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
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#75 Best Switch Game of 2021
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 94 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 94
  3. Negative: 0 out of 94
  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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