Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 brings characters from the Mario and Sonic universes together for a colorful collection of Olympic sporting events. Players can compete as Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Tails, Peach, Knuckles, and many other familiar characters across events inspired by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Alongside modern 3D competitions, the game includes special retro-style 2D events that celebrate the history of both franchises. With solo challenges and multiplayer competition, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 delivers an accessible sports experience on Nintendo Switch.

Compete across Olympic sporting events

The game features a broad selection of Olympic disciplines that test different skills and control styles. Players can compete in athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, archery, and several other recognizable sports. Tokyo 2020 additions such as skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, and karate provide even more variety. Each event simplifies the fundamentals of its real-world counterpart into mechanics designed for quick and accessible play. Some competitions focus on timing, while others require accurate movement or rapid reactions. Switching between disciplines keeps the experience varied and allows players to discover which events best match their skills. The approachable design also means newcomers can quickly join a competition without needing to learn the complicated controls found in realistic sports simulations.

Play as Mario, Sonic and their friends

The crossover roster is one of the main attractions of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Characters from both franchises compete together, creating matchups that would rarely appear in their traditional adventures. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Dr. Eggman, and other familiar faces bring their recognizable personalities to the Olympic competition. Different characters have strengths that can make them more suitable for particular events, encouraging players to experiment with the roster instead of selecting the same athlete every time. Colorful animations and character-specific details reinforce the playful crossover atmosphere. Whether competing for medals or challenging friends, the recognizable cast makes each sporting event feel distinctly different from a conventional Olympic simulation.

Discover Tokyo through Story Mode

Story Mode gives the sporting events a larger adventure to connect them together. Mario, Sonic, Bowser, and Dr. Eggman become involved with a mysterious game system that sends part of the adventure into a retro recreation of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Players progress through the story while completing sporting challenges and exploring locations inspired by Tokyo. Familiar characters appear throughout the journey, providing conversations and additional activities between competitions. This structure gives solo players a reason to experience a wide selection of events rather than simply choosing individual sports from a menu. The combination of modern Tokyo and its 1964 Olympic history also creates one of the game’s most distinctive ideas, linking two eras through the Mario and Sonic crossover.

Experience retro 2D Olympic competition

Selected events transform Mario and Sonic into their classic 2D appearances, creating competitions inspired by the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. Mario uses a retro pixel-art design, while Sonic appears in the style associated with his early adventures. These events also adopt simpler visuals and presentation that contrast strongly with the modern 3D competitions. The change is more than a cosmetic extra because the retro activities provide their own interpretation of Olympic sports and become part of the Story Mode. Longtime fans can enjoy the nostalgic designs, while newer players get an entertaining look at the visual history of both franchises. Combining 1964 and 2020 gives the game a distinctive identity within the wider Mario & Sonic Olympic series.