Mario Sports Mix bundles basketball, hockey, volleyball and dodgeball with Mario and Final Fantasy roster. Thirty characters, intuitive Wiimote controls, several themed courts. Mario mini-games and special events. Limited sports depth, laid-back arcade vibe, ideal in local four-player multi. Not the peak of Mario's sports franchise but decent for casual family nights.
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Sports4 players3+
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Nintendo sports compilation developed by Square Enix and published by Nintendo in the USA in February 2011. Mario and friends compete in four sports - basketball, volleyball, dodgeball and ice hockey - in Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Nintendo-themed arenas. Dynamic arcade gameplay adapted to each sport, magical special effects, solo and up to four-player multiplayer. Original Nintendo and Square Enix collaboration.
A sports compilation from Square Enix and Nintendo, Mario Sports Mix gathers four disciplines, basketball, volleyball, hockey and a dodgeball sport, in the Mario world, playable with gestural controls solo or with several, enhanced with items and fanciful special moves. The variety of sports, the festive spirit and the immediate accessibility appeal to a wide family audience. The depth of each discipline stays modest and the repetitiveness lurks over time. For a fan of sports party games or of the Mario world, the title keeps a preserved variety and convivial fun.
