Is Mario Sports Mix really as bad as they say?

[Wiiboy4ever]

So, I've been wanted to get Mario Sports Mix since it was announced. It looks like a really fun game. But the thing is, I'm contemplating on wether or not if it's worthy enough. I just watched the IGN review for it and it was pretty negative - they gave it like a 6.5.

I've played 3 on 3 before, and it's cool and all, but definitely not worth what it costs. Is sports mix any better than 3 on 3? 'Cause if not, I don't want to play it at all.

I love Mario Super Sluggers, not the best game, but still pretty damn fun. Same as M&SOWG for wii. I really like goofy and fun (and most on here would probably agree that "newer" would fit in here as well) type, party games. They say Sports Mix is much more multiplayer oriented and not fun in single player mode. I rarely play the Wii with friends, so this game may not be geared towards me. And what's even worse is Volleyball is my favorite sport of all time (plz don't make jokes ) and they say that is the least good sport.

So, what do you think? Is it really worth playing? Do you think IGN underrated it or is it really not that good? Do you think this game is right for me? Should I buy it?

 

[Chubbo1793]

I think it's a little underrated. I have it and I think it's good. I haven't played it in awhile, but hey, you can play online. I don't see why they're so critical. I'd give it a try, if you're not sure about getting it, just rent it. Hope that helps. =)

 

[mostachedpolar]

GameInformer gave it a 4.5. I think you should get it as it is a really fun game and Dodgeball is the best.

 

[cookieboy17]

I never played it for myself but from what I've seen of it, it doesn't look too bad but it doesn't look interesting enough to buy to me.

 

[waluigi48]

I think the problem is that the games are too easy such as basketball and dodgeball and the rest of the games are just boring. I mean, that's what I thought when I rented it a couple of months ago.

 

[madstarr]

I wouldn't give it anything lower than a 7.5, but nothing higher than 8.5 (out of 10). It's pretty fun, though some sports get boring quickly. 

But dodgeball gets annoying online because people keep using the same technique over and over again and it gives them a high advantage over the other player (if they use it successfully). I remember the first time I challegenged someone using that technique. I faced the same person 3 times in the same day, the first time they defeated me like nothing, the second time she defeated me again (but she was failing at her technique), then the 3rd time she was smoked away because I understood her technique, learned how to stop her from using it, and used the same technique against her. She got what she deserved. She disconnected before my victory.