Super Mario Party

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 653 Ratings

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  1. foofightingjohn
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    It's not perfect, but I've owned and played all the console Mario Partys - and this is the best one. It really is the most accessible, and the graphics are gorgeous. Mini Games are mostly great, some stellar ones, some that are a little meh, but always lots of laughs in the room for each.

    By the way, my 9 score is as a 4-player game. As a solo 1 player game, it's probably a 6 or 7.
  2. Digibutter64
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    Super Mario Party is fun, but it leaves me a little bit conflicted.

    On one hand, the classic gameplay that hasn't really been seen since Mario Party DS is finally back. In the main "Mario Party" mode, you go around boards individually collecting Stars. I (and many others from what I can tell) prefer this style of gameplay to the 'all moving in a vehicle' from Mario Parties 9 and 10. The    Super Mario Party is fun, but it leaves me a little bit conflicted.

    On one hand, the classic gameplay that hasn't really been seen since Mario Party DS is finally back. In the main "Mario Party" mode, you go around boards individually collecting Stars. I (and many others from what I can tell) prefer this style of gameplay to the 'all moving in a vehicle' from Mario Parties 9 and 10. The other modes are nice additions too, and really take advantage of the Switch's versatility.

    However, on the other hand, you're forced to use a single Joy-Con controller for each player. If you want to play Super Mario Party in handheld mode, with a Pro Controller, or with two Joy-Con via the Joy-Con Grip, you're out of luck. Since I find holding single Joy-Con awkward, this was a let-down for me, despite the many ways the controller is used (it's too small to play with comfortably in my opinion).

    Still, control issues/limitations aside, Super Mario Party is a welcome return to form. It seems that fewer (if any) minigames this time are luck-based, which is a plus for me (I prefer games to be more skill-oriented).

    Would be a great game to play with friends, if they don't mind the arguably awkward controls.    … Expand
  3. yic191
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Nice game, so many modes, and so much fun minigames. I want to see more stages to play in the party mode.
  4. TickleTh1sElmo
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    A true return to form for Mario Party. Not perfect, but damn close. An absolute blast.
  5. night4
    Oct 5, 2018
    4
    -Forced to use joycons? What about my pro controllers? Lame.

    -Can't play in handheld. Why is this even on the Switch then?

    -Can't play full game online.

    -Only 4 maps and they're small and boring.

    Shame on you, Nintendo. Shame.
  6. ImHappy
    Oct 14, 2018
    8
    It's a good game. Not so many mini-games, boards... really tiny (the stars moves often really close to the character who took the star just before).
    But it works, all ppl i've played with are full of joy, laughing,asking to continue to play; even sometimes refusing to play at first and loving it ! It's really nice game but not much more.
  7. jammgames
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    After being disappointed with newer Mario Party titles, it’s refreshing to see Nintendo going back to what makes Mario Party fun. With every Mario Party I played came across some mini games that I rolled my eyes to. When I played this one I never really saw that. Sure, not all of them are masterpieces, but I never really felt like any of them were that bad. A complaint I see often aboutAfter being disappointed with newer Mario Party titles, it’s refreshing to see Nintendo going back to what makes Mario Party fun. With every Mario Party I played came across some mini games that I rolled my eyes to. When I played this one I never really saw that. Sure, not all of them are masterpieces, but I never really felt like any of them were that bad. A complaint I see often about this game is that there are only 4 maps, and I agree with it to a point but it never really mattered to me. If you like a lot of variety in your maps, don’t expect a lot from this. The regular party is great and all, but where the game really shines is with the other modes. River Survival is only a LOT of fun when playing with friends, but otherwise not that bad. Partner Party is great because you have a lot more freedom in where you move around the map and it’s just pure party fun. You’ll have a great time playing this one with friends. Challenge Road is probably my favorite, you complete all 80 minigames with a certain objective to complete (I.e. complete this in 10 seconds, beat the rival team) and it even includes an expert mode once finished with the normal mode. Now it’s time to talk criticism. The only reason I gave this game an 8 out of 10 instead of a 9 or a perfect 10 is because of the Online Mariothon. You can only play about 10 of the minigames and in its current state it is unplayable. There are way more than 10 4 player minigames and it even would’ve been nice to add in a few of the 2v2 or 1v3 minigames. But besides that, I was happy with my purchase, and I would recommend any Switch owner to get this game.… Expand
  8. RenegadeRiot
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    I've played this game for about 5 hours so far.
    Positives - The car is gone! Lots of action, huge character selection, and lots of game modes. Best Mario Party in years by far.
    Negatives - Maps are very small and even a smaller selection. Im assuming there will be more through updates. The games are VERY slow paced and can take well over an hour just to complete one game. Settings    I've played this game for about 5 hours so far.
    Positives - The car is gone! Lots of action, huge character selection, and lots of game modes. Best Mario Party in years by far.

    Negatives - Maps are very small and even a smaller selection. Im assuming there will be more through updates. The games are VERY slow paced and can take well over an hour just to complete one game. Settings cannot be changed. I would like to have the ability to change the price for stars, and motion sensor mini games off. This is not yet an option. Like most nintendo games lack of online play is frustrating.

    Even with the negatives I do see them as fixable with future updates. I enjoy it very much, and playing with friends is a blast. Pick it up for yourself but maybe wait a few months to see how serious the devs take the updates.    … Expand
  9. ianfinite
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    The thing I love about Nintendo is that they are willing to take risks for innovation which Sony and Microsoft are too afraid to take, and this game represents what Nintendo is about. Many modes, pretty good roster, basically forces you to play with your family. It shows who you truly are on the inside. Just don't count it when your mom steals your power star...

    The game really gets    The thing I love about Nintendo is that they are willing to take risks for innovation which Sony and Microsoft are too afraid to take, and this game represents what Nintendo is about. Many modes, pretty good roster, basically forces you to play with your family. It shows who you truly are on the inside. Just don't count it when your mom steals your power star...

    The game really gets your heart beating and makes you forget about all the stress at the back of your head and it's just simple to teach people who are new to Mario Party how to play. The first Mario Party game I got was Mario Party 8 for the Wii, but many years later I find myself buying this game. I may sound biased towards Nintendo but that's because I grew up in a Nintendo household and Nintendo takes up half of my childhood, and they make original titles and creative new ways to play. Great game! I recommend this to people who are having family troubles or getting back together with longtime friends.    … Expand
  10. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    7
    The Mario Party format will always make it a favorite for friends gathering together. However this was one of the few Nintendo Switch games that I felt did not live up to its predecessors. This game does not add anything of significance new to the series, and offers a disappointing 4 total maps. This iteration feels like its missing a significant DLC update.
  11. Thereviewerdogo
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    The best Mario Party to date! Such a fun and fantastic time to play this with family and friends in the living room!
  12. Yorkishimitsu
    Oct 25, 2018
    9
    Quite fun to play, better than previous Mario Parties and more in line with some of the classic ones. Having an online option is also good, would've been perfect if the online was strenghtened and had more options too.
  13. Beano12
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    While the amount of boards is very small, it’s still a decent game. If dlc comes with new boards I’ll rate higher. The character roster is decent. It’s better than the 9 and 10 games, but falls a bit short with 8 and earlier.
  14. Metalmike87
    Sep 2, 2019
    5
    Not impressed with this version. I was kind of embarrassed to have this be my girlfriends first experience with the franchise, luckily the game idea itself is good enough to draw her i but we both feel the same. Where are all the boards! 4 boards! Really! I don't care about all the other crab they made, it is all just play once and never go back to again stuff. Luckily the partner modeNot impressed with this version. I was kind of embarrassed to have this be my girlfriends first experience with the franchise, luckily the game idea itself is good enough to draw her i but we both feel the same. Where are all the boards! 4 boards! Really! I don't care about all the other crab they made, it is all just play once and never go back to again stuff. Luckily the partner mode was fun and offers a bit of variety from the standard Mario Party game but this game always leaves you yearning for more content. I also don't like how this version seems so scaled down from the good versions. Small dice rolls and coin amounts make it feel lame.… Expand
  15. rafaaguilera
    Feb 3, 2019
    7
    I was skipping the last Mario party games, because i was not enjoying the new direction Nintendo was taking on them. Thankfully for this one, they opted to sticky with the old (and best) N64 board formula. Sure, there's some other party modes apart from that, but honestly, the only thing I could care, is to play a Mario Party the way it's supposed to play. Not that we all move together onI was skipping the last Mario party games, because i was not enjoying the new direction Nintendo was taking on them. Thankfully for this one, they opted to sticky with the old (and best) N64 board formula. Sure, there's some other party modes apart from that, but honestly, the only thing I could care, is to play a Mario Party the way it's supposed to play. Not that we all move together on a s*** car!

