Mario Party Superstars

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 275 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. GrunGrun
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best so far, I hope it gets future boards, so glad I pick up this game
  11. 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
  12. Pawl0oo
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    Very good game I recommend
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  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. 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
  25. lucinhagamer
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    this is the BEST MARIO PARTY EVER CREATED. i love it everyhting this game offer
  26. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    this game is so good. has really good gameplay with incredible fun. i love it
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. maglun
    Dec 23, 2022
    0
    Super gra jeszcze lepsza od 1 polecam każdemu w grze można spokojnie przegrać 50h.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
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Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best Switch Game of 2021
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#14 Most Discussed 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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