[Wii] Review Roundup - Mario Sports Mix

[Wii] Review Roundup - Mario Sports Mix IGN - 6.5/10 - "Mario Sports Mix feels like a weird cross between something like Mario Sluggers and Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games. It doesn't have the depth and appeal of one of the bigger sports game, but it's too barebones to be a cool mini-game party sports game. It's shiny and humorous, and for little kids or a single evening it could make a fun party game, but this is a pretty weak offering, especially compared to all the fun sports games Mario has starred in."

1UP - B - "I didn't try out any of the online functionality, but personally, I never play Wii games online anyway. It's more likely any multiplayer you do will be local, and whether you're playing competitively or cooperatively, Sports Mix lends itself well to playing with a couch full of friends. In the beginning of this review, I touched on how bizarre the story is, but those are surprises you should experience for yourself. Suffice to say that, despite the faults the individual events have, winning the Star Cup in all four sports unlocks a bonus cameo that almost makes all of the earlier tedium worth it. While Mario Sports Mix could definitely be a lot better, it's still a lot more fun that it should be. "

GameSpot - 4/10 - "Mario Sports Mix is rarely outright bad, but the whole experience is so utterly flat that it's hard to find the excitement. All of the sports control well and have their moments of fun, but they're ultimately so predictable that any sense of thrill is gone within the first few games. Mario sports games usually offer a goofy take on an established idea, but there's no such hook in his latest athletic attempt. This game lacks the depth of a more skillful sports outing and the joyful tug of anything-goes arcade action. Mario deserves a vacation for his hard work, but this is not the way to go about it."

Eurogamer - 7/10 - "Though it was prudent of Square-Enix to realise that none of these games could sustain an entire Mario sports title in itself, that also tells you all you need to know about them – they're simple, fast and fun, but pretty insubstantial. Ridiculously dim AI and sluggish tournament pacing make the single-player a chore for the first hour or two, and though it wakes up a bit after that, it's the multiplayer that really justifies its existence. With four people, two-on-two, Basketball and Hockey are as good as any Mario sport since Tennis or Strikers. As a whole package, this isn't quite up to the standard you'd hope for from Mario Sports, but it certainly doesn't damage the series' reputation."

GamePro - 3/5 - "But in the end, it really doesn't matter what score I give it or how much I bemoan the weak single-player offerings, because Mario Sports Mix is well-made enough that its primary audience -- casual and younger players -- are going to absolutely love it in spite of its flaws. If you're a more advanced player, dedicated single-sport Mario titles like Super Mario Sluggers and Mario Strikers Charged are far more substantial and enjoyable experiences. But if you want a colorful pick-up-and-play game to enjoy with your less gaming-inclined friends and family, Mario Sports Mix ought to work just fine -- just don't expect to dig it out too often otherwise."

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