    Like previous games, this still sucks if you're going for single play. Just forget it if you don't have anyone to play with. Don't count on it as well if you're planning online play. That sucks too! It's limited to play a few mini-games and it's very laggy. However, if you could arrange 2 or 3 more friends to play with, that's another story, but still, I feel Nintendo could have done a bit better on this.

    The mini-games are very good for the most part, but there's only 4 boards and I'm not sure about this compact format they have now, but that's not even my biggest complaint. I fell that now is too easy for anyone to get stars, it only cost 10 coins (instead of 20 from previous games) and even players who didn't get the first place on mini-games receives coins. That's a bit unfair to players who strive the most to win mini-games. Also, each board match takes longer than before, damaging the match pace. Mostly because of the overdone characters animations. From simple actions like rolling the dice to Toaddete (who is now the star keeper) taking foverer to move to one place to another. Everything moves so slow! Also you cannot skip cpu actions. Why making us watch the whole sequence of the cpu talking to the shop seller? It doesn't sound like a big deal, but it really damages the match flow.

    Thankfully, it's something really easy to fix on a DLC. If Nintendo does it, I will upgrade my score to an 8, maybe 9 if they add more boards to it.

    In conclusion, it's still not the perfect Mario Party we were hoping for, but that's the right way. Never get rid again from the N64 formula. Never!    … Expand
  16. CDizzness
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    I did over play it when it first released; I believe coming back to it and playing it a year later, the biggest thing that sticks out to me, negatively, would be a lack of boards. Although, it is definitely a fun party game played in small bursts. The controls work well and the motion related controls tend to work most of the time.
  17. Espolosin
    Dec 17, 2018
    8
    El resurgir de la saga Mario Party.

    Este Super Mario Party vuelve a la formula mas clásica de la saga, con algunas novedades pero en general es continuista de los 3 primeros títulos de la época de Nintendo 64. Una de las novedades que se incluye en este nuevo titulo es la mecánica de los dados especiales, que si bien ya vienen de anteriores entregas, en esta ocasión se diferencian    El resurgir de la saga Mario Party.

    Este Super Mario Party vuelve a la formula mas clásica de la saga, con algunas novedades pero en general es continuista de los 3 primeros títulos de la época de Nintendo 64.

    Una de las novedades que se incluye en este nuevo titulo es la mecánica de los dados especiales, que si bien ya vienen de anteriores entregas, en esta ocasión se diferencian por que cada personaje podrá llevar su dado especial que son totalmente diferentes a los de los demás.

    También se incluye la mecánica de poder llevar a compañeros y utilizar sus dados especiales en vez del que tiene nuestro personaje, aparte también nos ayudara en los minijuegos y ha avanzar en el tablero.

    En cuanto a los tableros si bien tenemos pocos, estos no se vuelven nada repetitivos debido a los diferentes modos de juego y las nuevas mecánicas incluidas que dependen tanto del azar que sera muy difícil ver que una situación se repita.

    En el apartado de modos de juego tenemos los clásicos como el modo Party y poder jugar a los minijuegos individualmente, y se incluyen varios nuevos que nos darán muchas horas de diversión, por ejemplo el modo Party a dobles, a todo ritmo, camino de los retos y torrente de aventuras que es en personal el que mas me a gustado.

    Y todo esto con 80 minijuegos nuevos que no saben a poco.

    En conclusión, un juego muy divertido con muchas horas de risas, que todo el que tenga una Nintendo Switch debería plantearse su compra.    … Expand
  18. Afenger
    May 12, 2019
    8
    Um bom retorno a melhor serie de party de todas nos games. Jogos viciantes com belos graficos, o modo online eu enfrentei dificuldades de estabilidade fora isso o jogo cumpre o que promete.
  19. Vigo
    Oct 13, 2021
    4
    This game was not a good game. Pre release had hyped this up as a more return to the original formula i.e. no cars (didn't even bother playing those) but couldn't have been further from the truth. This turned out to be a a major disappointment for various reasons as many other people have noted in reviews.

    - There's only 4 boards. These 4 boards can barely be considered boards as they    This game was not a good game. Pre release had hyped this up as a more return to the original formula i.e. no cars (didn't even bother playing those) but couldn't have been further from the truth. This turned out to be a a major disappointment for various reasons as many other people have noted in reviews.

    - There's only 4 boards. These 4 boards can barely be considered boards as they have a small grid like structure. It's almost as they tried doing some kind of grid like formula, scratched it, and said well heres 4 let's make it work. They are painfully pathetic, aesthetically and playability.

    -Economy is bad. Stars are now 10 coins reduced from 20 of the original. Everyone gets coins from mini games also.

    -Golden warp pipe is broke. This ties in with last point but a golden pipe is 10 coins which can be farmed to buy over and over and then buy 10 coin star. Don't remember much of the other items but not good.

    -Dice block only goes to 6. No idea why they would change this but I'm sure it has to do with tiny boards for making this decision.

    -Ally characters also impede flow of game. If someone gets one, two, three or even four, (don't know how many you can get) they are able to lap the entire board it makes no sense. Now had they done it where you get an ally and can use their special dice ability, that would have been fine as that idea is the only decent new addition to the game. But it doesn't work that way they roll extra dice on the turn allowing for more travel on the tiny maps with broken economy.

    -Online support was a joke. This made it sound like, and I'm sure most people agree, that online meant you could play the maps online with others. Not the case of-course. You're allowed to compete in FIVE mini games online to see who wins.

    - And my least favorite I saved for last, motion controls & Joy Con. This is the worst aspect in that you cannot use the pro controller or even two joy cons. You have to use one joy con but it gets worse...there's motion control. I hated that about the Wii (least favorite NINTENDO console ever) but now you have to give high fives and other motion BS. Don't get me started on the motion control specific modes I'm sure as F*** not getting up pretending I'm in a marching band.

    And there you have it for reasons that ruin the game. But why 4 /10? Well, realistically I'm sure some kids and people out there will enjoy so even though I overall don't like it, I can see where some may enjoy it. Especially kids who never played originals. As an adult who grew up on the originals and probably too old for my age to be playing Mario party (F*** it) there's bound to be some young kids or dumb adults who will enjoy it. I, however, would not recommend this Mario Party.    … Expand
  20. AnthonyDaBest
    Oct 28, 2021
    7
    While this game is flawed, it's still very fun and enjoyable. After 5 games, they finally listened to us. The bad things about this game are that it only has 4 boards and you can only use joy-cons. Despite that, this is the first Mario Party game that I can actually call good since DS.
  21. Stamantha
    Nov 12, 2018
    7
    Super Mario Party does a lot of things right: the minigames are fun, the gameplay feels true to the original games and there is a great selection of different modes and characters. I especially liked the buddy system and the special dice that each character has and the 2 VS 2 mode. However the game feels pretty limited in content: there are only 4 boards for the classic party mode. TheSuper Mario Party does a lot of things right: the minigames are fun, the gameplay feels true to the original games and there is a great selection of different modes and characters. I especially liked the buddy system and the special dice that each character has and the 2 VS 2 mode. However the game feels pretty limited in content: there are only 4 boards for the classic party mode. The minigames for the rafting mode feel too repetitive after 2 runs. The minigames are fun but they could have been a bit more competitive like in the first 3 games. The starts are too cheap (10 coins) and this can lead to easily rack up stars when they appear in convenient places right in front of the previous star for example. Overall i think it's definitely better game than most of the latest installments in the series but it feels short in content and it would benefit loads by added DLC content (especially game boards). Also some customization options would be nice (like to raise the price for the stars).… Expand
  22. nusco
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    A decent but flawed party game in the Mario Party series. It got a bit better after Nintendo updated it to support online play.

    PROS:

    - A boatload of minigames.
    - Accessible and fun.
    - Nice motion controls.

    CONS:

    - Just a few boards.
    - Requires one joy-con per player.
    - Nintendo didn't give it much support, and already replaced it with another Mario Party game on the Switch.
  23. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    Gran juego pero dependes de personas para poder divertirte, como juego para un solo jugador es aburrido con inteligencia artificial pobre, poco tableros de juego, en el apartado online pudieron haber hecho algo grandioso y no fue así en general el juego no es malo pero al tener que depender de mas personas lo hace complicado de disfrutar
  24. juanzack
    Nov 19, 2018
    6
    Weak and dissappointing, mostly due to few minigames being played in a standard game and a small selection of minigames.

    The rhythm games section is the best part, and being able to play the tutorial for minigames without entering some kinda special practice mode is a great idea. Hope they use both in the next installment, where the game is actually fun.
  25. IsAaC-440
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    El Mario Party es super entretenido. Es el mejor juego para reuniones con amigos. Y es el mejor mario party en muuucho tiempo.
    Lo recomiendo al 100%.
  26. Waje2424
    May 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game thanks for bring back old school Mario party a update would be nice with more boards… Expand
  27. TimeJ
    Oct 19, 2020
    7
    This game is good, and better than the past two entries. It has fun mini games, and the handful of boards it has are fun.

