Mario Party 8

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6.6

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  1. Eierpilot07
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    Mario Party 8, a Wii party game, uses the Wii Remote for a range of mini-games and boards. The boards have different themes and layouts, with enjoyable, challenging mini-games. However, it doesn't reach its full potential due to some issues. The computer opponents' challenge level is inconsistent and unfair, sometimes too easy and other times too hard. Unfortunately, the lack of an onlineMario Party 8, a Wii party game, uses the Wii Remote for a range of mini-games and boards. The boards have different themes and layouts, with enjoyable, challenging mini-games. However, it doesn't reach its full potential due to some issues. The computer opponents' challenge level is inconsistent and unfair, sometimes too easy and other times too hard. Unfortunately, the lack of an online mode reduces replay value and fun. While Mario Party 8 is entertaining with friends, improving balance and adding online features could have made it better.… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  7. Gamerw
    Jun 30, 2022
    7
    the party games are always fun for the friends to join together to have fun, randomness is what knocks down the score
  8. LuissDt
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    Mario Party 8 is party enough to be a good game, but it's not as charming as previous installments.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Hawlucha
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This is a great mario party game to play! Has some great characters to play as!
  13. 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
  14. Danielife02
    Jun 27, 2021
    7
    This game has lots of flaws. First of all, the first thing that everyone notices when starting to play is how mediocre it is from a technical point of view. Bad graphics, animations and FPS. And it's so slow that you will get bored after 3 turns.
    The best part of the game are the mini games, which are fun. There are good boards, but some of them are disappointing, because they're too    This game has lots of flaws. First of all, the first thing that everyone notices when starting to play is how mediocre it is from a technical point of view. Bad graphics, animations and FPS. And it's so slow that you will get bored after 3 turns.
    The best part of the game are the mini games, which are fun. There are good boards, but some of them are disappointing, because they're too linear. And this is not fun, especially if you play 1 vs 1 (which oc you will if you want to unlock every character). Let's just say that the game is good if you play with a friend, but it's not the right choice if you're alone. And yeah, it's true that MP is made for multiplayer, but the other games of the series are fun even if you play alone.    … Expand
  15. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    I don't understand why the rating for this game is so low. This is an incredibly fun game.
  16. Mutty99
    Apr 10, 2021
    7
    Despite the motion controls being very clunky for many minigames, the boards are not that bad, and the candy gimmicks are quite original. The best feature is hands down the Characters Roster. I mean, you can play as Martelkoopa!
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    6
    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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. WarioOnion58
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Most lame Mario Party game I ever played, albeit I never played 9 and 10 due to how awful the car mechanic looked. It's just a port of the GameCube games with less skill required.
  24. OrangePlasma
    Jul 16, 2020
    5
    This game just doesn't hold up and isn't very good. The maps are unique and fun enough, but this game has it's downfall with the minigames. Over motion control reliant, once you've played a couple of them, you've played them all.
  25. Julian0505
    Nov 18, 2019
    3
    The worst Mario Party ever made - disgusting graphics, horrid motion control mini-games, and terrible boards to boot. Truly a disappointment after the high heights previous titles were able to reach. If you want a Mario Party on Wii, then Mario Party 9 is better honestly.
  26. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    6
    Things Go Downhill
    I enjoyed THE CRAP out of this game when I was little, But since I’ve grown up, I can definitely feel like Mario Party starts to go downhill here.
  27. WaluigiFan
    Apr 16, 2019
    7
    Were at eight Mario Parties? Eight?! Well, lets get going. I just want to say right of the bat that the motion controls just do not work properly at all half the time during mini-games. Seriously, there have been so many times where i'm winning a motion controlled mini-game and then it just messes up because it cuts off or freaks out and goes all over the place. When the mini-games are notWere at eight Mario Parties? Eight?! Well, lets get going. I just want to say right of the bat that the motion controls just do not work properly at all half the time during mini-games. Seriously, there have been so many times where i'm winning a motion controlled mini-game and then it just messes up because it cuts off or freaks out and goes all over the place. When the mini-games are not motion controlled, there actually some of the best in the Mario Party series. The boards are also some of the best in the series (my opinion, yeah?). Everything else is okay.Dr
    Overall, this is a underrated Mario Party, but its still not amazing.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. FNaF
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Here is the first Mario Party to exist on the Nintendo Wii, this is my first MP game.
  31. 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!
  32. 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!
  33. jnorth5834
    Sep 3, 2018
    2
    A lot of people did not like this one very much, because of a couple agreeable reasons: it's ugly and limited.

