Mario Party 10

 Wii U
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 66
  3. Negative: 2 out of 66
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  1. God is a Geek
    Mar 16, 2015
    90
    At its core, Mario Party 10 is just another Mario Party game, but it is also the best one. Smash Brothers and Mario Kart are superior “gamers’ games”, but for partying with friends or family members who only play casually, you can’t get much better than this.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Mar 18, 2015
    86
    Mario Party 10 has reminded me of the purpose and importance of gaming with friends. These are the games that stand out in a field full of tortured heroes, fallen worlds, and apocalyptic destruction, and it is these games people are in desperate need of to get back to basics of gaming – having fun.
  3. CD-Action
    Jul 4, 2015
    85
    Mario Party 10 stands out from the roster of great Wii U party games. [07/2015, p.71]
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  5. GamesVillage.it
    Mar 16, 2015
    85
    Played with friends or family, Mario Party always guarantees a good time. True, some mini games are better than others, and there are no great revolutions to be found, but throw in a couple of new game modes, and Mario Party 10 is the funniest title for your Wii U.
  6. New York Daily News
    Apr 10, 2015
    80
    The core gameplay remains excellent and accessible, two keys for the target audience. But the newest additions to the franchise fall a bit flat.
  7. Cubed3
    Mar 29, 2015
    80
    Lack of online aside, the game is a worthy addition to the Wii U line-up and a game-night roster.
  8. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 24, 2015
    80
    Mario Party 10 isn't a classic game, and it certainly does have any meat or lasting value to it beyond being the most casual of party games that you pop out for a quick bash once in a while. But that Amiibo integration is pure gold, and short of Square Enix following up on the Wii's Fortune Street (or Boom Street, depending on where you live), this will be the best digital board game released on the Wii U during its life.
  9. IGN Italia
    Mar 17, 2015
    80
    A funny, cheap party game and a valid alternative to games like Nintendo Land, Game & Wario and Wii Party U. But for the party to explode you will need some friends. And some Amiibo figurines too.
  10. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    Mario Party 10 is definitely the best episode of the series and an instant buy if you have a Wii and some friends to play with.
  11. FNintendo
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    Mario Party's arrival to the Wii U is carried out in the best of ways. Its fun and original minigames will keep groups of players entertained for many hours and the prospect of playing as Bowser opens new possibilities for those who want to follow the villain's role.
  12. Hobby Consolas
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    If you enjoy playing with friends and family and having some laughs, Mario Party 10 is one of the best options on the Wii U.
  13. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    Play it with a few good friends or family members and it can be the video game equivalent of a bowl of soup for your soul, leaving you smiling, content, and just generally feeling pretty good.
  14. Attack of the Fanboy
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    Mario Party 10 still offers the same fun and random time that the series is known for. However, it isn't looking to fix any of the previous flaws of the series. If you want more of the same, with a cool new mode thrown in then definitely check this out.
  15. XGN
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    This is just a fun game with family and friends. It's a board game that comes alive and it's really nice to play. Not only for now, but also for the coming months.
  16. Impulsegamer
    Mar 25, 2015
    78
    Mario Party 10 on the Wii U adds HD graphics, Bowser and the use of the GamePad for some classic Nintendo fun!
  17. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 20, 2015
    75
    Whether you're hunting down four of your friends as an embodiment of King Koopa himself in Bowser Party mode, fighting over the steering wheel in Mario Party mode or tapping your amiibo to the GamePad again and again and again in amiibo Party mode, you'll have a blast if you're in the company of good friends. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.67]
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  18. CGMagazine
    Apr 2, 2015
    75
    I was pleasantly surprised by Mario Party 10. I expected another disaster after learning of its similarities to 9, however they have added enough to make 10 rather enjoyable even through the Bowser love.
  19. Atomix
    Mar 22, 2015
    75
    Even if you have been growing tired of the games, Mario Party 10 offers a really entertaining experience that can be enjoyed by many, even moreso when playing with others. Not to mention that this is the first game that uses the Amiibo more often than many other titles… in some way.
  20. Everyeye.it
    Mar 16, 2015
    75
    More a board game than a true videogame, it can still turn at-home evenings with friends and amiibos in a lot of fun.
  21. 3DJuegos
    Mar 16, 2015
    75
    Not the best party ever made, but it's still one of the best parties you can enjoy in this new-gen of consoles.

