Super Mario Party

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  1. TitaniumDragon
    Sep 26, 2020
    4
    Super Mario Party is a party game – a digital board game that is also a collection of minigames, as well as a few other modes that are also, in effect, collections of minigames, such as the cooperative River Race as well as the Sound Stage area, which is a party rhythm game.

    The board game is the “heart” of Super Mario Party, and here, there are actually two closely related board games.    Super Mario Party is a party game – a digital board game that is also a collection of minigames, as well as a few other modes that are also, in effect, collections of minigames, such as the cooperative River Race as well as the Sound Stage area, which is a party rhythm game.

    The board game is the “heart” of Super Mario Party, and here, there are actually two closely related board games. The objective of each game is to collect stars, but there are two ways to play – as single players, and two teams of two. The individual player mode has you moving around a fairly linear board with a few branching paths, while the team mode has you moving around on a rectangular board with various features interrupting the flow through the board. In either case, your goal is to get enough coins and then to land on the star space, which allows you to buy a star, which then causes the star to move afterwards to a new location.

    This mode is chaotic but reasonably okay. There’s some strategy involved – each character has special dice, which can be rolled instead of a normal six-sided die, with various dice giving less random results or more extreme results (Bowser, for example, has a die with 0, 0, 1, 8, 9, and 10 on it, while Shy Guy has 0, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4), but as the rolls are random, there’s only so much control you have over where you land. Various spaces have various effects, and while you can control what area of the board you’re aiming for, you have no guarantee of actually landing on critical spaces. The team game gives you a bit more control, as the players roll dice and have them added together to determine the team’s movement, and the board gives you more control over where you’re going. There are allies around the board (player characters who you aren’t playing as), which can give you additional movement as well as access to their dice. The team mode gives you more control over getting these, but both modes give you at least some access to them.

    The minigames are ultimately at the heart of the game, and are where players make most of their coins. Some of these have the players competing against each other as individuals, while others have them paired randomly into teams (sometimes with your allied characters following you around a well!). These games are much more skill-based, which is both a good thing (more skilled players have an advantage) and a bad thing (it’s entirely possible for better players to literally never lose at the minigames).

    All in all, this is an okay game, but it’s nothing particularly special; I wouldn’t play it very much, and it isn’t worth the asking price of $60.

    The Sound Stage mode is a pretty generic rhythm game with Mario theming, which is cute enough, but very limited in scope.

    The River Cruise mode has you paddling a raft down a river as a team while completing a series of team minigames against the clock to try and get more time. This mode is actually really easy, so while it is kind of nice to cooperate as a group, you’re going to succeed every time, which means that repeated trips can get boring after a while, especially as there isn’t all that much variety in what the actual river trip brings.

    Finally, there’s Challenge Road, where you play through all 80 minigames back to back to try and get to the end of it. You can quit whenever you want and come back to it, but it is still nothing particularly exciting or special.

    All in all, Super Mario Party is what it is – a mediocre party game. It is chaotic enough to create some potentially interesting moments, but ironically, the minigames may be *too* skill based, making it less random and thus making me wonder whether it’d be better to just play a game like Super Smash Bros. or Super Mario Kart, which are more fun as actual *games*.

    If you can rent this from the local library for some short term dumb fun, that’s not a bad choice, but I can’t really say this would be worth buying – if you play it much at all on your own, you’ll get too good at the minigames to really be able to play it as a fun party game. The game itself is rather repetitive, so it isn’t something you want to play a ton of, and after about 17 hours or so, you’ll have seen literally everything the game has to offer many times over.    … Expand
  2. Houndf
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    It's great fun but certainly pales in comparison to other Mario Party titles. Other Mario Party boards really had a lot of character and it felt a bit like an adventure on the board, a struggle to choose the best way to get the star, and offered great mini-games each round. Super Mario Party has one of those. While I applaud (and enjoy) the extra modes and changes to the system (e.g. theIt's great fun but certainly pales in comparison to other Mario Party titles. Other Mario Party boards really had a lot of character and it felt a bit like an adventure on the board, a struggle to choose the best way to get the star, and offered great mini-games each round. Super Mario Party has one of those. While I applaud (and enjoy) the extra modes and changes to the system (e.g. the individual dice is great, but could use a little balancing) that Nintendo has added, it feels that it comes about at a loss of development towards the original game itself. I think that they should have made (and hoping they will in DLC) bigger boards in addition to the current boards offered. It really feels skimmed down. The wife likes this Mario Party (her first) and I am happy with that. But, personally, after playing most of the previous installments, I'm left wanting.

    Let's bring a stop to shamelessly approving everything Nintendo makes and offer valid criticism and complement to their titles.    … Expand
  3. TsukasaHiiragi
    Nov 14, 2018
    2
    Just as bad as all the previous versions of Mario Party where skill and fun go out the window for predictable AI and winning through bonuses because the AI gets all the great dice rolls and the human player gets shafted far too often to be chance, Super RNG Party?

    Not to mention, the boards are limited with only 4 - limited unlockables and just overall can be very frustrating to play    Just as bad as all the previous versions of Mario Party where skill and fun go out the window for predictable AI and winning through bonuses because the AI gets all the great dice rolls and the human player gets shafted far too often to be chance, Super RNG Party?

    Not to mention, the boards are limited with only 4 - limited unlockables and just overall can be very frustrating to play when you can clearly see the AI cheating.    … Expand
  4. dash383535
    Oct 30, 2018
    5
    Super Mario Party #DashReviews

    Introduction: Super Mario Party is the 11th main series entry in the long-running franchise of board games meet mini-games. Most games in this series consist of heavy competitive gameplay against friends as you try to become the superstar, except for the mostly butchered Mario Party 9 and 10. Does this game live up to the past games of fun competition or    Super Mario Party #DashReviews

    Introduction: Super Mario Party is the 11th main series entry in the long-running franchise of board games meet mini-games. Most games in this series consist of heavy competitive gameplay against friends as you try to become the superstar, except for the mostly butchered Mario Party 9 and 10. Does this game live up to the past games of fun competition or is this game not very super?

