Mario Party: Island Tour

 3DS
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5.9

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  1. Mariofan
    Feb 13, 2015
    7
    This game is not as bad as people say it is. I find it pretty decent. The graphics are great for 3DS. The boards are fun and different from each other. The character selection is fine for a handheld. The minigames are good. Mario Party Island Tour is a decent game and you can go pick it up.
  2. Ian61
    Jun 20, 2015
    7
    It is good, but not Wowerful. Some of the boards that were luck based are bad because it relied on luck and luck alone. The one with bullet bill has some skill, but that was just "Don't have one or two if you are in a cave to not DIE AS FAST!", because that bullet bill will send you back. Some boards have it so you can virtually get from start to finish with one move because boosters. VeryIt is good, but not Wowerful. Some of the boards that were luck based are bad because it relied on luck and luck alone. The one with bullet bill has some skill, but that was just "Don't have one or two if you are in a cave to not DIE AS FAST!", because that bullet bill will send you back. Some boards have it so you can virtually get from start to finish with one move because boosters. Very luck based, but some parts are fun.… Expand
  3. CurlyFryGamer
    Aug 10, 2014
    5
    Mario Party: Island Tour has to be one of the more disappointing games in the Mario franchise. The game itself is quite enjoyably, although for only a short period of time. I do understand that they made the game for the 3DS to be quick and fast paced, but the game gives no sense of achievement. The characters are far too easy and the only way you can lose is that the first place spot getsMario Party: Island Tour has to be one of the more disappointing games in the Mario franchise. The game itself is quite enjoyably, although for only a short period of time. I do understand that they made the game for the 3DS to be quick and fast paced, but the game gives no sense of achievement. The characters are far too easy and the only way you can lose is that the first place spot gets snatched away from you in the last minute (which happens a lot). The boards lack in imagination and depth, the mechanics are bland and art is terrible. One of the only high points of the game in my opinion is the mini-games. The boards may lack fun but the mini-games are quite enjoyable and possible the best ones on a handheld Mario Party. I was also disappointed with the lack of characters being the only unlockable Bowser Jr. The soundtrack isn't bad but it's not going to get you humming whilst your listening along to the tunes. If Nintendo put some thought into, not just the mini-games but the boards and characters too. This could have been one of the 3DS must haves but sadly it's far from it.… Expand
  4. mariofan2935
    Nov 22, 2013
    7
    Mario Party: Island Tour is pretty good, but does have some issues. First, the single player mode is kinda boring. The boards on this game is fun, but the music is a little lack. Also, the minigames aren't that great unless your playing with a friend. I was looking forward to this game, but was sorda disappointed. Its an okay game, but doesn't have many flaws. With me, scoring a 7.
  5. GoombaJMR
    Jul 4, 2015
    7
    I don't understand why everyone is hating so much on Mario Party: Island Tour. This is not a bad game people, and I will briefly explain to you (below) some good things that make this a good game. It's not perfect, and it will have its faults, but I feel that the goods of the game are stronger than that of the faults.

    The Good: The minigames. Packed with 80 minigames, which has been one    I don't understand why everyone is hating so much on Mario Party: Island Tour. This is not a bad game people, and I will briefly explain to you (below) some good things that make this a good game. It's not perfect, and it will have its faults, but I feel that the goods of the game are stronger than that of the faults.

    The Good: The minigames. Packed with 80 minigames, which has been one of the highest of the series, we can tell that nintendo isn't messing around with the minigames that they want us to play. To be honest, most of the minigames in the past have been pretty luck-based, but for once, the % of minigames that actually require some skill are included. Even though some minigames are ridiculously short, they're still a really small burst of fun and can be played multiple times. I have found my self stuck playing a few minigames (like tanks a lot) for more than 15 minutes in one go, either with Master AI or my family members or friends. The amount of fun and rage that you get from playing locally with people you know is just one of the best things that Mario Party games can deliver. I can see myself coming back to this game over the next few years playing those addictingly fun minigames with buds. The next great thing about Mario Party: Island Tour is its PHENOMENAL 3D effect. Assuming you have access to the 3D slider, you can see an incredible amount of depth and detail on the screen when turning up that slider. I swear, the graphics sometimes even look better with 3D on than off (main menu for example). The high amount of boards is also a great part of the mario party package, but that isn't one of the best features of the game (why is what you'll see later). Another interesting thing is Bowser's Tower (which is the main single player adventure/story you're aiming to beat). Its good features are that you get to play all the minigames, and usually 1 of the 2 choices are skill based and you have a chance at clearing it. Another good thing (and nostalgic) is that you battle bosses every 5 floors, and nearly every single one of them brings you back to the good times, such as the same characters in SM64, NSMB, and more! The final boss's minigame is quite enjoyable and has some pleasuring music.