    I found this to be the worst Mario Party game in the series. I haven't played Mario Party Advanced, but I'm sure this can't be that much better.
    Comparison's aside though, this game just isn't fun. It's torturous and even laughable at times of how embarrassingly bad it is.
  34. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    7
    Juego divertido, con gran variedad de minijuegos, en mi opinión de los últimos juegos de Mario Party entretenido.
  35. MovieReviewer45
    Jul 3, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As expected from the Mario Party series, the game consists of Mario Party boards and minigames as well. But what stands out from this generic expectation is that the graphic designs are a major improvement from it's predecessors. Some graphics may be blur but is compensated by a sheer and lively background music that is considered as quite "catchy".

    The story is still generic, majority of the minigames and some other game options and selections in the game are not enjoyable and is like it was just added to include some functionality for the game which is in my opinion, is not necessary to be included.

    At least they manage to pull of wonderful board games with satisfying results along the way. I enjoyed the most in these board games is the "Koopa's Tycoon Town" board game because it resembles just like monopoly and seeing that you can buy those luxurious hotels makes you feel quite satisfied, enjoyed, and competitive that you can afford those fancy properties. That board game makes you care about those gold coins that are now look like valuable tokens that must be earned immediately.

    Overall, the game is still a decent Mario Party installment. Just enjoy the great board games and you can still have a wonderful time here. In my opinion, some minigames and other game options are boring and makes you think that "should it not be added, because it is not a necessity and quite ruins the game, overall".

    Board games quality rating -> 9/10.

    Overall Rating: 3.5/5 -> 7/10 stars    … Expand
  36. drlowdon
    Jun 8, 2018
    5
    The Mario Party games have always provided plenty of multiplayer fun (although single player has always been dull) but this eighth entry in the series, while still potentially fun played with a group of friends, is a huge step backwards.

    An element of luck has always been required if you were to win but here it is taken to the extreme with stars no longer awarded post-game for winning    The Mario Party games have always provided plenty of multiplayer fun (although single player has always been dull) but this eighth entry in the series, while still potentially fun played with a group of friends, is a huge step backwards.

