Mario Party Superstars

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 275 Ratings

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  1. NazgulzLegacy
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    Mini games are good but the map boards arent very good and playing with computer characters sucks because they constantly roll high numbers.
  2. qedda
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    6/10, here's why:

    While the game is decent and playable, It has more cons than pros imo. This review will highlight some of them. Positives : - The game, imo, is better than the "abominations" known as Mario Party 9 and 10, the vehicle ones, since individual play/movement is back. - Decent amount of characters, 10 total. - Fun mini-games with a mix of luck and skill. - Friendly    6/10, here's why:

    While the game is decent and playable, It has more cons than pros imo. This review will highlight some of them.

    Positives :
    - The game, imo, is better than the "abominations" known as Mario Party 9 and 10, the vehicle ones, since individual play/movement is back.
    - Decent amount of characters, 10 total.
    - Fun mini-games with a mix of luck and skill.
    - Friendly for kids, meaning, fun and a casual game by default, can be slightly tweaked for more competitive play, keyword: "slightly".
    - A variety of boards that are mostly fun and offer changes to gameplay.

    Negatives:
    - TOO casual and friendly leaving you with not much control (Luck focused).
    - Lack of options and custom settings which leaves for almost no actual competitive settings. There ARE options to enable/disable handicap or enable/disable bonus stars, BUT nothing else.
    - Lack of competitive play support, and competitive settings. E.g. features such as: Banning/limiting items, increasing/decreasing item and/or star prices, modified coin gain value (coins gained/lost when landing on blue/red spaces) etc. Game released in 2021, you'd think the technology would be there by now.
    - Limited gameplay and strategy, and competitive play due to no optimal settings, bad board rework and the current items available, most being unavailable due to specific boards, random luck events or "locked" until the 5 final rounds. Also lack of targeting and item variety create less interesting plays such as planning ahead aka setting up plays or sabotaging a "specific" player etc.
    - Lack of "content". There are currently 8 characters, 5 boards and 16 items currently ingame, 9 which are always available and 2 which board specific. That leaves 5 "rare/hidden" items.
    - Lack of boards to play, while 5 boards is not too bad the game could certainly need more boards, since most boards are unique and play a specific way. E.g. On 1 board the Star doesn't move to a different space after you buy one, etc. Also when you compare to older titles such as the 1st mario party which released 20 years ago and had 8 or so boards to play at launch, it's no wonder the game feels like it's lacking content.
    - NO DLC CONTENT. Which further adds to the "not enough boards" issue and other issues such as, not enough items.
    - Bad/Weird CPU, mainly Hard and Master level. They sometimes do "correct" plays such as warp the star away if you're close to it, other times they rotate the same little path in the corner using up all of their mushrooms and extra dices, essentially doing nothing each turn. They seem decent at mini-games?
    - Bad game balance. You gain more money than you can spend. This and the existence of an abundance of free items almost makes even the shop obsolete. It also encourages you to spend your items since you'll refill shortly. The bad board and game balancing issue leads to issues in terms of economy, items and strategy, which creates almost no counterplay or smart plays, it feels too much like autoplay/luck.
    - Not enough Red/negative spaces, most were removed on the reworked boards making loss of coin difficult, also greatly affecting 1v3 and 2v2 minigame rounds.
    - Versus events 1v3 and 2v2, excluding Vs Space aka 1v1, do not lose you coins on a minigame loss, at least not the way it used to?
    - There's an excessive amount of Lucky spaces on each board, 10 to 15 and they offer random but free items or 10-20+ coins. Like waaaay too much. Both spaces and net gain from the coins/items.
    - Lucky space makes shop semi-obsolete. Has too many options granting you more items then the shop.
    - There's not enough items, there are 16 items currently ingame, 9 available at all times, others exclusive to specific board or board/game states such as hidden in bonus spaces, final 5 turns event etc.
    - There's not enough item variation, Items are more buff focused, there's barely any that target opponents, if there are it's usually random and/or affects you too.
    - Item balacing issue, rarity issue and availability issue ruin the game and makes 0 sense. "Rare" items are too commonly found and aquired, mainly the Golden Pipe.
    - Item shop sells too many similar items which means no real point in buying the lesser version. Golden Pipe>Triple Dice>Double Dice>Mushroom>Custom Dice, all items that affect "forward" movement in a way, getting you closer to the star. All affordable and almost as commonly found in shop as in lucky spaces btw.
    - Items lack originality/difference between other items or share similar purpose making the others obsolete in a way.
    - Too much coin generation per turn+minigame (probably mentioned this but I'll do it again, since it's insane).
    - Pity prizes for 2nd and 3rd place after minigame, leads to no "real" meaning in winning a minigame besides gaining 10 coins instead of 3. You can no longer deny someone who's near a star the "needed" gold since there are pity prizes now.
    Meh    … Expand
  3. fanmadeendings
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Really good fun, I enjoyed it a lot. Probably a decision for the best to go back to its roots.
  4. AnimeClashi
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    I love this game, for me make this game really fun for this i do not care i play offline or online playing
  5. Arey100
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    Mario Party is amazing fun with family and friends. The selection of minigames and boards are all great, and the game overall is jam packed with personality.
  6. zNeverSleep
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    Probably my favorite Mario game right now.

    Why? The game only works if you actively talk with your friends. Strats, lies, collabs, and coop mini-games are essential here. That way, there's no way you can have fun right here. Also, since it can last a few hours, you can totally play it for all the hangout with your friends if you want. As nothing is perfect, this game can be pretty    Probably my favorite Mario game right now.

    Why? The game only works if you actively talk with your friends. Strats, lies, collabs, and coop mini-games are essential here. That way, there's no way you can have fun right here. Also, since it can last a few hours, you can totally play it for all the hangout with your friends if you want.

    As nothing is perfect, this game can be pretty unfair. Thus, unpredictability can be a kind of artificial. So, at the end of the day, if you care most about having a good time with your friends, this can't be a problem. Otherwise, you'll get frustrated. A good example was my friend, Neto. He used the same strat all game. He literally played, sleep, woke up, and played again. At the game's end, he got lucky and won it - without even caring about it. Since it was a lot of fun and memorable, it's ok. But be advised about it.    … Expand
  7. rockzombie
    May 14, 2023
    8
    More interesting than last mario party; can't help but notice this game seldom use the joy-con special feature. I know this is a remake, but at least trying a little bit, cmon'...
  8. RDonnell
    May 11, 2023
    1
    Great game horrible players. As soon as they think they can not win they leave. This impacts who really wins and now AI has to fill gaps. Nintendo refuses to ban them.
  9. Sokuru
    Apr 5, 2023
    0
    This is one of those games where your kids end up needy, expecting a treat or a present out of nowhere. Because in this game, you are rewarded about every 10 steps for just advancing in a game session.
  10. luciamelier
    Mar 31, 2023
    7
    I like this game, but I think the only way to enjoy it is to play in multiplayer mode, and that is because the game boards are only five. The minigames are fun overall. I don't know why, but I was expecting for something more.
  11. Tikur
    Mar 9, 2023
    7
    This game can easy be summarized as missed potential.

    It has all what it needs to be the best Mario Party game and experience. The boards, they choose are beautiful redesigned, the minigames they have chosen are really a best of and a homogeneous mixture that works perfectly. However there is one big issue and now one and half year after release i am sure we will not get a DLC, which    This game can easy be summarized as missed potential.

    It has all what it needs to be the best Mario Party game and experience. The boards, they choose are beautiful redesigned, the minigames they have chosen are really a best of and a homogeneous mixture that works perfectly.

    However there is one big issue and now one and half year after release i am sure we will not get a DLC, which fixes it.

    This game has to few boards. Seriously how can a Mario Party, which is commercialized as a Best of-Version have only five boards, when even the original Mario Party on the N64 has eight boards in total and six of them are playable right from the start.

    I really have a lot of fun with the game, but it could be more, if I had more boards to choose from. Ten boards should be the minimum for a game like this.    … Expand
  12. sandspeedruns
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    I'll give it up - this game is good! As always, playing with friends is much better than playing alone. While it would have been nice to get a few more boards, it is certainly a step up from Mario Party: The Top 100.
  13. afghanwhig
    Feb 26, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want to have fun, buy the other Mario Party for the Switch. Positives: preserves the frustrating counterintuitive controls, loooooong boardgame play, and lack of distinction between characters in play from the older Mario Parties. Seriously, play this one and the original Switch Mario Party and see which one actually is fun for the whole family.… Expand
  14. ReviewGod05
    Feb 23, 2023
    0
    This game is pretty fun to play with friends. It is a fairly simple and fun game and it creates a lot of tense moments (which I'm fond of). There is a lot of luck involved in this game but also a decent amount of skill which I like because while more experienced players have an advantage, they aren't guarantied to crush their friends.
  15. oopkp
    Feb 23, 2023
    2
    What I wanted was a fun game to play with my family. What I got was a bad game that wasn't fun. Put simply, Mario Party is a tired old idea that was never fun to begin with. The minigames suck and are all clunky and boring. The board is basically entirely luck based except it takes 5000 years. Wii Party is a great party game if you want one of those, and it doesn't take 5000000 years toWhat I wanted was a fun game to play with my family. What I got was a bad game that wasn't fun. Put simply, Mario Party is a tired old idea that was never fun to begin with. The minigames suck and are all clunky and boring. The board is basically entirely luck based except it takes 5000 years. Wii Party is a great party game if you want one of those, and it doesn't take 5000000 years to get through a game. Plus, this game doesn't even have playable Wario.… Expand
  16. maglun
    Dec 23, 2022
    0
    Super gra jeszcze lepsza od 1 polecam każdemu w grze można spokojnie przegrać 50h.
  17. LT_Gruber
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    Fun for the whole family and with friends.

