Mario Party Advance

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 60
  3. Negative: 27 out of 60
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  1. CheM
    Aug 10, 2013
    8
    This is simply a drug, mini-games are hilarious, varied and never dull, Besides, it's enough replay value after finishing the main story.
    MPA is one of the few brave and special games for GBA.
  2. KendylKlownfish
    May 3, 2011
    6
    Mario Party Advance just doesn't compete with the rest of the Mario Party series. Heck, it doesn't compete with any party series. Pros: Lots of mini-games; charming; imaginative fun for kids. Cons: For adults, it'll feel all too elementary; the challenge of some games is unapparent; limited multi-player mode.
  3. GamecubeLover
    Nov 3, 2016
    6
    To be honest Advance is okay to be honest. The minigame well are repetitive and are a bit unoriginal the gameplay is simple and is little fun. But still the game is flawed...a lot.
  4. SonicKlonoa216
    May 17, 2011
    3
    Mario Party Advance was the first Portable Mario Party game to be released and it fails. Reasons are because repetitive Mini games, stupid questions to answer and a horrible single player mode Plus there is no Multiplayer mode whatsoever. In the single player mode to move it costs one of your lives. Really? If you want a better Mario Party on the go. PLEASE get Mario Party DS instead.
  5. Beastprogamer
    May 23, 2015
    4
    This game is mediocre at best. The first portable Mario Party game. It is also my least favourite in the series. The graphics are okay. The character selection is fine. The quality is terrible. The boards are okay. This is a mediocre game and I recommend you stay away from it. You can buy this if you like the gameplay. If not, buy Mario Party 9 instead.
  6. H.Y.
    Jul 13, 2005
    10
    An absolute HOOT!!
  7. ohaiKendyl
    Jun 4, 2011
    5
    A colorful and educational Mario Party game for children of all ages. For everyone else, it's just colorful. Pros: Colorful visuals; lots of mini-games; lots of replay value. Cons: The mini-games are just too simple; lack of features.
  8. BrushedRed
    May 11, 2015
    1
    I remember getting this back in the day. It was awful. It's not even a Mario Party. Not sure why anyone could give this over a 3 at most. It made no sense. First there is no multiplayer; which, why would you call something a "party" if you're alone. Next, the single player is just awful. You use a life to roll and the "quests" are stupid. The things you do had no reason of being done. TheI remember getting this back in the day. It was awful. It's not even a Mario Party. Not sure why anyone could give this over a 3 at most. It made no sense. First there is no multiplayer; which, why would you call something a "party" if you're alone. Next, the single player is just awful. You use a life to roll and the "quests" are stupid. The things you do had no reason of being done. The mini games were short and some of the worst in the series. I understand that the GBA had hardware on par with the SNES but you could at least have included a link cable setting. This just kinda felt thrown together in a hurry. It just should've never been made. It's one of those abominations, like ET was during its time.… Expand
  9. EpicLadySponge
    May 9, 2016
    5
    And to this day, Mario Party Advance is the weakest Mario Party game out of all the Mario Party installments out there and this was just for Game Boy Advance.
  10. PowerKamek
    Jan 29, 2016
    4
    Meh, it's horrible! I tried it only once, and got bored at the first 20 Minutes. It makes no sense, It's Game Play is horrible, just not a game I'd recommend.
  11. MakerLuhi
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    This Is The Most Unique And On The Go Mario Party Game.
    The Quests Are Fun To Do And Minigames Are Pretty Goo.
    It Only Has 4 Characters and is single player.
    You Can't Play With Friends or CPUs.
    But It Still Is Fun And Quests Are Fun And Mini games Are Fun!
    I Like This Game! 8/10!
  12. SamHalls2016
    Dec 7, 2015
    5
    This is by far my least favourite Mario game from Generations 5-8. This game is just uncreative and is bland. Fortunately, this game is just mediocre, but it is slightly closer to being bad, than to being good.

