Carnival Games for Nintendo Switch

 Switch
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 9, 2019
    40
    Not the amusing fair you were expecting. This Carnival Games revival is a complete disaster.
  2. SpazioGames
    Nov 29, 2018
    51
    If you're gamers with experience, Carnival Games isn't the title that you're looking for. If you're willing to not take the minigames seriously and you're in a festive environment, then you'll be able to forget easily the many problems that afflict it.
  3. XGN
    Nov 21, 2018
    55
    Carnival Games brings a digital carnival to the consoles. With its minigames you can entertain brilliantly on a party. Unfortunately the lack of original games affect the replayability and there is simply too much to unlock. It just ruins the fun.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 14, 2018
    50
    Carnival Games is a nice party game with good ideas, but made in a superficial way and sometimes frustrating.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Nov 12, 2018
    70
    If you’re looking for a game to get the whole family gathered around the TV - or your Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode - during the school holidays or at a party, Carnival Games offers plenty of silly mini-games to get everyone swinging their Joy-Con. It’s nothing remarkable, but the new games do offer a little more variety than the previous versions, so if you’re looking for a quick pick-up-and-play alternative to Super Mario Party, this colourful collection could be the virtual funfair trip for you.
  7. Video Chums
    Nov 11, 2018
    67
    It may not have good graphics and it's definitely dripping with cheese but there's no denying just how much fun you and a few friends can have with Carnival Games. Most of the mini-games offer good times and the overall sense of fun is top-notch.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 5, 2018
    30
    I’m aware that Carnival Games doesn’t need my approval, but even with an open mind, I came away disappointed. I will always think fondly of my time with Wii-era party games and mini-game collections, but the Carnival Games revival will not be my preferred method of reliving that charming and gimmicky time period. Maybe this was a series worth leaving buried.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 8 out of 12
  1. Kirbo1777
    Aug 23, 2023
    2
    There's nothing inherently wrong with the game itself, the biggest issue is that its not worth the price for what little you get.
  2. ImNotAngryAtVG
    May 27, 2022
    2
    The Wii Is back! And not in a good way..... This game is for little babies, pro tip: (do not say that for ape escape or i will punch you toThe Wii Is back! And not in a good way..... This game is for little babies, pro tip: (do not say that for ape escape or i will punch you to the ground) The games are boring and you have to unlock them. No thanks! This is not family fun, this is family boredom! +2 because i can cheese the paintball minigame… Full Review »
  3. infjaxcritic
    Nov 25, 2021
    5
    If you're looking for a party game that will be long term fun, then this game is not for you. Sure, there may be good music, but the controlsIf you're looking for a party game that will be long term fun, then this game is not for you. Sure, there may be good music, but the controls are awful, and there are only 20 games, most of them have to be unlocked with tickets, and the models are inappropriately polygonal for 2018. All in all, stick to Mario Party.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »