We had a get together last night with some family and friends and had a blast playing Bomberman from the Virtual Console on the Wii for a few hours. We’ve got a PS3 also but it hardly gets any play, especially when we have friends over for party games. We normally bust out Wii Sports, Wii Play, Wario Ware, and other fun party games, and it seems like Mario and Sonic at the Olympics will make a great addition to our collection.

Eurogamer.net got to check out the game in action and come away with an overall good first impression of the title. They cover a few things concerning controls and how they work, the graphics, the events, and more in the write-up. Check out the clip below which goes over what will make this a game that all kinds of people will enjoy no mater their skill level or video game prowess:

None of the events seem too complex, though, or as difficult as playing Track & Field with a dance mat. Mario & Sonic is undoubtedly designed to appeal to players of all ages and abilities, just like Wii Sports. And just like Wii Sports last year, this game will surely be making a popular appearance in living rooms across the country come Christmas day.

The simplistic nature of Mario & Sonic could come as a disappointment to hardcore fans. It’s about casual gameplay and the appeal of the characters rather than their individual abilities. Those who have waited decades for our heroes to debut in the same game might have preferred a platformer, something which revolved around combining Sonic’s speed with Mario’s jumping skills.