Super Mario Party

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 653 Ratings

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  1. Arey100
    Jun 16, 2023
    7
    A pretty lacking Mario Party game. I bought it before Superstars, and the difference is as clear as day.
  2. RosannaHomarra
    Jun 10, 2022
    5
    No, not a Mario party anyone needs to go back to at this point, the offender? Joy cons, terrible terrible controllers that get drift in a matter of months which eliminates the only usable controller for this game, thank goodness Mario party super stars uses pro controllers. Besides that good cast at least, also great graphics, online sucks but that's switch for you.
  3. ntBagel
    Apr 23, 2022
    5
    this game is not the best but a step in the right direction. removing the kart was great but the stages were lacking in quantity and quality lack of character and more boring gameplay then other Mario parties makes it not the best but better than 10 ill give them that. 5/10 (average)
  4. nintendofan721
    Mar 3, 2022
    6
    This game is okay but it had a lot of missed potential. It was advertised as a return to form but is far from that. The character roster is the best I’ve ever seen for a Mario Party game, with many returning from older games and a few new ones being Goomba, Monty mole, and Pom Pom. Birdo was still missing but luckily she came back for Superstars. I like that each character has their ownThis game is okay but it had a lot of missed potential. It was advertised as a return to form but is far from that. The character roster is the best I’ve ever seen for a Mario Party game, with many returning from older games and a few new ones being Goomba, Monty mole, and Pom Pom. Birdo was still missing but luckily she came back for Superstars. I like that each character has their own unique dice block, which can influence what character you want to choose. The minigames are mostly fun with some of my favourites being Sizzling Stakes, Trip Navigator and Pie Hard (love that name). I do like that you can practice minigames on the control screen now which is a nice feature. Now the negatives, There are only four boards in this game! That is far too low and on top of that none of them are even that good. That alone brings the score down a lot. Stars only cost 10 coins now instead of 20 which is a downgrade from before. The side modes in this game were fine but they get boring after a while, like River Survival and Sound Stage. And they kinda take away from the focus of the main game. They finally introduced an online mode for Mario Party but they took way too long to add it when it should have been there from the beginning. This game is an upgrade from the ones ND Cube made before this, but still not nearly as good as the classic Mario Party games. If they had focused more on adding more boards and less on the side modes, it could have been better. Luckily we got Superstars afterwards which made up for it!… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. Haytop
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    Sorta fun, but can get boring after half a game. I would rather play the new Mario Party: Superstars.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Jorchking
    Oct 28, 2021
    5
    Disappointment = Decepcionante.
    En resumen: Juego que desperdicia una enorme oportunidad. Sólo 4 tableros pequeñísimos con uno más para desbloquear, jugabilidad con movimientos que no es del todo precisa y que a la larga aburre, y 0 incentivo para jugarlo solo comparado con los Mario Party clásicos (lo cual lo hace poco rejugable). No apuesta a la competencia (algo esencial en la saga)    Disappointment = Decepcionante.
    En resumen: Juego que desperdicia una enorme oportunidad. Sólo 4 tableros pequeñísimos con uno más para desbloquear, jugabilidad con movimientos que no es del todo precisa y que a la larga aburre, y 0 incentivo para jugarlo solo comparado con los Mario Party clásicos (lo cual lo hace poco rejugable). No apuesta a la competencia (algo esencial en la saga) sino a que todos estén lo más parejo posible (detesto el buenismo).