    However it's bogged down by other issues. Only having 4 boards makes the replayabilty of the main much worse than other Mario Parties. Being locked into using the Joy-cons is annoying. And one of the main single player modes being locked away until unlocking every    This game is good, and better than the past two entries. It has fun mini games, and the handful of boards it has are fun.

    However it's bogged down by other issues. Only having 4 boards makes the replayabilty of the main much worse than other Mario Parties. Being locked into using the Joy-cons is annoying. And one of the main single player modes being locked away until unlocking every mini game is annoying.

    While this is a good game and I enjoy it, it's in no way better than 8 or the Gamecube entries. Hopefully they'll use this base and fan feedback to make Super Mario Party 2 a truly amazing game.    … Expand
  28. opnyx
    Jan 16, 2021
    6
    The game itself is fun, but only like one hour straight. There is not a lot of mini games and it soon get a bit boring. The main game mode is very random. It's nice to play sometimes with friends, but that's all.
  29. Adasc2906
    Oct 28, 2021
    7
    At first it was good and i enjoyed it but then it just started going downhill
  30. Pitohui9441
    Jan 3, 2022
    6
    Mixed feelings. I bought this game to play with my non-gaming family and it it's NOT user friendly for them. Even with little demos for each minigame, which take unnecessary time, my family struggled to relearn controls for every single minigame. And then, when I"m playing myself, it feels like there's not enough content, and the games don't feel long enough. All in all, it's not bad, butMixed feelings. I bought this game to play with my non-gaming family and it it's NOT user friendly for them. Even with little demos for each minigame, which take unnecessary time, my family struggled to relearn controls for every single minigame. And then, when I"m playing myself, it feels like there's not enough content, and the games don't feel long enough. All in all, it's not bad, but it feels like it was advertised as a family game and it's just not one.… Expand
  31. Haytop
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    Sorta fun, but can get boring after half a game. I would rather play the new Mario Party: Superstars.
  32. BrettSiebenhaar
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    Good game, not great. The 80 mini games are fun. The game maps are good, you get to move individually. Nice return to the Mario Party series!
  33. Zoom64
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    At first I thought it was gonna be another Mario Party game that was gonna be forgotten quick but now I can see this game has a bright future if supported, adding more boards & modes could really improve it for the better and the removal of the car to get back to the old Mario Party formula is very appreciated, a nice effort, not perfect, but it can improve and hopefully to be greater thanAt first I thought it was gonna be another Mario Party game that was gonna be forgotten quick but now I can see this game has a bright future if supported, adding more boards & modes could really improve it for the better and the removal of the car to get back to the old Mario Party formula is very appreciated, a nice effort, not perfect, but it can improve and hopefully to be greater than it already is. Free DLC please.… Expand
  34. battledice88
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Classic with a new touch, nice new features, new way of gaming, more mini-games would be nice!
  35. DJFANatic
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    This is The Best Mario Party for the last 13 years (since MP7). The mini games are a lot of fun, like all of them are good. There has never been so many new modes and ideas put into one Mario Party. The new personal dice mechanic is outstanding, gives so much perspective to the game. Of course it seems like some dice are stronger than other, but that depends on the map and mode you areThis is The Best Mario Party for the last 13 years (since MP7). The mini games are a lot of fun, like all of them are good. There has never been so many new modes and ideas put into one Mario Party. The new personal dice mechanic is outstanding, gives so much perspective to the game. Of course it seems like some dice are stronger than other, but that depends on the map and mode you are playing. The only turn down for me is the lack of maps, 4 doesn't seem enough and I am hoping for more in the future. The maps are much smaller, which I am having mixed feelings about, it's definitely not bad, there is so much going on with each turn, so many stars acquired. When I first saw that 20 turns is the max on most maps I felt that it will be too casual again, but they are trying to deliver a new dynamic, which I believe was a hard job to do and I can surely say they did well. 1-2 hours per game feels more than enough. I can't even describe how much I love the allies, another entirely new mechanic we are getting in MP. Then again, we have partner party, for the first time ever I am enjoying playing doubles. In the past it felt just like they are eliminating the 1v3 games, but now there is so much strategy involved, you can combine dice combos for better movement or income. And last but not least the river survival. For the first time a fully cooperative mode for all 4 people, each and every one of the co op games is a lot of fun. The river itself it's easy to beat, but nevertheless it's fun. Ready.... YEAH!
    People are complaining about online mode being restricted only to minigames. Are you serious people? This is the first MP that even has online mode, maybe they will add more in the future. This new game has offered so much in one title, not like any other so far. My final thoughts on this game is that as I said, this is the first good mario party we are getting since 7, it's been 13 long years. I can easily say this Mario Party is in the TOP 5 of the franchise, maybe even TOP 3.    … Expand
  36. Schroder
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    A very charming experience with excellent presentation. The variety of gameplay options and a multitude of new strategies yield a very enjoyable party this time around. My only critique is that some of the minigames feel very bland and average. Overall, a fun and refreshing Mario Party game that's worth the buy.
  37. yelruf3
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    The newest - and the Switch's first - edition of Mario Party breathes new life into the franchise with a plethora of game modes. Yes, the online mode at release is certainly lacking which is why this review is 9 instead of 10/10. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up to play with friends and family alike as this is where the game shines.
  38. Joonas
    Oct 6, 2018
    8
    I was hesitant to buy this after the last installment, but since we've had hours and hours of good times with Mario Parties with my friends and family I forked out 60 euros. Glad I did. It a real step up from previous games.

    The mini games seem to strike a good balance between skill and luck. None of the mini games are real stinkers and the boards do what they are supposed to do: Tie    I was hesitant to buy this after the last installment, but since we've had hours and hours of good times with Mario Parties with my friends and family I forked out 60 euros. Glad I did. It a real step up from previous games.

    The mini games seem to strike a good balance between skill and luck. None of the mini games are real stinkers and the boards do what they are supposed to do: Tie the action together and add entertaining random factors into the game.

    I guess my only complaint is that there's only 4 boards. I can see our gaming group plowing through those rather quickly, so I hope DLC is on it's way to enhance the selection. Then I could easily give this game a 9.    … Expand
  39. Nintentalk
    Oct 6, 2018
    8
    Great game! The critic reviews may critique it for bland board design and things like that, but it honestly doesn't show at all. It has a mode for everyone from the competitive original party mode to the team based River Survival. Toad's rec room is also a really fun mode if you and some friends have multiple Nintendo Switch consoles. A very fun, well made game and a step in the rightGreat game! The critic reviews may critique it for bland board design and things like that, but it honestly doesn't show at all. It has a mode for everyone from the competitive original party mode to the team based River Survival. Toad's rec room is also a really fun mode if you and some friends have multiple Nintendo Switch consoles. A very fun, well made game and a step in the right direction for the Mario Party series!… Expand
  40. Cuzoomie
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    What a fantastic game to play with friends locally on Nintendo Switch! Hopefully they add Board Play Online as well as more boards
  41. Yoship
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    Really fixed the series. Things are back to the way they should have always stayed. But more than that it has made the game more skill based, by making the dice have lower numbers and special numbers. Each turn has an important decision to make about where you will likely land.
  42. SuperMatt777
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    The Mario Party series has seen a lot in the last few years and sadly to say, not much of it has been good. Ever since the infamous fall that is Mario Party 9, the series has not seen stable ground for a while. All this is my personal opinion, but 10 attempted to give 9's gameplay another chance, but that still fell short. Island Tour was a stranger turn for the series that still felt weakThe Mario Party series has seen a lot in the last few years and sadly to say, not much of it has been good. Ever since the infamous fall that is Mario Party 9, the series has not seen stable ground for a while. All this is my personal opinion, but 10 attempted to give 9's gameplay another chance, but that still fell short. Island Tour was a stranger turn for the series that still felt weak in my eyes. Star Rush was a step in the right direction and lasted longer than the other three and the Top 100 was a nostalgic rush that was executed rather poorly. So what of Super Mario Party? Where does that stand? Hopefully my thoughts help with that.

    Let's start with the gameplay... it's finally back. They have finally done away with the car and brought back the individual moving turns with coin collecting and star hunting. I'm sure this is what fans have been waiting for. And I for one did indeed enjoy it. I've played a few matches of the main game and I did thoroughly enjoy myself and the friends I played with can say the same. While I did love the Top 100, this is the first core, home console game I've fully enjoyed since Mario Party 8 and that alone boosts my spirits. The gameplay is there, but is is a bit simpler than the first 8 core titles. There is the game's own unique spaces, such as Ally Spaces, but outside of that, the basics are mostly the only other things; Blue and Red for coins, Happening for events, Item for items and Lucky/Unlucky spaces for a bit of random spice. I can't fault this simple approach, even if I myself prefer the diversity of the originals. But Super Mario Party also does one thing that only one other title has ever done; the character you play as has a much bigger impact on the game. In a similar vein to Mario Party 7's Character Capsules and identically to Star Rush, each character has their own dice block, each with a different variety of faces that can either move you farther than a normal dice block, not move you at all or give/take away coins. There's a bit more strategy to dice rolls and even if the character has a bad looking dice, it can still be useful under the right circumstances. My only true gripe with the mode is the lack of boards. There are only four, two less than the average game. And the boards themselves are very small, small enough that, with a stacked team of allies, someone can cover half the board in a turn and get multiple stars if they're lucky. It feels a bit too compacted in my opinion, but it's still fun if you have a nice group to play with.