    Party Mode: The standard mode for most Mario Party entries. Nintendo changes up the formula this time by making smaller maps and smaller dice rolls. Each character has 2 dice blocks, one standard 1 through 6 dice and a special character die that has certain number rolls depending on what character you have chosen. I think this is a nice addition to the series, as it makes for more strategic gameplay and high risk, high reward moves. That’s sadly where my praise has to end due to the unbalanced nature of everything else. The coin economy in this game is straight broken. Coins are given out in abundant with very little chances of losing any. When losing coins, its only 5 or 10 coins max. Stars only cost 10 coins, mixing that in with players receiving too many coins and the map being small makes it so that everyone is getting an equal amount of stars most of the game. Items cost very little, between 2 to 5 coins, with the most overpower item, an item that sends you straight to the star being only 10 coins and easy to get. There are also these spaces in the game called ally spaces, which give you one random character that is not being used to play on the board. These allies give you their character block and roll an addition 1 to 2 dice roll on top of your dice roll. These can infinitely stack and can help someone get a star almost every turn they play. So you either have the problem of everyone being able to get the star all the time or the problem of only one person being able to get all the stars due to stacked allies since coins will never be an issue, everyone will always have enough coins for a star 90% of the time. At the end of each game, bonus stars are awarded for mostly trivial things that will give the win to some who failed at most things throughout the match. I like some of the concepts that Nintendo was going for in this new rendition of Mario Party, but it all fell flat due to balancing issues.

    Partner Mode: Very similar to Party mode except it a 2 vs 2 with combine dice roll. You get to move around the board in any direction you like and movement is set up like an RTS Fire emblem kind of way. I feel like this mode is a bit more balance since you have to strategically land on the star space to get one, eliminating some of the problems I had with party mode.

    River Survival: A co-op game where every player is in a boat going downstream. You work together to get more time, by popping balloons to activate mini-games for everyone to play, by making choices on which routes to take and, by helping each other avoid obstacles. This mode is the best mode in the game. It’s defiantly a fun mode to play with your friend, especially to defuse tension after playing the mess of party mode.

    Sound Stage: Think of Rhythm Heaven mix with Wario Ware and motion controls. Matches of this mode only go on for 5 to 10 minutes. It’s a nice, short bust of fun but everyone playing it will get bored after 1 or 2 rounds of it.

    Challenge Road: A single player mode with not much to offer. Can only be unlocked by playing all the multiplayer mode first (pretty ironic, if you ask me) and you have to play it to unlock 2 of the 4 locked characters. The only thing you do in this mode is complete a series of challenges within the games 80+ mini-games. Got pretty bored of this mode just wanting to unlock the character behind this wall.

    Mini Games: I should talk about the mini-games since they make almost half of what makes a Mario Party game special. The mini-games make great use of the Switch's gimmicks. Some are a little boring and dull but most have that Mario Party charm. Even with the badly designed boards, most will have fun playing these mini-games.

    Technical: The game looks great and blah, blah, blah… It’s a Nintendo game, it’s going to look and run great. The soundtrack is a little generic and not as memorable as some of the Mario Party games of the past. The UI in the game looks weirdly clean and not fitting for a Mario Party game.

    Veridic: Super Mario Party has some cool ideas but at the end of the day, there is nothing super about it. Its main mode is a mess due to the new additions, co-op is the best part, which is pretty funny since that was the worst part of 9 and 10. Single player should have never been a thing but at least Nintendo still knows how to make some fun mini-games. I like the direction they were going for but this game ultimately fails at what makes Mario Party fun, competitive, and the series that we love so much.    … Expand
  5. M4thew
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Since I didn’t play MP Star Rush and MP: The Top 100 I was really excited to get this game. The first trailer already looked promising, because the system of the older games returned.

    Though I like the idea of having this small hub area, where you can choose which game mode you want to play, it feels a bit empty. But I’m a big fan of hub areas, which evolve through progression. It is a    Since I didn’t play MP Star Rush and MP: The Top 100 I was really excited to get this game. The first trailer already looked promising, because the system of the older games returned.

    Though I like the idea of having this small hub area, where you can choose which game mode you want to play, it feels a bit empty. But I’m a big fan of hub areas, which evolve through progression. It is a nice touch, that the more crystals you collect, the day goes by and the music gets more intense. There are more than enough playable characters and it’s nice to have bowser’s minions also included.

    Except for some new mechanics, you can say that the mario party mode is the one from the older games. But there are still some things, which bother me. Overall this mode was pretty cool and fun to play, but like many people already mentioned, 4 boards are a bit too few and the board themselves are too small. With some good luck and some partners you can almost run through the whole board in one turn. I don’t have a problem with the individual dice every character has, but they aren’t really balanced. The partners are in my opinion a bit too powerful, since you get a 1-2 added to your count for every partner in your team. Another problem I have with this mode is the amount of coins you get during a party. Even if you lose a 2v2 minigame you still get 2 coins. And if that wasn’t bad enough, the stars only cost 10 coins. So you almost have no chance of missing a star, because of the huge amount of coins you are given. Not even the shop is more expensive. You can get a golden pipe, which brings you directly in front of the star, for 10 coins only. Also, the lucky and unlucky fields seem to be a bit useless, since the events that can happen aren’t that fascinating. The chance of landing on an unlucky field already is pretty low and the chance of losing a star there is even lower. Otherwise the boards are well made. Every board has its unique theme and special events, where you can get coins or stars. For the most time the soundtrack is also pretty good.

    The rafting mode is pretty cool, but they could have added some more minigames, because they get repetitive after playing some rounds.

    The partner party uses the mechanic of star rush, which isn’t necessarily bad. The concept is fun, but, like in the normal mario party, it’s almost impossible to land on an unlucky field, because you can easily land on an item or lucky field almost every time.

    Sadly, the online mode was a big disappointment. Instead of playing a normal mario party you can only play a total amount of ten minigames and that’s it.

    The minigames were overall enjoyable. 80 minigames is an acceptable amount in my opinion, even if there could have been some more rafting minigames. The minigames, which uses the HD Rumble, work almost perfectly and are really cool.