    Mario Party Superstars is the twelfth million remake of the all-time classic Mario Party. It features five remade boards from the original N64 version and some new mini games, while including all the mini games from the other thousands of installments in the past. This game is the FIFA of Nintendo, it comes out every year and gives you one new    Fun for the whole family and with friends.

    Mario Party Superstars is the twelfth million remake of the all-time classic Mario Party. It features five remade boards from the original N64 version and some new mini games, while including all the mini games from the other thousands of installments in the past. This game is the FIFA of Nintendo, it comes out every year and gives you one new or improved feature at a time for a quick fill of the pockets.

    But despite this, it is still a fun game to play with your family or friends. The goal is simple, as always. Collect the most stars before the final round is over and you are a winner. It is that simple. To do this you throw dices, buy special power ups to help you get to the star’s location faster and play a mini game after every round to earn some extra cash (when you win of course).

    The mini games are always great and never bore me, this game got them all, from 1998 until now. And they even added some more in this installment. It is just good fun.

    This game, like the other editions, can destroy friendships and tear families apart because of the constant torment you can inflict on your opponents by stealing their money or even stars. You also can limit their movement to 3 spaces max and to top it off, send the star to a new location when your opponent gets really close to it. Mario Party Superstars can be intense and sometimes I asked the question to my wife: “You think this is a f*cking game?” And then I realise, it is.

    My only complaint is that it needs to be remade almost every year, instead of just upgrade it with new content, like many other games. I know that the magic of money plays a part in this, but still.

    Mario Party, whatever the edition, will always be the ultimate party game with friends and family and remains fun to play.    … Expand
  18. MarioReviewer
    Nov 24, 2022
    5
    I really, really tried hard to enjoy Mario Party Superstars since this one was the first Mario Party I've played (after quickly playing all the other games), and I am shocked that this one is regarded as one of the best. All the boards are unfun and the minigames have been injured severely in the transition somehow. If you want a Switch Mario Party, get Super Mario Party, which is more funI really, really tried hard to enjoy Mario Party Superstars since this one was the first Mario Party I've played (after quickly playing all the other games), and I am shocked that this one is regarded as one of the best. All the boards are unfun and the minigames have been injured severely in the transition somehow. If you want a Switch Mario Party, get Super Mario Party, which is more fun in multiplayer, has better maps although fewer, the minigames are far better and it has so much side modes.… Expand
  19. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    this game is so good. has really good gameplay with incredible fun. i love it
  20. Tradnux
    Aug 31, 2022
    9
    I am really glad that Nintendo came up with this to pretty much address the (joy-con only and no online support) problems of the previous game "Super Mario Party" title, furthermore it also catered to nostalgic fans of the series by reviving the beloved mini-games from the Mario Party games of the past.

    It should've been perfect, but I have a minor problem with it, personally I feel    I am really glad that Nintendo came up with this to pretty much address the (joy-con only and no online support) problems of the previous game "Super Mario Party" title, furthermore it also catered to nostalgic fans of the series by reviving the beloved mini-games from the Mario Party games of the past.

    It should've been perfect, but I have a minor problem with it, personally I feel like this is a kind of game you can't be seriously competitive, as "luck" plays a major part here, no matter how much you perform well on the mini-games (which I think should be merited higher) but sadly too much occurrences luck based results taking over with the dice rolls and luck/bad-luck tiles.

    Nonetheless, while competitive gaming is not balanced here, it is still definitely a fun party game to play with the family with all those great great mini-games.    … Expand
  21. lucinhagamer
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    this is the BEST MARIO PARTY EVER CREATED. i love it everyhting this game offer
  22. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    4
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  23. VincentKirby
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Definitely a great blast from the past filled with N64 and a bit of GC, Wii and Wii U goodness. The game has only five boards and 10 characters which is a shame but it doesn't boggle down the experience too much. Waaaaaaaaaaaaay better than what Super Mario Party ever could be. (Also the online is pretty much lag-free.)
  24. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    this game is SO GOOD. one of the best game on Nintendo Switch and the BEST from Mario Party series
  25. Creegybop7
    May 26, 2022
    0
    This game is a great time and easy to play. Unlike the other games you control you. I am so happy the series is returning to its routes. It is an easy choice to buy
  26. Gam1ngH3ro15
    May 22, 2022
    8
    Good overall game. Certainly nostalgic, as it compiles a lot of the game modes and levels from previous Mario Party titles. Loads of fun playing with your friends locally, also can play online which is a nice addition.
  27. Schuld
    May 14, 2022
    1
    5 Maps are pathetic.. for 60 bucks is extreme.... and possible again no upgrade ability... also the bots are extrem unfair, they always get what they need. Its easy to predit there new roll...
  28. Jofe
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    A good game, with a good selection of boards and mini-games. But the game really lacks content. Other than the online options, there are no additional game modes to enrich the experience. 5 boards and 10 characters is too few. Too bad, the game only does the bare minimum.
  29. CpnCornDogg
    Apr 24, 2022
    0
    Seriously 90 bucks for this **** so boring, at least mario party 10 had a interesting team version, this one is just boring ass board game no teams, 4 people only....it's just **** I compare it to ea's sports game horse **** every year with no evolution. Skip this one
  30. firelink88
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite one out of all the ones i've played so far! They brought back so many great classic minigames, 100 of them! There are 5 unique boards so far to play on and hopefully we get more of them for DLC. The songs are incredible in this game! They brought back a bunch of great items from past Mario Party games. The online mode is super fun to play, I definitely enjoy puttingThis is my favorite one out of all the ones i've played so far! They brought back so many great classic minigames, 100 of them! There are 5 unique boards so far to play on and hopefully we get more of them for DLC. The songs are incredible in this game! They brought back a bunch of great items from past Mario Party games. The online mode is super fun to play, I definitely enjoy putting myself up for a real challenge in this game. Very enjoyable playing with friends and family. The Coin battle minigame mode is the funnest offline mode to play and the one online is the survial mode, the hardest mode in the whole game which keeps me entertained for a great challenge. This game deserves to be called the greatest Mario Party game ever! It is my favorite video game overall.… Expand
  31. SCE66
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    good game but less than super Mario party..
    maybe this game is remake..
    good game.
  32. Cyan_Can
    Apr 6, 2022
    5
    Mario Party: Superstars is a good game, however what makes it entertaining is not the new designs of the game, but what is included in the old. Many of the remade minigames are very entertaining, but in my opinion, choosing extremely old maps from the original has gone to show how they've aged.

    As for the new content, there is a severe lack of characters included to pick from, in fact    Mario Party: Superstars is a good game, however what makes it entertaining is not the new designs of the game, but what is included in the old. Many of the remade minigames are very entertaining, but in my opinion, choosing extremely old maps from the original has gone to show how they've aged.

    As for the new content, there is a severe lack of characters included to pick from, in fact there are more characters in almost every other entry in the franchise. The online is horrible, and the fact you are usually going to play with people on bad internet isn't going to help you either. Many features that are usually included in triple AAA remasters are not here either: Lack of any sort of gallery, extra features, or anything unique to make the player interested.

