Mario Party 4

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  • Summary: Toad, Koopa, and other party-planning pranksters have hidden birthday presents for their closest friends inside the Party Cube. To win the presents, Mario, Yoshi, Peach, and other Mushroom Kingdom favorites will have to plunge into a circus of minigame trickery. As always, keep an eye outToad, Koopa, and other party-planning pranksters have hidden birthday presents for their closest friends inside the Party Cube. To win the presents, Mario, Yoshi, Peach, and other Mushroom Kingdom favorites will have to plunge into a circus of minigame trickery. As always, keep an eye out for Bowser and his trouble-making goons. Even Whomp and Thwomp have rockin' surprises for you in their Extra Room. Packed with surprises, wild multiplayer action, and zany challenges, Mario Party 4 is your ticket to a good time. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. TotalGames.net
    90
    Does exactly what it sets out to do, and as such it comes highly recommended to anyone with more than one controller to their name.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    83
    It's kind of a letdown that the only major difference in MP4 is the sharp GameCube visuals. [Jan 2003, p.187]
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  3. Armchair Empire
    80
    If your house is party central, you can’t go wrong with Mario Party 4. It’s got everything the previous games had (plus more) to keep GROUPS of two or more happily playing.
  4. Nintendojo
    70
    While some mistakes were made in the making of this game, not enough were made to make it bad.
  5. IGN
    69
    Outside of... basic upgrades, there's nothing new about Mario Party 4... An absolute must-rent if you have a few friends over for the weekend.
  6. All Game Guide
    60
    The GameCube version is, not surprisingly, the best looking of the four games, but it’s not the huge leap in visual quality it could have been given the dramatic improvement in technology.
  7. Game Informer
    30
    If anything, the game did show me how much torment I can put up with before breaking down, sobbing, and pleading to make it stop. [Dec 2002, p.125]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 48
  3. Negative: 5 out of 48
  1. Hadrianus
    Jul 29, 2012
    10
    Mario Party 4 is the king of the mini games with new creative spaces.It has an extra zone.Excellent soundtrack.My favorite mini game isMario Party 4 is the king of the mini games with new creative spaces.It has an extra zone.Excellent soundtrack.My favorite mini game is Dungeon Duos.The last boss battle in story mode it's incredible.… Expand
  2. HenryM.
    Dec 19, 2002
    10
    Come on dont be so synical you pile of boring old farts... its a laugh and if all you can do is sit there and groan about it, I really likeCome on dont be so synical you pile of boring old farts... its a laugh and if all you can do is sit there and groan about it, I really like the game and HIGHLY reccommend it to others and well done JUSTIN G (FUK!!!FUN!!!FUN!!!) I AGREE!… Expand
  4. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    The last great Mario Party game! This one continues with the same rules and fashion as Mario Party 3 but with updated graphics and a differentThe last great Mario Party game! This one continues with the same rules and fashion as Mario Party 3 but with updated graphics and a different variety of boards.

    Most of the minigames are simple and a lot of fun but there are a small handful that are just dreadful.

    Great Gamecube game a must have for multiplayer nights!    … Expand
  5. drlowdon
    Jun 9, 2013
    8
    At first glance the Mario Party games have changed very little from the 1999 N64 original through to Mario Party 8 on the Nintendo Wii. ThisAt first glance the Mario Party games have changed very little from the 1999 N64 original through to Mario Party 8 on the Nintendo Wii. This title of course follows much the same template as all the others with Mario and his pals moving around an interactive board game in order to collect stars and coins, the winner being the person who collects the most within a set number of turns.

    A series of free for all, 2 vs. 2 and 3 vs. 1 mini-games take place after each round of turns. Depending on your performance you are awarded coins that can be used to purchase items to aid you in gaining more valuable stars. Most of these mini-games are brand new and the majority are good fun to play. What makes Mario Party 4 the best in the series is that this time around victory depends less on luck than its prequels and sequels. Players skilled at winning mini-games and playing tactically will find that they will win far more often than their opponents and the game is more enjoyable for it.

    The only negative is that to get the best from the game you really need to have the maximum of four players. Empty spaces are filled by moronic CPU opponents who are no help whatsoever during the team based mini-games and they quickly drain the fun from the game. Since it is compatible with the Wii I would highly recommend picking up this title.    … Expand
  6. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
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  7. Teliiii
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    A great family game! Me and my cousins used to always play this together! I just wish it wasn't so boring when playing alone....the mini gamesA great family game! Me and my cousins used to always play this together! I just wish it wasn't so boring when playing alone....the mini games were mediocre and the board games could have been longer...… Expand
  8. RyanM.
    Feb 10, 2003
    0
    The first one was great. the second one was ok. the third one sucked. Mario party 4 is a sick disgrace of a video game. If your able to getThe first one was great. the second one was ok. the third one sucked. Mario party 4 is a sick disgrace of a video game. If your able to get through one game without throwing up and getting sick in the stomach, god bless you.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#70 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#9 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#15 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002