    To conclude, this game isn't perfect, but it’s one step closer to the right direction. It’s definitely better than MP 9 and MP 10, that’s for sure.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    7
    A decent but disappointing Mario Party game. The boards are meh, and there's only 4 of them. The game's items are also boring and it is too easy to get stars. The minigames are great though, and it does a better job at living up to the N64 Mario Party's than 10.
  8. yetimand
    Sep 8, 2019
    5
    this game is fun with frends but the online is trash and its just one of awful axamples of nintendo switch online
  9. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Decent game that you can play with your friends, so much fun, great fun for the evenings
  10. 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
  11. PortalKid
    Sep 20, 2020
    0
    The reason that I'm giving this game a 0 is that I've never seen a boardgame that solely depends on such skill (because of the minigames). The game itself revolves around coins. And the minigames are the game changer. Also the cpu's are the worst teammates in group based minigames, the cpu's programming is awful.
  12. Mckenzieawesome
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    I don't see why this game gets a lot of hate. sure it's not what people wanted and yes it isn't the best Mario party ever but I don't see why it's bad just because of that. I have to agree the online isn't any good but if your playing locally with a friend it's a blast! also it's the only Mario party on the switch.... for now.
  13. Super_Cloud
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Super Mario party is going in the right direction! Finally back to a more classic style. The mini-games are really fun in this one, i love how they used the joy-con function for the mini-game using the rumble feature was a great idea! I do wish the board would be a little bigger, they are kinda small and there is not a lot of them. However there is multiple mode to enjoy, the co-op 2 vs 2Super Mario party is going in the right direction! Finally back to a more classic style. The mini-games are really fun in this one, i love how they used the joy-con function for the mini-game using the rumble feature was a great idea! I do wish the board would be a little bigger, they are kinda small and there is not a lot of them. However there is multiple mode to enjoy, the co-op 2 vs 2 is incredibly fun with friends, during our last game me and my friend were needed 5 stars to win and during the last turn we got lucky with perfect dice & x2 star card and we won the game with the bonus, it's really never over until it's over in this one. It's really fun with friends.… Expand
  14. JRice
    Dec 26, 2021
    0
    You can NOT play the game with pro controllers???
    We did buy two of them, just to be able to play with 4 players, and now cannot, but would have to buy two more useless joycons???

    Thats it, Nintendo, im fed up with you, totally and finally...
  15. 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.
  16. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    7
    Great party game, played it regularly in the beginning, later not so much. River mode is mostly played at our house. Would benefit from more content
  17. 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
  18. MistahJuicyBoy
    Mar 8, 2020
    0
    Contains the least amount of content of any Mario party game and has never been updated. 4 boards, 84 shallow minigames (some are locked to side-game modes), and lack of controller support, or even decent online multiplayer makes this game dead in the water. Play the n64 or GameCube games if you are feeling that Mario party itch. This game will never be updated, and it's very likely youContains the least amount of content of any Mario party game and has never been updated. 4 boards, 84 shallow minigames (some are locked to side-game modes), and lack of controller support, or even decent online multiplayer makes this game dead in the water. Play the n64 or GameCube games if you are feeling that Mario party itch. This game will never be updated, and it's very likely you will play it for less than 5 hours.

    The 0 is an honest score. If you look at my history, you'll find that I rarely ever give it, but this game is deserving. Makes Warcraft 3 reforged look like a masterpiece.    … Expand
  19. iTheAlchemist
    Jun 20, 2021
    0
    It's a party game meant to play with your friends but nintendo limits the controllers to joy-con only, which means that even if you have a couple controllers that are not joy-con your friends wont play. Not to mention the forgotten online play.
  20. 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
  21. NeuroShock
    Jan 13, 2019
    4
    This game is an unbalanced mess. The mini games are poorly described, sometimes they are not even described at all in the case of VS tiles... so most of the time you do not even know what your doing... which gives experienced players too much of an advantage. There are too few maps... I want alot more than 4 maps considering the price of this game. The maps given are too small. YouThis game is an unbalanced mess. The mini games are poorly described, sometimes they are not even described at all in the case of VS tiles... so most of the time you do not even know what your doing... which gives experienced players too much of an advantage. There are too few maps... I want alot more than 4 maps considering the price of this game. The maps given are too small. You cannot see characters special dices when choosing characters which make the game entirely unbalanced. Since every character has a specific dice... some are ALOT better than others which again only advanced players would know. The partner mechanic... which makes it so that you get a partner on the board, additional dice roles and sometime help in mini games makes the game excessively unbalanced. The prices of stars are too low (10 coins instead of 20) making it so that it is too easy for the lead character to get mulp stars. Despite the amazing looking maps, and fun mini games... the unbalanced problems outweighs the good... this is a poorly thought out game!… Expand
  22. nicorzF1
    Jun 17, 2021
    9
    I had played 4 of all the Mario Party games before playing Super (DS, 8, 9 and Island Tour). I loved the first two I played, I hated the third and I was indifferent with the fourth, however, Super Mario Party is a return to what critics said it was 'more of the same' and to what never had to be changed: its gameplay. It made no sense all four characters could move at the same time on theI had played 4 of all the Mario Party games before playing Super (DS, 8, 9 and Island Tour). I loved the first two I played, I hated the third and I was indifferent with the fourth, however, Super Mario Party is a return to what critics said it was 'more of the same' and to what never had to be changed: its gameplay. It made no sense all four characters could move at the same time on the same path, it gets out any kind of strategy you can have and just that, a boring thing (yes, I am talking about that ****** car).

    Apart from that, there are much more characters to select from and more game modes than ever before. The only thing I would put as a 'con' is that just 4 simple maps like those ones are not enough, but let's hope future games can change this.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. Ryzacus
    Dec 7, 2018
    6
    Super Mario Party is a throw back to the classic style it once was. It's good to see this but despite the fact the game is far from the best in the series.

    One problem is the maps are small and so few in number. The fact stars only cost 10 coins makes it too easy to get them and the random placement of the star location on small maps make this game 100% luck based. This results in a    Super Mario Party is a throw back to the classic style it once was. It's good to see this but despite the fact the game is far from the best in the series.

    One problem is the maps are small and so few in number. The fact stars only cost 10 coins makes it too easy to get them and the random placement of the star location on small maps make this game 100% luck based. This results in a game where no matter how far ahead you are though playing well in mini games or how lucky you've been, the game can going to anyone at anytime for no reason other than complete chance. This has always been the case but not this extreme and unfortunately it makes the main Party mode unenjoyable after a few games.

    On the positive side the game looks fantastic and is very well polished. The mini games themselves are super fun and some may even been the best in the series. There's actually a number of other game modes people don't know about aside from the main Party Mode. River survival is a path based game where you work as a team and play mini games to gain more time. This was a surprisingly fun and I would recommend it. Another fun mode is Sound stage which involves rhythm base joy con controls. Each of these 2 extra modes have their own pool of mini games which is a fantastic idea.

    Over all I'd say this is defiantly a worth while title as a family game or a good drinking game to play with friends on a night in, but would say to save your money if you're buying it to play single player or at least wait until its down to around £35. Hope to see DLC in the future.    … Expand
  25. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    Really Fun
    Super Mario Party gives some new breath to the franchise with a it’s friendsh ending madness.
  26. jeffbizloc
    Dec 12, 2018
    8
    My wife and I have had a great time playing this. I haven't played online yet basically because I don't want to pay 20 for Nintendo's terrible online capabilities.

