Play Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games (eu) Online

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games came out for the Nintendo DS in 2008, developed by Sega. It was one of those titles that felt right at home on the handheld, arriving when the DS was packed with pick-up-and-play experiences. This crossover brought Mario and Sonic's crews together for the first time in an official game, which was a pretty big deal if you grew up with either series.

You pick a character from either franchise, like Mario or Sonic, and compete in a bunch of Olympic events. The main goal is to win medals across different sports, from track and field to swimming and archery. The controls rely heavily on the touch screen and the system's microphone; you might tap the screen rapidly to run, make specific strokes to swim, or blow into the mic to steady your aim in shooting. The pacing is quick, with most events lasting just a minute or two, but some, like the 100m dash, demand fast, repeated taps that can tire your hand. It feels like a chaotic party game that's best enjoyed in short bursts with friends.