    The Neutral: There isn't too much "neutral" in this game. It was typically a hit or miss for certain categories, but there was 1 or 2 things that I thought could've been improved a bit. Music is definitely one of those mixed parts of the game. It has some great tracks, such as some of the boards and boss battles, but other tracks like the songs in the minigames, and other tracks here and there are not as good as the ones mentioned earlier. Other than that, I could probably say that the character roster could have been expanded to 12 or 16.

    The Bad: There are bad things, as most mario parties do have bad things about them. Let's go through a few of those bad things now ~ I'll state it in one short list: Boards are TOO short & luck based, collectable count is WAY too low, and the single player adventure is TOO weak. Boards are so short, that I could probably beat them in 3 to 6 moves. Some, like the rainbow road, are way too luck based, as the winner of the first minigame has been basically guaranteed the win. Collectable count is probably the biggest bummer for me, as I really was disappointed that all you could unlock were the music tracks (which were nice) and voice bubbles. If you had MPDS, then you would remember board items, badges, and other nice things that helped extend replayability by a large amount. I feel like the single player adventure is a bit weak because there is only one thing to do, and after clearing it (30 floors), you sorta lose the urge to continue to go up again. (as you can play those same boss minigames in free play after the first run), other than that, there isn't much to do other than playing the minigames w/ AI or friends/family.

    Overall: I feel like this game has absolutely phenomenal minigames (some of the best in the series), but is dribbled down a bit with each small problem, including weak boards, weak single player adventure, and lack of collectables. The good minigames and fun played w/ others is one thing though, that cannot be gotten from many other games out there today. To be honest, I usually buy the mario party games for the minigames - not the boards, so hearing that the boards sucked, I wasn't really TOO unhappy about that. Knowing that I can have fun with a bunch of other people with one card only is also one thing that makes my day and this game basically the best local-multiplayer game on the 3DS!

    Gameplay: 8.5/10
    Story: 5/10
    Music: 7/10
    Presentation: 7/10
    Length: 7.5/10
    Overall: 7.5/10    … Expand
  6. 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 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.
  7. vbranciforte
    Nov 28, 2013
    7
    Mario Party Island Tour is an OK game. this game could be a lot better. Nintendo you rushed this game for sure I know this is not on a console but there is no excuse. There is no online which is just stupid. 1 player mode is not that great and is very short. also do not buy this game unless you have 3 other friends. There is also not many characters only 10 with only 1 unlockable. I haveMario Party Island Tour is an OK game. this game could be a lot better. Nintendo you rushed this game for sure I know this is not on a console but there is no excuse. There is no online which is just stupid. 1 player mode is not that great and is very short. also do not buy this game unless you have 3 other friends. There is also not many characters only 10 with only 1 unlockable. I have almost all the Mario Party games and this game is in the middle. Nintendo stop trying to change Mario Party they are getting worse keep it like the old ones. The mini games are fun for the most part but some are boring. I hope the next Mario Party is a lot better with some bigger improvements.… Expand
  8. Saints
    Nov 23, 2013
    7
    Being very on the fence about this purchase.. overall I'm happy that I did. Mario Party brings fun and variety that you would expect from any Mario Party game.

    It has the same (and usually frustrating) luck-based opportunities that are present in most any board or Mario Party game... and that is to be expected. Single player fun is limited at best it start's off interesting... but    Being very on the fence about this purchase.. overall I'm happy that I did. Mario Party brings fun and variety that you would expect from any Mario Party game.

    It has the same (and usually frustrating) luck-based opportunities that are present in most any board or Mario Party game... and that is to be expected.

    Single player fun is limited at best it start's off interesting... but boredom can set in rather quickly. About as much fun you could expect from virtually tossing dice and playing cheesy mini games against the computer.

    However, the multiplayer is where this really shines... and Download Play option is incredible! Which means you only need one copy to play with any friends holding a 3DS. This is the reason I went with a purchase on the Nintendo e-Shop. To ALWAYS have the option to play with anyone you come across that has a 3DS work... school... family gatherings... or waiting in line at a midnight launch.