    It's literally just watered down old school Mario party. You're better off playing any of the first 6 entries than this.    … Expand
  33. PossibleEpic
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Well balanced, fun mini games and great graphics. A classic mario party game.
  34. Altendo
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    Instead of getting an actually good game with a new plot instead of the repeated one, we get another trash cash grab. My brothers used to love Mario. Then Kirby dragged them away and they haven't touched a Mario game since. That's because Kirby actually has interesting stories that don't recycle the same **** over the course of 36 years. Kirby Super Star Ultra is the best Mario game, or atInstead of getting an actually good game with a new plot instead of the repeated one, we get another trash cash grab. My brothers used to love Mario. Then Kirby dragged them away and they haven't touched a Mario game since. That's because Kirby actually has interesting stories that don't recycle the same **** over the course of 36 years. Kirby Super Star Ultra is the best Mario game, or at least a game that features Mario.… Expand
  35. iKickBullies
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Great and best game in it's series in years. My only issue is lack of maps (only 5) and mini games that are too similar too eachother. Feels like some are a cop out.
  36. FourBoiledEggs
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    I played a lot of Mario Party 2 as a child with my siblings and friends, some of the happiest memories I have is playing it. As I grew older I tried some of the later Mario Party titles and found them to be lacking (though the one on the Wii where you had to invest in the hotels like Monopoly was fun), but this game, even though it pulls a lot of elements from those later games just putsI played a lot of Mario Party 2 as a child with my siblings and friends, some of the happiest memories I have is playing it. As I grew older I tried some of the later Mario Party titles and found them to be lacking (though the one on the Wii where you had to invest in the hotels like Monopoly was fun), but this game, even though it pulls a lot of elements from those later games just puts them together so well in such a nice package, it feels like Mario Party 2, bit with more polish and more games. Honestly, this game feels like it was designed to be put in some museum of Nintendo.… Expand
  37. ConnorCondria
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    This game is really fun. Being able to play with both friends and random people online for the 1st time is hopefully a step forward for the online from here on out with the series. There are definitely some times when the online doesn't work the best, but in my experiences it works pretty good most of the time. The one thing I will say is that I'd be happier with 1-2 more boards and withThis game is really fun. Being able to play with both friends and random people online for the 1st time is hopefully a step forward for the online from here on out with the series. There are definitely some times when the online doesn't work the best, but in my experiences it works pretty good most of the time. The one thing I will say is that I'd be happier with 1-2 more boards and with some different minigames, but it's the type of Mario Party I've wanted for a long time.… Expand
  38. ChiefScarneck
    Mar 13, 2022
    7
    Mario Party The Top 100 was an interesting concept that had a lot of potential. Take beloved mini-games from series past and compile them into a tribute game to appeal to fans' nostalgia of Mario Party growing up. Instead, it was a cheap game without much substance to warrant a $40 price tag. Mario Party Superstars, however, was a major upgrade to that and was what the game should've beenMario Party The Top 100 was an interesting concept that had a lot of potential. Take beloved mini-games from series past and compile them into a tribute game to appeal to fans' nostalgia of Mario Party growing up. Instead, it was a cheap game without much substance to warrant a $40 price tag. Mario Party Superstars, however, was a major upgrade to that and was what the game should've been in the first place.

    Superstars does a good job on recreating the feel of the original Mario Party on N64 and does so right when you start the game. Several fan favorite mini-games are back, along with a selection of boards that I have mixed feelings of. Space Land is phenomenal, but I scratch my head at the inclusion of Peach's Birthday Cake, my least favorite board.

    My biggest criticism with the whole game is that a lot of charm from older games have been replaced by artificial imitations, and what I mean by that is that modern Mario Party seems to have higher standards and expectations that will weed out a lot of the original charm of early games. The bad voice clips are gone and replaced with milquetoast voice clips recycled from game to game (although Mario's "I did it!" is freakin' hilarious).

    The game also has an online mode, and as someone who really didn't like Super Mario Party's online mode, this made me raise some eyebrows. Everyone knows Nintendo isn't known for their reliable online services, so I had a number of reservations for that feature. However after trying it out with a few friends online, I'm happy to report it's actually quite reliable and doesn't slow the game enough to not make it worth it. You'll probably have more lag from other players not actually doing their turns than you will from online connections, so that was a pleasant surprise.

    Mario Party Superstars is probably the best Mario Party game to come out since Mario Party 8, I'd argue. I really can't say I enjoy it as much as the older games it's trying to emulate, but it was a good throwback and filled a void of a good version of The Top 100. You'll find yourself reminiscing on the good times back then as you play with newcomers, keeping the legacy of Mario Party strong.    … Expand
  39. Mangrove
    Mar 6, 2022
    4
    Mario Party is arguably the most fun and most accesible party game ever created. In that sense, Superstars is a fun game and definitely not a "bad purchase". However, it is a very low-effort game with the triple A pricetag, and that doesn't sit well with me. So collecting some of the most fun minigames of older titles and putting them in 1 game is fine, I'd even say they did a good job.Mario Party is arguably the most fun and most accesible party game ever created. In that sense, Superstars is a fun game and definitely not a "bad purchase". However, it is a very low-effort game with the triple A pricetag, and that doesn't sit well with me. So collecting some of the most fun minigames of older titles and putting them in 1 game is fine, I'd even say they did a good job. But aside from that, there's just nothing. They've picked minigames from 10 different titles, yet they decided to use some of the most generic playing boards in the games history. Only the first 3 Mario Games have their boards in here, with one of them being so outdated that the star remains stationary after collecting it. There is nothibg meaningful to unlock either. Mario Party 4 for the Gamecube for example had 5 boards off the bat, but every time you beat one you play this special minigame vs the host. Each character has a unique room to build and they receive an item when they win a board. Beating 5 of them unlocks the special Bowser one, and if you beat that there's an endboss Bowser too. This is a game from what, 20 years ago? And it has more content than this cashgrab game.

    If you don't have a Mario Party game or never played the games, this is a fine addition for family and friends. Minigames are still gold, but looking at the effort for the price, Nintendo is robbing you.    … Expand
  40. UltraB3ar
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    This is amazing Mario party but i do have to say i wish they used the custom dice blocks and had more characters and boards but 100 minigames is amazing buy this now!
  41. TheLastPlay
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Juego ideal para pasar una tarde con los amigos o familiares. A los que jugaron en su época a los anteriores les tocará un poco la fibra nostálgica.
  42. nintendofan721
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    It’s been so long since we had a great Mario Party game, and so this does not disappoint! This game brings back the magic of the series in the good old days, and it’s a true return to form. We have some remastered boards from the N64 era as well as 100 classic minigames. They brought everything back to the way it was in the past, such as 20 coins for a star and dice that go up to 10. TheIt’s been so long since we had a great Mario Party game, and so this does not disappoint! This game brings back the magic of the series in the good old days, and it’s a true return to form. We have some remastered boards from the N64 era as well as 100 classic minigames. They brought everything back to the way it was in the past, such as 20 coins for a star and dice that go up to 10. The only big problem I have with this game is that it’s lacking in content. There are only five boards which is too low, there should have been at least one or two more. There should have been a few more characters too (like Diddy Kong or Dry Bones). The minigame selection is fantastic, with hardly any bad ones. I would have liked to see a few more from the GameCube and Wii games though. The graphics are amazing, they did a great job at updating all the boards and minigames into glorious HD. I know some people say the remixed music is worse than the originals, but I really like most of them. Another problem this game has is the amount of lucky spaces, there are too many of them and you can still get coins from losing minigames. But overall, this game is the first truly great Mario Party game since ND Cube took over. If they had less lucky spaces and more boards and characters, this could be the best Mario Party of all time. Hopefully they will add DLC to this game in the future, it can really use it.… Expand
  43. GalaxySilverDog
    Feb 6, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd like to mention that I have played every Mario Party so I'd like to make certain highlights about the game that can improve the experience a lot fot the next games to come.

    Mario Party Superstars is a great game overall; it doesn't do any new (and there's nothing bad about that) and it has improved the experience of some of the old boards which is a nice touch.

    The bad things:
    - The game spits coins everywhere: lucky spaces and bonus minigames.
    I don't mind there being lucky spaces because they give unskilled players a chance in the game but the boards are flooded with them and they give a lot of coins progessively as the game approaches the end. The bonus minigames (which double the amount of coins you get) shouldn't be here because the game gives you already a lot of coins, why would you make the coin value decrease so much? It feels like the coins aren't as worth as before in the old days.

    - There animations are cool to see the first time you play but they become sluggish if you play every now and then, you just want to pass them faster e.g.: when you get an item, waiting three seconds everytime for the lucky space roulette to pop up so you stop it; the chain whistles take a huge amount of time (I try to avoid playing Horror Land because this item is everywhere in that board and the turns can take up a big chunk of time. Also, when you cross over the big counter in Space Land, the counters takes like FOUR seconds to lower a number and when it reaches zero, Bowser will shoot the coin beam EVEN if there are no players in range just making the time go to waste (the animations didn't trigger if there wasn't any player in range which was amazing, why see it if there's no one affected by it?).

    - Weird/Bad Selection of minigames: Roll Call = Goomba Spotting / Leaf Leap = What Goes Up... / Pokey Pummel doesn't need to be here if we have Cheep Cheep Chase and Mecha Marathon / Night Light Fright (the distance is hard to tell and sometimes feels unfair) / Dizzy Dancing got dumbed down (You can get several notes instead of one to win, which if fine, but the controls are reversed so it doesn't really mean anything unlike the original which screwed up your control scheme a lot and it felt really dizzy, that's the point o f the minigame...) / Piranha's Pursuit / Tidal Toss is incredibly unfair for the team, the waves hitbox is bigger than it looks / Pogo-a-go-go is the opposite, unfair for the single players, the platforms shifts gears too slow it's hard to lose on the team side / Hammer Drop is doesn't have a limit, I can get 70 coins in that game, the coin bags are too much there and if you have some skill your opponents might get 4 or 5 whilst you got 60 (wtf) / Sneak 'n' Snore control scheme is weird, I know how to play and to hide in time but it's really unintuitive. / Ticktock Hops put the player on the inner side of the clock hang in disadvantatge, unfair / Block Star from MP6... really?.

    The overall selection is fine, I never cared much about how many there are from which game but, at least, spread equally the amount of minigames you give to each category (FFA, 2v2, etc...).

    There are 53 FFA, 18 2v2, 18 1v3, 5 1v1 and 6 extras. The amount could have been split better (something like 40 FFA, 22 2v2, 22 1v3, 10 1v1 and 6 Extras).

