Mario Party 8

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 316 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 112 out of 316
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Hawlucha
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This is a great mario party game to play! Has some great characters to play as!
  10. 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
  11. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    I don't understand why the rating for this game is so low. This is an incredibly fun game.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. FNaF
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Here is the first Mario Party to exist on the Nintendo Wii, this is my first MP game.
  20. 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!
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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!
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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