    People talk about the boards, or the mini games... but really, it is Mario Party everything you know and would expect. Ultimately the amount of fun Mario Party Island Tour will bring you is based upon the crowd you choose to play the game with.    … Expand
  9. firstblood2
    Jan 9, 2014
    7
    I don't get the hate for the Mario party games, i'm actually kind of a fan of them. They might not be as good as the Super Mario Galaxy games but they are still a lot of fun, especially with a lot of people playing with you. This Mario Party title succeeds at what I wanted good new mini games and a added multiplier that is a great add on. It is a improvement on Mario Party DS.
  10. NodtheThird
    Nov 23, 2013
    7
    Downloaded this game from the eshop at launch and immediately played 5 matches with a couple of friends, these matches were quite fun. Though I kinda feel luck and not skill play way to big a role in many of the minigames we played. While I've not seen them all yet, a number of them basically come down to Russian roulette.
    Tried some single player during my commute home and it seemed    Downloaded this game from the eshop at launch and immediately played 5 matches with a couple of friends, these matches were quite fun. Though I kinda feel luck and not skill play way to big a role in many of the minigames we played. While I've not seen them all yet, a number of them basically come down to Russian roulette.
    Tried some single player during my commute home and it seemed kinda lacking, though I only spent an hour in Bowser's Tower.
    Since only one person needs a copy of the game it makes a great pickup if you know 4 people who will be willing to play this game with you. Otherwise this game seems kinda like. I wonder how many reviewers played it as a 4 player game.)    … Expand
  11. jeffiscool
    Mar 23, 2014
    6
    Mario Party: Island Tour is an enjoyable game, but I find it based too much on luck. The minigames are somewhat short and are not Nintendo quality. The boards are short and stray too far away from the classic Mario Party experience. I was hoping Nintendo would make Island Tour a classic Mario Party game where you collect stars and coins but they decided to change that again and makeMario Party: Island Tour is an enjoyable game, but I find it based too much on luck. The minigames are somewhat short and are not Nintendo quality. The boards are short and stray too far away from the classic Mario Party experience. I was hoping Nintendo would make Island Tour a classic Mario Party game where you collect stars and coins but they decided to change that again and make something totally different and in my opinion, not as good. For the next Mario Party game, Nintendo should go back and make a proper Mario Party game. I probably wouldn't mind if they released some DLC for Island Tour with a more classic Mario Party board. I would totally buy that! The sound effects and music are also the same ones from Mario Party 9 so if you've played that game before, you'll get tired of the same sound effects and music quickly. This Mario Party game also seems to give too many hints and tutorials (ex. Yellow Toad talks to you and gives you hints every turn). Overall, Mario Party: Island Tour is not a bad game but is not what I was expecting from a Nintendo Mario Party game. It is good for a good pick-up-and-play and does have some fun minigames.… Expand
  12. TeaFan556
    Dec 21, 2021
    6
    [RU]
    Буду краток. Я в такие игры часто играю один и им часто удаётся принести удовольствие. Этой части тоже это более менее удалось, но в ней мало режимов, да и с друзьями я в неё не играл, поскольку у каждого должна быть 3дс (а все мы знаем, что не у каждого она есть)    [RU]
    Буду краток. Я в такие игры часто играю один и им часто удаётся принести удовольствие. Этой части тоже это более менее удалось, но в ней мало режимов, да и с друзьями я в неё не играл, поскольку у каждого должна быть 3дс (а все мы знаем, что не у каждого она есть)
  13. Aozz101x
    May 9, 2015
    7
    Mario Party: Island Tour is an ok game, but not as good as Mario Party 2-8 (i have not try 9 or 10)
    the game does have fun mini games, and great gameplay,
  14. Thegraylink
    Nov 5, 2015
    7
    This is a good Mario party game on the go, but the problem is that most of the boards are short except for one. But the game makes it up for the really fun mini games in the end pick it up for your 3ds collection
  15. ericwithcheese
    Nov 10, 2015
    5
    Mario Party is still fun, but annoying aspects from previous entries carry over to this incarnation. There are a lot of mini games that are purely chance, and the lack of any online multiplayer whatsoever is also a major drawback. However, it is still fun with other people if they have their own systems, but it is just more of the same - cheerful but mundane.
  16. EpicLadySponge
    Jul 22, 2016
    6
    Sometimes, I just call this game a cheap Mario Party 9 knock-off. You're probably going to wonder why... well, this game goes straight to the Mario Party 9 system and never exactly figures out a way to have originality and be its own game.
  17. ricardosilveira
    Oct 7, 2016
    7
    Mario Party Island Tour foi uma surpresa quando o conheci, por que o Mario Party nunca pode ficar em um padrão nos portáteis? Também digo que poderia ter mais o que fazer nesse jogo, apenas os tabuleiros e os minigames individuais, ficou até entediante da mesma coisa nesse jogo.
  18. Luigibros
    Oct 26, 2016
    5
    Yet another Mario party game where everything's based on luck, the first time I played this was with download play with my friend, and I'll admit, it was actually kinda fun, so I decided to pick it up, and god was it boaring, I didn't feel any of the joy I felt when I was playing with my friend, instead I just wanted to stop and play something else, the only complement I can give this gameYet another Mario party game where everything's based on luck, the first time I played this was with download play with my friend, and I'll admit, it was actually kinda fun, so I decided to pick it up, and god was it boaring, I didn't feel any of the joy I felt when I was playing with my friend, instead I just wanted to stop and play something else, the only complement I can give this game is that it's better than Mario party 10… Expand
  19. NintendoFan957
    Feb 17, 2017
    5
    Whenever I play Mario Party: Island Tour I don't get that competitive feeling that I get when I play games such as Mario Party 8 and the boards are quite short and some only last for 10-15 minutes. There is also a mode called Bowser's Tower where he absorbs all the power of Party Island and creates bubble clones that you have to fight to get to the top of the tower. This could have beenWhenever I play Mario Party: Island Tour I don't get that competitive feeling that I get when I play games such as Mario Party 8 and the boards are quite short and some only last for 10-15 minutes. There is also a mode called Bowser's Tower where he absorbs all the power of Party Island and creates bubble clones that you have to fight to get to the top of the tower. This could have been made better by perhaps having the inability to play a Peach because she has been captured by Bowser and you can play as her when she has been saved. You can unlock Bowser Jr. when you complete the tower but his voice is so high-pitched and whiny that it's, sometimes, unbearable.