    The mini-games are the next topic and they do a great job of showcasing what the Joy-Cons can do. I didn't play 1-2 Switch, but I feel this game trumps it without even lifting a finger. The games can rely on motion controls, standard button inputs or even the Joy-Con's rumble features, which are a bit more unique, even compared to the GameCube titles. They are a great set of mini-games and while I haven't played all of them, the ones I have played are pretty great.

    Sadly I haven't played many modes outside of the main party so I can't say much there. I may expand on this review later on when I have. But for now, Super Mario Party is the step the series has desperately needed. Perfect? I wouldn't say that, but it's fun in it's own unique way and is still a great improvement from the previous titles. Perhaps in the future, Nintendo will fully go back to the expansive style of the first 8 games, but for now, I can safely say this is another series Nintendo has improved upon. Super Mario Party is straight up fun and I'm glad I can say that. And in my eyes, there's only one franchise left that can use a proper fixing. Paper Mario, here's hoping you're next.    … Expand
  43. Tribadism
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    Was looking forward to this entry to be released and though its still a bit of fun, I can see myself going back to the N64 entries soon enough. In this day in age we should be seeing more the 4 tiny boards which is disappointing. The ability to setup the game play before a match wouldn't go astray and the bonus stars at the end are pretty random. Amount of allies, most unlucky tiles landedWas looking forward to this entry to be released and though its still a bit of fun, I can see myself going back to the N64 entries soon enough. In this day in age we should be seeing more the 4 tiny boards which is disappointing. The ability to setup the game play before a match wouldn't go astray and the bonus stars at the end are pretty random. Amount of allies, most unlucky tiles landed on etc. I wont say its a horrible game but I also wouldn't say its worth the price tag it currently wears either. At least not until more boards have been added at the very least.… Expand
  44. CrystalOtter
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Party is one of the most fun Switch games out right now. There are tons of different mini games and modes that make it interesting to try to unlock all of the characters, difficulties, and challenge modes. Honestly the only bad thing I would have to say about this game is that there are only 4 boards so far. This is a great game for playing locally with friends but if you wereSuper Mario Party is one of the most fun Switch games out right now. There are tons of different mini games and modes that make it interesting to try to unlock all of the characters, difficulties, and challenge modes. Honestly the only bad thing I would have to say about this game is that there are only 4 boards so far. This is a great game for playing locally with friends but if you were wanting to play online you can only play mini games so it isn't as enjoyable.… Expand
  45. Campbell316
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    Immediately became one of my favorite Switch titles within the first hour of gameplay. Perfect for introducing gaming to non-gamers. The characters are fun and all the twists and turns on the gameboard keep each game fresh, interesting and most importantly, FUN! My only regret is now I have to buy an extra set of Joy Cons so my whole family can play together. I almost always buy games andImmediately became one of my favorite Switch titles within the first hour of gameplay. Perfect for introducing gaming to non-gamers. The characters are fun and all the twists and turns on the gameboard keep each game fresh, interesting and most importantly, FUN! My only regret is now I have to buy an extra set of Joy Cons so my whole family can play together. I almost always buy games and resell on eBay within a few months. Not so with Mario Party. This game will be in my collection for years to come!… Expand
  46. swagmaster4000
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    This... I was not actually expecting this to be good. The series had gotten pretty crappy over time, so when I played this, I was more then pleased. It is so good.
  47. kai2017new
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    I really like the new Super Mario Party. It's the first Mario Party game made by NDCube that reminds of the old classic Mario Party games. It makes alot of fun :)
  48. stupidman3444
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    I think this game is incredible! Its as if the game is screaming "The real kind of mario party is back! oh yeah!"
  49. Moon_Bear
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    It's an outstanding Mario Party game! The game goes back to his original style but with some new things like the unique dice every characters has and also other types of game play stiles like the survivor river mode thing that is simply refreshing for the franchise, besides that Nintendo also choose to rid of some useless game play stuff like the little car who move the entire participantsIt's an outstanding Mario Party game! The game goes back to his original style but with some new things like the unique dice every characters has and also other types of game play stiles like the survivor river mode thing that is simply refreshing for the franchise, besides that Nintendo also choose to rid of some useless game play stuff like the little car who move the entire participants around the board making the game to lose all it's competitiveness, and for that we all thanks!
    The roster it's simply awesome having even some of the bad guys to play with. Everyone of them with it's unique style.
    The "history mode" to say it like that it's no big deal but that's not the focal point on this kind of game so it's just nice for Nintendo to put it there.

    If I were to say something bad about it, I would have to talk about the on-line multi player game play cause being one of the greatest opportunity's to make something great and entertaining using all the awesome things this game has to offer specially on the multi player side they decide to let it on some hand counted mini games to play, leave it behind the board classic game play that could add so much to the on-line experience.
    Sincerely it's a must have on switch especially if you enjoy tag along with friends to have some awesome gaming sessions to realise stress.
    Hope they do something about the online and add the board gameplay stile on a future actualization    … Expand
  50. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    9
    Very fun game! Perhaps a little pricey for what you get, but overall a solid game which is keeping me coming back for more and more. Been playing this with my boyfriend for hours every day since release and it's staying just as fun each time with a very unique cast of characters to pick from and some very cool new games to play. The board game mode in general unfortunately does feel aVery fun game! Perhaps a little pricey for what you get, but overall a solid game which is keeping me coming back for more and more. Been playing this with my boyfriend for hours every day since release and it's staying just as fun each time with a very unique cast of characters to pick from and some very cool new games to play. The board game mode in general unfortunately does feel a little lacking in this edition, but the rafting event is wonderfully fun and the 'Mariothon' keeps playing random games exciting and competitive. Very good game.… Expand
  51. Hongwaree
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    Finally, a decent entry, after so many years of garbage. Although it's not Mario Party 2, which I consider the best of them all, still brings a nice party with a great strategy formula on the board. The other modes besides the main one are good, but not too fun. Nonetheless, the great downside is that there is only 4 maps. Anyway, this game is a great way to have tons of fun with yourFinally, a decent entry, after so many years of garbage. Although it's not Mario Party 2, which I consider the best of them all, still brings a nice party with a great strategy formula on the board. The other modes besides the main one are good, but not too fun. Nonetheless, the great downside is that there is only 4 maps. Anyway, this game is a great way to have tons of fun with your friends. Totally recommended. I just hope Nintendo makes a remake of Mario Party 2.… Expand
  52. GoodCat
    Oct 12, 2018
    9
    Volvemos a las bases de Mario Party un juego entretenido y entre mas personas lo jueguen lo sera aun mas, 80 minijuegos nuevos los cuales aprovechan muy bien las funcionalidades de los JoyCon y nos permite ver la gran tecnología detrás de ellos, sigue teniendo ese aire de competencia muy aferrado el cual puede generar conflictos en la sala de juego, varios modos de juego y aventura,Volvemos a las bases de Mario Party un juego entretenido y entre mas personas lo jueguen lo sera aun mas, 80 minijuegos nuevos los cuales aprovechan muy bien las funcionalidades de los JoyCon y nos permite ver la gran tecnología detrás de ellos, sigue teniendo ese aire de competencia muy aferrado el cual puede generar conflictos en la sala de juego, varios modos de juego y aventura, escenarios y personajes debloqueables, objetos y mas, los personajes dejan de ser una simple Skin en pantalla y ya vienen mas personalizados por un dado especial que tendrá cada personaje del juego y un dado normal de 6 caras entre los cuales podemos elegir según la situación y estrategia, un reinicio total de la saga tomando lo mejor de lo antiguo y lo nuevo, como puntos negativos encuentro que el no poder utilizar el control pro es un gran desacierto debido a que muchos juegos no utilizan esta funcionalidad y que no es necesario para arrojar el dado se puede hacer igual con el botón A y los escenarios son pocos.… Expand
  53. SmedzKnowsBest
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    This is The Best Mario Party for the last 13 years mini games are a lot of fun
  54. Nerelahta
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    Best Mario Party game I've ever played (I've played Mario Party and Mario Party 2). There is a nice balance of skill and luck when it comes to determining the winner. Very welcoming to newcomers and veterans alike. The online component could be expanded, but what's currently there is a nice add-on. Pro-controller support would be a nice addition in a future update. This game is veryBest Mario Party game I've ever played (I've played Mario Party and Mario Party 2). There is a nice balance of skill and luck when it comes to determining the winner. Very welcoming to newcomers and veterans alike. The online component could be expanded, but what's currently there is a nice add-on. Pro-controller support would be a nice addition in a future update. This game is very playable in solo mode, with a nice amount of unlockables. I highly recommend this for local multiplayer fans.… Expand
  55. heliomega1
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    After years of the Mario Party formula slowly decaying, this is really a breath of fresh air. It introduces more nuance than I expected, like unique character abilities and performance-based minigame results (as opposed to just win or lose). Some of the features are a little shallow, particularly the number of playable stages, but if Nintendo were to update with more content this couldAfter years of the Mario Party formula slowly decaying, this is really a breath of fresh air. It introduces more nuance than I expected, like unique character abilities and performance-based minigame results (as opposed to just win or lose). Some of the features are a little shallow, particularly the number of playable stages, but if Nintendo were to update with more content this could easily make this a 10 party game.

