Mario Party 8

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6.6

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  1. Beastprogamer
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    This game is friggin awesome. It was my first Wii Game and I conquered the whole game because it was that awesome and if you don't like MP8 you are silly as Justin Bieber. Why the heck is this game is under rated? WHY?! I love the Fun Bazzar,Minigame tent,and the maps are epic. The lucky space is my all time favourite spot to land on. I know it is 2015 but I recommend you pick it up.
  2. Oscar0919
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    This is a great game i mean is better than mario party 9. I mean my boy blooper is playable
  3. Mariofan
    Mar 16, 2015
    9
    This game is awesome and so underrated! One of my first Wii games. The minigames are very fun. The graphics are good. The party mode is great. I really liked the fun bazaar and extras. Mario Party 8 one of my favourite Mario Party games and if you don't like MP8, you're silly as JB. You should definitely go and buy it.
  4. Focaccia
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    This is actually my second favourite Mario party after Mario party 2... I loved the boards (especially King Boo's board), the story mode was fun as hell, and even the mini games were pretty decent. The most fun is definitely playing with friends.
  5. AlexR.
    Oct 9, 2007
    8
    This game is just about the same thing as the previous ones, although using the wiimote does add a fun twist.
  6. Chell_R
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    3rd Best, Mario Party... (4 & 6)

    F**k the H8ters, Great mini games, Great boards, great structure and Presentation...

    It's literally ALL, gr88at!

    Critics suuuuk like usual...

    F the H8ters man... It's a GREAT

    game! :D
  7. ToadieTo
    Dec 30, 2018
    8
    This game has the best boards in the series to me. People don't like this one for some reason but I wouldn't know why.
  8. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    I don't understand why the rating for this game is so low. This is an incredibly fun game.
  9. Benji14
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    I really don't get why Mario Party 8 got a bad rap. It's a great game, the mini games and boards are unique, and the game is overall a blast on multiplayer, but eh on single-player (literally every Mario Party). Overall, I think this is underrated and deserves more love. 9/10
  10. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mario party 8 wii only

    pros
    amazing graphics for a brand new game at the time, and aged well
    truly amazing multiple game modes
    great choice of characters
    incredibly fun music
    incredibly fun gameplay
    genius party mode
    tops even mario bros wii

    cons
    less than zero cons    … Expand
  11. Meepod
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a fantastic game! It’s a perfect Mario party game for those who likes Mario party and for those who dislike the new gameplay for the later released Mario party 9 that involve you being together with others using cars… Expand
  12. jakethesnack
    Oct 23, 2013
    8
    I don't know why so many people dislike this game, I love the minigames, every board is unique and the music is amazing. Even if single player gets boring try very hard mode once you unlock it and you'll get a challenge. This game should have been in the Wii launch games since it does an amazing job showing what the Wii can do.
  13. MIDP
    Aug 10, 2013
    9
    Another great multiplayer game in another great Mario Party!

    I dont understand when reviewers give the series low scores because "The games are only decided by randomness and luck" First of all, that is a lie. It is true that you can get very lucky and win because of it, but that is part of how the game works. Secondly however, that is: There is a CHANCE that you can get lucky and    Another great multiplayer game in another great Mario Party!

    I dont understand when reviewers give the series low scores because "The games are only decided by randomness and luck"

    First of all, that is a lie. It is true that you can get very lucky and win because of it, but that is part of how the game works.
    Secondly however, that is: There is a CHANCE that you can get lucky and win, it doesnt mean that is the majority of the games.
    There is a lot of strategy and planning, but generally, you will get an advantage by winning a lot of mini games.

    It is BS to call this game bad, and say it is solely based on luck.