    Middle ground things:
    - The music for the boards are amazing but the music for many minigames is weird, some remixes are amazing (e.g.: On Your Toes for Storm Chasers), some are just unhearable (e.g.: Let's Have Some Fun for Cake Factory) and some are a bit wtf but ok (e.g.: No Fright, No Fear for Hot Rope Jump) although this a matter of taste but some can agree Cake Factory has an awful piece to listen to compared to the original in MP2. A quick note about the overall music is that Why did they let players choose between original music and remix for boards and not for minigames? I don't know, only Nintendo does.

    - The good things:
    The side modes are nice / The game looks AMAZING and the boards remixes are nice, specially Space Land and Woody Woods in my opinion / The game as a whole is amazing and I have laughed so hard with friends, I can't tell how grateful I am they're going back to the good Mario Party ways / If you're an old fan, you're gonna enjoy it despite some inconveniences / If you're new, you're gonna love it, no joke, it's amazing / CLASSIC BONUS STARS ARE BACK

    - Minor complains:
    They could have aimed everything towards the N64 era, including minigames, 100 minigames from MP1 - 3, I wouldn't have complained bc the N64 minigames had amazing music, and a lot of imagination going on, they were magical.
    - Why is there only one MP3 board while MP1 and MP2 got two boards each? Nintendo's decisions.
    - Why is there a toggle for CPU speed and not for everyone's speed?    … Expand
  44. Berserkerchan
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Gives me major back in the days flashbacks and I also have a lot of fun. I wish for dlc but otherwise I am very amused
  45. FunkyBoi
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    Mario Party is great, because I can play it with my family and friends who don't play video games, and still have a great time. Who would've thought that the game titled 'Mario Party' makes for a fantastic party game. This is the first Mario Party I've actually bought and owned, so I can't speak to it's quality in comparison to previous titles, but I will say that the minigames mostly feelMario Party is great, because I can play it with my family and friends who don't play video games, and still have a great time. Who would've thought that the game titled 'Mario Party' makes for a fantastic party game. This is the first Mario Party I've actually bought and owned, so I can't speak to it's quality in comparison to previous titles, but I will say that the minigames mostly feel really fun and exciting when you're playing with friends. I will say I would never play this game solo, so that may be a detriment depending on what your intention for the game is, but I think it's one of those games that it's best to own, just to have something to entertain guests when you're bumming around at home.… Expand
  46. Markus04122
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All in all, Mario Party Superstars is a great game with lots of mini-games, cool strategies etc.. But honestly, the previous game is way better than this game especially that there was a two-player mode, a four-player mode (rafting) and the single-player game where you have to beat all minigames. Unfortunately, both games only have 5 boards which is a bit poor. The achievements forces 100%-player to buy 20 € for an online service and some of these challenges are literally impossible or easy when you cheat. My most-hated item: Chomp Call. They have intended this item in Mario Party 4 anyway but it wasn't necessary to include in this game too. But for the rest, we finally got the 10-sided cube, double cubes, triple cubes etc.. So, this game doesn't gain all points in my opinion due to the ridiculous achievements and somehow absurd coincidences.… Expand
  47. dark0153
    Dec 31, 2021
    0
    Piece of **** AI, cant play only coop with a friend without cheating AI. Game rounds are very long, nobody's sticks around for one hour of ****ty dice rolls
  48. Sacreds
    Dec 27, 2021
    9
    Personally, i had only played two NDCube games in the past: wii party(which i love) and mario party 9(which i was not a fan of). However, hearing the horrors of other NDCube Mario Party games has been a constant through the last few years. I believe that Mario Party Superstars truly proves NDCube's worth as a developer and as the babysitters of the Mario Party series. Graphics, sound,Personally, i had only played two NDCube games in the past: wii party(which i love) and mario party 9(which i was not a fan of). However, hearing the horrors of other NDCube Mario Party games has been a constant through the last few years. I believe that Mario Party Superstars truly proves NDCube's worth as a developer and as the babysitters of the Mario Party series. Graphics, sound, design, minigames are all great. I love how many more options we are given compared to their previous entries. However, I had one problem. Only 5 boards? And only the n64? I think that nintendo should at least add DLC to add some later classic tracks(specifically Koopa's Tycoon Town). It's a strange decision, given that the minigames(btw i think the selection is GREAT) are from all the different mario parties(handhelds excluded). I wish they tried to include a board from every Mario Party 1-8. Overall, this is sublime, and if this game got DLC to truly make it the all in one definitive all in one Mario Party experience, it would be an easy 10 and probably the best game in the series. Great job NDCube.… Expand
  49. PMG-Writer
    Dec 26, 2021
    8
    So Mario Party Superstars definitely has a lot of potential and also became a real hit for the Nintendo Switch. The boards and minigames played, especially the minigames have become really great thanks to the training mode. In addition, the many other modes have become simply great and enjoyable. The controls and their explanations are super and after a few games, you can already performSo Mario Party Superstars definitely has a lot of potential and also became a real hit for the Nintendo Switch. The boards and minigames played, especially the minigames have become really great thanks to the training mode. In addition, the many other modes have become simply great and enjoyable. The controls and their explanations are super and after a few games, you can already perform many actions very well off the cuff. The graphical presentation comes across very well on the Switch and the sound is also good. Mario Party Superstars can be recommended to all players with friends or family. But you can also have fun on your own.… Expand
  50. ProfAmateur
    Dec 7, 2021
    5
    This Game is typical Nintendo: While the Game is OKAY, the minimalsitic Effort that Nintendo put in that Game is unbelievable. So we pay a FULL-Price Game for total 5 already existing Levels. Furthermore, >50% of the Content is from N64. Additionaly, Nintendo tried to implement some Mechanics to help weaker Players; what happens is, that in the End of a Game some Player get randomly StarsThis Game is typical Nintendo: While the Game is OKAY, the minimalsitic Effort that Nintendo put in that Game is unbelievable. So we pay a FULL-Price Game for total 5 already existing Levels. Furthermore, >50% of the Content is from N64. Additionaly, Nintendo tried to implement some Mechanics to help weaker Players; what happens is, that in the End of a Game some Player get randomly Stars (for example "used the most Items" or "landed most on red") etc. That means that in the End the Winner is mostly random. WTF Nintendo? WTF...… Expand
  51. Happyspelling
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    It is easily one of the best mario party experiences yet, but it's not perfect. It lacks any interesting side modes, the online lags significantly during certain minigames, and some of the minigame choices are questionable. Also, I know this game is mainly targeted towards fans of the n64 games, but it has way too little emphasis on the newer games, which in my opinion has betterIt is easily one of the best mario party experiences yet, but it's not perfect. It lacks any interesting side modes, the online lags significantly during certain minigames, and some of the minigame choices are questionable. Also, I know this game is mainly targeted towards fans of the n64 games, but it has way too little emphasis on the newer games, which in my opinion has better minigames. Mario Party; The Top 100 had 12 minigames from MP9, but Superstars only has 4. That game had my favorite minigame collection, and I think a lot of newer fans such as myself won't get the full experience. In addition, this game feels a little too similar to The Top 100. I believe more than half of the minigames are the same, and while some popular choices were obviously returning like Pushy Penguins and Shy Guy Says, I feel like they could have had some more minigames that haven't appeared in a while. The Top 100 also had the decathlon and championship battles, while Superstars is mostly just boards and minigames. This game is definitely better because it actually has interesting boards, and I'm glad the boards are finally fun again for the first time in 8 years. I do wish this game embraced all fans, instead of just the older ones though.… Expand
  52. greninjaX
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    the best mario party game in a long time. this is just what the series needed to get back on track
  53. Pawl0oo
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    Very good game I recommend
  54. larryt1216
    Nov 27, 2021
    1
    This game is a lazy, shallow version of the original Mario party games:

    - Very little variety in terms of spaces and board events, which is strange given that they had earlier games and boards to work off of - Items are lazy. Same small handful of items, way less than original Mario parties - No story mode or solo games - Unlockable content not cool at all - Only five boards This is    This game is a lazy, shallow version of the original Mario party games:

    - Very little variety in terms of spaces and board events, which is strange given that they had earlier games and boards to work off of

    - Items are lazy. Same small handful of items, way less than original Mario parties

    - No story mode or solo games

    - Unlockable content not cool at all

    - Only five boards

    This is absolutely not a sixty dollar game - they remastered some mini games and five game board. I knew it was supposed to be a remaster, but this is really bad. Especially disappointed with how boring and generic the items and game spaces are. Nothing like Mario Party 2/3

    Nintendo has not made a good Mario Party game since 5 or 6. It’s pretty insane how they continue to disappoint when these kinds of party games have such an easy formula. I thought this would be different because they’d be going back to their roots and the old games, but it was not    … Expand
  55. GameCorp_Meyk
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    Mario Party Superstars is a reminder of how great the Mario Party experience can really be. The stable online mode, the charming graphics and of course the friendship-destroying gameplay of days gone by shows that there is still potential in the series. Mainly the small number of boards and characters gives hope for future support. With a little more variety, Mario Party Superstars couldMario Party Superstars is a reminder of how great the Mario Party experience can really be. The stable online mode, the charming graphics and of course the friendship-destroying gameplay of days gone by shows that there is still potential in the series. Mainly the small number of boards and characters gives hope for future support. With a little more variety, Mario Party Superstars could establish itself as a de facto party game.… Expand
  56. Lap1as
    Nov 26, 2021
    6
    Игра бодрая и прикольная. Самое то для компании. Но после предыдущей марио пати постоянно ловлю себя на попытке управлять движением(гироскопом). Вот еслибы их обеденить в один карик для удобства и разнообразияпоставил бы 10Игра бодрая и прикольная. Самое то для компании. Но после предыдущей марио пати постоянно ловлю себя на попытке управлять движением(гироскопом). Вот еслибы их обеденить в один карик для удобства и разнообразияпоставил бы 10
  57. nicket
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    Now THIS is Mario Party.

