Mario Party

 Nintendo 64
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 163
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 163
  3. Negative: 5 out of 163
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  1. WhyNot?
    Feb 8, 2009
    8
    The first in a series is usually the best, and Mario Party is no exception. Although there are only 6 characters and 8 boards, once you start playing, you'll see why it doesn't need any more. The mini-games -- all 50 of them -- are what you really want to play this game for, and only a couple fall short of expectations. However, twirling the control stick can get a bit painful. The first in a series is usually the best, and Mario Party is no exception. Although there are only 6 characters and 8 boards, once you start playing, you'll see why it doesn't need any more. The mini-games -- all 50 of them -- are what you really want to play this game for, and only a couple fall short of expectations. However, twirling the control stick can get a bit painful. The one place where this game lacks is the story -- it's basically nonexistent. All you do is play a board game. A revolutionary, virtual board game. I give Mario Party an 84/100.… Expand
  2. Beastprogamer
    Mar 1, 2015
    6
    This game is okay. There are many better games but this game is worth playing. The boards were awesome,the graphics are great for the N64 and is the same as Super Mario 64. The character selection is okay. It is your choice if you want to get it or not.
  3. mutatedkangaroo
    Jun 4, 2005
    8
    The two things keeping this game from getting a ten are the broken joystick in my controller and the huge blisters on my palm
  4. Jeimz
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    The original and still one of the best ones. This game is awesome, I love every part of it, the newer ones have more characters, more stages, a different playing styles, but this my favorite Mario Party. Nostalgia may be playing a big role in my love for this game but it doesn't matter to me. I'll still play this game on my N64 to this day.
  5. scheeplers33
    Dec 17, 2013
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played besides Twilight Princess. Almost every single mini-game is fun and enjoyable to play. However, it is best to play with multiple people.
  6. Mariofan
    Mar 1, 2015
    6
    This game is alright. A good start for the awesome series. The graphics are fine for N64. The minigames are pretty fun. The character selection is okay. The boards are great. Mario Party 1 is not the best in the series, but it is worth getting. The series started getting even better since 6.
  7. GamecubeLover
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    6 amazing boards of cool characters. Amazing new idea. And much more what this game did. This game was creative, fresh, fun, original, and phenomenal. But those rotating stick games...ow.
  8. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    5
    Все Mario party скучные так как предназначены для четверых человек. Но если собрать друзей то врятли станет весело. Когда четыре человека сидят и играют в игру комментируя и изредка разговаривая- это не сильно весело
  9. blackopshatred
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    This game has survived for over 11 years. Just about everytime friends are over i try to get them to play this. It truly is an astonishing classic which revolutionised the board game industry. If i could show you my face when playing this i would
  10. blackbox64
    Apr 18, 2014
    3
    I would not recommend this. The RNG in the game is all Bias towards one character. This game could destroy friendships and severe families. For your own sakes, don't buy this game.
  11. RobertA.
    Jul 15, 2004
    7
    Yes this game was very fun. not too challenging. i was one of the sorry souls to use the palm of my hand to spin around the joystick. beware, the joystick will dig a hole into your hand. fun game though :)
  12. MichaelS.
    Aug 12, 2007
    7
    The first party game, a classic.
  13. ZeroX
    Aug 17, 2005
    7
    It's a good game but it was all mini-games and the story sucked.
  14. Caestus
    Mar 10, 2013
    7
    Makes only multiplayer sense.
  15. Zilcell
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    Mario changed the party game genre as well. With a ton of minigames to play, it is hard to get bored of this game in a few hours. The graphics and sound in the game are okay.
  16. bestbloodyday
    May 22, 2012
    10
    The game that started the parties fashion. The adventure mode was great and still is a good fun if you manage to play with friends (if your controllers aren't all broken).
  17. KnightfallLA
    May 4, 2013
    7
    Mario Party is one of the multiplayer games that are fun, yet frustrating games, control wise. The first two games in the series are probably the best to my opinion, in terms of mini-games and gameplay. There is not much to say play with your friends!
  18. smahlt
    May 30, 2023
    8
    A very fun game, and the destroyer of control sticks. I think it succeeds as being one of the most streamlined and fun games in the series.
  19. dinosauryoshi
    Jul 1, 2014
    8
    Completely boring as a single-player game but a hell of a lot of fun in multiplayer. I loved the gameplay that the boards added and there was some great mini-games on offer. Unfortunately there was also a few that weren't so great. Overall though a hell of a lot of fun.
  20. troi4n
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    WARNING - this game breaks friendships! This is the best advice I can tell you! Prepare to play with your friends and have the best multiplayer moments of N64! This game is the meaning of fun! Playing with family or friends, the fun is guaranteed! This game is SO legendary that we're about to have the Mario Party 10! Yes, 9 sequences of this amazing game!
  21. EpicLadySponge
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Unfortunately, Metacritic's critics only gave the first Mario Party a positive score, but gave the rest of the installments mixed scores. It means that the first will always be the best no matter what these users think.
  22. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    9
    First Is Always The Best
    The original Mario Party is fun, unintentionally friendship ending, and unique.
  23. NeoconTom
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    A solid party game, its execution is on point, but the pain-inducing, palm spinning game activities, which happen far too often, do hurt it in the long run.
  24. CowDude121
    Aug 24, 2017
    6
    ESRB Rating - E for Everyone