    Cuando vi el trailer en su tiempo me ilusioné mucho, pero lamentablemente este juego peca en muchos sentidos. Dice adiós a la competencia para hacerlo más amigable familiar, pidiendo sólo 10 monedas por estrella, algo que es extremadamente bajo (antes eran 20). Las estrellas, por ende tienen poco valor. Los tableros son exageradamente pequeños, y a la larga la jugabilidad por controles de movimiento aburre. No es rejugable en modo 1J. Sólo tiene sentido si hay gente, algo que no me había pasado en los Mario Party 1, 2, 3 y de Gamecube, que la mayor parte los jugué en solitario. Otra cosa muy negativa es que si bien son sólo 10 turnos en lo más mínimo, se interrumpe mucho en la movilidad de los casilleros y se alarga demasiado. A mí eso, me terminó de dormir.
    Los puntos buenos yo diría es que al menos vuelven a la esencia de los primeros Mario Party. Nada de tonterías como ir los 3 en el mismo casillero como el Mario Party 10. Y también el modo musical, donde uno debe seguir el ritmo.
    Afortunadamente, parece que Mario Party Superstars va a venir a corregir todo esto. Pues se dieron cuenta que los controles de movimiento está bien para un rato, pero a la larga aburre y encima no son del todo precisos. Lo único malo es que lo van a vender a precio de novedad cuando en realidad parece más una extensión del Super Mario Party.

    5/10.    … Expand
  10. Adasc2906
    Oct 28, 2021
    7
    At first it was good and i enjoyed it but then it just started going downhill
  11. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    6
    Mario party has not been good for about a decade now. There are very little boards to choose from, and the mini games are underwhelming. Although Super Mario Party is a step up from 8, 9 and 10, it is still lacking in what the first few titles had to offer.
  12. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    5
    A good collection of mini games for a couple of evenings with friends, classic games + new initiatives
  13. Onioncreature
    Jul 29, 2021
    7
    The core gameplay of Super Mario Party is very enjoyable, the addition of the character dice mechanic is quite notable and adds a touch of strategy to the affair. The side modes are somewhat charming, but the meat is of course the main party mode. The lack of boards is the games biggest flaw, four simply isn't enough, and it makes the game feel stale far sooner than it should. ThisThe core gameplay of Super Mario Party is very enjoyable, the addition of the character dice mechanic is quite notable and adds a touch of strategy to the affair. The side modes are somewhat charming, but the meat is of course the main party mode. The lack of boards is the games biggest flaw, four simply isn't enough, and it makes the game feel stale far sooner than it should. This issue could easily have been remedied through free DLC, but sadly the developers have displayed no interest in improving the game post-launch, aside from the addition of online play, something which should've been there from the start. It's a solid title, but there's quite a lot of missed potential here. Still a blast with friends, but it's frustrating to have so few boards to play on.… Expand
  14. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    7
    The boards are a little too basic for my liking, but there's still fun to be had here.
  15. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Too many modes, not enough boards and items. Character roster is great, though. We're slowly but surely getting closer to another great Mario Party game.

    For now, this is good. Just please make the next one not make me use a hecking Joy-Con.
  16. Flammie
    Jan 27, 2021
    5
    Super Mario party is, despite slight renaming, yet another mario party. The boards are not particularly innovative and minigames are mostly same old as well. Given it is still one of the only party games on switch if you ignore truly low quality shovel ware it is still worth the buy when you need party games. One of the new things included is a rafting event which seems to be gearedSuper Mario party is, despite slight renaming, yet another mario party. The boards are not particularly innovative and minigames are mostly same old as well. Given it is still one of the only party games on switch if you ignore truly low quality shovel ware it is still worth the buy when you need party games. One of the new things included is a rafting event which seems to be geared towards younger kids and seriously non-gamers, so it might be good fit for certain audiences, other than that there is nothing here that you haven't seen before in mario parties 1-10.… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. NostalJake
    Sep 10, 2020
    6
    When you compare this entry to the previous few entries, this game is a breath of fresh air. It's a step in the right direction, as it's a little closer to the older entries. However, this game only has 4 boards, and they're all super linear. And I feel like I get the same few minigames each time I play. This game is still a lot of fun with friends, though. It's a good party game, but notWhen you compare this entry to the previous few entries, this game is a breath of fresh air. It's a step in the right direction, as it's a little closer to the older entries. However, this game only has 4 boards, and they're all super linear. And I feel like I get the same few minigames each time I play. This game is still a lot of fun with friends, though. It's a good party game, but not nearly as good as many of the older entries, which holds this back from being any higher.… Expand
  20. vervain
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    It's another OK addition to the Mario Party franchise. The lack of a complete online multiplayer experience is seriously not cool; that was literally the primary reason I purchased the game. I'm a bit bummed.
  21. MagicMikey
    Aug 23, 2020
    7
    I'm glad to see Mario party return to it's routes but i'd but it on the same tier as Mario Party 8. i cannot believe Nintendo has not updated this game. also the online mode is a joke. 100% with friends was a lot of fun though
  22. realkinko
    Aug 18, 2020
    7
    Highly recommeded for anyone who's looking for a game to play with their family (if their family mostly consists of non-gamers). It's a fun, casual game for the most part with a fantastic selection of minigames.

