Mario & Sonic Have Returned To The Olympics for the Tokyo 2020 Games

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 05, 2019

News: The partnership between Nintendo and Sega continues with heroes and villains from both companies competing in the Olympics.

You can get an early jump on the 2020 Olympics right now with Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 now available on the Nintendo Switch. In this game, Bowser can ride a horse while Dr. Eggman jumps off the high dive. Some of the key features that you will find in this new game include the following:

Brand New Story - Help Mario and Sonic escape from a 2D-themed console, the “Tokyo ‘64,” hatched as part of Dr. Eggman’s and Bowser’s nefarious plans to trap the colorful and capable power pair.

A Bountiful Medley of Events - Skateboard, surf, and race your way to the top of the podium. With more than 30 events to master in this Olympic Games showdown, there are plenty of ways to prove your skills to your friends in local and online multiplayer.

Push the Boundaries - Dream Events deliver a layer of fantastical chaos. Zip through a downhill obstacle course on your hoverboard, throwdown for territorial control with karate action, or smash the targets inside a traditional Japanese manor.

Play With A Cast of Fan Favorite Characters - The gang is all here. Play as Mario, Sonic, and a star-studded cast of your favorite Sega and Nintendo characters.

There are a number of different events for you to enjoy at the Olympics. These events include the following:

Classic 2D events, perfect for friends and family:

100m

10m Platform (Diving)

400m Hurdles

Gymnastics - Vault

Judo

Kayak Single (K-1) 1000m

Long Jump

Marathon

Shooting - Trap

Volleyball

Dash, climb, jump, surf and more in these fast-paced 3D events:

100m

110m Hurdles

4 x 100m Relay

Archery

Badminton

Boxing

Canoe Double (C-2) 1000m

Discus Throw

Equestrian - Jumping

Fencing

Football (Soccer)

Gymnastics - Floor Exercise

Javelin Throw

Karate - Kumite

Rugby Sevens

Skateboarding - Park

Sport Climbing

Surfing - Shortboard

Swimming - 100m Freestyle

Table Tennis

Triple Jump

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is now available for $59.99. It is available digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop, as well as physically at stores like GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, Target, and so on. Do you plan on picking up this new title? Tell us what you think below.