With the Sochi 2014 Winter Games approaching, Mario and Sonic are gearing up to test their skills on a stage that blends real world spectacle with its own playful twist. The crossover adventure, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, teams these two iconic figures with friends for a season of winter sports and imaginative challenges. The title made its debut on November 15, 2013, for the Wii U console, delivering a fresh way to feel the Olympic energy from living rooms across the United States and Canada.
Inside the game, familiar faces like Princess Peach and Tails join Mario and Sonic on the ice and snow. The roster dives into a set of Olympic Winter Events, including snowboard slope style, which marks its first appearance in both this game and the real life Sochi 2014 Games, along with a variety of Dream Events that exist only within the digital world and offer playful, larger‑than‑life moments for players to enjoy.
For the first time in the Mario & Sonic series, players can take part in online events and challenge opponents from around the globe. Matches carry points that reflect a player’s performance for their home country, adding a layer of national pride to the experience. The online lineup features four distinct showdowns: ski cross, snowboard cross, speed skating, and the Winter Sports Champion Race.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games uses a controller setup that blends the Wii U GamePad with the Wii Remote Plus, creating a tactile and responsive play experience that suits both precision and action-packed moments.
- In four-man bobsled, one player sits at the front and uses the GamePad like a steering wheel, while teammates behind lean into each turn using the Wii Remote Plus controllers.
- In pair’s figure skating, two players coordinate their movements, swinging, twisting and posing together during their routine.
- In biathlon, players switch between the GamePad and the Wii Remote Plus to shoot and ski, mirroring the sport’s fast tempo and split-second choices.
- In the new snowboard slope style, players race down a snowy course on a snowboard, pulling off jumps and tricks with input from the GamePad’s touch screen.
This title also features a selection of Dream Events. These experiences push the action with extreme actions and power-ups that are not found in any of the standard events.
The package is a lively way to tap into Olympic energy during the season. It brings together familiar characters, friendly competition, and a crossover charm that resonates with players across the United States and Canada. Fans curious about trying it out this season will find a vibrant, accessible experience that captures the spirit of winter sports in a family-friendly package.