Mario & Sonic (series): Difference between revisions

The series began when Sega acquired the license to create videogames based on the [[wikipedia:Olympic Games|Olympic Games]], intending to create a version featuring characters from its well-known ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise. Due to the atmosphere of competitive sportsmanship the Olympics had to offer, Sega received approval by Nintendo to include ''Super Mario'' characters in the game with those of the ''Sonic'' series. The series has been overall well-received by the media, mainly for being a crossover between Mario and Sonic, with the gameplay and multiplayer having been praised as well. However, it has been criticized for the choice of setting for both series, the controls, and having the Olympics be the only theme in the series.{{ref needed}}