Mario Party 7

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  • Summary: You can play more than 80 new minigames in the most recent Mario-themed party game, Mario Party 7. Mario and pals needed some time off, but they forgot to invite Bowser on their cruise. You can battle against an angry Bowser or up to seven of your friends on a single GameCube system. MarioYou can play more than 80 new minigames in the most recent Mario-themed party game, Mario Party 7. Mario and pals needed some time off, but they forgot to invite Bowser on their cruise. You can battle against an angry Bowser or up to seven of your friends on a single GameCube system. Mario Party 7 includes a few new characters and brings back microphone support from Mario Party 6.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    85
    The game is very challenging, and trying to collect all of the mini-games is rewarding. I will be playing this one even on my Revolution next year.
  2. Nintendo Power
    75
    Adds some nice new features to the tried-and-true formula. [Jan 2006, p.110]
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  3. DarkStation
    70
    The seventh iteration crams even more mini-games than you care to count, but sadly shies away from offering something truly innovative for loyal Mario fans.
  4. GameSpot
    65
    It's not dramatically different from Mario Party 6 or, frankly, any of the other Mario Party games, but as a cheery collection of simple pick-up-and-play minigames that's well suited for younger and more-casual players, it still works.
  5. N-Europe
    60
    Basically Mario Party 6, but with less fun and [fewer] new ideas.
  6. Deeko
    60
    Doesn't offer up anything different here, with the exception of some new minigames and a freshly themed game board.
  7. Eurogamer
    30
    It's such a shame that Nintendo - the creator of Mario Kart, which is arguably the most fun you can have with platonic friends - just can't seem to sort Mario Party's problems out, even for the seventh instalment in the series. Roll on number eight, eh.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. fhg
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing! Truly one of the best Mario Parties. Every turn there are so many events that keep players engaged. 8-player mode isThis game is amazing! Truly one of the best Mario Parties. Every turn there are so many events that keep players engaged. 8-player mode is also a really fun mode that should be brought back in future instalments.… Expand
  2. omniface
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    an amazing game for the best and worst of times, and souls

    pros great bonus mode amazing extras mode amazing mini games amazing main    an amazing game for the best and worst of times, and souls

    pros
    great bonus mode
    amazing extras mode
    amazing mini games
    amazing main mode or party mode
    amazing character choice
    incredibly amazing story mode
    mario at his very best
    better than pokemon ruby and pokemon sword
    incredible graphics especially for a 2005 gcn game
    controls are not laggy at all
    options are user friendly

    cons
    none    … Expand
  4. AmACheeseburger
    May 20, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome! The graphics are great for the game's time period, the minigames are very original, and the game board integration isThis game is awesome! The graphics are great for the game's time period, the minigames are very original, and the game board integration is well planes. I also love the 4-team party mode. This is my favorite of all of the Mario Party games!… Expand
  5. nintendofan721
    May 30, 2023
    9
    The last of the many GameCube Mario Parties, and it’s a super underrated one! The theme for this game is that Mario and his friends are goingThe last of the many GameCube Mario Parties, and it’s a super underrated one! The theme for this game is that Mario and his friends are going out on a cruise ship to travel the world, which is a neat idea. There are 2 new characters introduced to the series being Birdo and Dry Bones, and at the time they were excellent additions. We’ve got a good amount of boards which all play differently from one another which I really like. My favourites include Pagoda Peak where you’re climbing up a mountain to get the star and the price changes every time one is obtained, and Neon Heights where there are three treasure chests in different US themed areas, and there’s a chance you’ll either get a star or blown up by a bob-omb. Once again, the orbs return and makes things more interesting. The minigames are fun to play as usual, and this is the first and only game so far to include 8-player minigames, which even though there is only a few, it was a cool new mechanic to have. The only real problem this game is that some elements started to feel a little stale and it was time to change things up a bit… or so we thought! We eventually got Mario Party 9 and for years after that, we wanted to go back! But either way, this is one of my favourite Mario Party games, and you’ll get many many hours out of it!… Expand
  6. LuissDt
    Apr 8, 2022
    8
    Mario Party 7 is too cute to hate even though it doesn't have as much charisma as the last installment but it manages to be chaotic and functional
  7. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    7
    Just Another Mario Party Game
    It’s Mario Party, so that means it’s decent, fun, and friendship ending.
  8. Jaimelikegames
    Jun 17, 2023
    0
    Mario party 7 best game as kid I want I play Mario party 7 on GameCube again

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Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#9 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005