    Be warned, this is not a purchase for those seeking single-player fun. It's Mario Party. You know what you're getting if you've ever played a game in the series: Namely, a strong digital board/party game to play with friends. And now, it's portable.    … Expand
  56. Understandable
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    Fantastic Game, A joy to play with locally with 4 friends. Very reminiscent of the original Mario Party. The only problem is the number of boards. Only 4 in total. If you compare this amount to previous installments you will be very surprised.
  57. iMetaCritic
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    Great Game! So much fun to play with friends locally (since online mode is a joke) Shoulda had more boards tho.
  58. curbs20s
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    game.good.family. like. game. family. fight. because. game. family. game. bad.
  59. rifdos
    Oct 6, 2018
    8
    Great game, its a ton of fun with friends and playing solo but the bots could be really dumb at times. They could make the game a lot better if they added more boards and online play. :( Other than those things its overall a great game.
  60. smw119
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    With the series rebooted there's a lot of aspects of the old Mario Parties that have been discarded to make way for the positive elements to make their return. With a large roster of new mini-games, all of which have been good in the 11 hours I've played so far, it's hard not to recommend this game. If you're a fan of Mario Party games then this is one of the best installments in thisWith the series rebooted there's a lot of aspects of the old Mario Parties that have been discarded to make way for the positive elements to make their return. With a large roster of new mini-games, all of which have been good in the 11 hours I've played so far, it's hard not to recommend this game. If you're a fan of Mario Party games then this is one of the best installments in this storied franchise and will not disappoint. If you're looking for a game loaded with dumb fun that's made to be played with friends then you could do a lot worse than this especially when it eventually goes on sale. And with the addition of a 2v2 coop mode, a first for this series, this makes for a great date night game for anyone out there looking for something to play with your plus one! Me and my wife have been enjoying this every evening since this came out, and seeing as we haven't filed for divorce yet I'd say this game is getting this mode right!… Expand
  61. Parag0N
    Oct 6, 2018
    8
    As someone who never played a Mario party game I was surprised how addicting this quickly became. My girlfriend and I are having a blast playing it. It’s not as fun alone but together playing the raft board is a blast. My only complaint is the lack of online support for a game that could have made it a higher score.
  62. MauroFeilhaber
    Oct 6, 2018
    9
    very good game so far, enjoy playing with my wife and daughter. Lots of cool mini games...
  63. minecraftman230
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    amazing game! this is probably the best mario game in the whole series. must buy!
  64. peterofworlds
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    This is the best mario party game since mario party 2! it is a return to roots for the series.
  65. EmilyMonster
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    Exactly what I wanted from Mario Party with very few disappointments. I see people everywhere complain about there being only 4 boards, but there are actually 8 separated in 2 modes. The partner boards look like the same boards, but they are completely different with the same themes. Partner boards are more of a grid that you can go any direction you want instead of the paths that you canExactly what I wanted from Mario Party with very few disappointments. I see people everywhere complain about there being only 4 boards, but there are actually 8 separated in 2 modes. The partner boards look like the same boards, but they are completely different with the same themes. Partner boards are more of a grid that you can go any direction you want instead of the paths that you can only go one way. These are more complex and have way more strategy than the standard boards. The river rafting and music modes are a lot of fun as well. My main complaints are the lack luster single player mods (beat it in 2 hours) and I was hoping for more from the shop. I love earning little extras for playing, and I was super excited to see 7 or 8 different categories of things I can buy, but when I unlocked all of the categories, there were really only 3 categories split up into sections. Stickers, music, and tips are the only things you can buy. I was hoping for a couple more boards or modes or characters.… Expand
  66. NINplayer25
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    I would have given this a 10 but there are reasons why, Before you buy this you need to know what it consists of. This game went back to how the games used to play with a similar feel of the older games but there are problems with that, The game is fun but the boards have to little Super Mario party did good with the boards they were just way to small and to easy to go against CPU'S inI would have given this a 10 but there are reasons why, Before you buy this you need to know what it consists of. This game went back to how the games used to play with a similar feel of the older games but there are problems with that, The game is fun but the boards have to little Super Mario party did good with the boards they were just way to small and to easy to go against CPU'S in these boards. This Game has 5 main modes in order to complete the game fully and these modes are Mario party, Partner party, Raft survival, Sound stage, And Challenge road. All of these will give you a gem for full completion of each individual mode, Each mode will give you a nice and fun challenge which kept me playing through the night average time of this gameplay to me feels like 10-15 hours maybe it wont be as long for you but I say you should get it, it is up to you but check out some gameplay and see if you are interested.… Expand
  67. Enhancity
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    Pretty fun game so far, the online is lacking and the inability to play in handheld is kind of a killer as well but overall the game is pretty fun! There's also a pretty wide variety of characters. If you could play the board online, had bigger ane more boards to play, and it supported handheld it would he a 10/10 for sure. Hopefully they'll do some updates and add more but overall iPretty fun game so far, the online is lacking and the inability to play in handheld is kind of a killer as well but overall the game is pretty fun! There's also a pretty wide variety of characters. If you could play the board online, had bigger ane more boards to play, and it supported handheld it would he a 10/10 for sure. Hopefully they'll do some updates and add more but overall i recommend it if you're a fan of the franchise!… Expand
  68. MetaGoose
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    This series' popularity was plunging downward with the "everyone in a cart" mechanic, but this game is the best Mario Party game in the series. Nintendo took time to make all the mini games fun, and Super Mario Party feels like a great HD remaster of all the Mario Party games combined. It could have more maps for the classic party and some other "modes" for sound stage, but this game isThis series' popularity was plunging downward with the "everyone in a cart" mechanic, but this game is the best Mario Party game in the series. Nintendo took time to make all the mini games fun, and Super Mario Party feels like a great HD remaster of all the Mario Party games combined. It could have more maps for the classic party and some other "modes" for sound stage, but this game is absolutely great. 10/10.… Expand
  69. chokkaku
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Best mario party with graphics

    Best number of characters

    best dynamic mini games

    Best Return of the Game
  70. AccenYT
    Oct 7, 2018
    6
    The games isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. The minigames are spot on. Sure, the formula is back and there are more modes added on top, but the small map and poor balancing makes this game infuriating at times. It left me desiring more of each mode. Only 4 party maps? Having them be so small? It almost ruins the experience, as collecting allies will have you running circles aroundThe games isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. The minigames are spot on. Sure, the formula is back and there are more modes added on top, but the small map and poor balancing makes this game infuriating at times. It left me desiring more of each mode. Only 4 party maps? Having them be so small? It almost ruins the experience, as collecting allies will have you running circles around the small maps. The stars are also too close together because of how tiny the locations are. Not being able to play mario party mode online is also confusing in this day and age. Why can't we do it? What is holding you back, Nintendo? With as much good as this games has, it carries a lot of bad. I can see it being a foundation for great sequels, but this one isn't worth picking up if you're a fan of the older ones.… Expand
  71. HexSCTV
    Oct 8, 2018
    1
    Looks nice. Lacks substance. Not worth the price tag. Your money is better spent elsewhere.
  72. RPDoggo64
    Oct 8, 2018
    3
    I grew up playing Mario Party 4, 7, and 8, having fallen off the hype train after the disappointments of Mario Party 9 and 10. Yet, me and my friends nonetheless got excited to play what was advertised to be a step in the right direction for the franchise in Super Mario Party. So we got it on launch and were ready for a night of fun and battle. However, we only got 2 games and 25 combinedI grew up playing Mario Party 4, 7, and 8, having fallen off the hype train after the disappointments of Mario Party 9 and 10. Yet, me and my friends nonetheless got excited to play what was advertised to be a step in the right direction for the franchise in Super Mario Party. So we got it on launch and were ready for a night of fun and battle. However, we only got 2 games and 25 combined turns in before we came to an unfortunate conclusion: this game wasn't fun.