    In Island Tour, you have to travel as many spaces as possible to reach the goal, however, there is one board where at the end you will meet Bowser and will have to travel as little as possible and I think that this is quite unique and enjoyable. During Bowser's Tower, there are also boss fights including a goomba tower, chain chomp, snowman and Dry Bowser and these battles are quite enjoyable.

    As a whole, I'm not sure where I stand with this game.    … Expand
  20. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    7
    Typical Mario Party
    Island Tour really isn’t anything special, But MY GOD The Choicest Voice, That miningame is nothing short of legendary.
  21. robertoiglesias
    May 4, 2020
    6
    An ok Mario Party game in my opnion. Out of the 7 islands, only 3 of them are not driven by luck most of the time. They all have unique features, but some of the boards are just not that good.
  22. dandragon
    Jan 16, 2018
    6
    The game is frustrating and the mini games are ok but I wouldn't play this game again
  23. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    7
    It's good but forgettable. I'm happy the kart is gone but not enough characters and the tower thing is just minigames. the boards however are just great intresting gimmicks and just cool looking honestly.
    It might be fun to unlock the characters and playing with friends is a lot of fun. Alone it's pretty dull
  24. nintendo-sekta
    Oct 31, 2018
    5
    Все Mario party скучные так как предназначены для четверых человек. Но если собрать друзей то врятли станет весело. Когда четыре человека сидят и играют в игру комментируя и изредка разговаривая- это не сильно весело
  25. itzNaelHammou12
    Jan 17, 2019
    6
    Mario Party: Island Tour can be a fun game for any casual gamer, or to screw around with friends. But if you're playing by yourself, it can start to feel tedious. The modes on the menu include Party, where you play across seven different boards. Minigames, where you play whatever minigame you want. Bowser's Tower, the sort-of story mode of the game where you have to fight Bowser'sMario Party: Island Tour can be a fun game for any casual gamer, or to screw around with friends. But if you're playing by yourself, it can start to feel tedious. The modes on the menu include Party, where you play across seven different boards. Minigames, where you play whatever minigame you want. Bowser's Tower, the sort-of story mode of the game where you have to fight Bowser's underlings in minigames to get to the top of the tower. Collectables, where you can purchase bubbles of characters and stuff which are necessary to 100% the game. And finally, there's StreetPass Minigames, where you go head to head with the people you've seen in the real world. The Bowser's Tower mode can be beaten in about an hour, but you get the option to play it again. Why? And collectables are even worse. You have to play every mode, minigame, and board if you want 100%. AND for one of the boards, you need at least three human players. That means that you need two friends who have 3DS's which I don't because they're all too busy playing Fortnite. But even if you forget all the nitpicks and turn your brain off for a while, there's still a fun game to be found in here. So I give this game a 6/10 for monotonous collecting and playing for 100% but still having that Mario Party charm.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. ElSmasher
    Apr 21, 2020
    6
    Mario Party Island Tour is certainly one of the games in the saga that I like most, as the board games are interesting and original, unfortunately there is a catch ... Indeed, the game suffers from a lifespan more or less abonimable, with mini-games and game modes not really maddening, the roster passes for the first opus 3ds. But all the same, with the diversity of the boards, this modeMario Party Island Tour is certainly one of the games in the saga that I like most, as the board games are interesting and original, unfortunately there is a catch ... Indeed, the game suffers from a lifespan more or less abonimable, with mini-games and game modes not really maddening, the roster passes for the first opus 3ds. But all the same, with the diversity of the boards, this mode offers us to rediscover the board games of all Mario Parties over a weak lifespan. A real acceptable best-of much better than The Top 100.… Expand