    Let's see... Regarding gameplay, it's fantastic! The only thing I dislike is the amount of Lucky Spaces. You're not even "lucky" if you land on one because there's just so many of them! As a result, everyone always has enough coins to buy stars and items. Other than that, the game feels great! Local multiplayer is lots of fun. You'll definitely have a good time    Now THIS is Mario Party.

    Let's see...

    Regarding gameplay, it's fantastic! The only thing I dislike is the amount of Lucky Spaces. You're not even "lucky" if you land on one because there's just so many of them! As a result, everyone always has enough coins to buy stars and items. Other than that, the game feels great!

    Local multiplayer is lots of fun. You'll definitely have a good time with all those minigames! Surprisingly, online works pretty well (considering the bad reputation Nintendo's online service has). There's some lag now and then, but at least it's playable. The stickers are also a nice touch!

    The design is amazing, although I wish there were more boards. Don't get me wrong, having 5 boards is definitely an improvement from the last entry. However, I believe that 6 boards would be ideal. I also wish the characters wore different clothes depending on the board, like in the original series.

    As a matter of fact, the content is somewhat lacking. For example, I've found it way too easy to reach max level and collect all the items from Toad's shop. Once you've collected everything, there are basically no more ways to spend your gold coins.

    Hopefully we'll get future updates with more content, such as boards, minigames, stickers and other unlockables... oh, and less lucky spaces!

    Overall, excellent game and perhaps the best Mario Party entry, IMO.    … Expand
  58. jaythph2021
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    The 9 that I give this game is based on assumption that we get more boards. As the game stands now, I think an 8-9 is an appropriate score. If we get 2-3 more boards, then Superstars deserves somewhere between a 9-10.
  59. GrunGrun
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best so far, I hope it gets future boards, so glad I pick up this game
  60. KazuraCollins88
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Juegazo. El mejor Mario Party de los últimos tiempos. Sin embargo, se le resta puntos a la creatividad al ser un remake, y algo que extraño mucho son los trajes únicos para cada escenario. Es una tontería, y el juego se ve HERMOSO, pero realmente son pequeños detalles que, al ser visuales, se notan. Por otro lado, la organización del menú principal, el que puedas jugar online, y el queJuegazo. El mejor Mario Party de los últimos tiempos. Sin embargo, se le resta puntos a la creatividad al ser un remake, y algo que extraño mucho son los trajes únicos para cada escenario. Es una tontería, y el juego se ve HERMOSO, pero realmente son pequeños detalles que, al ser visuales, se notan. Por otro lado, la organización del menú principal, el que puedas jugar online, y el que puedas pausar partidas, son cosas excelentes.… Expand
  61. Syhlcam
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Cette compilation Mario Party est très bonne dans l’ensemble, elle revient sur les bases qui ont fait le succès de la série. Le jeu en mode plateau possède un bien meilleur rythme, est plus équilibré mais n’empêche pas les grandes injustices qui pimente le jeu. Bien que le nombre de plateau soit limité, il reste tout bon et permettre des heures de plaisir. Le mode montagne aux mini-jeuxCette compilation Mario Party est très bonne dans l’ensemble, elle revient sur les bases qui ont fait le succès de la série. Le jeu en mode plateau possède un bien meilleur rythme, est plus équilibré mais n’empêche pas les grandes injustices qui pimente le jeu. Bien que le nombre de plateau soit limité, il reste tout bon et permettre des heures de plaisir. Le mode montagne aux mini-jeux est aussi très bien et laisse une plus grande possibilité de rejouabilité.

    Full test >> https://bit.ly/3clbyth    … Expand
  62. SuperMatt777
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Mario Party Superstars is essentially what I truly hoped The Top 100 could have been and a game I never thought they'd actually make; bringing back not only 100 mini-games from the series history, but also returning to the series true roots and bringing back five boards from the N64 titles. As a series fan since the very beginning, Superstars is a true homage to what made the series greatMario Party Superstars is essentially what I truly hoped The Top 100 could have been and a game I never thought they'd actually make; bringing back not only 100 mini-games from the series history, but also returning to the series true roots and bringing back five boards from the N64 titles. As a series fan since the very beginning, Superstars is a true homage to what made the series great while also including quality of life changes that the more modern Super Mario Party introduced. The mini-game line up is, for the most part, phenomenal and the board selections were just as good, even if I would've rather seen a few others.

    There are a few nitpicks about this game, however, ones that I can deal with, but they are still details that could've made this game even better than it already is. I think the personal big thing for me is the somewhat imbalance of mini-game representation. I know it's clear that the N64 titles were the spotlight titles, but the rest of the series seems to take a back seat to them. Only Mario Party 6 managed to equal itself to an N64 title, but Mario Party 3 has literally double the amount of mini-games that both 1 and 6 have. And to address the MASSIVE elephant in the room, Mario Party 8 has only two mini-games in the entire roster. To say the least, the Wii/Wii U era was severely underrepresented. On top of the imbalanced mini-game representation, it's disappointing to see there isn't any sort of unlockable board or characters, something even Super Mario Party had. Beyond that, with the heavy focus on every mode having online, it leaves a lack of any sort of single player campaign. I'm not necessarily asking for a full story mode like in Mario Parties 3 or 4, but something as small as another Mini-Game Island would've been heavily appreciated, especially since The Top 100 did that so well.

    Overall, I think Mario Party Superstars is the best title in the series in a long time. While I still praise Super Mario Party and place it up there with the greats, Superstars manages to top it easily. After the strange directions 9, 10, Island Tour and Star Rush took, Super Mario Party was a breath of fresh air, but Superstars is the true party I've been dreaming of. I really hope Nd Cube continues on this path for future installments.    … Expand
  63. chrischaos
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    After years of waiting, Nintendo has finally given me a Mario Party I can enjoy! The minigames, boards, and frantic party chaos are all great in this one.
  64. Ihatesonicboom2
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Brilliance. Mario Party Superstars is what the other modern Mario Parties fail to do. Online is smooth, and that's really saying something. The boards are a hit of nostalgia and so are the minigames. just brilliant. Must buy.
  65. Lesima
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    I loved Super Mario Party, it felt like when I played it with my friends as a child. The truth is that the game is very good and I have a lot of fun.
  66. Digibutter64
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    A great release overall, though it would have benefitted massively from some more boards; you'll play through the five here fairly quickly, some sort of story mode, and a more appealing art style (the minimalism is rather forgettable). The minigames on offer are mostly great (emphasis on mostly; looking at you, Bowser's Big Blast), and it of course has that classic friendship-destroying gameplay.
  67. haysdowdy
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Nintendo’s actions have followed in congruence with their promise to Mario Party fans. This is the best N64 remaster available to play on Switch, only next to Mario 3D All-Stars. Being able to adjust the speed of the CPU actions and dialogue is such a nice touch. A polished trip down memory lane, and we can finally play standard party mode online directly from launch!
  68. Ray82z
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    this reminds me of super roblox party, pretty cool game. It really had cool mini games like hex a gone.
  69. TerrenceG
    Nov 14, 2021
    4
    5 boards from only Mario Party 1-3 and the boards are different from the original. Was looking forward to a full on blast-from-the-past, a bit disappointed
  70. JB2021
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    This is a very fun and great looking game to play with only a couple of negatives which you can forgive. As usual the game looks lovely Nintendo know how to make a Mario game look top notch on the switch and it plays well. 100 mini games is great and the majority of them play well and are fun especially when played wit other people it becomes very competitive and fun. I love the boards allThis is a very fun and great looking game to play with only a couple of negatives which you can forgive. As usual the game looks lovely Nintendo know how to make a Mario game look top notch on the switch and it plays well. 100 mini games is great and the majority of them play well and are fun especially when played wit other people it becomes very competitive and fun. I love the boards all 5 are fun and look amazing it will be great if Nintendo add one or two more in the future. My only issue is that some of the mini games are just not that challenging and can be over In 2-3 seconds which almost makes them pointless. With a few tweaks these mini games could become as good as the others but in their current form you will probably end up never playing them again. The only upside is that with 100 to choose from you can get away with missing the rubbish ones as fun and playable ones far outweigh the poor ones. I would say after Mario kart this would be tied second with mario golf as my second favourite game on the switch so far.I didn’t expect to like or play it as much as I have done so far. It would be good to see some extra or tweaked mini games added in the future as a DLC.… Expand
  71. TS1991
    Nov 13, 2021
    3
    If you want a sequel to Super Mario Party, you're going to be disappointed. No Partner Party, no extra modes, no unique character dice...No charm. It's a nostalgia trip, if that, and nothing else.
  72. thedaarkbatty
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    just stop releasing these mario party """"""""""""games"""""""""""" please. they're no fun for single player. kinda discriminants against introverts like me
  73. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 12, 2021
    8
    Mario Party Superstars
    The greatest hits
    Mario Party Supertars is a blast. A collection of sadly only 5 of the best Mario party boards from Mario party 1-3 and a collection of 100 of the best mini games. I had so much fun with this simplified Mario party collection, you of course choose one of 10 charcters and set up your own Mario party, you can choose the era or even types of mini    Mario Party Superstars
    The greatest hits
    Mario Party Supertars is a blast.
    A collection of sadly only 5 of the best Mario party boards from Mario party 1-3 and a collection of 100 of the best mini games.
    I had so much fun with this simplified Mario party collection, you of course choose one of 10 charcters and set up your own Mario party, you can choose the era or even types of mini games such as skill only or family friendly only, set up how many turns and youre off, I love the control here, I love how despite only being 5 boards theres so much you can do to change things up.. speaking of changing up, peaches birthday cake for example has been modified for the better, with the seed choice coming after the star rather han before ,and giving you an alternate route back to the star again… and the mini games here are again some of the best, there wasn’t one I dreaded playing…
    The only negative is a lack of boards and a lack of cospetics, other than that
    This is hands down a must have Mario party game…
    I give Mario Parrty Superstars
    an 8/10    … Expand
  74. Gilberto
    Nov 11, 2021
    8
    Loving Mario Party Superstars comes with the details. A short look from an unexperienced eye could led to think of this as a weak follow up to even Super Mario Party, the previous game in the series, and that is unfortunately because the game IS indeed short on content. But for the fans this is the return to form we have always wanted.