    The game was developed by NDcube, who had also developed Mario Party 9 and 10 (what a coincidence). The game gives you various modes to play, from River Survival to Online Mariothon (more on that later), with the titular Mario Party being the main attraction. The first alarm bell went off when there were a grand total of... 4 boards to play. Now let me say that quantity doesn't trump quality, but these maps simply aren't expansive enough to justify the low count. Even then, if the maps were small but packed full of fun, there wouldn't be that big of a problem. However, despite said small size, turns can't help but feel like a slog to get through. This of course isn't due to the two best additions to the series: character exclusive dice and allies.

    Each character gets their own dice, which means that character selection is no longer just a cosmetic choice (although that still can occur). These dice can range from real baller status (Bowser can either roll 2 -3 coins, an 1, an 8, a 9, and a 10) to mediocre (Monty Mole is just the regular dice but with a +2 coins instead of an 1). This seems to be an attempt to add some flavor to the game and the attempts don't stop there. If you land on an ally space, you can get an ally who give you their dice along with either an 1 or a 2 each turn. These two features would be the complimentary features of a good Mario Party, but they're the few positives I can think of (still appreciate it though).

    A major issue of this game is a big one: the minigames aren't as interactive and seem very bland compared to the past editions. No longer can you punch or jump in most of the minigames, as the lack of interactivity bogs down the main course. However, at times the forced switch controller usage (no pro controllers fellas) can be legitimately fun and engaging; these times are very few and far between though.

    The lack of turns you can play through is a blessing, as the way the game is no more than 25 turns means the slog can be done quickly.

    Online Mariothon, in theory, could've been good. Had there been board play online, even with the mediocre game, it would've been another step in the right direction. So what actually happens? A random group of 4 people play 5 minigames randomly selected out of 10 minigames. I think that speaks for itself.

    So why does this game lack the fun that the first 8 Mario Parties had? The answer is simple: this game isn't a Mario Party at heart. It lacks the competitive edge that those had. One might argue that those game were like the video game Monopoly, a game where you pretty much lose your friends. If you think that attitude wasn't your style, that's fine. However, even then the game isn't fun. This leads to the most fatal issue of all: its staying power. I personally believe most people will never touch this game after a maximum of 50 or so turns, as the lack of online and good gameplay ultimately gives this game an early expiration date.

    But before I finish, let me say a few things. Firstly, the fact that the game could get new maps and be updated to a better game doesn't mean you shouldn't criticize this game for being as bad as it is. The same criticisms that are levied at Microsoft and Sony should be levied more so at Nintendo, who was deemed by many to be above them due to their lack of paying for online (which has changed). Even then, I doubt the additions would extend the game's shelf life.

    And now to end on a somber note, I'd like to quote a certain individual who was against this lack of fun:
    "The game, is fun. The game, is a battle. If it's not fun, why bother? If it's not a battle, where's the fun? It's a test that you pass, or a quest that you fail. A race against time, fun and battle, always lock together. But the game is also something else. Its a journey, a passport to new worlds. Maybe even... An Odyssey. A look, a feel, an exploration. Close your focus and open your mind. Yes, the journey requires the right ticket. And that ticket, is the Nintendo Switch. But in the end, it's not just where you can take YOUR game, its where your game, can take YOU... So lets go." -Reggie Fils Aime    … Expand
  73. ssesses
    Oct 9, 2018
    7
    While the 8-10 scores are typically reserved for more ambitious titles, Super Mario Party (in it's more reserved state) does everything it intends to do perfectly. The multitude of modes is refreshing, the minigames are good, and the Mario Party gameplay is the same, classic gameplay. While more maps would be nice, the board size proved to be for the better, as it allowed for closer, moreWhile the 8-10 scores are typically reserved for more ambitious titles, Super Mario Party (in it's more reserved state) does everything it intends to do perfectly. The multitude of modes is refreshing, the minigames are good, and the Mario Party gameplay is the same, classic gameplay. While more maps would be nice, the board size proved to be for the better, as it allowed for closer, more intense games. Sometimes the boards can be unfair, but that's true for any party game. The lack of boards (only 4) is disappointing, but ultimately prevents redundancy. This is the best Mario Party of the decade, and hopefully updates will keep it in that position for years to come.… Expand
  74. Marolender
    May 24, 2019
    7
    While this game is a huge improvement from any Mario Party games after Mario Party 8, it still has a lot of things it could improve. I really enjoy the minigames, but it feels like Nintendo just focused on minigames, as the online mode and the thing that people bought the game for, the party mode, is very lacking.

    In the online mode you can only play some minigames, you cannot play the    While this game is a huge improvement from any Mario Party games after Mario Party 8, it still has a lot of things it could improve. I really enjoy the minigames, but it feels like Nintendo just focused on minigames, as the online mode and the thing that people bought the game for, the party mode, is very lacking.

    In the online mode you can only play some minigames, you cannot play the party mode on online, which I can kind of see, but for the most part it doesn't make sense. I want to play some classic online Mario Party with some of my friends overseas, but it turns out I can only play minigames against them.

    The party mode is also fairly lacking, as it only has 4 boards, is lacking in terms of dices, and the fact that you can simply buy an item to get you right beside a star makes the game really boring as a round is done in around 20 minutes.

    A lot of the characters are also, strange, but the biggest problem I have about them is the fact that they have their own unique dices. None of the dices are even, in fact it is easy to see which dices are better than others, for example the Goompa is definitely better than Wario, and Rosalina is pretty much better than Donkey Kong.

    At least it's better Mario Party 9-11, so there is that to it.    … Expand
  75. Jarcher1192
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    It doesn't matter how well you play everything is left to chance and I have the worst luck.... This game is stressful for no good reason -10/10
  76. BrushedRed
    Oct 15, 2018
    6
    I am really struggling with this one. I got it on launch date, but I have tried playing all the modes and getting all unlockables before sharing my review to see how things sunk in. One part of me wants to absolutely love it, and another thinks it's not that great. I think this one was hyped up way too hard. They had ditched the vehicle mechanic and returned with the classic gameplay, theyI am really struggling with this one. I got it on launch date, but I have tried playing all the modes and getting all unlockables before sharing my review to see how things sunk in. One part of me wants to absolutely love it, and another thinks it's not that great. I think this one was hyped up way too hard. They had ditched the vehicle mechanic and returned with the classic gameplay, they returned with minigames after every turn, and the character roster is diverse and the best the series has ever had. HOWEVER, this game has some glowing flaws that still cannot be overlooked.

    Boards: first and foremost, there is a problem with the boards. There are only 3 unlocked from the start, and the fourth is unlocked after playing on all 3. The fruit island one is probably the only one I'll give a passable score to, and even then it's nothing noteworthy for the series. The other 2 boards are just boring and gray. The unlockable Kamek board is alright, but still quite boring. The boards needed more color and personality. And what happened to happening spaces? I feel like almost next to nothing happens on the boards and that they are just a means to an end really, and on top of that, they are all very TINY, which I will discuss in my next point. I just hope that Nintendo brings new boards into the game as free updates or DLC, preferably the former because this game was $65 and doesn't have nearly the content to justify that price.

    Character dies: This is one of the most polarizing parts of the game, in my opinion. I think it is a great idea, and part of me hates it. And this, unfortunately, is why I think that the boards are tiny. Some characters (such as Donkey Kong and Bowser), have some great numbers on their special die (8+), but they have a lot of chances for 1's or 0's, too. Now this does make for character balance in a sense, but still it will have you moving 0 or just a few spaces each turn for a while, and while it shakes things up, I think it is what keeps the boards from flourishing as much as they should. I also wish they'd bring back the 1-10 dice block. 1-6 is what also keeps the boards small. Maybe do an update and try to alter out some of the character dies. It makes me feel like at times I have to be a character I do not like (Wario or Diddy Kong) just for their dies and not be able to be who I want to be (Bowser Jr. or Donkey Kong) because their special dies are so pathetic.

    Now for the good:

    Minigames return!: Mario Parties 9 and 10 were notorious for the vehicle mechanic and the removal of minigames after every turn. It lead to sort of chaos as to leaving it up to random chance (random minigames on random spaces) or minigame spaces which could be landed on a lot or none at all. In this game, they do them after each turn which does bring back that Mario Party feeling I've missed for far too long. And on top of that, the minigames are fantastic! Seriously I can't think of a single one I don't enjoy in some way.

    Characters: As I said before, the character selection is wonderful. It is the most I've seen in any Mario Party game. Just missing a few, but most classic characters and favorites are all here.

    Game modes: There are so many different modes it is unreal, and there are so many different ways to play to keep you and your friends going. I do wish that maybe they cut back on some of these, though, in order to focus a little more on the traditional Mario Party game mode, but I shouldn't complain about versatility.

