mario and sonic olympics... anyone get it?

evad_lhorg

is it any good? I was thinking of giving it a bash.

bobcar61

I was thinking the same,I was going to buy it but wouldn't mind an opinion first and there isn't anywhere in Sligo to rent the games:mad:

sandleman1979

I bought it last weekend, i havent had much time to play it.
However what i have played of it so far i have enjoyed it, as ever much better against friends!!
The 100m is great fun and involves you to pump the controller and nunchuck up and down for speed -similar to physically sprinting..
So you can imagine this game will give you a workout.
The events can be quite tricky to master, 100m being the easiest but there is also a lot of timing involved like releasing a throw in javelin and hammer etc...
i used to play a game on Playstation where you used to bash the X and O buttons for speed which was great fun. with Wii remotes its way more fun, just need to get two more remotes and nunchucks...
The shooting reminded me of duck hunt on nes. great fun
There are loads of events to unlock..
Overall i'd give it 8/10...

Dodge

Another potential buyer here. I presume it can accomodate up to 4 players?

Rhyme

sandleman1979 wrote: »

i used to play a game on Playstation where you used to bash the X and O buttons for speed which was great fun.

International Track and Field... one of the most punishing games on the PS1.

I've liked the look of this Mario & Sonic game from the get-go but the lack of any big emphasis led me to think that perhaps Nintendo don't really take this thing as serious as they did Wii Sports (which i was hoping this'd be a clone of).

Maybe a future purchase.

evad_lhorg

its not a Nintendo game rhyme, that could be why. It is sega so that s why there isnt as much promotion for it. think ill get it and resi for the craic

Retr0gamer

I'll probably getting this during the weekend and unlocking all the events for an upcoming wii party. I'd say it's a great party game and it's getting decent reviews for what it is.

Rhyme

evad_lhorg wrote: »

its not a Nintendo game rhyme, that could be why. It is sega so that s why there isnt as much promotion for it. think ill get it and resi for the craic

Ah, makes a lot more sense now.

Now i'm curious but less inclined to buy. Might check up some videos/reviews.

Prowetod

Got it last week, very good game especailly when you have friends over, it is 4 player. Also prepare for the sore muscles the next morning!!:p

I would highly recommend it

sandleman1979

"International Track and Field... one of the most punishing games on the PS1."


Thanks for reminding me of the name! i could not remember it! sooooo many hours of perfecting the technique of speed, personally a sock was the best!! haha good ol memories!

Vorrtexx

bobcar61 wrote: »

I was thinking the same,I was going to buy it but wouldn't mind an opinion first and there isn't anywhere in Sligo to rent the games:mad:

You serious? Xtra-vision or chartbusters don't rent them no?

seraphimvc

all i know it costs 10euro more than normal games...:rolleyes:and i am pretty broke for the moment...

Prowetod

Its 65 in gamestop and 55 on play.com