    Pros: - Really enjoyed the Challenge mode where you had to go through around 80 mini games - The coop mode was well done - The mini games in general are all pretty fun, I like the one where you have to get in front of the    My wife and I have had a great time playing this. I haven't played online yet basically because I don't want to pay 20 for Nintendo's terrible online capabilities.

    Pros:
    - Really enjoyed the Challenge mode where you had to go through around 80 mini games
    - The coop mode was well done
    - The mini games in general are all pretty fun, I like the one where you have to get in front of the camera

    Cons:
    - Still too much luck and couldn't find a way to have bonus stars predetermined - like only give one for most coins in mini games
    - Not enough boards
    - Wouldn't mind some more advanced games in certain modes dealing with Math problems or other mental skills    … Expand
  27. jikflet
    Dec 9, 2019
    7
    Really fun gamer to play with friends and family. I always have a blast with it. can't complain about that. But I wish it had more boards, characters and mini games to play. You get tired of same 4 Boards super fast. Mini games are fun and use the HD rumble and gyro control on the Joy cons very very well. One of the best party games for the switch no doubt !
  28. DjAntwon03
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    Super Mario Party is a Mario Party game i've been waiting for since Mario Party 9 came out. I was very excited to see it's trailer, and when playing it i noticed the mixed feelings I have about this game. Starting off with the characters I thought that Nintendo did a good job incorporating default, returning, and new characters into the game. Toad, Toadette, and Kamek should of been in theSuper Mario Party is a Mario Party game i've been waiting for since Mario Party 9 came out. I was very excited to see it's trailer, and when playing it i noticed the mixed feelings I have about this game. Starting off with the characters I thought that Nintendo did a good job incorporating default, returning, and new characters into the game. Toad, Toadette, and Kamek should of been in the game. I think Nintendo should make Mario characters for this game like how Rosalina was made for Mario Galaxy. I thought Pom Pom should of had Boom Boom also side her in the game but whatever. The boards for me were two small and simplistic. I do like the Beach and Mine boards but the last board is honestly so boring for me. The items were not even enough and some of the items you couldn't get unless you landed on a item space. The red space count was low, and the battle system was kinda dumb to be honest. Also the bad luck spaces were lame and weren't a good substitute for Bowser Spaces. The mini games were amazing as usual. I found that a lot of them were enjoyable and very creative. I felt that the developers of this game spent about an equal amount of time on all 5 modes because it didn't feel like Mario Party was the main mode of this game, it felt the popular mode instead. I know that Nintendo saw the reception of this game and definitely we will be seeing a great Super Mario Party 2.… Expand
  29. mike4156
    Feb 19, 2019
    4
    Im incredibly dissapointed this is half finished this game has no multiplayer for the actual board game part of the game, thats so freaking disappointing its why i bought the game! come on!
  30. aditya1101
    Nov 26, 2018
    2
    Honestly just dumb fun - I really don't understand how Nintendo has been able to screw up every single mario party game after having so much success with the first three, but this just continues the list of mario party games with unfulfilled potential. It has way too much RNG, allies/star relocations/etc. are unbalanced and often feel unfair, and they removed a lot of my favorite elementsHonestly just dumb fun - I really don't understand how Nintendo has been able to screw up every single mario party game after having so much success with the first three, but this just continues the list of mario party games with unfulfilled potential. It has way too much RNG, allies/star relocations/etc. are unbalanced and often feel unfair, and they removed a lot of my favorite elements from the series (like replacing the battle minigames with some dumb rumble minigames that are super short and unsatisfying). But at the end of the day, the minigames are still on point and it's still a lot of fun to play when you're not in the mood for something fair/competitive and are just looking for some dumb fun.… Expand
  31. Deathbackwards
    Sep 16, 2019
    6
    This game isn't bad, but it isn't good either. There are a very limited number of boards to play on, and the game itself feels largely luck based. There stars aren't even worth enough coins to make playing the minigames worthwhile. It's completely possible to lose every minigame and still win the overall game
  32. Amora
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Party finally gives what the fans want and its good! Really good! I think what shines in this game so much is the Ally Mechanic, its fun and interesting and there is a whole new skill mechanic in the game, if you're thinking of picking up Super Mario Party, YOU SHOULD ITS WORTH IT!
  33. Chell_R
    Nov 23, 2020
    0
    The 2ND, WORST Mario Party... Ever.

    Bad mini games, terrible boards... Cheaper feeling, cheaper presentation...

    Worser game. all around.

    Play Mario Party 8, 6, or... preferably 4....

    It's WAYYYYY more worth your time,

    and money.
  34. Thiagosan
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Realizador e como sempre aquele motivo para disputa saudável entre família, amigos e rivais.
  35. loonyever
    Nov 27, 2019
    5
    divertido las primeras horas de juego, luego se hace aburrido y monótono, por ningún motivo lo juegen solos, es muy aburrido, los mapas los hicieron mas pequeños, los minjuegos están bien pero las IA son lamentables no representan ningún reto, lo recomiendo para jugarlo un rato con tu familia o amigos, es muy mejorable el juego en general.
  36. kremling_chaos
    Dec 6, 2018
    4
    The motion controls are quite terrible, and I don't even mind motion controls (when they're done decently). The mandatory constant high-fiving is super annoying. There are only 4 standard maps and they're all tiny. The other games modes seemed half-finished and lacking. If you're looking to have a fun time with a party game, I'd pass on this one. Save yourself the heartache. Some of theThe motion controls are quite terrible, and I don't even mind motion controls (when they're done decently). The mandatory constant high-fiving is super annoying. There are only 4 standard maps and they're all tiny. The other games modes seemed half-finished and lacking. If you're looking to have a fun time with a party game, I'd pass on this one. Save yourself the heartache. Some of the new mini games are fun, but aside from the awful motion controls, there aren't any mechanics we haven't seen in previous mario party games.… Expand
  37. domcosreviews
    Jan 12, 2019
    9
    Super Mario Party is a game I thought would be one of my favorite games. It has really fun mini-games and great modes, but it has some problems. The online is laggy and some character dice blocks are overpowered. But Super Mario Party is still a joy to play.
  38. kevinnno
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    ME ENCANTA! Es la saga que mas me gusta de Mario y este, supero mis expectativas, GRACIAS NINTENDO!
  39. Kingtut2178
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Best. Mario party game. Ever. I am so happy that Nintendo was able to bring this series back to its former glory.
  40. Sonickiller5692
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    I am honestly surprised at the quality of this game. I’ve been so disappointed with the latest previous instalments that I went into this with low expectations. It went over my expectations. Way over. Good job Nintendo.
  41. gonzar25
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Nice game, so many modes, and so much fun minigames. I want to see more stages to play in the party mode.
  42. RollTumbleweed
    Jan 17, 2019
    8
    Super Mario Party is 'super okay'. I really enjoyed playing this with friends. The old format of getting stars and coins is inviting. I didn't like the concept of mini stars and the car from Mario Party 9/10/Island Tour. I find it interesting that everyone has their own dice block with their own rules, it really shake things up. a problem I've been finding is that the maps are short, andSuper Mario Party is 'super okay'. I really enjoyed playing this with friends. The old format of getting stars and coins is inviting. I didn't like the concept of mini stars and the car from Mario Party 9/10/Island Tour. I find it interesting that everyone has their own dice block with their own rules, it really shake things up. a problem I've been finding is that the maps are short, and controls are awkward to start with. I like the idea of using a singular joycon to play, it helps out when you are short a pair.… Expand
  43. DannyPops
    Jan 11, 2019
    2
    I think I may have had too high of expectations. I was stoked at the thought of having a new Mario Party following in the foot steps of great games on the switch like Mario Odyssey or BOTW, but this game was incredibly vanilla and downright lazy in execution.

