Is Mario Sonic Olympic 2 Player?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a long-time fan of both the Mario and Sonic franchises, I was eager to see how well Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 would implement same-screen and online multiplayer. After extensive play sessions with friends and random online matchmaking, I can conclusively say that the answer is a resounding yes! The game excellently delivers on flexible 2 player (and more) gameplay.

Playing Couch Co-Op Olympics: Smooth Local Multiplayer

Local multiplayer is a major highlight of Mario & Sonic‘s latest Olympic outing, with support for up to 4 players on a single Nintendo Switch system. This makes party play a blast, whether you just want to quickly enjoy a few events or settle in for marathon gaming sessions with friends.

The breadth of ways to play locally is impressive…

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Taking the Competition Online: Mario & Sonic with Friends Anywhere

While local play delivers excellent same-screen action, I especially appreciate how Mario & Sonic Tokyo 2020 supplements this by also allowing up to 8 player matches online. This provides fun and fierce competition even when friends can‘t join on the couch.

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Controlling the Action: Joy-Cons, Pro, and Mix-and-Match

A welcome strength of Mario & Sonic‘s local and online multiplayer is the range of control options offered. Whether you want to use single Joy-Cons, dual Joy-Cons, Pro Controllers, or mix and match, the game is fully accommodating. This flexibility helps reduce barriers when gaming with friends who may not have multiple standard controllers on hand.

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Couch Competition Through the Years

Looking back historically, the Mario & Sonic Olympic spin-off series has come a long way when it comes to local multiplayer. Early entries on platforms like the Wii…

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More Multiplayer Mario & Sonic on Nintendo Switch

Beyond the latest Olympic outing, the Mario and Sonic franchises have delivered several other great local multiplayer experiences on Nintendo Switch:

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So in summary, with robust local and online multiplayer supporting up to 8 players, Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is an absolute blast with friends. The flexible control options and smooth online play lower barriers to group gaming sessions. If you‘re looking to enjoy the Olympics with fellow Mario and Sonic fans – near or far – this game delivers. Now bring on those medal counts!

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