    In the end, the game isn't terrible, but it's just not exactly scratching that Mario Party itch that myself and I'm sure many others thought before it came out. It certainly has potential, but I feel it is a missed opportunity until we can get more boards and more eventful boards, which may not even happen. Minigames are the shining part of the series, but we still can't overlook the boards, and I feel that's what they did here, and it's just far too big of a problem than can be overlooked. It's just not worth the price tag.    … Expand
  77. royalcrown28
    Oct 6, 2018
    2
    hey made stars only cost 10 coins. Presumably to scale with the smaller boards and more restrictive max turns. But the deflation in star value cascades through the rest of the game.

    It is an extremely rare scenario that you wont have 10 coins at any point during the game. You'll almost never be in a scenario where you make it to a star and can't afford one. This in turn makes    hey made stars only cost 10 coins. Presumably to scale with the smaller boards and more restrictive max turns. But the deflation in star value cascades through the rest of the game.

    It is an extremely rare scenario that you wont have 10 coins at any point during the game. You'll almost never be in a scenario where you make it to a star and can't afford one.

    This in turn makes minigames trivial. Since the value of a coin is next to nothing now, the importance of actually winning minigames to earn coins plummets. The main appeal of Mario party now has little to no relevance to the board game.

    In previous installations of the series the game required a combination of minigame prowess, coin management, and a little bit of luck. Now the game requires little more than praying to RNGesus so you can stamepede around collecting as many stars as you can; limited by nothing more than your ability to roll high numbers. Previously this wasn't a viable strategy because you needed to ensure you had 20 coins before passing over a star.

    Example, after coming in 3rd place in the first mini-game, I bought a star on turn 2. In another game on turn 5, after losing every single mini-game, and rolling 1s. I used items and rolled a 15. I earned 3 stars in a single turn, buying 2 stars in one turn, and getting one from a hidden block. Boards are tiny and there are no interesting tiles to land on. All the usable items are lackluster. Mini-games are solid however.

    Normally buying two stars in a single turn would require some form of achievement. This is not the case in Super Mario Party. As far as I'm concerned this game is just the participation trophy of the franchise.

    2/10    … Expand
  78. Carlos_Party7
    Oct 5, 2018
    7
    The game has agreed to abandon the garbage way of the cart, but some things are missing that has to be sorted by updates, 30 or more boards for all boards, the stars have to be 20. If they do that, it makes the game more fun...Free Dlcs
  79. EpicLadySponge
    Oct 5, 2018
    7
    What harms Super Mario Party more than it should have is the inability to play in handheld mode. Usually Nintendo Switch games would score higher than those games found on other consoles due to the console's numerous abilities that makes it more than just a generic console and also has an effect on the games that you play on. Super Mario Party is one step forward for being the best MarioWhat harms Super Mario Party more than it should have is the inability to play in handheld mode. Usually Nintendo Switch games would score higher than those games found on other consoles due to the console's numerous abilities that makes it more than just a generic console and also has an effect on the games that you play on. Super Mario Party is one step forward for being the best Mario Party game since the original by adding unique features to the franchise and removing the biggest problems about the franchise in general but two steps back for not utilizing the Switch's abilities.… Expand
  80. vgmkyle
    Oct 9, 2018
    0
    All they had to do was copy the success of MP1-MP3, but no... for the seventh consecutive game they go a different route. One that provides players 4 TINY MAPS and a bunch of crappy mini-games. What a tragedy. Anyone that says this game is good is lying to themselves... it would have been so easy to make a good one.
  81. ElargiL
    Oct 9, 2018
    0
    Cant believe were in 2018 and we still can´t play the board online with our friends.
    The boards are too small and theres only 4 boards!! I had so much hope in this game and i am very disappointed. Can´t believe mario party 7 back in 2005 had bigger and more boards!!
  82. Tempnix
    Oct 10, 2018
    0
    Quite bland after a bit of playing. The boards are rather basic and the online mode is quite bad, you don't even get to play a proper game online it is just a couple of mini-games and thats it.
  83. Koolcorp
    Oct 15, 2018
    7
    The mini games are on the spot and fun, however suffer a problem with the lack of boards (only 4) and the default 10 turns are not enough to navigate the board collecting stars even that the boards are small. Needs customization on the board game rules, the default ten rounds configuration should be a quick start introduction, has a poor balancing and the stars method is frustrating as theThe mini games are on the spot and fun, however suffer a problem with the lack of boards (only 4) and the default 10 turns are not enough to navigate the board collecting stars even that the boards are small. Needs customization on the board game rules, the default ten rounds configuration should be a quick start introduction, has a poor balancing and the stars method is frustrating as the winner always feels random, if you are getting lower numbers on the dice, there's nothing you can do to win.… Expand
  84. TatsMcGee
    Oct 23, 2018
    7
    Mario Party has gone back to its roots and I couldn’t be happier for it. As a Mario Party fan, 9 and 10 were massive disappointments because they replaced the board with the car, stars with star bits and most importantly got rid of mini-games at the end of every round.

    Genre Party Gameplay It’s simple, it’s a video game board game. Your goal is simple, at the end of the game    Mario Party has gone back to its roots and I couldn’t be happier for it. As a Mario Party fan, 9 and 10 were massive disappointments because they replaced the board with the car, stars with star bits and most importantly got rid of mini-games at the end of every round.

    Genre

    Party

    Gameplay

    It’s simple, it’s a video game board game. Your goal is simple, at the end of the game your goal is to have more stars than your opponents. You primarily get stars by purchasing them on the board with 10 coins, yes you read that correctly. It is no longer 20 coins to purchase a star.

    If you have never played a Mario Party game, the gameplay loop is very simple. It’s a 4 player game (if you don’t have enough humans then computers play as extras) and a standard game is traditionally 20 rounds. Now my friends and I have played around 5 times already and we have chosen to play 10 rounds. Even as a Mario Party fan, 20 rounds often felt like too long. Towards the end of a game, it started to feel stagnant with 10 rounds it never feels stagnant.

    In each round, each player will roll a dice and depending on the number they roll that determines the number of spaces they move (revolutionary stuff for a board game). In the first 8, Mario Party’s every character had the same basic 1-6 die. In this game, the dice are shaken up a little bit. Instead of just having the standard 1-6 die, you also have a character specific die that you can choose to roll instead. Each character die is different so if you chose different characters every time you play, each game has the potential to feel a little different.

    So moving on from a different kind of die, on your turn after you roll the die. Your ultimate goal is to be constantly moving towards the Star on the board. The first person to arrive at the star may purchase the star for 10 coins. After a star has been purchased, the star location is then moved to another location on the map. So now everyone has to change focus and move onto the new star location.

    Now you may be wondering, how do I earn coins so I buy these stars? There are two ways to do so, 1 is by moving around the board and landing on certain spaces and you get coins depending on the space. Fair warning though, there are certain spaces that take coins. The other way is the final main game mechanic of Mario Party and that’s the mini-games.

    At the end of every round, you play a Mini-game. Depending on how well you do in the mini-game you will reward you with coins. This can vary from 10 to 0. There is potential for more but that depends on the mini-game but that’s not too important. The difference between a good Mario Party game and a bad one, are the mini-games. This latest installment has about 80 mini-games and a vast majority I would call fun. There are a few that not so great but I would say that’s a handful.

    Single Player

    The weakest part of all Mario Party games is the single player. It’s just not fun to play by yourself. As a matter of fact, I would go as far to say that if you play Mario Party by yourself that’s kind of sad. But of course, there is a single player mode that you’re essentially forced to play because that’s how you unlock 2 characters. The good news is, it’s not awful. You just have to play through (and win) all 80 mini-games but the bad news is, some of the mini-games are completely random so there is potential you will get stuck on a specific mini-game for longer than you would like. If you’re wondering how long it would take to unlock both characters, my friend Manny and I played the mode together. Just passed the controller back and forth and it took us approximately an hour and a half to unlock both. Not awful but there were a couple moments that were classic Mario Party B.S.

    Online

    This is the biggest disappointment of the entire game, the lack of online features. Nintendo is charging people to play online now and you can’t play a game of Mario Party. You can play random mini-games online but you can not play a game of Mario Party online. That’s unacceptable, I hope that gets patched and fixed because there is no reason for the game to have full online support.

