Mario Party Superstars

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 275 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. CDizzness
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    I hate to seem biased by rating so many Ninty titles a 9 or 10....but jeez!!! They are doing so well! This is THE best Mario Party game ever released. No more motion controls (which makes this way more skill based), the boards require actual strategy, the dice has been returned to normal (all characters get a 1-10), oh and the graphics are gorgeous. Everything has a true HD shine to it,I hate to seem biased by rating so many Ninty titles a 9 or 10....but jeez!!! They are doing so well! This is THE best Mario Party game ever released. No more motion controls (which makes this way more skill based), the boards require actual strategy, the dice has been returned to normal (all characters get a 1-10), oh and the graphics are gorgeous. Everything has a true HD shine to it, character models along with level textures are high quality and the game has a certain polish. Even the most lame mini games are enjoyable due to how well the controls have been implemented. Speaking of mini games, I think the selection is truly worth the title, "Superstars". Do yourself a favor and pick this one up, you will see what I mean once you play it. : )… Expand
  3. Thereviewerdogo
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This is how you do Mario Party. This is fantastic and the new gold standard for Online Latency. I had absolutely zero slow down in all of my online gameplay. I was really shocked to see just how much content is in this game including challenges and unlockables that will ensure you get atleast 100 hours of playtime. Well worth the money with fantastic board selection as well as QOL features. Bravo.
  4. Afenger
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Excelente retorno desses mini games das antigas, com gráficos atualizados. A diversão é a mesma dos anos 90, e pela primeira vez oficial pela Nintendo o jogo está em PTbr, atraindo ainda mais o público Brasileiro.
  5. SkyrimGod
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Mario Party Superstars has Coconut Conk!!! Instant 10/10 No but really thsi game is the best Mario Party since 8. Its a must buy to me.
  6. Dilbert20006
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Absolute return to form! Fingers crossed for DLC that would be the icing on peaches cake
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. Themechanic6969
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Muy divertido, adictivo excelente mario party. El modo online es espectacular y funciona increible.
  11. 3vg69
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    The best Mario Party in many years, Superstars is like the classics games of N64
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. PossibleEpic
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Well balanced, fun mini games and great graphics. A classic mario party game.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. CartopNutria
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    De vuelta a la formula clásica. Muy divertido como todos los juegos de la saga y el online aporta mucha más posibilidades de juego.
  20. Zeldiano88
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Semplice, Miglior Mario Party di sempre! Mille modalità di gioco lo rendono praticamente un titolo da giocare all’infinito! Miglior Party game on Switch!
  21. nicesushi
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    After essentially feeling scammed by Super Mario Party, I was wary about going into this one. But this is easily one of the top 5 Switch games and has everything I wanted and expected from Super, and it just oozes soul.

    Complete online functionality, meaning you can play the actual boards online with friends or strangers, and is hands down the best online of any Nintendo game to date.    After essentially feeling scammed by Super Mario Party, I was wary about going into this one. But this is easily one of the top 5 Switch games and has everything I wanted and expected from Super, and it just oozes soul.

    Complete online functionality, meaning you can play the actual boards online with friends or strangers, and is hands down the best online of any Nintendo game to date. Most of the time it's been seamless gameplay with no lag or stuttering, almost like I'm just playing on the couch with friends. I've disconnected once, but was able to rejoin again (CPU plays your character in the meantime), however I've read the host disconnecting could mean you can't continue.

    Maybe it's not a good idea to praise a game too much on its nostalgia factor and to wear those "rose-tinted glasses," but it needs to be said that Mario Party Superstars really captures the essence of playing those classic games as a kid. Same old Mario Party games with a fresh coat of paint, the graphics are great.

    My only want right now is a way to open an online lobby for randoms. It is easy enough to start a room and post the room ID in an online forum to get more players together, but there should really be an online lobby list similar to Mario Golf: Super Rush. If you only have one friend who wants to play, there's no way to fill the other two spots with randoms unless they have your room ID.

    Anyway, love the game, and it's shocking that it seems to be flying under the radar a little, maybe because it's poorly titled. Super Mario Party and Mario Party Superstars are similar names, but Superstars is the best Mario Party we've had in at least a decade.    … Expand
  22. GameReviewer293
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    What a great throwback. One of the best Mario party games to date. This is not of these one and done games like WarioWare: Get it Together! I will be playing this for the foreseeable future, this and both Pokemon titles.
  23. CoffeeSip
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, one of the best in the series, it's been awhile since we had a Mario party this epic before. The multiplayer is also very smooth, which had me surprised since Nintendo's online isn't usually the best.
  24. Avenged6573
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This is the Mario party we grew up with. They absolutely nailed it with this game. While i hope we get more boards in the future, hoping the developers don't stop supporting the game. The on-line runs really well.
  25. Adasc2906
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    I knew this game would be a banger. After the first reveal at E3 this has been my most wanted switch game of 2021. If there will ever be some dlc for it i would also buy it.
  26. Devin3867
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Great return to form for the series. Online is very well integrated into the game and is a lot of fun with friends or strangers from around the world.
  27. Argonat
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    A much needed rendition of classic Mario Party with some smart balancing tweaks and quality of life upgrades. Still can be brutal, but also feels a bit more fair. The best Mario Party package in years. Hopefully a couple more boards and characters coming soon.
  28. Gmdd
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Mario Party Superstars brought back the systems, mini games and boards from the classic Mario Party games, and I love it! Great job, ND cube.
  29. AndyTS
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario Party done the right way I've been playing the N64 Mario Party games with my brothers and my parents who also use to play when we was kids nothing like trailing behind your older brother by 1 star and some coins the boards and the music is very nostalgic it's definitely a game worth picking up its competitive but it's very fun I think anyone that wants to play can pick it up and just play.… Expand
  30. Jakesnake
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    One of the best party games ever made, and I've played nearly all of them. Playing with friends is preferred but online has been just as fun with almost 0 lag. This game has given me some of the best multiplayer experiences I've had in years. A must buy for any Switch owner!
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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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