Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 / JAP

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 is the first sports game to unite the popular characters from the Nintendo and SEGA universes in a joint competition. On the Nintendo DS, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 features over 15 official Olympic disciplines that you can compete in with characters such as Mario, Sonic, Yoshi, Knuckles, Peach and many more - each with their own strengths and characteristics.

The sports in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 range from 100-meter sprint, swimming and table tennis to archery, trampolining and fencing. All disciplines in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 have been specially adapted for the Nintendo DS and use the touch screen and microphone for intuitive control - for example, through quick swipes, rhythmic taps or targeted inputs.

In addition to the classic competition mode, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 also features a mission mode in which you have to complete special tasks with each character, such as achieving certain scores or defeating opponents under time pressure. You can also collect medals and records, complete training rounds and compete with friends in local multiplayer mode.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 for Nintendo DS is an entertaining mini-game smorgasbord with a competitive sporting spirit. The colorful graphics, simple controls and variety of disciplines make Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 a fun title to play on the go - especially for fans of the two cult series.