    Contains:
    -Mild Violence
    -Mischief
    -Broken Analogue Sticks
    -Ruined Friendships
    -Money Loss
    -Hand injuries
    -More money loss
    -Mixed reviews
    -Anger
    -Even more anger after that
    -Blood Clots
    -Hand Blisters
    - and Eye Strain
  25. benjo24
    Jun 30, 2017
    7
    The first Mario Party Game introduced the series good with their new concepts, minigames and ideas. But not everything is perfect in the game such as the unfair dice that automaticly chose your number and some minigames were bad, But most of the boards have a very good soundtrack and good design.
    So i think Mario Party is a good game and you can have fun with your friends with it, but    The first Mario Party Game introduced the series good with their new concepts, minigames and ideas. But not everything is perfect in the game such as the unfair dice that automaticly chose your number and some minigames were bad, But most of the boards have a very good soundtrack and good design.
    So i think Mario Party is a good game and you can have fun with your friends with it, but most of the other Mario party does it better and so it isnt the best Mario Party (My is Mario Party 2)    … Expand
  26. DjAntwon03
    Oct 4, 2021
    5
    Going back to the late 90's. This game started a franchise that would spam the length of 4 decades with us soon getting the first MP of the 2020's. However, I feel that examining this game alone shows how lackluster it actually is in terms of content. There are no items, very minimal board mechanics, and some of the boards arent amazing. There also is a lack of strategy due to that and aGoing back to the late 90's. This game started a franchise that would spam the length of 4 decades with us soon getting the first MP of the 2020's. However, I feel that examining this game alone shows how lackluster it actually is in terms of content. There are no items, very minimal board mechanics, and some of the boards arent amazing. There also is a lack of strategy due to that and a lot of the game relies on luck. While the minigames were great; many of them favored a certain character in 1v3's and there was way too much coin loss in minigames. While this game is great and has a few good side modes. It isnt as great as many of our future installments.… Expand
  27. Amora
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    The starting game for Mario Party is pretty good bringing sure fun, rage, luck, and the test of skill, while all these are good things we can't deny the bad things in this game, we already know what it is, the lawsuit that Nintendo got from this game from those stick rotation games, but besides that disaster this game is still pretty good til this day!
  28. AKthaBeast
    Mar 25, 2018
    8
    Ultimate party game that kicked off everything. This game changed the game on how party games could be played as anyone can pick up the controller and win.
  29. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is really a great game, there is so much to love about it, must play for sure!
  30. 360barrier
    Nov 17, 2022
    0
    I got so many blisters on my hands from this game because of that damn control stick controls. I couldn't get to the last 2 boards because of the insane grind the game makes you go through so I gave up. graphics are like welcome to 30 years. were they blindfolded when making that camera
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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best N64 Game of 1999
3
#3 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1999
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#3 Most Shared N64 Game of 1999

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    78
    8 / 8 / 7 / 8 - 31 silver
  2. Nintendorks
    80
    A perfect, addictive blend of luck, skill, and strategy … anything can happen in a game of Mario Party, and that's what makes it such unique and enjoyable game. Throw your coat on the bed in the guest room, because you're going to be staying a while.
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  3. GamerWeb Nintendo
    89
    Mario creates another new genre and further demonstrates why the N64 is the system for party animals. The first game of it's kind … for groups of three or four people, though, Mario Party is a Nintendo 64 classic.
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