Mario Party 4

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. smahlt
    May 30, 2023
    9
    This game is basically Mario Party perfected before they started messing with the core game mechanics in later entries
  3. 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
  4. RonaldJohnson
    Feb 10, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst Mario party game in the whole series besides the 3ds ones, the only reason this game gets any Upside to it is because of the story mode and final boss. Which were both just fun inclusions to the Somewhat okay story, but the stages and mini games were Both just completely Unfun. Especially if you get the bowser powerup which makes you take 30 coins from anyone you land on but luckily. You can't buy it in shop, and I think it's super rare to get but still. I Would Recommend it to any giant Mario party fans like the sub games are fun like theirs an oil one and a doctor one. Overall, I didn't like it that much but if you did good for you.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. nitorita
    Feb 14, 2022
    7
    A solid Mario Party entry, with a reasonably wide variety of minigames and several boards to choose from at first glance. However, this entry can get stale somewhat quick, as the boards are not particularly dynamic, and the minigames tend to be rehashes of previous minigames.

    Overall, nice to play for a few runs, but easily forgettable (especially with the newer sequels).
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    Mario Party 4
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  13. DarrionVale
    Aug 19, 2019
    7
    My personal rating for "Mario Party 4" (GC): 7,2/10 - Good
    Gameplay: 8
    Video: 6
    Audio: 7
    Scope: 6
    Balance: 6
    Story: -
  14. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    4th Not Quite As Fun, But....
    It’s still fun, friendship ending, unique mini games, tons of choices, etc.
  15. WaluigiFan
    Apr 15, 2019
    6
    I mean, its mario party all right. Nothing necessarily bad about it, but nothing special enough to warrant playing it over Mario Party 6 [apart from the price, as MP 4 is half the price of MP 6].
    Overall, if you want some Mario Party action and cant afford 6, then it will do the job. if you have Mario Party 6 all ready, dont bother with it, unless you want more mini-games of course
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. MrTacoBob
    Jan 5, 2018
    7
    Mario Party 4 is decent...but has flaws. Most of the minigames are good I will agree, but the flaws I have with this game is the a.i seems way too hard in this game, left oar right...enough said, bland boards, mediocre story, not much to see or do after the game is beaten. But, everything else besides those big flaws is pretty good, like the graphics, the minigames, and the board gimmicks.
  19. ashketchum
    Jun 23, 2017
    6
    Standard Mario Party fare. The gameplay formula of this sub-series is solid, and this game is no different. It doesn't offer enough to set it apart from it's predecessors, apart from boasting better visuals, but the mechanics of the Mario Party series are already solid. Multiplayer is the only way to go, as usual for Mario Party, and it doesn't disappoint. However, after playing the gameStandard Mario Party fare. The gameplay formula of this sub-series is solid, and this game is no different. It doesn't offer enough to set it apart from it's predecessors, apart from boasting better visuals, but the mechanics of the Mario Party series are already solid. Multiplayer is the only way to go, as usual for Mario Party, and it doesn't disappoint. However, after playing the game several times, it will start to feel boorishly repetitive, and will not feel as entertaining as it used to feel.… Expand
  20. mrsquidward
    Jun 17, 2017
    7
    1, 2, 3 were amazing will the fourth installment be better? No. The story mode is bland. But what about the boards and the minigames those are the most important part of the game! Well the boards are great except for...one, I hate Goomba's Greedy Gala! The minigames are hit or miss. So overall Mario Party 4 is decent but is basically Mario Party 3 but less greater.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. LostNexusGamer
    Jan 3, 2014
    1
    Looking back on all the Mario Parties made, it's clear to say this one's the dumbest. There's barely no point to the game, and the mini-games are the worst in the franchise. There's a lack power-ups and other needed sets running around the board, and the game will just ruin your experience. There's better party games out there. It lasted me 70 minutes before I decided how dull the gameLooking back on all the Mario Parties made, it's clear to say this one's the dumbest. There's barely no point to the game, and the mini-games are the worst in the franchise. There's a lack power-ups and other needed sets running around the board, and the game will just ruin your experience. There's better party games out there. It lasted me 70 minutes before I decided how dull the game was. If you invite friends over they won't be laughing at your stupid mistakes; they'll be laughing at your stupid game.… Expand
  24. shprea
    Jun 28, 2013
    7
    This is the point in the Mario Party games started getting repetitive. After Mario Party 4, they just all began to get worse and worse. This is the last great Mario Party, however it's not as good as the ones on the N64.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. bestbloodyday
    May 22, 2012
    7
    After 3 games, is getting old. Feels boring because of the lack of new game mechanics. One thing sure: if you play with friends, is still very funny. The main problems are the reduced number of mini games (maybe around 70) and the reduced number of playing zones.
  30. 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 games were mediocre and the board games could have been longer...
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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

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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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