Super Mario Party

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 653 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. SugarHBear
    Oct 5, 2018
    2
    No pro controller support. So I can't play a 4 player game with the controllers I have.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. chokkaku
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Best mario party with graphics

    Best number of characters

    best dynamic mini games

    Best Return of the Game
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. TickleTh1sElmo
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    A true return to form for Mario Party. Not perfect, but damn close. An absolute blast.
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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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