    Must buy for Wii, 9 out of 10!    … Expand
  14. wegie125
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    It actually upsets me quite a bit that Mario party 9 has a higher rating than Mario party 8. In my opinion, mario party 8 was the last good mario party and there are plenty of reasons why. This was the last game where they actually had original mario party rules, you had stars and you bought those with coins, and you could also steal or swap stars. This added a sense of randomness to theIt actually upsets me quite a bit that Mario party 9 has a higher rating than Mario party 8. In my opinion, mario party 8 was the last good mario party and there are plenty of reasons why. This was the last game where they actually had original mario party rules, you had stars and you bought those with coins, and you could also steal or swap stars. This added a sense of randomness to the game. After mario party 8 they started doing stuff like putting everyone in a big cart so that the turns would go faster, they stopped doing minigames every round, they got rid of stars and coins, they ruined the game. They made it no longer fun, no longer frustrating, nothing that made mario party so amazing. Mario party 8 wasn't perfect and motion controls aren't always something I prefer to play with but it is fun to play with friends. I know Nintendo can do better than the last few mario partys that they have released, I know they can make one fun one for the switch. That's all I want. The maps in 8 were good, they weren't perfect either but they were better than just a figure eight like they have in mario party top 100 which makes every player move at the same time. Mario party wasn't that fast but there is no reason to slow it down because people enjoyed it. They had one of the greatest franchises ever and they are just throwing it away. It isn't too late but they need to get their act together soon before they just lose their mario party fans altogether… Expand
  15. CyberRobotnix
    Dec 20, 2017
    9
    This is an exceptionnal party game, almost flawless.

    Its minigames are easily the best in the series along with the minigames in Mario Party DS. The very few flaws this game has are the following: The music is lame, it's good way to make a game boring. Mario Party DS had a better ost. Playing more than 20 turns is becoming boring, the thing is this game uses the same scheme as    This is an exceptionnal party game, almost flawless.

    Its minigames are easily the best in the series along with the minigames in Mario Party DS.

    The very few flaws this game has are the following:

    The music is lame, it's good way to make a game boring. Mario Party DS had a better ost.

    Playing more than 20 turns is becoming boring, the thing is this game uses the same scheme as Sonic shuffle in dual mode, you have to collect a certain amount of power stars to win, it is turnless.

    A few minigames are recycled/uncreative, but I repeat only A FEW.

