Mario Party: Island Tour

 3DS
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 47
  3. Negative: 6 out of 47
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  1. Games Master UK
    Jan 14, 2014
    43
    After a cracking 2013, the 3DS starts the new year hungover and partied out. [Feb 2014, p.75]
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  2. games(TM)
    Jan 23, 2014
    40
    This is a real party pooper. [Issue#143, p.111]
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  3. Digital Spy
    Jan 15, 2014
    40
    Ultimately, however, it feels like going on an island tour in a hot and cramped bus that's traveling at 10mph. There are things to see and fun to be had, but only if you're prepared to wait for it.
  5. NowGamer
    Jan 10, 2014
    40
    The party atmosphere was always going to suffer by not being on a big TV in the lounge, but Mario Party: Island Tour fails more miserably than we had imagined. For only the most hardcore fans of the series.
  6. Destructoid
    Nov 27, 2013
    40
    The lack of online play and the overall single-player experience is a pretty big bummer. Unless you’re desperate and need a quick Mario Party fix on the go, stick with a console version if you can.
  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.

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

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 172 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 172
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 172
  3. Negative: 48 out of 172
  1. brandonlow93
    Dec 25, 2013
    0
    Mario Party Island Tour lacks any depth or fun the originals had. The boards are short, and no skill is involved in playing this game. It isMario Party Island Tour lacks any depth or fun the originals had. The boards are short, and no skill is involved in playing this game. It is all luck that will lead you to win. The story of the game is non existing. Mini Games only last for a few seconds at most usually. Very disappointed in this long awaited title for the 3ds. Try again Nintendo… Full Review »
  2. ShadowR
    Dec 30, 2013
    3
    "There's always something new to explore on the Party Islands." If you have played this game, you'll fall over laughing. True, the boards and"There's always something new to explore on the Party Islands." If you have played this game, you'll fall over laughing. True, the boards and extras are good, but that's pretty much it. The worst part is Bowser Tower. Bowser turns the sky purple, which is even lamer than kidnapping Peach, and all you do is play mini games.… Full Review »
  3. Matt1251
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Mario Party: Island Tour isn't perfect, as is any Mario Party game, but I feel like it stands up to its console competitors. The minigames are fun, the boards are unique, and the multiplayer is amazing. The only downside is Bowser's Tower. It ultimately sullied my single-player experience as I found out that it doesn't really end. I have climbed the tower seven times now, and each time I find my character, Toad, being trolled by Bowser, saying that the Bowser I defeated was a decoy, and then punching me off the tower. It gets very annoying, and I have yet to see a definite storyline or a plausible ending. Maybe if I use a different character? If someone has a way to see a different ending, do tell me.

    Overall, Mario Party: Island Tour is charming, fun, and a very good time to be had. Too bad Bowser had to ruin it from being the best handheld installment. 8.75/10    … Full Review »
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