    Challenging and Interesting board game levels? Nope, each of the 4 total boards was lacking depth and imagination. The very    I think I may have had too high of expectations. I was stoked at the thought of having a new Mario Party following in the foot steps of great games on the switch like Mario Odyssey or BOTW, but this game was incredibly vanilla and downright lazy in execution.

    Challenging and Interesting board game levels? Nope, each of the 4 total boards was lacking depth and imagination. The very last board game for example, runs in such a small loop that everyone gets a star and there's no chance whatsoever as to how the session will end up. There is no strategy in this game, it's all pure luck. What I enjoyed about the previous board games, was the inspiration they took from the Super Mario Universe. This one was all about banality and cookie cutter cliches.

    Mini Games? Yeah they were not too bad, but nothing really that special. I missed the cut throat nature of the previous mini games. This one's a bit too family friendly. The biggest sin of this game is that they force you to use the mini controllers per player from the switch - which really ruins the entire experience of the game. There is no option to use a full size controller.

    Replayability? zero - see board game gripe above.

    Overall, this felt like a money grab from Nintendo. I expect quality when I play a Nintendo game, and this one really fell short. To add to this, I can't understand why anyone is rating this highly, I would put this up there with Bethesda's failing with Fallout 76. Don't buy this game, it's not even worth $20.00 They should have called it "Below Average Mario Party".    … Expand
  44. robromano
    Jan 13, 2019
    4
    First Ill list the positives. There are some cool mini games, the dice rolling system is kind of fun, the graphics are good. But thats about it.

    The BAD. They decreased the price of the start to 10 coins. The levels are much smaller. Stars are super easy to get, hardly an accomplishment, and with the big dice rolls and small levels you can some times get 2 stars in a round. Other games    First Ill list the positives. There are some cool mini games, the dice rolling system is kind of fun, the graphics are good. But thats about it.

    The BAD. They decreased the price of the start to 10 coins. The levels are much smaller. Stars are super easy to get, hardly an accomplishment, and with the big dice rolls and small levels you can some times get 2 stars in a round. Other games had a little more skill element, this one feels a lot more luck based. Coins feel a lot less valued, in regards to bonus stars, there is no Coin star or reward for saving coins. You can ONLY use joy cons, which honestly sucks. Many of the games use tilt controls, which sometimes fun, but often times frustrating and messy. There arent a lot of stages. The alternate game modes are fun maybe the first time around but are not rewarding in the slightest. Theres maybe ONE thing is this game to unlock. Why! Like give me a reason to keep playing. What really bothers me is no story mode. I get it, mario party is a party game, but this game has ZERO value played a lone,where as some of the older games in the series had single player modes that I really enjoyed.

    Honestly this is a good game, if you're a baby. But i'd rather play any mario party from mario party 1-6. This game isn't trash, but its not worth the hefty price tag. I think mario kart, or the jack box party pack, or mario vs rabbids, would be a better muitiplayer/party game than this.    … Expand
  45. PeachBomber
    Jan 23, 2019
    1
    The mini games aren't fun and there's not even one ground pound mini game where can ground pound others.
  46. tomamazing
    Jan 24, 2020
    3
    Hope you like repetitive bs, on the fewest boards in the series, in a game that has received no updates or support! It's super!
  47. DrLightning
    Jul 22, 2019
    8
    Actual fun mini games and fresh new ideas are what make the game enjoyable marking the first good mario party game in years. But main thing is shell shocked deluxe was added.
  48. Laught468
    Feb 17, 2019
    7
    Un buen juego pero no para jugarlo solo, si estas con otros 3 amigos, les asegura una gran experiencia, los diferentes dados para cada personaje le agregan una capa de complejidad agradable. Sin embargo, me parece que contiene muy pocos tableros, y con jugar unas cuantas veces, ya te aburre la poca variedad.
  49. Ccmonty
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    Its a return to classic Mario Party what else needs to be said?! Only problems i have is 1. not enough boards and 2. no online boards. however this game is a big step up from the last few and a giant step in the right direction for the series

    9/10
  50. 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
  51. Namel
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    Since Mario Party 9 the series changed a lot.

    I mean I don't think Mario Party 9 trash, I just don't like the new mechanics, and now, we have a Mario Party game that brings back the N64 formula. (and no, there won't be holes in your hands after you spin the analog frenectlny ;D) The Modes are fun, and ill main the new Partner Party Mode, in this you play with a friend as a team,    Since Mario Party 9 the series changed a lot.

    I mean I don't think Mario Party 9 trash, I just don't like the new mechanics, and now, we have a Mario Party game that brings back the N64 formula. (and no, there won't be holes in your hands after you spin the analog frenectlny ;D)
    The Modes are fun, and ill main the new Partner Party Mode, in this you play with a friend as a team, against an other 2 people team. I also liked the minigames, they are more competitive, and the fact that the allies mechanic since from N64 leaves me satisfied.
    The Online is a great idea, but you can only play minigames online.
    I still don't recommend you guys buy the Online service until Mario Maker 2.