    For starters, the classic rules are back, this    Loving Mario Party Superstars comes with the details. A short look from an unexperienced eye could led to think of this as a weak follow up to even Super Mario Party, the previous game in the series, and that is unfortunately because the game IS indeed short on content. But for the fans this is the return to form we have always wanted.

    For starters, the classic rules are back, this time, truly back. Super Mario Party had the intention to resuscitate the series, yet Nintendo's stubborn desire to mix things up and make the series 'somehow' more accesible led to some questionable decisions that ultimately hurt the design awfully- couple that with some uninspired boards and Mario's first Party on the Switch was little but a mid step into stardom.

    Now things are back to normal. Stars cost 20 coins, Boo stealing cost 50 coins, important items like the golden pipe are more expensive and so on. Like I said, they look like small details, but all of them add up and ultimately make the game a lot more interesting, competitive, and super fun, just like it used to be.

    Better yet, this is a celebration of the series, meaning 5 classic N64 boards have been remade and modernized ensuring quality board design- for the most part, with Peach's Birthday Cake being possibly the lone exception (Not a big fan). But really, Super Mario Party's boards don't hold a candle to whats here , not only from a design perspective, but from just simply the absolute charm and personality that is displayed on both their looks and their sound, both magnificent.

    The mini-games are probably the only thing NdCube didn't messed up during the last decade of Mario Party, yet the return of 100 of a truly excellent selection of mini-games from the series past makes for what could be considered the best compilation the series has ever had. Almost all of them are extremely fun, and the developers really gave full care into remaking them- with all of them looking amazing. Whats more, all them have their original soundtrack remixed from each of their respective entry in the series. Its all great.

    Plus, and this is the BIG plus- for the first time ever, the game has fully operational online gameplay and it works incredible. Yes, Super Mario Party was added online a couple of years after its release, but its definitely clear that, that was only test to what ultimately the developers wanted to achieve here. This is one of the more stable, if not the most stable online experience currently on the Nintendo Switch and truthfully, such care was needed to bring this series online. its no secret that a Mario Party match can last a long time so having a bad online infrastructure and/or bad stability would have harmed the matches profoundly. Yet, it works miraculously well, and this is truly the best addition the series could ever had. If you are a Mario Party fan you know that playing with friends or other people for that matter its where is at, and with this, its finally possible to do it any time you want. Excellent.

    As of now, I have given this game much deserved praise, yet like I said the game still has one possible big issue. Lack of content. First with so much done well to bring back the series to its glory days, its somewhat disappointing to see some of its missteps. 5 boards is still one board less to any of the classic Mario Party titles up to the Gamecube (All had 6 or more) and there are no unlockable characters or mini-games. Some of the unlockables are fun, I enjoyed unlocking the Stickers to use them later at online matches, but aside from that, not much else.

    There is no single player focused mode either- I know Mario Party is a game to be played with other people but for the sake of variety, some of the single player story modes in the series past where very appreciated. On the other hand, Mini-game Island is honestly somewhat lackluster, I appreciate the Daily Challenges and Survival Mode (both single player- online experiences) but aside from that there are no good modes to challenge your friends competitively on the mini-games.

    This is why a naked eye could positively be confused at the time of comparing Mario Party Superstars to Super Mario Party which did had tons of extra modes to play, a single player mini-mode, and double the characters. This is definitely a fault, and I honestly do wish Nintendo decides to keep supporting the title- a new board or even 2 can go a long way, precisely because with the possiblity to now play online, it is meant to be played for a long time and 5 boards, as good as they are, can grow tiresome naturally.

    Still if the long review wasn't obvious enough I still think this is an incredible game. Really, it cannot be stressed enough how a great of a job Nintendo and Ndcube treated this return to form for a series that I deeply love. Like I said, its all in the details. Thank you Nintendo.    … Expand
  75. Juan88
    Nov 11, 2021
    7
    The game is fun as expected in multiplayer. The Ai is so unbalanced it’s ridiculous. If playing in single player all 3 AI will actively try to screw your over turning the game into a 3V1 scenario. Now I get the ai sucked in Mario Party Superstars but this is truly unfair.
  76. yic191
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, so funny with friends, perfect minigames, perfect boards so dinamics amd so many content and modes to make longer the life of this game. You must have it. It will be perfect if they add like a DLC more boards, minigames and characters.
  77. StandardOllie
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    The best party game of the decade, the online features on this game are the best out of any Nintendo Title so far, with party mode, survival, coin battle, 3 daily challenges, sports and puzzles, tag match, trio challenge, not to mention a selection of 20 high score minigames, where you can se where your personal best ranks in the global leaderboard for each particular minigame, you'llThe best party game of the decade, the online features on this game are the best out of any Nintendo Title so far, with party mode, survival, coin battle, 3 daily challenges, sports and puzzles, tag match, trio challenge, not to mention a selection of 20 high score minigames, where you can se where your personal best ranks in the global leaderboard for each particular minigame, you'll never run out of things to do, all this modes can be played with friends or randoms online, (except survival which is just randoms to avoid any cheating for obvious reasons), as for the connection, runs as smooth as Mario Kart for me, like Txur said, and have in mind I live in Brazil, and mostly play with randoms from different continents than mine, it's hard to believe but to me Nintendo actually ment for this game to be played online, each player have their own personal fully customisable Party Card, which you put titles you've earned while playing, like "Rookie", "Coin Collector", "Minigame Master", "Bringer of Night", "Celestial Complier" "The One to Beat" and many more, there are in total 61 titles to unlock, they also have a level system which goes currently from 1-99, you can pick your favourite Mario Party game out of Mario Party to Mario Party 10 and have it displayed in your card, your favourite board and your top 4 favourite minigames, which if any are from the high score minigames your personal record will also be displayed on your Party Card under the minigame, they also show where you and other players rank in survival and the time played, on top of that they take all that data and do a poll ranking people's favourite games out of the franchise, favourite boards, characters and minigames (Spoiler: MP2 is currently winning the game pool with 18.77%, and I assume I don't even have to tell you where MP 9/10 are ranked lol), with all that it gives a sense of unification and voice to the comunity and it's almost like they are asking us what we'd like for them to do next, this could very well be the best Mario Party game of all time, sometimes Nintendo struggles to get it right, specially with the MP franchise in the latest years (from 8 to Super), but this time they hit bullseye, I can't think of anything else they could add to the game in the matter of quality of life improvements, to end it I also think they "styled" this game based on the smash brothers formula, where they'll be constantly and indefinitely be releasing new dlcs with more boards, minigames, modes and characters making the game basically "imortal", if you've ever in your life played any Mario Party from 1-8/Super and enjoyed this is a must buy, honestely could not recomend it more… Expand
  78. benjito
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    didn't expected this game, but this is the mario party all we needed. it's the closest to the original series, there are still some missing features, like the cosplays on MP2, the bossfights, the original sequences after finishing the boards..