    However, there are elements of game design in the game that I for the life of me cannot understand. Why would you ever put random elements (completely out of the players    Highly recommeded for anyone who's looking for a game to play with their family (if their family mostly consists of non-gamers). It's a fun, casual game for the most part with a fantastic selection of minigames.

    However, there are elements of game design in the game that I for the life of me cannot understand. Why would you ever put random elements (completely out of the players controls) at the end of a board game that decides who actually wins? It's absolutely ridiculous and something that should never have been implemented.    … Expand
  23. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    7
    Eles tinham que fazer um jogo sem noção do Mario, pelo menos a Nintendo tem que fazer um por ano né?!
    Eu realmente prefiro "Mario Party" do N64 do que esse.
  24. GrantT
    Jul 28, 2020
    5
    Very disappointed in the lack of boards for free for all Mario Party mode (4 player no teams). 3 boards are available at start with only one unlockable board.

    The team vs team mode uses the previous boards with some variations.
  25. Dorichannel
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    A great game to play with friends during get-togethers! HOWEVER...playing solo is a little boring and I HATE the bonus stars at the end of Team Board and Party Board stages. I HATE the fact that I can't choose where I want to move during a regular party board, and luck is TOO MUCH of a factor. I prefer strategy, so this game makes me get pissed off sometimes. Not enough unlockables. AfterA great game to play with friends during get-togethers! HOWEVER...playing solo is a little boring and I HATE the bonus stars at the end of Team Board and Party Board stages. I HATE the fact that I can't choose where I want to move during a regular party board, and luck is TOO MUCH of a factor. I prefer strategy, so this game makes me get pissed off sometimes. Not enough unlockables. After all the characters and modes are completed...what else is there to do? Nothing. Play this for a drinking night. THE END.… Expand
  26. Fezehim
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    A very enjoyable game, many different modes, all of which are fun, however, the abundances of modes resulted in less being put into the board modes, the boards are fun, but it would be nicer if there were more than just 4 of them, it would also be fun to be able to play all minigames online rather than just the 10 minigames from the mariothons.
  27. greninjaX
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    while super Mario party looks like it's a return to form, it's really not. the boards are pretty bad, and there's only 4 of them. but hey, at least they got rid of that stupid car.
  28. Dracoshi
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    This game is lots of fun for the first few hours when playing with friends, but quite quickly you realize there's not enough content in the game to last more than a few sessions. This game is still the right direction for the Mario Party series to go, I just hope the next one is a further improvement (and that the next one actually gets post-launch content! Seriously, almost every otherThis game is lots of fun for the first few hours when playing with friends, but quite quickly you realize there's not enough content in the game to last more than a few sessions. This game is still the right direction for the Mario Party series to go, I just hope the next one is a further improvement (and that the next one actually gets post-launch content! Seriously, almost every other Mario game has received it, so why not this game? It could've been the best Mario Party of them all if it just received support through added characters, minigames and boards!)

    Regardless of my criticisms, it is still a fun game to play with friends and family.    … Expand
  29. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    6
    Less engaging and addictive than what came before it on the wii, and it's a pity since there is a lot of possible fun and variety from the minigames. But the pace is a bit slow and there are few stages and you don't get to play as many minigames as you could and the result is more random than it should be
  30. Hocking
    Apr 1, 2020
    6
    Boring most of the time and far from the best Mario party game. By not adding online multiplayer for the boards ruins the game even more.
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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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