power-up filled race course made for either one player or as many as four.
Dream Platform (Tropical Reef Diving Area - 10,000M Diving) - More like skydiving, soar through hoops and perform aerial tricks while avoiding obstacles and opponents to reach the finish line first.
Dream Fencing (Duel Wharf Fencing Beach) - With unique special attacks for each character, this jungle-inspired world offers the ultimate duel.
Dream Table Tennis (Speed Rally Table Tennis Stadium) - A sci-fi wonderland, this magical table tennis extravaganza offers a special ability for each character - so move fast!
Authentic environments and 16 Olympic events. Stages are modeled after reallifeOlympic venues with actual Olympic events, including track & field, archery,and skeet shooting, as well as Olympic events exclusive to the DS, such as CyclingPursuit and 10m Platform.
Four unique playing styles. The competition takes on a new dimension with thespecial strengths and abilities of each character. For example: Sonic and Yoshi (Speed),Mario and Amy (All-around), Peach and Tails (Technical), Bowser and Knuckles (Power).
Three game modes: In Single Match mode, players can try out each eventindividually, or compete for the highest overall score across multiple events in Circuitmode. In Mission mode, there are challenges created specifically for each character.
Multiplayer challenges for four players. Players can join in the fun simultaneously viathe Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on the DS.
Exclusive unlockable events. Familiar items from the worlds of Mario and Sonicenhance exclusive events for the DS, including Dream Basketball, Dream Boxing,Dream Cycling and more.
Enhanced Touch Screen controls. Players can get their favorite character from TeamMario or Team Sonic to run faster, jump higher and compete like true champions withintuitive Touch Screen controls.
Product Description
The historic sports action face-off of the video game industry now comes to the Nintendo DS™ indual-screen glory with new DS-only features! Utilizing the Touch Screen and stylus technology,players will make their favorite characters - including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi andTails - run faster, jump higher and compete like true champions. Up to four friends can connectwirelessly and compete for the much sought after gold medal in actual Olympic events fromtrack & field to swimming in the ultimate showdown between Team Mario and Team Sonic.
In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more. Innovative usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favourite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in table tennis and churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much sought after gold medal.
The four Dream events are:
Dream Race (Sandhill Race Course) - Get on your marks for this intense power-up filled race course made for either one player or as many as four.
Dream Platform (Tropical Reef Diving Area - 10,000M Diving) - More like skydiving, soar through hoops and perform aerial tricks while avoiding obstacles and opponents to reach the finish line first.
Dream Fencing (Duel Wharf Fencing Beach) - With unique special attacks for each character, this jungle-inspired world offers the ultimate duel.
Dream Table Tennis (Speed Rally Table Tennis Stadium) - A sci-fi wonderland, this magical table tennis extravaganza offers a special ability for each character - so move fast!