    Even though this game is not perfect I still don't understand why it gets such low scores. Anyways I'm giving this game a 9/10, it is a fair rating.    … Expand
  16. Amora
    Nov 28, 2018
    8
    I know some people do not like this game and I can see why, the wii mechanic should never really touch Mario Party and the game is getting a little repetitive. But still I love this game cause its a plain simple Mario Party game! No crazy mechanics, except the motion controls, its just a basic mario party games that does have some flaws but is fun either way!
  17. FNaF
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Here is the first Mario Party to exist on the Nintendo Wii, this is my first MP game.
  18. pwnage332
    Dec 24, 2010
    8
    I find this game is very underrated, this game is very enjoyable and I find that with four people or more playing this game is awesome. For all you hard core gamers out there who dislike all party games and only enjoy FPS's or RPG's then don't rate this game bad. As for me I don't play this game that much because the people I play with like FPS's so I keep MP8 for my friends who aren'tI find this game is very underrated, this game is very enjoyable and I find that with four people or more playing this game is awesome. For all you hard core gamers out there who dislike all party games and only enjoy FPS's or RPG's then don't rate this game bad. As for me I don't play this game that much because the people I play with like FPS's so I keep MP8 for my friends who aren't good at FPS's.… Expand
  19. JohnK.
    Jun 4, 2007
    9
    This game is AWESOME FAMILY FUN!!! Yes, the graphics are not cutting edge, and chance does play a large role in the game--- but none of that takes away from the FUN!!! By the way, the graphics are just fine for this cartoon adventure, and chance plays a large role because this is basically a video adaptation of a board game, where chance ALWAYS plays a large role! So if you are looking This game is AWESOME FAMILY FUN!!! Yes, the graphics are not cutting edge, and chance does play a large role in the game--- but none of that takes away from the FUN!!! By the way, the graphics are just fine for this cartoon adventure, and chance plays a large role because this is basically a video adaptation of a board game, where chance ALWAYS plays a large role! So if you are looking for a fun game that you can play with the whole family, pick this game up-- you will not be disappointed!!!… Expand
  20. Michael
    Sep 2, 2009
    10
    Awesome as ever. Get some friends, some drinks, and have a party. Not for the geekiest gamer, there's not a lot of challenge, single player sucks, moving around the board is entirely based on luck, etc.etc. Playing this alone would be only slightly better than playing Monopoly solo. It's a friggin party! Get some friends who you can stand to have around your stuff and who make Awesome as ever. Get some friends, some drinks, and have a party. Not for the geekiest gamer, there's not a lot of challenge, single player sucks, moving around the board is entirely based on luck, etc.etc. Playing this alone would be only slightly better than playing Monopoly solo. It's a friggin party! Get some friends who you can stand to have around your stuff and who make you laugh, then play. Trust me, it's fun. Not a game to be taken seriously, just an excuse to have a good time.… Expand
  21. ImadSiddiqui
    Jul 20, 2009
    8
    It's fun every now and then.I would play it with friends but not by myself as no Mario Party is fun by yourself that's why it's called Mario Party.Sure they kept the GC graphics for this game and the gameplay has sort of been weakened through repitition.This isn't my favorite Mario Party game cuz
    my fav ones are Mario Party 2+7.
  22. FronkF.
    Jan 12, 2008
    10
    If you have friends over, you can;t go wrong. 70+ mini-games, great wiimote/nunchaku use, and, best of all, coin-sucking vampires. Need I say more?
  23. MoCBallyhoo
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    The peak of man's creation lies within this game it's Mario Party but with PERFECT motion controls implemented into it, you can play as Waluigi in it and the ugly micro Bowser is gone for good, the mini games are top tier and the boards are amazing!
  24. hello3090
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    perfect game but the boards are 10-20 mins long and even if you have like 3 stars in the end of the board you will always loose coz you need to be a lucky person to get some of the bonus stars and win
  25. EricFernandaz
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    I mean c'mon this MarioParty has to be extremely awsome. I mean its on the wii, The coolest system EVER. I mean 6! new extreme boards! Billion Kajillion new minigames! and like 14 Characters! All for the wii remote! The Last thing i can say is that this game is Number ONE
  26. JesseS.
    Jun 4, 2007
    8
    Best family game for the Wii right now. Heck, best Party game for the Wii. 5 adult friends, myself, and my 4 year old took turns playing this for about 6 hours one Saturday (no, the 4 year old didn't win a single game, even with a 3 star handicap, but she still had a blast :). Sure, the graphics aren't impressive. So what. It's fun! And, yes, there is a bit of strategy. Best family game for the Wii right now. Heck, best Party game for the Wii. 5 adult friends, myself, and my 4 year old took turns playing this for about 6 hours one Saturday (no, the 4 year old didn't win a single game, even with a 3 star handicap, but she still had a blast :). Sure, the graphics aren't impressive. So what. It's fun! And, yes, there is a bit of strategy. More on some boards, less on others.… Expand
  27. PabloR.
    Jun 6, 2007
    9
    This game is Great. This game deserves a ten. Only if they didnt have the random frame. But after a while you get used to it. The mini-games are also the best so far, and the Boards are crazy!
  28. ShawnP.
    Nov 5, 2007
    9
    Very entertaining party game.
  29. Rick
    Oct 16, 2007
    8