    Recap: The Good

    Back to classic Mario Party

    Mini-Games

    Recap: The Bad

    Single Player

    Online

    Recap: The Okay

    N/A    … Expand
  85. CanadianYeti
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    Much like players on the boards the game is based around often do, this new iteration of Mario Party takes two steps forward and one step back. The new addition of strategic gameplay based around dice selection is a welcome addition to the franchise, as is the new River Adventure mode, but a lack of large and varied boards and many ho-hum minigames stops this one from being the trueMuch like players on the boards the game is based around often do, this new iteration of Mario Party takes two steps forward and one step back. The new addition of strategic gameplay based around dice selection is a welcome addition to the franchise, as is the new River Adventure mode, but a lack of large and varied boards and many ho-hum minigames stops this one from being the true superstar of the franchise.… Expand
  86. Slientninja
    Oct 12, 2018
    0
    Maps are way too small and the star system is jank. definitely needs to have bigger maps
  87. SugarHBear
    Oct 5, 2018
    2
    No pro controller support. So I can't play a 4 player game with the controllers I have.
  88. muttsy13
    Oct 5, 2018
    4
    If you are like me and only buying this game for online dont you can only play minigames and theres only 8 or so to play
  89. booshwa
    Oct 9, 2018
    2
    Gets 2 out of 10 for the total number of fun hours spent. What were they thinking? Four tiny boards is insane for $60 game! Also while introducing 'Allies' which makes it is possible to roll huge numbers and get multiple stars per turn! Mini games are fun but they need to spend a lot more time and money on this delivering a game that is half what their previous games were. Also can'tGets 2 out of 10 for the total number of fun hours spent. What were they thinking? Four tiny boards is insane for $60 game! Also while introducing 'Allies' which makes it is possible to roll huge numbers and get multiple stars per turn! Mini games are fun but they need to spend a lot more time and money on this delivering a game that is half what their previous games were. Also can't play the board online... what? They demand payment for online gaming and can't deliver what people want. Don't buy this until they can actually give us Mario Party. This game should have bigger boards, ability to create custom rounds (20 coins per star, +1 blue, -1 red, etc), and online pay worthy of their fee.… Expand
  90. Jumping121
    Oct 5, 2018
    3
    -No Online Board game feature

    -Nintendo Pushed their online service on us all and provide a lackluster online experience for this game with only 10 Mini games.

    - 3/4 small playable boards
  91. BryanHan
    Jan 2, 2019
    0
    The character dices are not balancing well example. Wario. And this game has not much extreme boards and less board only 4? Seriously? than the other Mario party games. Kind of boring as well it makes me mad that the game is extremely luck. No using procons are handheld it needs to be more developed.
  92. duckpope
    Oct 10, 2018
    6
    I wanted to believe that because this game is on the switch that it would be so much more then it is. Unfortunately the boards are small without a lot going on and to balance that we get lower dice rolls. The lack of an online board game mode is a missed opportunity. I enjoy the character lineup and the ability to have different dice then my friends for a small edge in certain situations,I wanted to believe that because this game is on the switch that it would be so much more then it is. Unfortunately the boards are small without a lot going on and to balance that we get lower dice rolls. The lack of an online board game mode is a missed opportunity. I enjoy the character lineup and the ability to have different dice then my friends for a small edge in certain situations, and the mini-games for the most part are fantastic. I dislike the fact that getting a star feels cheaper here then before. Many times a stars location would feel repetitive and the journey there is a touch disappointing. This is new and good but it doesn't take the place of 64 and GC editions for me which is what i expected so i cant give it more then a 6 right now but with the right group of friends this game can be enjoyed for what it is, a very good looking Mario party game with great mini-games.… Expand
  93. UnCommon_1
    Oct 16, 2018
    7
    This is a mainstream WarioWare spinoff game with dice blocks and boards. The maps and modes are too thin, about 2-3 playthroughs in each mode is enough to get you to play all the mini games and practically all of its fun.

    It's 2v2 version (with free movement) easily the best and should have been how they structured the other maps. Also, too few and too small maps. Would recommend if you    This is a mainstream WarioWare spinoff game with dice blocks and boards. The maps and modes are too thin, about 2-3 playthroughs in each mode is enough to get you to play all the mini games and practically all of its fun.

    It's 2v2 version (with free movement) easily the best and should have been how they structured the other maps. Also, too few and too small maps. Would recommend if you are a family that plays games together, other than that I would ignore.    … Expand
  94. Juroslaw
    Sep 21, 2019
    0
    Like seriously, its been almost a year, and they added nothing into this unfinished game, like seriously? There is only 4 tiny maps, and you dont have any options to customize your game
  95. PleaseFixOnline
    Oct 6, 2018
    0
    This review is solely based on the online portion of this game. Super Mario Party has got to have the most disappointing Nintendo online features of all time. Normally you would think I am complaining about the board game feature being available for only offline and local but i'm not. Mario Party's online consist of a 4 player lobby with only 10 available mini-games at launch and will beThis review is solely based on the online portion of this game. Super Mario Party has got to have the most disappointing Nintendo online features of all time. Normally you would think I am complaining about the board game feature being available for only offline and local but i'm not. Mario Party's online consist of a 4 player lobby with only 10 available mini-games at launch and will be rotated periodically. Honestly it doesn't take too long to get bored of playing the very short mini-games between 30 mins-1 hour of game time. It is ridiculous that you have to purchase the game at full price and be limited to such a half-ass commitment to a online mode. Personally the game shouldn't have included a feature they spent no time on working on and kept them game local only at best. In conclusion not worth 20 for online (for this game at least) and 60 for the game unless you have friends near by for local play.… Expand
  96. moistcake123
    Oct 6, 2018
    0
    Maybe I'm biased having played mostly Mario Party 7. But this game is about as fun as pooping blood.
  97. hiruma87
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    buen juego. diferentes modos de juegos para que todos nos divirtamos en grupo o en familia. en general el juego quiso regresar a sus orígenes usando de nuevo al tablero individual que en lo personal es un gran acierto. lo único que podrías criticarle es que los tableros de juego son muy pequeños a comparación de los monstruos que eran en la anterioridad y algunos juegos resultan demasiadosbuen juego. diferentes modos de juegos para que todos nos divirtamos en grupo o en familia. en general el juego quiso regresar a sus orígenes usando de nuevo al tablero individual que en lo personal es un gran acierto. lo único que podrías criticarle es que los tableros de juego son muy pequeños a comparación de los monstruos que eran en la anterioridad y algunos juegos resultan demasiados sencillos (entiendo que los juegos de mario party siempre han sido sencillos pero super divertidos pero en este caso algunos resultaban demasiados fáciles o sin carisma como el juego de la lupa). en lo general es un juego para disfrutar entre amigos y familia (yo lo jugué con mi novia que no es muy hábil en los videojuegos y le gusto bastante).… Expand
  98. SypherZ
    Oct 7, 2018
    0
    How can a game with such a history be designed so badly today?
    The maps are smaller and feels rushed, you cant play online multiplayer on the boards...
    Also, there is no way to play with the pro controller or the joycons attached together, only seperatly. You cant play the game in handheld, so you cant play singleplayer... No other controller works than the single joycons... Also,    How can a game with such a history be designed so badly today?
    The maps are smaller and feels rushed, you cant play online multiplayer on the boards...
    Also, there is no way to play with the pro controller or the joycons attached together, only seperatly.
    You cant play the game in handheld, so you cant play singleplayer...
    No other controller works than the single joycons...
    Also, there is only 10 mini games, feels like they just milked the franchise instead of actually releasing something proper...    … Expand
  99. PabloKamien
    Oct 10, 2018
    4
    Only 4 maps and they're small and boring. It's insane for a $60 game. This game should have bigger boards, ability to customize your game. (20 coins per star, +1 blue, -1 red, etc)
  100. Maarten95
    Oct 16, 2018
    5
    Mario party is probably one of the best party games. However after a few hours the game kinda drags. Asside from the better graphics the game doesn't add enough new stuff. It even cuts down on the maps which is a huge dissapointment. As always the online part of Nintendo games suck and this game is no different. You can't play boardmatches online. You can however play mini games. HoweverMario party is probably one of the best party games. However after a few hours the game kinda drags. Asside from the better graphics the game doesn't add enough new stuff. It even cuts down on the maps which is a huge dissapointment. As always the online part of Nintendo games suck and this game is no different. You can't play boardmatches online. You can however play mini games. However these are randomly selected. You don't have a lot of freedom and with the new Nintendo Online subscription it really hurts the game.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 84 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 6, 2019
    80
    Super Mario Party goes back to its roots and delivers just like it should. The vast number of different modes, really prevents any to shine the brightest, but the entire game is a small step back that greatly leaps forward. It makes us only more excited for the next entry. Something we haven't felt with the Mario Party series in ages...
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 13, 2019
    85
    Both players and critics agreed that in the last couple of years Mario Party’s quality has been dropping. Nintendo decided to go for broke this time and I hope slapping “Super” in front of the title heralds the restart of the franchise, because SMP finally delivers what we expected. [12/2018, p.51]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 21, 2018
    77
    Complex and unpredictable board game, numerous mini-games and being able to play as your favorite character – those are the three pillars of Mario Party’s success. Neither of these elements was polished to perfection over the years, but together they offer a very enjoyable experience. [Issue#234, p.72]
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