    SO...I GIVE THIS GAME A...well if you actually don't see the nine there...welp, I give a 9 out of 10

    I actually think that this is better for a party gameplay, not a solo gameplay I mean, Mario party is meant to be for friends right?? well its written in the box "party".

    Any ways, the solo gameplay is...kinda ok but is like...
    is not too big the "story mode" its not certain type of a actual STORY MODE...you just need to play all modes, all maps and when you play all the maps in a mode you win a gem.
    well I guess I gotta go...

    OKEY    … Expand
  52. Predator02
    Jul 11, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game gets rid of the car formula ( thank goodness ) for classic mario party mixed with the party formula ftom star rush on the 3DS which is where this game shines. And the river survival sub game is good but with not al of minigames and boards mario party does get dull after a while. If dlc were added however this game could become a great party game… Expand
  53. Nowl
    Jul 18, 2019
    3
    Be prepared for brainless NPC's, time wasting animations, but aight minigames. It can be fun to play with 3 other humans, but only for so long. My favorite is the minigame-only mode.
  54. 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.
  55. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    7
    The boards are a little too basic for my liking, but there's still fun to be had here.
  56. Alexlipsius
    Oct 16, 2019
    1
    at first the game seems great, but after 4 hours of gameplay you find out you have played all the boards. Nintendo is never going to make new dlc's - they have gotten greedy like with Mario kart Tour, and the games will show.... unfortunately.
  57. MasterSword2K19
    Oct 16, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most of the modes in the game like river survival and party mode just gets boring after a few plays but there is some creativity in it I can say that. But all and all it's an average game.… Expand
  58. Titinmallo
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Love it! It's an amazing game!
    I don't get why it's getting so much hate, it's clearly better than MP 1, 2, 4 and 7 (like duh)
  59. RedXTL
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    For this game to return to the old formula, it has started great. If the future entries of the mario party franchise follow this then nintendo is heading in the right direction. It is a little boring for playing a long time at a time (2-3 hours) But i had a lot of fun when family came around and played this. It just needs more boards, mini-games etc
  60. leandroluzrn
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    A lot of potential, poorly executed. Too little content, small boards and few game modes.
  61. ProfesorAbeto
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Es un juego muy divertido perfecto para pasar el tiempo con los amigos o con la familia, sobre todo con los más peques, lo único que considero que le falta es un modo historia algo así como el de DS
  62. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    It's Mario Party and IMO it's the best in the franchise. Personally, I hem and haw over how high to rate this game. We're in the 21st century and Mario Party doesn't have the full feature set available online? I get why they might not do it. Mario Party matches tend to last 1 hour or longer so if someone quits out it can ruin the rest of the game or end it but at the same time you couldIt's Mario Party and IMO it's the best in the franchise. Personally, I hem and haw over how high to rate this game. We're in the 21st century and Mario Party doesn't have the full feature set available online? I get why they might not do it. Mario Party matches tend to last 1 hour or longer so if someone quits out it can ruin the rest of the game or end it but at the same time you could just replace a quitter with a computer. You add computers playing locally anyway. For the local play I give the game a 10 but the fact that it misses what is, for me, a long awaited feature in the series I rank it a 8. Truly disappointing that there isn't full play online.… Expand
  63. 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.
  64. Oldskoolberk
    Mar 6, 2020
    7
    Mario Party for the Switch is a bit of a letdown after Nintendo hitting on all cylinders with their other Mario/Nintendo character games. But that isn't to say it is terrible by any means. It is good. Very good. It is just I felt like there was something is missing.

    The graphics, control, difficulty, and variety of games are there and that is what makes them atop of the Mario Party    Mario Party for the Switch is a bit of a letdown after Nintendo hitting on all cylinders with their other Mario/Nintendo character games. But that isn't to say it is terrible by any means. It is good. Very good. It is just I felt like there was something is missing.

    The graphics, control, difficulty, and variety of games are there and that is what makes them atop of the Mario Party franchise and I like how things can change on the dime during gameplay. What I think really is a bummer is you really cannot play it via handheld. So if you own a Switch Lite and bought the game you are out of luck. The other issue is that there are not many board maps to really play on.

    Overall it is very good but just not great.    … Expand
  65. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    Super Mario Party is a fantastic fun game it has a variety of amazing modes characters and field with love and charm. All of the modes are amazing including the board games co op or 4 against each other, two new interesting unique modes that are way to fun. Sadly the one issue is that there isn’t a lot of boards or maps to play on which is a bummer really, also unlocking characters is verySuper Mario Party is a fantastic fun game it has a variety of amazing modes characters and field with love and charm. All of the modes are amazing including the board games co op or 4 against each other, two new interesting unique modes that are way to fun. Sadly the one issue is that there isn’t a lot of boards or maps to play on which is a bummer really, also unlocking characters is very weird. But surprisingly there is a single player and it’s a cool edition, it shows you all the amazing minigames in this game, the minigames are a perfect selection they even reward you with unique stickers very cool. Super Mario Party is so much fun and it’s fantastic, even if it has weird design choices there is always fun to be had it’s that damn good. (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  66. Oscenhefer
    Mar 17, 2020
    6
    Cumple, tiene varios modos de juego nuevos muy buenos, el multijugador me decepciono, pues solo son algunos minijuegos online y yo creia que serian los tableros, el cual es el principal modo de toda la vida, en cuanto a mecanicas esta muy bien como siempre, el juego transcurre un poco lento mas d elo que deberia a mi parecer alargando de forma absurda las partidas, los objetos que hay enCumple, tiene varios modos de juego nuevos muy buenos, el multijugador me decepciono, pues solo son algunos minijuegos online y yo creia que serian los tableros, el cual es el principal modo de toda la vida, en cuanto a mecanicas esta muy bien como siempre, el juego transcurre un poco lento mas d elo que deberia a mi parecer alargando de forma absurda las partidas, los objetos que hay en los tableros respecto a otros mario party anteriores se me hacen bastante mas flojos y poco variados, las estrellas cuestan tan solo 10 monedas salvo en el mapa de kamek en el cual su precio fluctua, algo muy original, pero aun asi se me hacen relativamente muy baratas en comparacion con antes que costaban 20 y te lo tenias que currar mas , entiendo que el publico principal es casual y niños lo cual esta muy bien, pero se pasan poniéndolo demasiado fácil, por ultimo solo tiene 4 tableros lo cual me hace echar en falta mínimo 2 o 3 mas y los que hay son entretenidos pero se me acaban haciendo un poco monótonos de forma rápida. En general cumple como un Mario Party mas, pero se me queda bastante flojo en comparación con el de Wii o la propia Ds.… Expand
  67. chazzout
    Mar 23, 2020
    2
    Don't understand the hype, noticeably a step down from early titles, only 4 boards, doesn't explain the rules in VS battles, and stars are so cheap that it often becomes a game of who gets the best roll early on. Not really fun except for a few mini-games, definitely not worth 80CAD.
  68. Keeb999
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    A true return to what made this series so great, oh, so long ago. With fun boards and fantastic mini-games, the real Mario Party 8 is here, and it doesn't disappoint.
  69. Skullchip947
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    I've so far enjoyed Super Mario Party to a massive degree. There is nothing really holding it back from being a success in my eyes, after all I've acumulated 135 hours of this game because I enjoy playing this game with my Dad.It does get repetitive and I wish there were more boards, they are already quite small and it worsens the experience when there is only 4 boards. Also online isI've so far enjoyed Super Mario Party to a massive degree. There is nothing really holding it back from being a success in my eyes, after all I've acumulated 135 hours of this game because I enjoy playing this game with my Dad.It does get repetitive and I wish there were more boards, they are already quite small and it worsens the experience when there is only 4 boards. Also online is pretty terrible , only giving you minigames to play but no parties. Don't get me wrong this is still a good game at heart ( at least better than Mario Party: Island Tour, Mario Party: The Top 100, and Mario party: ds).… Expand
  70. JonBrunone
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    It’s awful. They took all of the bad elements of the Mario party games and put it into this one. The computer is very hard even on the lowest difficulty. I wouldn’t recommend
  71. piscesperiod
    Apr 30, 2021
    8
    Super Mario Party kinda falls short when it comes to the creativity (and number) of boards.

