Play Mario wa Sonic Beijing Ollimpik (K)(AC8) Online

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games for the Nintendo DS came out in 2008, a Sega release that felt right at home on the handheld. It was a fun little distraction during the DS era, a time when quick, stylus-driven games were common. The idea of these two rivals teaming up for the Olympics was simple, but it worked.

You control a roster of characters from both franchises, competing in a variety of Olympic events. The main goal is to win medals by outperforming the CPU or other players. Signature mechanics rely heavily on the touch screen; you might furiously scribble to build up a sprinter's speed or carefully trace a path to guide a javelin's flight. The pacing is fast, built for short bursts of play, though some events have a steep learning curve that demands precise stylus control. It feels like a chaotic, sometimes frantic, party game that's best enjoyed with others.