    An element of luck has always been required if you were to win but here it is taken to the extreme with stars no longer awarded post-game for winning the most mini-games or collecting the most coins. The mini-games themselves also lack the imagination of previous titles with the majority just requiring players the shake the Wiimote as fast as they can. Do yourself a favour and pick up either Mario Party 4 or the DS Version instead.    … Expand
  37. VogtVanRoberts
    Jan 17, 2018
    5
    I just didn't like it. Mario Party hasn't been the same after the third one. Although Mario Party 4 was okay but the rest afterwards just aren't fun imo.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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!
  41. SmashFan
    Jun 30, 2017
    1
    Thoughts on the series.
    1-3: AMAZING! Some of the best multiplayer games ever made.
    4: Extremely good.
    5-7: Pretty fun but not as good.
    8: Horrible! Terrible boards and lackluster gameplay make Mario Party 8 a huge disappointment.
  42. RonaldChan
    Jun 20, 2017
    1
    The worst **** game ever completely based on luck and 0 skill whatsoever never buy this **** game. **** garbage game never buy it holy **** gimme a refund on this garbage crap
  43. D484
    May 22, 2017
    7
    Es un juego que está bien pero realmente no tiene nada nuevo. Hay pocos minijuegos y los diferentes tipos de juegos tampoco son tan diferentes. Le pongo un 73/100
  44. spongeswift
    Apr 19, 2017
    7
    This was the last decent Mario Party. It was alright some of it was boring but overall it was a decent experience. Yes computer play sucks but if you have friends you'll have a blast!
  45. Shrekening
    Mar 7, 2017
    3
    I was really looking forward to a great Mario Party on a new system but the 8th one was so crap. Motion controls just ruin all fun and it's just MP 7 except less fun.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. Sai_rox
    May 3, 2016
    5
    The game wasn't the best Mario game I've ever played. Some elements were okay, but I strongly disliked the fact you had to either buy the mini-games with your tickets or play the boards countless times to see all of them. After you earn all of them, the game has a little more thrill. Having a friend really upped the ante for the amount of fun, but all-in-all, not that great.
  49. TharosTheDragon
    Nov 28, 2015
    5
    The boards in this game are actually pretty cool, although there are only 6 of them including the unlockable Bowser board. The downfall of this game is that none of the minigames are any fun. The N64 Mario Parties are way better than this. Mario Party 8 has no minigames that I really like or look forward to or am excited about when they get drawn from the hat.
  50. Courageismight
    Mar 22, 2015
    7
    Game sometimes is not as bad as some say but definitely has problems
    Mario Party 8 advantages
    It plays like a board game with some degree of strategy like all other Mario Party games Its graphics are not as bad as the N64 There are exciting minigames where you have to battle to win There's no stupid cart from Mario Party 9 Disadvantages It involves using the Stupid Wiimote that    Game sometimes is not as bad as some say but definitely has problems
    Mario Party 8 advantages
    It plays like a board game with some degree of strategy like all other Mario Party games
    Its graphics are not as bad as the N64
    There are exciting minigames where you have to battle to win
    There's no stupid cart from Mario Party 9
    Disadvantages
    It involves using the Stupid Wiimote that disconnects and gives you a hell of a time
    The AI on Hard are STUPIDLY good at minigames
    There's a lot of dice rolling and the AI on hard are ASTONISHINGLY good at getting good dice rolls.
    The AI even normally can and WILL do their BEST to steal everything you've ever worked for.
    There's a stupid annoying turtle with a hat and a horribly annoying laugh
    You wonder whether this is a good idea for getting subs or LOSING THEM.
    Overall a pretty aggravating game that I have only given a higher rating than a 6 to show that I'm not just hating Mario Party for the sake of hating Mario or Parties its just that other games make for better parties I find than this game.
    But all of this is just my opinion and I'm sure that everyone else thinks differently after all I'm not a Mario fan    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. TFFANBOYYY
    Feb 15, 2015
    7
    Playing the game without friends is well, meh. But get some friends to come over, and this game becomes exponentially more fun. Boring single-player, but the multiplayer is enough to make you consider buying this game.
  54. Robinson2511
    Jan 17, 2015
    6
    The first party game I ever played, I loved this game for years and years but stopped playing it for a long time, and when I came back to it, I found it wasn't the awesome game I remembered.
    The most notable problem is that the game runs in 4:3 for all the games, whereas menus all run in 16:9, which is very annoying. The games themselves seem to drag more than in previous Mario Party    The first party game I ever played, I loved this game for years and years but stopped playing it for a long time, and when I came back to it, I found it wasn't the awesome game I remembered.
    The most notable problem is that the game runs in 4:3 for all the games, whereas menus all run in 16:9, which is very annoying. The games themselves seem to drag more than in previous Mario Party games, every turn seems to go on for an eternity, and is why I now know why 50 turn games used to take me all day, the board aren't very interesting, maybe due to the graphics being rather poor, and the rules of each board are kinder boring. The mini games are slow and the control is sloppy for the most part, none of the mini games are particularly exciting, the motion controls are very poorly used (and in some cases in some rather rude ways), and it can get quite boring.    … Expand
  55. BrazilReview
    Jan 4, 2015
    4
    This game is a huge disappointment. I thinked that it would great, but it is so boring. The minigames are pretty fun but you need to play several super boring modes to enjoy them. To avoid this, there is the Free-Play mode; but you need to unlock the minigames in the Party mode (that is VERY boring) before playing them in Free-Play. I'm a fan of Mario Party series, but I think that this isThis game is a huge disappointment. I thinked that it would great, but it is so boring. The minigames are pretty fun but you need to play several super boring modes to enjoy them. To avoid this, there is the Free-Play mode; but you need to unlock the minigames in the Party mode (that is VERY boring) before playing them in Free-Play. I'm a fan of Mario Party series, but I think that this is the worst of the all. I highly recommend Mario Party 3 for Nintendo 64 instead of this. Mario Party 8 doesn't worth the $60 (R$199 in Brazil), except for die-hard fans.… Expand