  28. 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 few hours fun, but then it will be boring.
  29. NinteXbox
    Nov 22, 2020
    6
    This was like Mario Party 9, but there was more problems. Minigames started to become less fun and the competition part is more enjoyable, as no one is riding a cart this time. The main problem is randomization. Even if you don’t have luck or skill, there’s still a good chance that you could win. Also the lack of collecting stars and other fun concepts made the game less fun.
  30. someonewhocares
    Jan 14, 2023
    5
    This game relies far too much on Luck in Party Mode and Minigame Mode. You'll never be able to use your strategic skills you learnt throughout the series in order to win a board, because every single moment in Party Mode (especially) relies on rolling a certain number (example: a 6 and you get a 1) that they know very well you will 85% won't roll. You can win every minigame, and end up inThis game relies far too much on Luck in Party Mode and Minigame Mode. You'll never be able to use your strategic skills you learnt throughout the series in order to win a board, because every single moment in Party Mode (especially) relies on rolling a certain number (example: a 6 and you get a 1) that they know very well you will 85% won't roll. You can win every minigame, and end up in 4th because of stupid luck.… Expand
  31. BetaPlayer
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    The single player modes suck a lot, the minigames are fun, especially when you play with some friends but you'll need 2 or more 3ds which sucks because is paying a lot more for a experience that can be enjoy with a single Wii and 2 controls. Buy it only if you have a friend with a 3ds or if you like the crazy boards
  32. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 13, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + de game varieerd in content

    + de minigames zijn tof, uniek en niet random

    +/- de borden hebben hun eigen mechanics. het ruimte bord is te kort als je je booster spaart voor maximale kracht, Shy guy's kaartspel kan je alleen spelen met 3 spelers voor some reason

    + dit is een spel dat mijn oma heel graag speelt. specifiek de puzzel minigames

    + je kan karakters vrijspelen door de sidemodes te spelen

    conclusie:
    de borden zijn tof vanwege hun variatie. de minigames zijn tof
    van de Mario Party's is dit waarschijnlijk de zwakste na Top 100    … Expand
  33. GDChrome
    Jan 1, 2023
    5
    Island tour is indeed a game. there's nothing here that I would say really blew me away, neither is there anything I found offensively bad. the mini games are fine, the other game modes are fine, everything is fine. I feel like the spaceship game mode that I forgot the name of could have been developed better and had a better map, but eh, it's a perfectly OK game.

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#54 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 47
  3. Negative: 6 out of 47
  1. 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.
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  2. Level7.nu
    Feb 16, 2014
    50
    A very slow party game. The majority of the mini games are well done and easy to learn and play, but all the waiting time is killing the pace and joy of playing. A group of players could have some fun, but if you're playing alone - stay away.
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  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    Feb 12, 2014
    50
    There’s little reason to pick up the latest Mario Party. While it has plenty of personality, the majority of the experience is so thin that it struggles to keep your attention.
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