    If you want a better portable Mario Party game, please get Mario Party DS or Mario Party: Island Tour instead.
  13. TheSlyOne
    Mar 18, 2023
    1
    I sincerely believe that beating the single-player campaign of this game was the most torturous video game experience I have ever had the misfortune to endure.
  14. ricardosilveira
    Apr 23, 2018
    5
    Pra mim, Mario Party Advance é o pior Mario Party, não que seja ruim mas não teve a mesma temática dos outros da franquia. Por estar no Game Boy Advance (que não gerava o 3D) impediu o jogo de ser melhor, mudando todo o seu modo de jogar. Eu joguei o jogo, mas não consegui Entender o que se passava, isso foi mais um ponto negativo pro jogo, como o jogo se desenvolve no desenrolar daPra mim, Mario Party Advance é o pior Mario Party, não que seja ruim mas não teve a mesma temática dos outros da franquia. Por estar no Game Boy Advance (que não gerava o 3D) impediu o jogo de ser melhor, mudando todo o seu modo de jogar. Eu joguei o jogo, mas não consegui Entender o que se passava, isso foi mais um ponto negativo pro jogo, como o jogo se desenvolve no desenrolar da história, já os outros jogos dava pra entender o que estava acontecendo sem mesmo saber outro idioma.… Expand
  15. Patrick17
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    It's not like the other Mario Partys, but it's still a very good game!!! Maybe some additional charakters would have been good...
  16. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    6
    Mario Party Doesn’t Quite Do As Well On GBA
    Mario Party Advance feels like “Just another party game” and that’s a shame.
  17. SuperWaffle57
    Dec 2, 2017
    8
    DON'T get this game if you are looking for something similar to the other Mario party games. (which is what almost all of the other reviews are focusing on) this game is not that at all. if you want a portable Mario party, get Mario party DS instead (The best Mario party of them all).
    Go into this expecting a more solo-focused game. Minigames are AMAZING, The quests are fun and    DON'T get this game if you are looking for something similar to the other Mario party games. (which is what almost all of the other reviews are focusing on) this game is not that at all. if you want a portable Mario party, get Mario party DS instead (The best Mario party of them all).
    Go into this expecting a more solo-focused game. Minigames are AMAZING, The quests are fun and interesting. If you judge this game on its own merits, you're bound to have TONS of fun.    … Expand
  18. Victor2005
    May 2, 2018
    6
    It is a good game... great minigames, ok graphics but terrible and bland story mode. Play only if you do not know what to do with your life...
  19. LedgerDraven
    Jun 15, 2018
    3
    This game isn't the worst game ever, but it's not great either. The biggest problem with Mario Party Advance is that it relies too much on Single Player mode. Mario Party is primarily a MULTI-PLAYER GAME!!!!!! I get that the GameBoy Advance doesn't have the power without the link cables. But why not encourage people to get a link cable instead of focusing on the Single Player. I get thatThis game isn't the worst game ever, but it's not great either. The biggest problem with Mario Party Advance is that it relies too much on Single Player mode. Mario Party is primarily a MULTI-PLAYER GAME!!!!!! I get that the GameBoy Advance doesn't have the power without the link cables. But why not encourage people to get a link cable instead of focusing on the Single Player. I get that Mario Party DS has a similar Single Player story going on, but it still had a solid Multi Player mode! This game, while not bad, isn't really worth your time. Buy it or don't buy it, it's your choice honestly.… Expand
  20. Hyperior4200
    Sep 15, 2018
    0
    This is definitely the worst Mario Party game ever and gave a big mess to Mario Franchise.
  21. Psychie
    Dec 27, 2019
    4
    This is what happens when you try to make a multiplayer game into a single player experience. The minigames are lackluster and the main game is boring. You're best off avoiding this one.
  22. SuperSonicWave
    Mar 1, 2021
    4
    This is almost as bad as Mario Party 9 and the only good things about it are the characters you can meet and the minigames to an extent an meh game at best and a bad game at worst.
  23. MarioReviewer
    Nov 21, 2022
    5
    Is this a good game? No. Is this a good Mario Party game? No. Does it deserve to be the worst recieved Mario game on Metacritic? NO! Although this game is very lacky, it's side quests and dialouge can be amusing, for the short time they happen. Yet, when people said that Mario Party needed to change it up, they devs thought 'Oh, they want to go around a linear board completing obvious sideIs this a good game? No. Is this a good Mario Party game? No. Does it deserve to be the worst recieved Mario game on Metacritic? NO! Although this game is very lacky, it's side quests and dialouge can be amusing, for the short time they happen. Yet, when people said that Mario Party needed to change it up, they devs thought 'Oh, they want to go around a linear board completing obvious side quests with bad minigames along the way. This is more of a luck based RPG with no turn based combat and an awful story.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

48
#48 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
5
#5 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
27
#27 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    68
    7 / 7 / 7 / 6 - 27 [Jan 2005]
  2. Total Video Games
    70
    The focus on creating a "game" out of the franchise is commendable and makes for a worthwhile purchase if you're a GBA owner looking for something to keep you busy on the bus.
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  3. AceGamez
    50
    The GBA just isn't suitable for a party game the nature of how Mario Party is supposed to be, however the DS, equipped with wireless and forthcoming online play, is a whole different story.
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