    this is an 8, but the online (good one) makes it a 9, so fun playing boards with my friends online.
  79. Maskaradin
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    Yay finalmente um verdadeiro mario party, um dos melhores multiplayers que eu joguei em anos! Minigames, multiplayer online, multiplayer local, tabuleiros, gameplay, tudo muito bom. Acho que a coisa que mais me incomoda no jogo inteiro é o fato de ter poucos prsonagens e tabuleiros, mais o resto não afeta a diversão e qualidade do jogo, muito bom mesmo!
  80. Under8tedX
    Nov 9, 2021
    6
    This game seems fun at first, but then you start to see it for what it really is. A gimmicky type of game, where you win 3 but loose 2 or even more, and it happens all the time. So 1 step forward but two steps back lol. So its not if you got luck or not, more like just the way the game rolls.. If the game notices your winning, it automatically stuffs you with the dice rolls. Meaning ifThis game seems fun at first, but then you start to see it for what it really is. A gimmicky type of game, where you win 3 but loose 2 or even more, and it happens all the time. So 1 step forward but two steps back lol. So its not if you got luck or not, more like just the way the game rolls.. If the game notices your winning, it automatically stuffs you with the dice rolls. Meaning if your winning, it always makes you hit a spot in which you either a) lose a star (by landing on bowser mini game, and landing on lose star) or somehow someone else stuffs you over by robbing you of all your money etc etc. In the end its just a gimmicky game, and not really for competitive play. The only thing i can say is fun are the mini games, and thats about it. Just go play monopoly its a lot more fun than this.… Expand
  81. Zski
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Mario Party Superstars is probably one of my biggest surprise games this year. I didn’t really watch the trailers, I didn’t keep up with any of the news, I was just so burned out on mediocre Mario Party games since Gamecube that I had no real interest. Luckily, a buddy of mine encouraged me to pick it up. This game is a true homage to the original three Mario Party games for Nintendo 64,Mario Party Superstars is probably one of my biggest surprise games this year. I didn’t really watch the trailers, I didn’t keep up with any of the news, I was just so burned out on mediocre Mario Party games since Gamecube that I had no real interest. Luckily, a buddy of mine encouraged me to pick it up. This game is a true homage to the original three Mario Party games for Nintendo 64, with lots of quality of life improvements and several of the better features from the later Mario Party games. It has the true spirit of the original trilogy. With friends, the game is easily a 9/10. Without friends, they did an excellent job by adding features to keep it entertaining, but it will always miss that magic of talking trash with your friends. The matchmaking is pretty solid, they implemented a chat system by being able to send various stickers during gameplay which makes it more interactive with the other players, and they added an experience system that allows you to get more unlockables (including chat stickers). Everything was implemented very well and definitely makes playing alone better, but it will be missing the true experience. All in all, I’m genuinely impressed with this game, they went back to the roots of what made the series special and added a lot of more modern features to improve on the formula. Definitely best enjoyed with friends.… Expand
  82. JPXSSB
    Nov 7, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is so flawed with so many easy mini games the board have too many lucky boards and less spaces. Also if you play with the N64 controller that came for switch pretty much becomes unplayable on dungeon duos and other mini games that require the X and Y button apparently Nintendo didn’t think about that. Also good mini games that they are missing is Grab bag day at the races and Toad in the box good mini games and not simple and easy ones. Also 1st place player can abuse the game of getting golden pipes And the lucky spots if he or she has the curse block this game is too easy to abuse imo. At the same time the online is good so its meh but i don’t plan to utilize tbh. Also where is a bowser map like almost every mario party had a bowser map and now they have possibly decided not to and possibly will put in a DLC to Cash grab. Overall this game is flawed with Alot of things to abuse in the game.… Expand
  83. Nintenderek
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    This is a very good game. Easily the best Mario Party game in years. However, it's still a Mario Party game.

    The graphics are fantastic, and as good as anything I'd expect out of Nintendo. The game runs really well and the sounds are quite good. The game uses 5 classic maps and those maps still play exactly as they used to. Space Land, Woody Woods, and Horror Land are my favorite.    This is a very good game. Easily the best Mario Party game in years. However, it's still a Mario Party game.

    The graphics are fantastic, and as good as anything I'd expect out of Nintendo. The game runs really well and the sounds are quite good. The game uses 5 classic maps and those maps still play exactly as they used to. Space Land, Woody Woods, and Horror Land are my favorite. The fact that the star moves so frequently adds to the fun. Peach's Birthday Cake and Yoshi's Tropical Island are also fun, but I don't like them as much as the first three.

    If you've never played a Mario Party game, it's like a board game with mini games in between each round of turns. Each person rolls a dice and moves that many spaces and the space you land on determines what happens. It also determines exactly how the mini game might play out. You could get a 1 vs 3, a 2 vs 2 or a 1 vs 1 vs 1 vs 1, depending on if people landed on good spaces, bad spaces or neutral spaces.

    All in all, it's a fun experience, but very multiplayer focused. Fun at parties with lots of people, but not something you'd want to play if you are just wanting to play by yourself. There is online play, which adds a lot to that aspect with both friends and random people online, but ultimately it really isn't a whole lot of content. A very fun game, but could really just use more of everything. More maps, more mini games, more playable characters, more content is really what's needed here. The basic gameplay is exactly what fans of Mario Party have wanted for years, but it just needs that extra bit of content to make it perfect.    … Expand
  84. MZkiller22
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    A combination of everything great from the previous Mario Partys. Couldnt ask for anything more. After the many struggles the series has been through recently this is a breath of fresh yet familiar air that I never want to lose again. Hopefully future installments keep the simple formula that we all grew to love.
  85. Jewishgamer
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    This game is so much fun to play with friends. Online is not the best theres alot of lag but offline is awesome. I recommend this game, you should buy it if you like nostalgia
  86. TsukasaHiiragi
    Nov 5, 2021
    4
    Pro's

    Classic Mario Party boards Classic Mario Party minigames Online Multiplayer Con's AI is very predictable AI wins more often now with random star bonuses Only 5 boards Too expensive for limited content Whilst its nice to get a new Mario Party considering that Nintendo more or less abandoned the previous one, even though gameplay wise it was more solid than previous    Pro's

    Classic Mario Party boards
    Classic Mario Party minigames
    Online Multiplayer

    Con's

    AI is very predictable
    AI wins more often now with random star bonuses
    Only 5 boards
    Too expensive for limited content

    Whilst its nice to get a new Mario Party considering that Nintendo more or less abandoned the previous one, even though gameplay wise it was more solid than previous versions but I honestly was expecting so much more for superstars, I was expecting pretty much a remaster entire first 5 games instead you get 5 boards from previous games which are arguably meh to good at best and the 'top' 100 mini-games, the unlockables are shallow and do really nothing for the game at all, mostly stickers and cards, basically Super Stars is more like a collection of mini-games with everything else an afterthought.

    The boards are all mostly small and seriously lack features from other series that made the games more fun, couple that with the still frustrating and the bonuses at the end are a joke, you could literally go from 1st place to last place and lose just because you didn't land on enough red spaces, winning mini-games doesn't seem to really matter anymore either, as long as you have enough coins for a star then you could lose practically every mini-game and still end up winning the entire game.

    The bonus rewards are always way more biased now towards the AI if you play single player, I've literally yet to win any game unless I've been at least 3 stars ahead of 2nd place, all other times you get robbed of any wins effectively making the past hour you spent battling out a complete waste of time, turning off random bonuses is a must and even then, you can see very clearly what the AI is doing several turns in advance of what its going to do, it is *very* predictable.    … Expand
  87. Allissei
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    It's a good game, where they remake / remaster some old boards from the N64 and Minigames from all the franchise...
    Now it has some small negatives: (that can be fixed with patches)
    It only has 5 boards... that's all... There are like 30 boards across all the games and it definitelly needs more, some minigames look and feel similar, and it barelly has stuff for Single player (it has    It's a good game, where they remake / remaster some old boards from the N64 and Minigames from all the franchise...
    Now it has some small negatives: (that can be fixed with patches)
    It only has 5 boards... that's all... There are like 30 boards across all the games and it definitelly needs more, some minigames look and feel similar, and it barelly has stuff for Single player (it has a store, achivements, and the online, but it feels like it could had been better)
    Finally...
    I think this game can easily have a lot of DLC... add more boards and minigames... and maybe some originals, I mean, I'm happy with the old boards, but maybe they can do 1 or 2 completely new!    … Expand
  88. Denvers
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    A phenomenal party board game that does just what it sets out to do. I wish ND Cube developed new boards, but that's a minor nitpick. I also wish custom dice for each characters was still in the game as AN OPTION, but at the end of the day, most people would disagree with that. Mario Party Superstars is the best of the modern installments and shines a bright light on the future of the series.
  89. MGamer490
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    My history with the Mario Party series is not that deep, I have memories as a kid of playing the N64 games but never played the Gamecube or Wii games. I did play the recent Super Mario Party for Switch which got about 60-70 hours of game time shared between me, my girlfriend and our friend group, and as fun as that experience was, there was definitely some stuff missing from that game. ButMy history with the Mario Party series is not that deep, I have memories as a kid of playing the N64 games but never played the Gamecube or Wii games. I did play the recent Super Mario Party for Switch which got about 60-70 hours of game time shared between me, my girlfriend and our friend group, and as fun as that experience was, there was definitely some stuff missing from that game. But here is Mario Party Superstars, a blast from the past and full of all that goodness that can cause the ultimate betrayals among the people you play with!

    Mario Party Superstars includes 5 total boards from the original 3 Nintendo 64 games. There is 2 boards from the first game, 2 from the second, and 1 from the third. Graphically, the game has been updated and all the boards look amazing, if you were a fan of the original games, this will be special for you. The boards themselves haven't changed in terms of how you play on them, aside from some differences here and there, it definitely has the newer Mario Party feel when compared to the more recent Super Mario Party and some additions that wasn't there in the original, like the lucky spaces, there is a lot of them though I feel this was to give casual and/or newer players more of a chance against the veterans who know their Mario Party. For the most part, it feels like the same boards as you remember.