    I bought this game never really having played its predecessors and me and my wife love it. Playability is the downside... though this is probably due to the fact that we dont have kids or parties... so its just me and her and normally two of the hardest CPU players. Overall we love the minigames, though some are annoying and the games are normally to long. I recommend this game to the I bought this game never really having played its predecessors and me and my wife love it. Playability is the downside... though this is probably due to the fact that we dont have kids or parties... so its just me and her and normally two of the hardest CPU players. Overall we love the minigames, though some are annoying and the games are normally to long. I recommend this game to the casual gamer and look forward to the sequel.… Expand
  30. Sebby64
    May 29, 2007
    10
    Nice, fun game. A great hit within my family.
  31. JonathonM.
    May 31, 2007
    8
    I don't understand why there is so much harsh feedback about this game. I feel it fits the Wii perfectly. A lot of people said brought nothing new to system compared to games we've all played already like Smooth Moves or Rayman but no offense to anyone there is only so much you can do with that Remote, the system isn't limitless. Instead of judging the game by each movement I don't understand why there is so much harsh feedback about this game. I feel it fits the Wii perfectly. A lot of people said brought nothing new to system compared to games we've all played already like Smooth Moves or Rayman but no offense to anyone there is only so much you can do with that Remote, the system isn't limitless. Instead of judging the game by each movement you make with the remote how about judging it based on the unique games played ALONG with the innovative gaming experience the Remote brings to the game. I bought the game yesterday and played it with 3 of my friends and we had a blast. YES, I can see how the game would suck alone but I bought it for when I have people over, hence, "party."… Expand
  32. JackT.
    May 30, 2007
    8
    Still fun. Still a good grab for a great group friend setting.
  33. CalebH.
    Jun 2, 2007
    10
    This game rules. The low reviews made me a bit skeptical. But, after bringing the game home and playing it with the family - I'm sold. This is the best family game on the Wii. We also do multi-player with MonkeyBall, Sports, SSX Blur, and Sonic - but this blows them all away. If you want a great 4 player, multi-player experience - this game is it. My 6 and 4 year olds love playing This game rules. The low reviews made me a bit skeptical. But, after bringing the game home and playing it with the family - I'm sold. This is the best family game on the Wii. We also do multi-player with MonkeyBall, Sports, SSX Blur, and Sonic - but this blows them all away. If you want a great 4 player, multi-player experience - this game is it. My 6 and 4 year olds love playing with me and their mom. There is a lot of text that they can't necessarily read through - but the randomness makes it a level playing-field for the whole family. As for the reviews - they really don't do the game justice. The Wii remote and the multiple control styles make each minigame great. I haven't found one I don't like. After each minigame I say, "That one was so fun, let's play it again."… Expand
  34. TinaK.
    Jun 22, 2007
    9
    This is a great game weather your 5 or 50. Good family and friends fun is all that matters. not the credits or the graphics. Don't bother wasting your time on complaints because different people like different types of games- and for those who dont like this one fine. This is a simple fun game and i think people are expecting too much out of it. God this is a Mario action game, not This is a great game weather your 5 or 50. Good family and friends fun is all that matters. not the credits or the graphics. Don't bother wasting your time on complaints because different people like different types of games- and for those who dont like this one fine. This is a simple fun game and i think people are expecting too much out of it. God this is a Mario action game, not some sort of super violent adventure. It keeps you off boredom, keeps you entertained and the graphics are fine. I'd rather own a wii (whitch i do.) and have graphics that are good but not perfect (it costs around $300) than buy a stupid PS3 which is huge and costs like $1000 just because of the graphics! Be happy with what yo've got, not what u can get. (The only stupid thing is that the credits last forever and you can't skip them. But hey, at least they are entertaining- unlike most games.)… Expand
  35. AlexE.
    Jul 1, 2007
    9
    For once, they thought about the formula and changed it - for the better! No more waiting for 3 CPU-Characters to take their turn in Single PLayer-Mode. But if you want to play like this, you can! That's the beauty of it. You can costumize the party to your gaming pleasure, even Tag-Team Battles (Board-Game-Wise) are possible. And they put more life into the boards, too. Yes, they For once, they thought about the formula and changed it - for the better! No more waiting for 3 CPU-Characters to take their turn in Single PLayer-Mode. But if you want to play like this, you can! That's the beauty of it. You can costumize the party to your gaming pleasure, even Tag-Team Battles (Board-Game-Wise) are possible. And they put more life into the boards, too. Yes, they are smaller, but they benefit from other ideas. Try this one - if you dig this kind of game (and the wacky colours) you can't go wrong, really.… Expand
  36. DougL
    May 23, 2008
    8