    However, the minigames are refreshing, it's very hard to keep on going after so many iterations of this franchise and still come up with new, fun ideas for minigames. It's very enjoyable to play with friends.
  72. ElSmasher
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    Super Mario Party wants to renew the saga which since 2013 has been fumbling a little bit on the rails, wanting to be more focused on cooperation than competition, this opus stands out with lots of nice game modes but forgetting a little the content of the fundamentals. In short, a very good idea from NdCube who wants to make the saga more friendly and it is successful, despite a slightSuper Mario Party wants to renew the saga which since 2013 has been fumbling a little bit on the rails, wanting to be more focused on cooperation than competition, this opus stands out with lots of nice game modes but forgetting a little the content of the fundamentals. In short, a very good idea from NdCube who wants to make the saga more friendly and it is successful, despite a slight lack of content in a lot of modes ...… Expand
  73. surajdave
    Apr 23, 2020
    1
    New to metacritic but want to vent my frustration with this game. I spent 60 dollars on this recently and as someone who grew up playing some great Mario party games in the past this new one for is a joke. I bought this thinking its be great but its a slap in the face. You only get four uncreative maps, the minigame system repeats all the same games and you cant even play online properly.New to metacritic but want to vent my frustration with this game. I spent 60 dollars on this recently and as someone who grew up playing some great Mario party games in the past this new one for is a joke. I bought this thinking its be great but its a slap in the face. You only get four uncreative maps, the minigame system repeats all the same games and you cant even play online properly. Online play is only a fraction of the minigames and you don't get even get to play on the board. This could've been a great game. I doubt it will happen but I wont change this review until its fixed. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY… Expand
  74. ekixbrass
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Awesome game especially for families! Mini games and competitions are so fun! So much to do and collect. Graphics are amazing as well.
  75. CDRMac
    May 8, 2020
    4
    THREE reasons for the low score: Lack of boards, embarrassingly limited multiplayer, poorly balanced gameplay.

    1. There are ONLY FOUR BOARDS! I remember playing Mario Party games on Game Cube that had way more variety. That was a decade ago. Given the advancement in technology, there should be MORE boards, not less. 2. You can't play boards online. Not even with your friends in a    THREE reasons for the low score: Lack of boards, embarrassingly limited multiplayer, poorly balanced gameplay.

    1. There are ONLY FOUR BOARDS! I remember playing Mario Party games on Game Cube that had way more variety. That was a decade ago. Given the advancement in technology, there should be MORE boards, not less.

    2. You can't play boards online. Not even with your friends in a private match. Instead you are forced to play a small set of mini-games, over and over again. I bought a Nintendo Online Subscription specifically for this game when it came out. I cancelled it after a month.

    3. So many features in this game just seem poorly balanced. Numerous items are completely useless to buy, while others are over-powered. Stars are waaay too cheap. After only a couple turns, there isn't even a risk of not being able to afford one. The random mini-game wheel seems to heavily favour playing the same games over-and-over again. Certain characters' dice are just awful compared to others.

