Mario Party 4

 GameCube
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 133
  3. Negative: 9 out of 133
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  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 is Dungeon Duos.The last boss battle in story mode it's incredible.
  2. DianaD.
    Dec 2, 2002
    9
    Get the family together it's a blast! One player could use work, but that's not what's made for though!!!!!!!
  3. SebR.
    Nov 12, 2002
    10
    4 people, 4 liters, 3 large pizzas. This is why gaming was invented.
  4. 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 like the game and HIGHLY reccommend it to others and well done JUSTIN G (FUK!!!FUN!!!FUN!!!) I AGREE!
  5. BarbaraB.
    Apr 26, 2003
    9
    I enjoy this single or multi player mode ... some of the mini-games are awful for the vision impaired but some are just a lot of fun.
  6. [Anonymous]
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    Good fun if you've got 4 people. Its just as fun even if the people aren't gamers!
  7. JustinG.
    Oct 27, 2002
    10
    Fun!!!!!!!!!!! Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. Uter
    Feb 7, 2003
    8
    I'm a huge fan of mini games, and everything to do with mario. so perhaps my rating is a little higher than how most people would guage the game. i think it's a good game that could have been great.
  9. ChrisyoV.
    Sep 30, 2006
    8
    Good game... difficult sometimes, but best mario party of 4,5,6,7.
  10. GamecubeManKillender
    Dec 3, 2002
    10
    I have rated so high because of the multiplayer. Invite three friends over play some Mario party 4 and eat K.F.C all night long.
  11. Allan
    Oct 25, 2002
    9
    Fun, fun, fun. A great game. The multiplayer feature is really the main reason to buy this great game.
  12. JackH
    May 24, 2008
    8
    Believe it or not (most probably do believe it), the Mario Party series gets progressively worse with each new game. Mario Party 4 was my first Mario Party game, and therefore my favorite. See how it works? If you played the first Mario Party, then you probably think this game sucks, and rightfully so. Personally, I think Mario Party 5 is alright, Mario Party 6 is bad, Mario Party 7 is Believe it or not (most probably do believe it), the Mario Party series gets progressively worse with each new game. Mario Party 4 was my first Mario Party game, and therefore my favorite. See how it works? If you played the first Mario Party, then you probably think this game sucks, and rightfully so. Personally, I think Mario Party 5 is alright, Mario Party 6 is bad, Mario Party 7 is awful, and Mario Party 8 (which I do not own, thank god) probably deserves the scrap heap. The final boss battle in MP4 is great (although it has nothing to do with the concept of the game), and it took me awhile to defeat Bowser on his big cube that's floating in who knows where.… Expand
  13. 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. 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    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. 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
  14. gorelequint
    Apr 19, 2013
    10
    Mario Party 4 is a cavalcade of brillantly wacky and fun mini games condensed with excellent 3 Dimensional graphics and hilarious animated characters, such as Mario, luigi, Wario, Yoshi and loads more. The structure of the game has obviously been devoted lots of time and effort as the game boards are realistic and great fun to play, there's so much to do. The best bit about this game isMario Party 4 is a cavalcade of brillantly wacky and fun mini games condensed with excellent 3 Dimensional graphics and hilarious animated characters, such as Mario, luigi, Wario, Yoshi and loads more. The structure of the game has obviously been devoted lots of time and effort as the game boards are realistic and great fun to play, there's so much to do. The best bit about this game is the mini games themselves, almost 100 fantastic mini ganmes that we keep you and your friends entertained for hours on end. You can play in teams, on your own or 3 against 1, all three of which are wonderful. Some of the best mini games include basketball, avalanche, booksquirm, GOAL and Blame it on the Crane.
    My one critism with this game is that it is not half as fun when you are playing on your own but it is a real hoot with friends and family. The party starts as soon as you buy it.    … Expand
  15. angryjoe1111
    May 5, 2013
    8
    This game is amazing! My second favourite Mario Party storyline, with the exclusion of Mario Party 7. The mini games are still enjoyable and the graphics for a 2002 game are completely amazing. Highly recommended for playing with the family.
  16. smahlt
    May 30, 2023
    9
    This game is basically Mario Party perfected before they started messing with the core game mechanics in later entries
  17. JVCDeadMoney
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    The best game in the series, hands down. The first three games are great but dated. Mario Party 4 is almost always the one that I want to go back to and even the single player mode is very good. It is a lot more fun than the Wii / Wii U games which were very underwhelming. The only other games in the series that are on par with MP4 are MP7 and Super Mario Party.
  18. GamecubeLover
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    My only main problem is some of the minigames and repetitive boards but everything else is a okay. And this game was a HUGE step up from Mario Party 1,2, and 3. Really great game.
  19. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.4 - Not sure why the reviews are bad for this one. Being a great coop game with unique mini-games and cool party boards, and there are some very creative features that continued to be used for the rest of the series.
  20. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    4th Not Quite As Fun, But....
    It’s still fun, friendship ending, unique mini games, tons of choices, etc.