    A fun game to play with 2-4 people. Best with 4 really. Most of the minigames are fun, some are eh and a few are real clunkers... a couple of my favorites are only for 2 player mode which is a bummer. Overall it would be nice to have more games even if some were similar or derivatives of each other. Game play is a bit long a "standard" game of 15 turns takes about 1.5 hours, this is not A fun game to play with 2-4 people. Best with 4 really. Most of the minigames are fun, some are eh and a few are real clunkers... a couple of my favorites are only for 2 player mode which is a bummer. Overall it would be nice to have more games even if some were similar or derivatives of each other. Game play is a bit long a "standard" game of 15 turns takes about 1.5 hours, this is not the game to start for a quick hit, it is similar to a board game in that it does take some commitment to finishing. I would agree that there is a high degree of randomness to it but i think that is part of the fun who wants to playa game for 1-2 hours if they already know who is good and going to win. If you are more "hard-core" switch off the bonus stars and play on the Tycoon board it requires the most strategy and rewards those who win mini-games the most. Overall fun game with friends with a good replay value, but not in any way a "ahrd-core" game.… Expand
  37. SqueM.
    Aug 28, 2008
    8
    Mario Party 8 Graphics: 8/10 (Just like their previous Gamecube games) Sound: 8/10 (Awesome music and okay sound effects make this worth hearing) Controls: 8.5/10 (Almost niche, though it sometimes won't work) Gameplay: 7.5/10 (Just like the previous MP games, though rather on luck than strategy) Lastability: 9/10 (Worth playing, especially with 2-4 players playing this) Overall: A- Mario Party 8 Graphics: 8/10 (Just like their previous Gamecube games) Sound: 8/10 (Awesome music and okay sound effects make this worth hearing) Controls: 8.5/10 (Almost niche, though it sometimes won't work) Gameplay: 7.5/10 (Just like the previous MP games, though rather on luck than strategy) Lastability: 9/10 (Worth playing, especially with 2-4 players playing this) Overall: A- (Sure it's not the best but it one of the best Mario Party games ever).… Expand
  38. Robinhio84
    Aug 29, 2013
    8
    It 's a fun game in the series that uses the motion remote. There a many kind of candy during the game. And the boards are all different. With the Koopa hotel one standing out because of it unique gameplay. There a even three single player games.
  39. iLike
    May 24, 2013
    9
    Oh it's flat down fun. Best with other friends & family. Still fun with one player! Graphics are terrific, others may insult them but that may be due to a slightly broken Wii (It may be damaged) or a rubbish TV. I have a 47 inch widescreen HD Philips flat screen. Characters are lovely, a great runner upon the series. I have been a fan of the series since MP 4 on the GameCube, my first newOh it's flat down fun. Best with other friends & family. Still fun with one player! Graphics are terrific, others may insult them but that may be due to a slightly broken Wii (It may be damaged) or a rubbish TV. I have a 47 inch widescreen HD Philips flat screen. Characters are lovely, a great runner upon the series. I have been a fan of the series since MP 4 on the GameCube, my first new console (Had an old N64 from old brother). Just thrilling. The controls are great, a great game for all ages. Now, it wouldn't be Mario Party though without someone under 16 playing Like the rest, I totally recommend it. Now, mines scratched but not permanently and my store downtown fixes them for free, oh yeah. The characters are are a great selection. Another to my collection. Totally worth it.… Expand
  40. GamecubeLover
    Nov 3, 2016
    8
    Gotta admit right now, this game was lackluster I mean REALLY lackluster. And some minigames are really impossible to play like FLIP THE CHIMP THE WORSE MINIGAME EVER, Kartashprohe, and Bombs Away. The characters are a good part added and some of the minigames are great so I would go with the game is decent.
  41. AlbertBoris
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    Easly the best classic mario party! Not only does it feel different, but it also has the best minigames in the series!
  42. NinteXbox
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This is literally my most favorite Mario Party game. The minigames are funny and the Party Maps are pretty fun to navigate. My most favorite minigame from there was called Cardiator and that 1 vs 3 minigame where you have to block a player that’s on a skateboard from skating in the road. The gameplay is very good as well. As a kid, I would play it either the first thing in the morning orThis is literally my most favorite Mario Party game. The minigames are funny and the Party Maps are pretty fun to navigate. My most favorite minigame from there was called Cardiator and that 1 vs 3 minigame where you have to block a player that’s on a skateboard from skating in the road. The gameplay is very good as well. As a kid, I would play it either the first thing in the morning or after school and on the weekend.… Expand
  43. NTG07
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    This game is another good Mario party I still really like this game, the gameplay is good the only down side was the motion controls but this game was still really good for a Mario party the game, did have some really good mini games but some sucked like the one with the Lili pads but I gotta say this is one of the better Mario party games in Mario party history I still really like thisThis game is another good Mario party I still really like this game, the gameplay is good the only down side was the motion controls but this game was still really good for a Mario party the game, did have some really good mini games but some sucked like the one with the Lili pads but I gotta say this is one of the better Mario party games in Mario party history I still really like this Mario party still it’s a fun game.… Expand
  44. Hawlucha
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This is a great mario party game to play! Has some great characters to play as!
  45. sosuke1121
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    I would give this game 9 for two reasons. First, all of the minigames enhance a use of the wii controller, and I like that they have vs4, 2v2, 1v3, and even duel games.
    But the best thing about this game all comes down to one board. Koopa's Tycoon Town. This board is absolutely amazing, giving out lots of different strategy making different from any other board games. If this board didn't    I would give this game 9 for two reasons. First, all of the minigames enhance a use of the wii controller, and I like that they have vs4, 2v2, 1v3, and even duel games.
