Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Reviews

Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is ranked in the 34th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2019

Like its predecessors, Mario & Sonic at the olympic games Tokyo 2020 is a uncomplicated partyfun, that manages to gather a lot of points thanks to the lovely presentation, the switch between modern and retro disciplines and its accessibility. Even with little flaws, fans of partygames should set this title on their list and on schedule for the upcoming partynight

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8 / 10
Nov 5, 2019

GREAT - With Nintendo’s flagship Switch party title 1-2-Switch receiving mixed reviews at launch, Mario & Sonic 2020 may be the replacement to Wii Sports fans have been waiting for. It still suffers from some of that budget title awkwardness we all remember so fondly from the Wii era, but its new ideas combined with the refreshing of old concepts will wow and impress anyone who picks it up.

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Nov 8, 2019

With the next Olympics taking place in Tokyo in the Summer of 2020, there will be plenty of games coming out, hoping to make a quick buck on the back of it. This is what usually happens when a big sporting event takes place. These games are sometimes rushed, and not completed to a good standard. However, with the might of SEGA and Nintendo behind it, would Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 fall into this category? Read my Rapid Review to find out.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2019

As we draw into the conclusion of this review, I can’t help but admire Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. It’s fun, it’s a great icebreaker when hanging out with friends or at a party. It’s a game that, honestly, is a great time burner and can also become a party game when you least expect it.

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4 / 5.0
Nov 5, 2019

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is a great game for a party, and the 2D mode adds a fair amount of replay value. While the story has its ups and downs, this is easily one of the best entries of the series.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2019

With a fun story mode and a ton of minigames there is a lot to love about Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokio 2020. The game is full of fun facts about the event and history that keep you learning as you play. The map could be better and there maybe is too much reading involved, but that doesn't take away from the game in any big way.

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75 / 100
Nov 7, 2019

As a multiplayer experience, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 can be consider the "1-2 Switch" of this Xmas, a fun game that is enjoyed when playing with friends, even if it lacks events and story mode feels short and child oriented. If you want it to play alone, there are better options...

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IGN Italy
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2019

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is pretty basic but funny, especially with the right people to play with: if you enjoyed previous games in the series, you won't be dissatisfied with this one.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2019

These games are always a guilty pleasure and this debut on Switch certainly fits the bill. The addition of the 2D events is by far the highlight of this package. I just wish there were more of them. I love that these games drop every couple of years and deliver almost every time. Anyone looking for yet another great Switch game to play with friends, this is another great addition to the library.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2016

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 feels like the hardest Sega has tried at coming up with a broadly appealing track and field collection since DecAthelete. The wide range of events and alternative control options create open accessibility while a handful of retro throwbacks and madcap minigames function as impressive novelties. Mario & Sonic's limitations are still recognizable, but Tokyo 2020 feels like the farthest anyone can drag an Olympic videogame into the present.

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CGMagazine
Alex Handziuk
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2019

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is a good revitalization for the franchise and one that packs enough charm to forgive its faults.

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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2019

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has its fair share of flaws with a slow story mode. It might not measure up to a game that is internally developed by Nintendo. Despite this, the quality of minigames has never been better in the series and the different control methods make it much easier to enjoy them without any artificial hurdles in the way.

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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2019

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is the perfect game to get you excited for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games. It’s fun challenges and iconic cast of characters make it approachable for the whole family and it’s certainly fun when played in groups. Although it does have some story pacing issues and design choices I wasn’t a fan of, it’s a solid sports game that looks and runs great on the Nintendo Switch.

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7.4 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2019

With so many sports and mini-games to enjoy, it's easy to find something to like about this star-studded package.

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7 / 10
Nov 12, 2019

A wealth of entertaining events, accessible control options, and a competent story mode make for the best-ever entry in this simple series.

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Nov 5, 2019

It’s a fun party game to whip out at social gatherings, which is what it was designed to be after all, but it could have been so much more.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2019

‎Join Mario, Sonic and their friends in Mario & Sonic at the Olympics: Tokyo 2020 for Nintendo Switch, their biggest adventure to date! Get ready for Tokyo 2020 solo or compete against your friends in unprecedented sports: skateboarding, karate, surfing and sport climbing, as well as a wide selection of sports and classic 2D games.‎

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7 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2019

Tokyo 2020 is a decent entry in the Mario & Sonic series, with plenty of content and charm, but control inconsistency and lack of personalisation can mar the multiplayer fun.

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7 / 10
Nov 5, 2019

A fun collection of events, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has some chaff amongst the wheat, but overall, this an entertaining package that will no doubt be a party favourite.

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7 / 10
Nov 5, 2019

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 continues the line that brings the two iconic series to the Olympic Games. This time with the addition of a 2D retro-style element, which is certain to appeal to old school players and the return of motion controls. While the game's main plot can only be played solo, there's enough here to provide for some fun moments, especially with other players in the mix.

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