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#34 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#4 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 392 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 133 out of 392
  3. Negative: 92 out of 392
  1. LUFCXI
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Colourful, playful and ultimately---nintendoesque. I've been playing it with my 3 children for a while now and it is brilliant fun. We areColourful, playful and ultimately---nintendoesque. I've been playing it with my 3 children for a while now and it is brilliant fun. We are huge Mario fans in our house and we adore this game. A must for all nintendo fans and families.… Full Review »
  2. Bobman69
    Mar 21, 2015
    7
    When I bought this game, I assumed it would annoy me as much as the 3DS one. Glad to say this is one of the most enjoyable Mario Parties inWhen I bought this game, I assumed it would annoy me as much as the 3DS one. Glad to say this is one of the most enjoyable Mario Parties in recent years. The graphics are nice, the sound is usual Nintendo goodness.
    If you have 2-4 friends around, you'll have a great time with Bowser Party, the Bowser vs 4 mode where the mighty Koopa King's goal is to destroy all of Mario and friends hearts before they get to the end of the board. Might sound easy, but in the car thing from Mario Party 9, the 4 players have to race to the end, collecting extra hearts and special dice blocks to help them on their way, while avoiding certain spaces that will give Bowser the advantage or move you back. Once all players have their dice roll, they can only hope that Bowser''s 4 dice rolls don't get them, or else there will be a minigame with survival on the line. Games of Bowser party can get crazy, with most games being a close race to the end with barely any hearts. Greatest edition to Mario Party in my opinion.
    Then if u have 2-4 Wii Remotes, you can have an enjoyable time with Mario Party. Most people who played one of the older Mario Party titles will probably dislike this, because of the "everyone moving in the same car" thing, and all boards being linear. I can understand that, and it would've been nice if they added a classic Mario Party style board or 2, but maybe they'll learn for the eventual #11. But if you don't mind linear, you'll have a good time. It's basically all 4 of you taking turns rolling dice, collecting Mini-Stars, while trying to avoid the Dark Mini Stars, with a couple of minigames thrown in if you land on the vs spaces. This is also a bad idea. Why the hell are their spaces for the minigames? They should be after every turn, not if your lucky and land on one. Then at the halfway point and the end, you'll have a Boss minigame, where you have to defeat an enemy with strange and fun minigames, with different bosses with each stage. Overall, a fun mode with mates, but personally prefer Bowser Party.
    Now, if you like the original style Mario Party, you might enjoy amiibo party. It plays like a bare bones version of the boards of the old. Go around the board, collect coins, buy stars, minigames, sounds good. The major problem with this mode is amiibo. This could have easily just been a classic Mario Party mode. Also, it feels weird constantly touching on and off your amiibo from the NFC place to do majority of the board functions in this mode. Also, it feels unnecessary that it needs to wipe Smash Bros data.
    I still had fun with the mode, but do not play if you don't want to wipe your Lv. 50 Luigi that taunts after every kill. If you have the money to buy separate amiibos for Mario Party, you'll have fun.
    I haven't played all the minigames yet, but there seems to be a wide range of them. If you dislike the ones that revolve around luck, you can thankfully turn them off. And beyond the minigames you play on the board, there's also a "Connect the 4 or more different gems so you don't over the top and lose" game and badminton. Badminton was strangely fun with friends for some reason.
    This game is enjoyable, but I wish they had more boards to play on. 5 boards for Mario Party? Even less for Bowser Party? You got access to a larger disk size and you barely put any different boards on it. Also, more Bowser Party minigames would be nice, because I feel it'll get boring with the same minigames over and over again. I also wish they had more characters to play as, or better choices for characters. Spike in this game seems like a weird choice to me and I'm one of those people who TRULY hates the fact that Rosalina is becoming playable in every damn Nintendo game. STOP IT, PLEASE! All she did was own a ship, and sit on her ass and read a book in Super Mario Galaxy. Are there really that many fans of Rosalina?
    Overall, worth the money I spent. If you don't have friends that come over to your place often, or REALLY hate the car's return from MP9, don't. If you aren't one of those people, you'll have a blast.    … Full Review »
  3. Gan
    Mar 20, 2015
    9
    Game is really fun and worth the money. These people did NOT play it. I got it today and it is great. Everything works as the minigames are asGame is really fun and worth the money. These people did NOT play it. I got it today and it is great. Everything works as the minigames are as fun as they have ever been.

    Go buy this NOW!    … Full Review »
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