    But the best thing about this game all comes down to one board. Koopa's Tycoon Town. This board is absolutely amazing, giving out lots of different strategy making different from any other board games. If this board didn't exist, This game would be more boring and simple. I think this is one of the most underrated games on Mario Series    … Expand
  46. nintendofan721
    May 30, 2023
    8
    The last of the classic mainline Mario Party titles, which is way underrated and overhated. This one takes place at the star carnival and is hosted by MC Ballyhoo who is my favourite host in the series. This was early in the Wii’s lifespan so they went heavy on the motion controls, and for the most part it works fairly well. The minigame selection wasn’t the best in the series, but thereThe last of the classic mainline Mario Party titles, which is way underrated and overhated. This one takes place at the star carnival and is hosted by MC Ballyhoo who is my favourite host in the series. This was early in the Wii’s lifespan so they went heavy on the motion controls, and for the most part it works fairly well. The minigame selection wasn’t the best in the series, but there were some very memorable ones such as Shake it Up, At the Chomp Wash, Snipe for the Picking and more. Most of them use the motion controls but there are some very good button minigames as well. The character selection is the best besides Super Mario Party, with everyone from the previous game returning and adding Blooper, who was a funny choice, and Hammer Bro. As for the boards, most of them are just decent, but then there is my favourite board of all time, Koopa’s Tycoon Town, where you invest coins into hotels to get stars, and you can steal hotels from others if you invest more coins than they do! There are a lot of extra modes which adds replayability. The orbs have been replaced with candy items which are just as fun to use. While Mario Parties 9 and 10 deserve the excessive criticism they get, this one absolutely does not! It’s a blast to play and a very solid entry in the franchise.… Expand
  47. agns
    Apr 4, 2022
    8
    It has a best use of motion control, but to be honest I still feel like playing gamecube game due to 4:3 aspect ratio and gamecube resolution. Even boards feel like they are just remake from mario party 7, they have a good quality(Koopa tycoon tower for example) In conclusion, if hudson worked more in it, it could be a true masterpiece
  48. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  49. MarioReviewer
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Why do people pretend like this is an affront to humanity? It's far from the case and provides the best multiplayer experience I've had in a Mario Party for a while. I recommend this to almost anyone who won't have a stroke over motion controls and being similar to Mario Party 7 in graphics.
  50. SealedLooks
    Jan 20, 2023
    8
    Mario Party 8 is a complicated one for me. I grew up with it, wich means i have to put my nostalgia aside for this one. MP8 is by far the MP with the most obvious flaws. The looks are the beginning of that being apparent. It just doesnt look right in comparison with other wii games. I also find most of the minigames to not always work for me. Minigames where you have to move and do thingsMario Party 8 is a complicated one for me. I grew up with it, wich means i have to put my nostalgia aside for this one. MP8 is by far the MP with the most obvious flaws. The looks are the beginning of that being apparent. It just doesnt look right in comparison with other wii games. I also find most of the minigames to not always work for me. Minigames where you have to move and do things fast can sometimes be very stiffy because of the wii remote, and generally it has a weaker minigame selection than most. Some of the boards are also not very balanced in terms of score. The problem is that that is where it stops being bad for me. I love this games aesthetic, it also is and still is in my opinion, the MP with by far the most character and charm. They absolutely nailed it out of the park. The characters are great, the music is so good, the modes are 50/50 in terms of if they work, but if they work, they are fantastic. At first glance this should be the worst MP made till that moment, but the fun there is to be held, the modes you can play, the characters you can choose play as just makes it up for me big time with everything that is wrong. Yes, you will be frustrated because it sometimes just doesnt make sense, but is such a good MP in terms of what a MP should be and you are going to have great fun with this game, it is also by far the best MP on the wii dont talk to me about that… Expand
  51. BestGamReview
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Easily the peak of the Mario party franchise. Nintendo knocked it out of the park for this one. They fixed the controls and they tweaked the story and I really think this is the most important thing. It’s not often Nintendo reverts their mistakes, but Mario party 8 got the franchise back on track for a glorious near masterpiece.

Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best Wii Game of 2007
5
#5 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
5
#5 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 41
  3. Negative: 7 out of 41
  1. IGN
    52
    All of our complaints about previous games – the slow pace, the lackluster single-player affair, the loose attention to detail – all remain and with Mario Party 8 we can add another criticism: ignorance of the Wii remote.
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  2. 1UP
    55
    A really disappointing (but, as mentioned at the start of this review, inevitably still entertaining) Wii debut for the series. Perhaps the next game will truly take advantage of the Wii controls through and through.
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  3. GameSpot
    65
    There are some good minigames in Mario Party 8, but the overly familiar, chance-heavy board game wrapper gets in their way.
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