    I can't believe Nintendo is still selling this lackluster game for full price. It's been out for almost two years, and despite many complaints, they haven't updated it at all.    … Expand
  76. AngryEnough
    May 9, 2020
    2
    I just discovered last night, after having dropped a second $60 for a copy for my mom who lives 2500 miles away, that the online multi-player is basically nonexistent. Thanks for taking an otherwise wonderful family game and making a mockery of online gaming capabilities. I figured I could spend some quality time with my mom, play a 15 turn game like we're sharing a living room, you know?I just discovered last night, after having dropped a second $60 for a copy for my mom who lives 2500 miles away, that the online multi-player is basically nonexistent. Thanks for taking an otherwise wonderful family game and making a mockery of online gaming capabilities. I figured I could spend some quality time with my mom, play a 15 turn game like we're sharing a living room, you know? I mean, the technology we have is more than capable. But no. Thanks for making me question every reasonable assumption I've ever made. Congratulations, you sold me a car with one wheel.… Expand
  77. 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
  78. Doyboi
    Jun 18, 2020
    1
    The games are fun but they seriously destroyed the mario party franchise with the beyond terrible selection of maps. Only 4 maps and they are all just variations of a boring square
  79. Guiltyargentino
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego la verdad muy divertido pero la IA de la consola es muy tramposa y por eso no es tan divertido para jugar de a 4 es lo mejor que hay… Expand
  80. Xxalminionn
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Me parece un juego bastante recomendable para jugar con amigos llevo 10 meses con el juego y eh jugado 235 horas al juego si juegas solo no te lo recomiendo pero con amigos familia recomendable
  81. slothjaw
    Oct 11, 2021
    3
    This game COULD be decent. But there's a dealbreaker for me. The AI turns are sooooo agonizingly slow. It seems like it takes forever to get through their turns. All the dialogue, the slow animations. It really drags the pace of the game down to where I'm staring at my phone more than playing the game. It's that bad.
    Beyond that there's the typical arbitrary Mario Party stuff that I    This game COULD be decent. But there's a dealbreaker for me. The AI turns are sooooo agonizingly slow. It seems like it takes forever to get through their turns. All the dialogue, the slow animations. It really drags the pace of the game down to where I'm staring at my phone more than playing the game. It's that bad.
    Beyond that there's the typical arbitrary Mario Party stuff that I always hate but this one seems worse somehow.    … Expand
  82. Giulinho99
    Apr 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il gioco più confusionario ed illogico della saga, mappe piccole e brutte. Minigiochi non divertenti e modalità stranissime che funzionano senza seguire una logica, che era presente nei vecchi capitoli. E' di gran lunga il peggior titolo della saga… Expand
  83. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El juego definitivo para jugar con amigos a esta maravillosa SAGA, brinda horas de diversion, el juego visualmente es maravilloso y es extenso
  84. gamermaker
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    solo he visto videos. pero es maravilloso. no tenia que cambiar. el 9 no me gusto mucho, el 10 para wii u era mejor por que tenia el modo del mario party el 1 al 8. pero tener que usar amiibo lo quito algunos
    puntos y lo de bowser fue mi favorito. este es mi mario party favorito el de switch. un saludo
  85. 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
  86. 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.
  87. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    It is a good mario party game with amazing graphics, as well as new minigames.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    家里超过1个人就属于必买了，2个人稍微缺一点乐趣，最好玩的配置应该是4人。
    游戏很多，设计巧妙，整体还是比较耐玩的。
    但是不能随机挑选几个游戏作为一组，甚至练随机选一个游戏的功能都没有，而只有固定的几个联赛有点死脑筋。
  92. CoolingManatee
    Nov 1, 2021
    2
    Not enough maps you only get four that are recycled to make it seem like eight. There's mainly a bunch of mini games. Somehow this went from a Mario board game to a Mario themed mini game. It sucks its nothing like they used to be. I'll never buy another Mario party again
  93. MrSanchez
    Jan 5, 2021
    3
    It's empty, void of personality, and sterile. There's only four boards, but every one of them plays exactly the same. The mini games are forgettable, and lack variety. Dice mechanics are annoying, and the group clap gimmick is cringy. Mario Party 9 and 10 both had absolutely gross mechanics but at least had character andd personality. Also, the other modes are fine, but get old prettyIt's empty, void of personality, and sterile. There's only four boards, but every one of them plays exactly the same. The mini games are forgettable, and lack variety. Dice mechanics are annoying, and the group clap gimmick is cringy. Mario Party 9 and 10 both had absolutely gross mechanics but at least had character andd personality. Also, the other modes are fine, but get old pretty quickly. This is by far the worst Mario Party to date. NDcube shows no idea of the direction the franchise is going, and at this point I don't care if they want to change the formula or stick to the original one, but for the love of god, they NEED to commit to a direction instead of delivering this half assed attempt at OG Mario Party.

    Only redeeming qualities are the graphics quality, and the potential fun the side modes can provide during the first times you play them.    … Expand
  94. NinteXbox
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    A gigantic improvement from the last few Mario Party games from 9 up to The Top 100. The original concept is kind of almost back. The minigames were also a lot more entertaining. With the inclusion of Team and Ally Minigames that includes The Allies helping out their fellow player that collected them. There was also some fun modes outside of the main course. The roster also have a varietyA gigantic improvement from the last few Mario Party games from 9 up to The Top 100. The original concept is kind of almost back. The minigames were also a lot more entertaining. With the inclusion of Team and Ally Minigames that includes The Allies helping out their fellow player that collected them. There was also some fun modes outside of the main course. The roster also have a variety of characters to play as without being too repetitive. There are a few let downs though, first, there’s only 4 game boards in both the Team Party and Mario Party modes. The Power Stars cost is too low and should have been a way to increase the price for difficulty or turn purposes. The Bonus Stars at the end aren’t as special as they were too. But there’s always one thing that will always be entertaining. A minigame called Slaparazzi. Where you take pictures of beating up your favorite (maybe even least favorite) Mario characters. And of course you can use them for meme pictures if they were taken at the right moment.… Expand
  95. ChillCat
    Aug 13, 2021
    4
    Super Mario Party attempts to bring Mario Party back to it roots; or at least that is what NdCube tried to do. If anything, Super Mario Party is more like Diet Mario Party, it has a plethora of issues that you can look up on your own, or you'll immediately notice if you're a veteran Mario Party fan.

    If you're looking to buy Super Mario Party, I wouldn't recommend it, and instead    Super Mario Party attempts to bring Mario Party back to it roots; or at least that is what NdCube tried to do. If anything, Super Mario Party is more like Diet Mario Party, it has a plethora of issues that you can look up on your own, or you'll immediately notice if you're a veteran Mario Party fan.

    If you're looking to buy Super Mario Party, I wouldn't recommend it, and instead purchase the upcoming (as of writing this review) Mario Party Superstars, that'll ACTUALLY bring the game back to its roots.

    TLDR; Super Mario Party is bad.    … Expand
  96. Smac_up
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This is truly a Mario Party master peice it contains so much fun game modes and begter graphics nothing is bettet than a nice chilling afternoon with this game
  97. NTG07
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    This Game was a big improvement and it’s definitely a great one for sure the mini games are the best after MP4 MP6 And MP7 so the best selection since those games the boards are the bit of the issue but still is a very fun game its just the boards are grid like but still is better then 10,9,Island tour,star rush, and the worst top 100, but this game is still pretty good and I’d say it’sThis Game was a big improvement and it’s definitely a great one for sure the mini games are the best after MP4 MP6 And MP7 so the best selection since those games the boards are the bit of the issue but still is a very fun game its just the boards are grid like but still is better then 10,9,Island tour,star rush, and the worst top 100, but this game is still pretty good and I’d say it’s the 8th best Mario party not horrible at all… Expand
  98. Breyon27
    Mar 30, 2021
    0
    This game is trash, Nintendo slapped some stuff together and sold it. I emailed them for my money back lol, it's that bad

    No skill involved and everybody wins from minigames. It's as if Nintendo games are made for 3 year olds now
  99. Clownpenis
    Apr 6, 2021
    0
    Trash. Absolute trash. Spend your money on literally anything else. I once spent half as much money as the cost of this game on a bottle of tequila that tasted awful and gave me heartburn, and it was still a better purchase than this travesty.
  100. 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.
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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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