  21. Amora
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    Mario Party 4 is a pretty good entry to the Mario Party series I know people call this one their favorites, but personally I can't really see it, while it is fun, and it has some of the best minigames in Mario Party history! I can't deny the board design in this game is absolute garbage! And some of the AI are...cheaters! One time while playing story mode the Waluigi AI got 3 hidden blocksMario Party 4 is a pretty good entry to the Mario Party series I know people call this one their favorites, but personally I can't really see it, while it is fun, and it has some of the best minigames in Mario Party history! I can't deny the board design in this game is absolute garbage! And some of the AI are...cheaters! One time while playing story mode the Waluigi AI got 3 hidden blocks with 3 stars in them in 5 TURNS! Yea thats a little almost too stupid, but besides those issues Mario Party 4 is still a pretty good game, but not a phenomenal one.… Expand
  22. alexpafs09
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Mario Party 4 es posiblemente la mejor innovación de Hudson sobre dicha franquicia.
    Pasamos de comandos difíciles de usar a controlar personajes de maneras muy prácticas.
    Los gráficos, los personajes, los minijuegos, todo, cambio para bien.
  23. MatthewAce70
    Oct 25, 2020
    8
    Mario Party 4 is a fun and enjoyable game to play with friends and family. A great follow-up to the first 3 Mario Parties on the N64, this one packs a good deal of content, and upgrades, and more.
    So grab some friends, grab a contoller and have some fun with Mario and friends.
  24. BM30
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Although I prefer Mario Party 1 and 2, This is still a solid game with good maps and fun party minigames. Out of all the gamecube games I would recommend this one after Mario Party 5 but be sure to play the first two before because these are the best.
  25. 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 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!
  26. NTG07
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    When I first played this game it was a lot of fun and amazing I thought they did an amazing job better then 5 MP5 was garbage but MP4 is amazing mini games are awesome gameplay is also awesome it’s just a must to have in your collection it’s definitely a classic for sure probably the heat GameCube Mario party because of the mini games story mode music and gameplay is the beat in this MarioWhen I first played this game it was a lot of fun and amazing I thought they did an amazing job better then 5 MP5 was garbage but MP4 is amazing mini games are awesome gameplay is also awesome it’s just a must to have in your collection it’s definitely a classic for sure probably the heat GameCube Mario party because of the mini games story mode music and gameplay is the beat in this Mario party… Expand
  27. nintendofan721
    May 30, 2023
    8
    The first of the many GameCube Mario Parties. My favourite part of this one is the minigame selection, as it is the best in the entire franchise. There are so many really good ones like Booksquirm, Trace Race, Dungeon Duos, Paths of Peril, Order Up, Blame it on the Crane, you name it! However, the boards, while okay, aren’t the best. They all feel a bit different and I love the differentThe first of the many GameCube Mario Parties. My favourite part of this one is the minigame selection, as it is the best in the entire franchise. There are so many really good ones like Booksquirm, Trace Race, Dungeon Duos, Paths of Peril, Order Up, Blame it on the Crane, you name it! However, the boards, while okay, aren’t the best. They all feel a bit different and I love the different themes of each one such as an amusement park and a casino, but they all look too similar and have some annoying flaws. My biggest gripe is that you can get stuck in an area and the only way to get out is by some random luck, which can take many turns and it’s not fun. The core gameplay is pretty decent but a little slow paced. There are no new playable characters, keeping the roster the same as Mario Party 3 which is a little disappointing. A big mechanic in this game is the mushroom spaces, where if you land on one you can either grow really big or shrink, and it can lead to some interesting strategies. The items once again are fun and help to freshen up the gameplay. This is a very solid entry and good to start off the best era of the series being the GameCube era, but it has its fair share of flaws, which makes it my least favourite of those ones.… Expand
  28. MarioReviewer
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    The best on the GCN and one of the best in the series overall, Mario Party 4 had the best graphics in the whole series up to Mario Party 9. Although the boards in this game are some the best the series, they don't compare with the S tier minigames this one has to offer. Revers-a-bomb, Bowser's Bigger Blast, Booksquirm and Paths of Peril are just some of the fantastic minigames this oneThe best on the GCN and one of the best in the series overall, Mario Party 4 had the best graphics in the whole series up to Mario Party 9. Although the boards in this game are some the best the series, they don't compare with the S tier minigames this one has to offer. Revers-a-bomb, Bowser's Bigger Blast, Booksquirm and Paths of Peril are just some of the fantastic minigames this one has. Hell, it'd be worth it playing through DAMN AIRSHIP CENTRAL from Mario Party 10 just to witness these amazing minigames (except of course the water gun one). There's really not that much else to say, just, if you have or want a Gamecube then get some Mario Party games for it. Except for Mario Party 6 and 7's special big boxes, they really haven't shot up in value yet, so get your sweaty, greasy hands on a copy before it's too late.… Expand
  29. BestGamReview
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    The final of the classic Mario party games. Truly a masterful conversion to the GameCube story graphics and gameplay. It’s surprisingly shocking just how well this game works and I feel it’s a bit underlooked compared to the original 3 games. Trust me though, you may be shocked at how good it really is.

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Eurogamer
    50
    The mini-games have different faces but they play ostensibly the same, and even with the visuals buffed to a sparkle the overall effect is very much ‘more of the same’.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Nintendo Power
    84
    The minigames are just as goofy as ever, with only one or two clunkers amid dozens of fun challenges. [Nov 2002, p.218]
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