Mario Party: Island Tour

 3DS
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 172 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 53 out of 172
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 172
  3. Negative: 48 out of 172
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  1. fabio00
    Jan 6, 2015
    9
    This game is a lot better that what everyone is making it out to be, the minigames could be a bit longer but overall I am very pleasant with it.
    I don´t know how people can give it a 6.2/10, for me it´s a 9/10!
  2. Tbone413
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    An underrated game, with it's features and gameplay very exciting. It may be a luck-based game, but to me that doesn't stop it from being a 9/10 game. I think it's one of the most underrated games from Nintendo, it's also packed with eighty minigames. Eighty minigames! There even is some skill, with me getting stuck on a few mini games. I believe it's a great game, not a bad game. MostAn underrated game, with it's features and gameplay very exciting. It may be a luck-based game, but to me that doesn't stop it from being a 9/10 game. I think it's one of the most underrated games from Nintendo, it's also packed with eighty minigames. Eighty minigames! There even is some skill, with me getting stuck on a few mini games. I believe it's a great game, not a bad game. Most other people think it's a bad game, and they can think that, but just really play the game.

    The music in this game is alright, with even the minigame tracks good, and it has some some great tracks and a few bad ones. But overall, the music is still good.

    I find the party boards in this game entertaining, although some people think they are short, I find them fun.

    A simple mini games review. Three words: They are spectacular.

    Overall: 9.3/10    … Expand
  3. Beastprogamer
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This game is awesome. It's my 3rd Favourite Mario Party Game in the Series. The graphics are great for the Nintendo 3DS. The character roster selection is good for a handheld. The boards are fun to play on and each one is unique from one another. My 2 favourite Boards are Rocket Road (because of the design, it's Super Mario Galaxy.) and Star Crossed Skyway because of the Mini Star gimmickThis game is awesome. It's my 3rd Favourite Mario Party Game in the Series. The graphics are great for the Nintendo 3DS. The character roster selection is good for a handheld. The boards are fun to play on and each one is unique from one another. My 2 favourite Boards are Rocket Road (because of the design, it's Super Mario Galaxy.) and Star Crossed Skyway because of the Mini Star gimmick from Mario Party 9. Bowser's Tower is okay. The minigames are awesome especially Tanks a lot, Peep a Peepa, etc. The Bubble Gallery is great. Mario Party Island Tour is an awesome 3DS Game and you should go pick it up and if you hate MPIT, you're silly as JB.… Expand
  4. Matt1251
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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    … Expand
  5. coleoglesby1999
    Nov 22, 2013
    8
    I just bought Mario Party: Island Tour today. I'm enjoying it for the most part. The game is good, but it suffers in a few areas, including it's main gameplay. The boards are okay, but there a bit pointless because they end too quickly. That being said, I think the items used on some of the boards were fun. For minigames, most are fun, but some are a bit boring. If you haven't played thisI just bought Mario Party: Island Tour today. I'm enjoying it for the most part. The game is good, but it suffers in a few areas, including it's main gameplay. The boards are okay, but there a bit pointless because they end too quickly. That being said, I think the items used on some of the boards were fun. For minigames, most are fun, but some are a bit boring. If you haven't played this game yet, I won't spoil anything else. I recommend it.… Expand
  6. ChespinJ
    Jan 21, 2014
    8
    It is a very good game! Better (by like 100 points) than Link between worlds! It has creative board rules and fun minigames that MP 9 introduced. But MP 8 is the best.
  7. 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 solo game play isn't as bad as everyone is making it out to be.
  8. Jaimealan
    Mar 27, 2014
    9
    If your looking for the funnest Mario Party this could be the best decision but keep in mind it's no longer the same formula as one through eight and that could really hurt it but it doesn't the game feels fresh and the controls are well put together similar to Mario Party 9. This time around Mario and the crew set off to party across 7 different unique boards each having it's own set ofIf your looking for the funnest Mario Party this could be the best decision but keep in mind it's no longer the same formula as one through eight and that could really hurt it but it doesn't the game feels fresh and the controls are well put together similar to Mario Party 9. This time around Mario and the crew set off to party across 7 different unique boards each having it's own set of rules with one of them needing at least three human players to play which isn't that fair considering not all of us have family or friends with a 3ds. Party mode isn't the only mode there is to play there's also the "story"mode where you climb up a tower defeating bubble clones Bowser created to advance to the next floor. Another mode is Mini-game mode which is like the previous games there's free-play, time-attack,and Hot air jinx where the first player to get there hot air balloon to the top is declared the winner.On the other hand the mini-games are beautiful probably the best up to date. It's not the traditional Mario Party you grew up with but it's worth a shot. That being said I'm giving Mario Party Island tour a 9/10… Expand
  9. cr_geegaa
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    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.
  10. sakura1441
    Dec 1, 2013
    9
    Very fun. goes by faster than the last Mario Party DS games, but the graphics and mini games are amazing. Though i wish that it lasted longer and there was a plot, there are many fun worlds to play in and all different goals. i say it is a tie between this game and the last Mario Party DS game.
  11. gregkarate
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    Yes, this is a game meant for more than one person to play. If you're playing by yourself is it going to be a blast? No. This is the same problem that Smash Bros has. BUT if you have a friend (or two.. or three) that you can play this game with? It's great. Really great.

    Maybe the best Mario Party game ever. The different game modes all vary and play in different ways. Thought    Yes, this is a game meant for more than one person to play. If you're playing by yourself is it going to be a blast? No. This is the same problem that Smash Bros has. BUT if you have a friend (or two.. or three) that you can play this game with? It's great. Really great.

    Maybe the best Mario Party game ever.

    The different game modes all vary and play in different ways. Thought was put into this, people. I wish some of these modes made it into the Wii U version but alas they didn't.

    I originally stayed away from this game because of the scathing reviews. You can NOT judge this game based on its single-player merit! If you've got someone to play this with, download it and always have it on your system and go to it    … Expand
  12. nintendomaster1
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    It is not the best Mario Party but this one is pretty good! The boards are simple but they do have some challenges here and there. The mini games are simple but are oddly fun and satisfying to complete. You can play as a good amount of characters on a good amount of boards. The music fits every board and mini game. The graphics are pretty good. This is just a simple party game that isIt is not the best Mario Party but this one is pretty good! The boards are simple but they do have some challenges here and there. The mini games are simple but are oddly fun and satisfying to complete. You can play as a good amount of characters on a good amount of boards. The music fits every board and mini game. The graphics are pretty good. This is just a simple party game that is pretty fun. Younger Mario Party fans will enjoy this game. Older people, eh. I'm older but I like this game. I love this game.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. IloveSuperMario
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    I really love this mario party game, the 3d effect is ridiculously good, the minigames are very creative. The menu music is way too much appealing for my ears to listen. They’re are alot of game boards which is nice. I also like how it literally used all of the 3ds’s capabilities like the ar cards, gyro controls etc.. The character selection is decent and the collectables are cute.I really love this mario party game, the 3d effect is ridiculously good, the minigames are very creative. The menu music is way too much appealing for my ears to listen. They’re are alot of game boards which is nice. I also like how it literally used all of the 3ds’s capabilities like the ar cards, gyro controls etc.. The character selection is decent and the collectables are cute. Overrated a solid mario party experience… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

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  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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