    There are a total of 100 minigames, all taken from games across Mario Party from 1-10 which is pretty awesome. There was a lot of recognizable games here and some may have made me glance at the palm of my hand, I am still recovering from my N64 injuries of playing Tug o’ War, which is included here but also comes with a warning to NOT use the palm of your hand which got a giggle out of me. Overall I am happy with the game inclusions, I am sure there are people out there who didn't get their favourites but you aren't going to please everybody. There is a lot of variety in the games and plenty to enjoy.

    My time has only been spent playing it with my girlfriend at the moment with 2 CPUs. We have both played all the boards now and have had an absolute blast. I have not had the chance to play online yet though my girlfriend most definitely has, she is quite into the game and plays it against people online each day since it was released, to the point where I had to buy her the game for her own Switch as she kept using mine.

    Online inclusion is great and you can play full boards with other people from across the world, with stickers to help you communicate with them. Online play with the full boards was something that was missing from the last Mario Party so its great to see it in this one. For the performance online, even watching her I can see some regular lag during mini games especially that probably will be a little difficult to make the experience incredibly enjoyable, but overall it still seems playable.

    Final Rating - This is a fantastic game for a group of people to play or even just by yourself (though most fun with people), it brings you such a huge amount of nostalgia but is also great for newcomers too. Online being included is also a necessary and highly welcomed feature as there are people who are still in lockdown or have restrictions on groups of people in one place so props to Nintendo for that, its not something they typically do well. Definitely a game to pick up, you will have a lot of fun!    … Expand
  90. JWil
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    This was very unexpected when I heard the announcement! But once I realized it was about the original good mini games and game boards from the N64, GameCube and all other Mario Parties, I had to get it! The last Mario Party I didn’t even buy because my distaste for the one on the Wii U was so great. The fact that Nintendo was kind enough to bring this back is awesome! You have controlThis was very unexpected when I heard the announcement! But once I realized it was about the original good mini games and game boards from the N64, GameCube and all other Mario Parties, I had to get it! The last Mario Party I didn’t even buy because my distaste for the one on the Wii U was so great. The fact that Nintendo was kind enough to bring this back is awesome! You have control over which games you play how many turns on a game board, if you want to play online or offline. I’ve played all the boards and even a few of them twice now. I’ve only been playing offline so I can get good at those games again before I even think of going online and playing with people! … Expand
  91. Maxtasis
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    After the disappointment of Super Mario Party, this is exactly what I needed. Mini-games are great and varied, graphics are beautiful, and the boards are fun. I love how landing in an Item or another player's spot will trigger a mini-game. Having a 20 coin cost star again really helps to balance the competition.

    I have really nothing bad to say about the game. I would love to have DLC    After the disappointment of Super Mario Party, this is exactly what I needed. Mini-games are great and varied, graphics are beautiful, and the boards are fun. I love how landing in an Item or another player's spot will trigger a mini-game. Having a 20 coin cost star again really helps to balance the competition.

    I have really nothing bad to say about the game. I would love to have DLC with new boards, mini-games and characters come out, when I say new I mean not from the previous Mario Party although I know this is not what this entry is about.

    If you love to play Mario Party with friends this is a no-brainer, even if you have not played one before this is the best one you can get, you got all the best things about the previous games with the advantages of the switch. Even if you don't have a group to play with, you can start a new game Online! Try it out, you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  92. ancarroll
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    Last time I played a Mario Party game was Mario Party 5 and I forgot how much fun it could be. I wish there were more boards to choose from, but overall the experience and the mini games are fun.
  93. NTG07
    Oct 30, 2021
    0
    This game is horrible there’s no content there only 5 boards there’s online that sucks the game only has 30 turns and the mini game selection is horrible the game is slow pace it’s not very fun **** you ND cube Just go out of business what the **** have you came up with this horrible game I hope ND cube goes out of business
  94. denispiaia
    Nov 3, 2021
    7
    [PT-Br] Divertido, mas cansa rapido.. jogar sozinho não é tão legal. Sendo assim temos que ficar sempre na dependencia de ter alguem junto.
  95. HazeTheHawk13
    Nov 2, 2021
    6
    Nintendo Almost had it, almost. The Mini Games, Controls, Music, Graphics, Board Selection from the N64 era, all Fantastic. What Isn't Great is how Broken the Game is, There are Way Too Many Lucky Spaces on the Boards. For every Normal space that rewards players with three coins there are five Lucky Spaces that give the players seven fifteen to twenty five coins or a amazing item. TheNintendo Almost had it, almost. The Mini Games, Controls, Music, Graphics, Board Selection from the N64 era, all Fantastic. What Isn't Great is how Broken the Game is, There are Way Too Many Lucky Spaces on the Boards. For every Normal space that rewards players with three coins there are five Lucky Spaces that give the players seven fifteen to twenty five coins or a amazing item. The entire game is landing repeatedly on Lucky Spaces and players have so many coins that buying over powered items and stars is always guaranteed. The Game is Extremely Poorly Unbalanced and Ruined Mario Party Superstars for my friends and I.… Expand
  96. jotape01
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    It's definitely a game that you can enjoy with your friends or online players and has almost the best games of the franchises. However, there are things I need to point out:

    - The game gives a lot of coins on the board. Lucky spaces are all over the place so it doesn't seem to be lucky to land on these. - A draw minigame result rewards players all players? If a game has some sort of    It's definitely a game that you can enjoy with your friends or online players and has almost the best games of the franchises. However, there are things I need to point out:

    - The game gives a lot of coins on the board. Lucky spaces are all over the place so it doesn't seem to be lucky to land on these.
    - A draw minigame result rewards players all players? If a game has some sort of competition and 2 players end up in a draw, why are they both being rewarded in the same way as they would have won? A fair result would be to split the reward in 2.
    - I think the game has a decent net code, but sometimes the other players have a very unstable connection that actually may affect the outcome. Especially survival that you may lose because of an unstable connection and lose the winning strike.
    - I am aware that there are bonus stars, but sometimes the categories could be more about rewarding effort than just rewarding randomness. People who won most of the games/coins, use/purchase more items, etc. instead of rewarding somebody that landed on red spaces?
    - Add the options to cancel the game search whenever you want.

    That's it. In general, is a good game that needs some game balance to make it more "fair." A must have for Mario Party lovers.    … Expand
  97. Luisdlro
    Nov 2, 2021
    8
    Buen juego, nintendo acertó con este ejemplar y trayendo minijuegos y/o tableros de juegos pasados. Aun así, lo negativo del juego es su carencia en proporcionar más tableros y quizá no haber añadido más juegos reconocidos de otros Party antiguos.
  98. 3vg69
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    The best Mario Party in many years, Superstars is like the classics games of N64
  99. Shaneos27
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    So this is Mario Party. This is that full on wildness we've been waiting for. I hate my friends. I hate myself even more. This is it. Mario Party Superstars brings the real energy. I understand they didn't want people dying from alcohol poisoning with 50 rounders anymore. Though, now we just do best of 3 30 rounders. Nintendo you can do a lot of things, but you'll never stop the party~
  100. OnlyOneHere
    Nov 2, 2021
    6
    The developers were too cheap and lazy to develop new minigames. So they just copied and pasted a bunch of minigames from the previous installments. I'll admit though, the developers did pick the best minigames I could think of from the previous Mario Party games. And it was great to finally be able to play these minigames online. It was a blast. This does not however excuse the ridiculousThe developers were too cheap and lazy to develop new minigames. So they just copied and pasted a bunch of minigames from the previous installments. I'll admit though, the developers did pick the best minigames I could think of from the previous Mario Party games. And it was great to finally be able to play these minigames online. It was a blast. This does not however excuse the ridiculous $60 price tag. I expect new minigames at that price.

    Lucky spaces are everywhere on the boards. Why even bother calling it lucky if it isn't doesn't take any actual luck to land on them. Speaking of boards, the greedy developers gave us only 5 boards that are reworked from previous Mario Party games. It's already bad enough that the developers couldn't even bother to create new boards, so why couldn't they give us more than 5 boards from previous Mario Party games? That is just laziness at this point. Speaking of laziness, there isn't even a proper story mode.

    Online works smoothly. You can play with other players on the boards and minigames. As expected, you can also play it locally and alone with bots. This game definitely has tons of replay value both online and offline. Very fun to play but it needs a bit more content to justify that $60 price tag. I recommend you get this game until it is like $30-$40.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 94 Critic Reviews

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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 7, 2022
    85
    As a total package, Mario Party Superstars is indeed pretty super. But is it more super than Super Mario Party? That's the real question, now that the Switch is hosting two distinctly different Mario soirées. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 71]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    80
    A great party game that threw away the chains of unnecessary and counterproductive innovations from the previous episode. It relies on proven content from several previous Mario Party games, which works almost flawlessly in the new jacket. Maybe it would need more content, especially plating boards.
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 15, 2022
    70
    Mario Party Superstars is basically a celebration of the Mario Party franchise. But technical issues still haunt the online multiplayer, besides the lack of attention regarding minor details, which ends up hindering the fun factor.
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