Two of gaming's most-esteemed adversaries put their bitter rivalry to one side, pick up the Olympic torch, and squabble over gold in Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games on the 3DS...
It's the kind of game that Nintendo's handheld was invented for; you are guaranteed your very own Olympian-style workout as you tilt, flick, yell, sweep, twist and, err, literally row your way through the 55 different events on offer, in 3D. All your favourite characters from the houses of Nintendo and Sega are included - on Team Sonic, Tails, Dr Eggman and Shadow to name but a few, and on Team Mario; Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser and the rest of mushroom-lovin' posse.
On Your Marks...
With a character chosen, there are dozens of gold-winning games to indulge in, including the 110m hurdles, judo, balance beam, BMX riding, kayaking and many, many more. Each has been tailored to make the most out of the 3DS's many half-pint-sized attributes; especially its gyroscope. Be warned though; if playing this game in public, expect the police to drag you off the bus for an all-expenses paid stay at your nearest NHS 'mental health facility'.
Why? Well, how does shouting at your 3DS to make Donkey Kong raise his dumbbells sound? Or blowing into the mic to ensure Wario doesn't drown during the swimming events? Or even pointing and shooting with your 3DS while playing the augmented reality-powered clay-pigeon mini-game?
Play in the safety of your home, though, and Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games offers a perfect companion to the pomp and ceremony of the real deal. Better still, you can play as a blue, speed-fuelled hedgehog, safe in the knowledge that this is a more believable scenario than actually laying your hands on a ticket to the men's 100 metres finals...
Published: 07/02/2012
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