Mario Party: Island Tour

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  • Summary: The game features seven different game boards, each with its own set of rules. The game offers 81 new mini-games that test speed, concentration and luck. In addition to the board game elements, players are be able to play mini-games exclusively or try their hands at a 30-floor tower climb,The game features seven different game boards, each with its own set of rules. The game offers 81 new mini-games that test speed, concentration and luck. In addition to the board game elements, players are be able to play mini-games exclusively or try their hands at a 30-floor tower climb, AR Card games and StreetPass battles.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 47
  3. Negative: 6 out of 47
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 22, 2013
    85
    A fantastic addition for the 3DS. The graphics are crisp and utilize 3D well, while the music fits each game and board without becoming monotonous. Every mode and board is easy to pick up and play with anyone, anytime.. Island Tour is a perfect balance of old and new that keeps the game fresh with playing styles to meet every need.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Nov 27, 2013
    70
    It was nice to have a brief but satisfying match while out and about.
  3. SpazioGames
    Apr 13, 2014
    65
    Nintendo is a master at finding a specific target audience and offer them exactly what they want, sometimes even with a little less quality than usual. Mario Party: Island Tour does just that, speaking to the more casual audience among the owners of Nintendo 3DS.
  4. Game Revolution
    Nov 22, 2013
    60
    Board game enthusiasts will find themselves bored quickly, the average player will only break it out when there are friends around—which is the point, and I guess with friends the skill-based games aren’t too bad—and Party aficionados will be able to scratch that virtual itch.
  5. Gaming Age
    Dec 9, 2013
    58
    This doesn’t hold up even compared to previous portable Mario Party titles, and it’s one of the few Nintendo published titles you can safely skip this holiday season.
  6. Gamereactor Sweden
    Jan 24, 2014
    50
    One Person doesn't make a party, and when trying to make my friends play this with me they all instantly wanna switch to Mario Party 9 instead.
  7. Game Informer
    Nov 22, 2013
    40
    Unfortunately, no amount of options can overcome the inane gameplay. I’ve defended the series in the past as harmless, dumb fun, but Island Tour is wholly unenjoyable.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 69
  3. Negative: 21 out of 69
  1. Kreshton
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    This series of games never ceases to delight with new parts of this game, the game is as always at the highest level. I love this series of games.
  2. ashlyquin
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    I'm not sure why everyone is taking a poop on this game. Its quite fun both solo AND multi-player. Its BEST is against friends but the soloI'm not sure why everyone is taking a poop on this game. Its quite fun both solo AND multi-player. Its BEST is against friends but the solo game play isn't as bad as everyone is making it out to be.… Expand
  4. jakethesnack
    Dec 27, 2013
    7
    I do like the unique boards, but some could of been better if they were longer. Most of the minigames are simple but fun, and Bowser's towerI do like the unique boards, but some could of been better if they were longer. Most of the minigames are simple but fun, and Bowser's tower is a good way to kill of 30 minutes. Seeing as this game was on a handheld console, I wasn't expecting it to be that great so I wasn't disappointed, but if you buy it make sure to have some friends to play it with you.… Expand
  5. B3ASTSTYL3
    Apr 25, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is not at all perfect, the game is based mostly on luck and not on skill. Easily one of the worst Mario party games out there. Noting is special in this game, just something close to we have all seen in previous mario party games.… Expand
  6. Nico49
    Jun 13, 2020
    5
    Mario Party Island Tour has good minigame, but not so interesting boards. Bowsers Tower is okay, but not perfect. The game makes for a fewMario Party Island Tour has good minigame, but not so interesting boards. Bowsers Tower is okay, but not perfect. The game makes for a few hours fun, but then it will be boring.… Expand
  7. MadnessisRising
    Mar 6, 2019
    4
    Some mini-games are still fun. But i absolutely don't understand why they changed a great concept which was so successfully for nothing moreSome mini-games are still fun. But i absolutely don't understand why they changed a great concept which was so successfully for nothing more than rubbish...… Expand
  8. AmACheeseburger
    May 9, 2014
    0
    This game is not much better than Mario Party 9!!!! The only thing Nintendo fixed was to separate the characters. Again, the minigames suckThis game is not much better than Mario Party 9!!!! The only thing Nintendo fixed was to separate the characters. Again, the minigames suck and so does multiplayer!… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#10 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#13 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013