  56. cwepahguy225
    Jul 5, 2014
    6
    Mario Party 8 is the most recent Mario Party that's actually good (mario party 9 crappy gameplay). I enjoyed playing as hammer bro and blooper, but thought that the star carnival was very hard. Too many minigames were luck based. The pace was also too slow.
  57. AmACheeseburger
    May 12, 2014
    0
    Why did I ask for this game for Christmas 2007? I liked the GameCube installments better..............CURSE YOU NINTENDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  58. cooldipp
    Apr 25, 2014
    5
    be careful about this game cause even though it sucks at least it has a board game where you play independtly and you can use items shoot mario party 9 is a REALL LET DOWN IT HAS NO T BOARD GAME THATS LETS YOU PLAY INDEPENDTLY AND YOU RIDE WITH YOUR F*UCKING RIVALS and coins shops and items don't exist in mario party 9 so since this is like the last mario party on wii that has a board gamebe careful about this game cause even though it sucks at least it has a board game where you play independtly and you can use items shoot mario party 9 is a REALL LET DOWN IT HAS NO T BOARD GAME THATS LETS YOU PLAY INDEPENDTLY AND YOU RIDE WITH YOUR F*UCKING RIVALS and coins shops and items don't exist in mario party 9 so since this is like the last mario party on wii that has a board game where you play independently ima give this a shameful score… Expand
  59. TheCoolGuy99
    Apr 10, 2014
    5
    One thing that makes it enjoyable to play at is the board games but for the rest, they are dull and unenjoyable. The soundtrack is okay, the graphics are top-notched but the story is weak and cliche-ridden from other Mario game.
  60. Matt1251
    Nov 28, 2013
    5
    Okay, Nintendo really hit a stumbling block with this one. The minigames are okay, but some are very annoying(Rotation Station) and some are just bad(Ion the Prize, Saucer Swarm). Also, there is, as per usual, the luck based minigames, which I feel like there are too much of. There are very few instances where luck is used in your favor. Around 95% of the time, the computer rewards theOkay, Nintendo really hit a stumbling block with this one. The minigames are okay, but some are very annoying(Rotation Station) and some are just bad(Ion the Prize, Saucer Swarm). Also, there is, as per usual, the luck based minigames, which I feel like there are too much of. There are very few instances where luck is used in your favor. Around 95% of the time, the computer rewards the player with landing on a space that sends you back to the start, or making the CPU get a number that ultimately makes them win, no matter how big of a lead you had. All that changes when you play with friends, though, but this game destroys friendships if you lose your cool with it. Simply put, if you're playing alone, Mario Party 8 is just cheap. The amount of times that instances happen is so mind-blowing that you will soon find yourself throwing your controller against the wall. If you tend to have a short temper, don't touch this game. 5/10… Expand
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. VideoGameCritic
    Aug 3, 2013
    2
    This game is garbage. I know that this is a game for little kids but I played the all the Mario party games and this is one of the worst games out of the series! I remember the good days were the point was to get all the stars you can in twenty turns or twenty-five if you felt ballsy and hope that you are the player that killed Bowser. The game was really it is just unplayable. I hateThis game is garbage. I know that this is a game for little kids but I played the all the Mario party games and this is one of the worst games out of the series! I remember the good days were the point was to get all the stars you can in twenty turns or twenty-five if you felt ballsy and hope that you are the player that killed Bowser. The game was really it is just unplayable. I hate this game it deserves nothing less than what I gave it. The music is horrible, the idea for the game taking place at a carnival is just dumb, and the graphics look like garbage. This is horrible and i regret playing this game.… Expand
  65. knifeandfork
    Jul 18, 2013
    4
    Mario Party just sunk to a whole new level. As in any other Mario Party, you run around the party boards, throwing dice and landing on different spaces. It's just chance, with no strategy whatsoever, and it's always been a multiplayer experience. To be honest, it's often the party boards that let down mario party games, but at least the minigames were fun. The main problem with Mario PartyMario Party just sunk to a whole new level. As in any other Mario Party, you run around the party boards, throwing dice and landing on different spaces. It's just chance, with no strategy whatsoever, and it's always been a multiplayer experience. To be honest, it's often the party boards that let down mario party games, but at least the minigames were fun. The main problem with Mario Party 8 is how it tries to take advantage of the wii remote. In one minigame, you must shake the wiimote as fast as you can. Wow, so... fun. In other, you must control a chimp by flicking the wii remote, but controls are largely unresponsive. And some other minigames don't use the motion capabilities at all, and are just plain boring. It's needless to say playing on your own is terribly boring. Multiplayer isn't much good either, but at least it's slightly better. Just like any other Mario Party game, Mario Party 8 also features a 'story mode'. This is often actually fun because at least there's a goal to actually do something, unlike party mode. Except in Mario Party 8, it's terrible. Chance plays a bigger part than ever before, especially since minigames aren't even included in this mode. At the moment, I'm stuck on Boo's Haunted Hideway(and always will be beacause I've sold the game). Here the rooms are in a random pattern every time, and you don't know where anything is. There's alwaya a Whomp blocking a doorway somewhere, which requires you to pay coins to him to get past. Except once, the design was so bad, there was no way to get enough coins to pay Whomp, especially because of the 'no minigame' rule. There was only one coin space, so it took too long to possibly even get one star before the time ran out. This is the 'fun' you have in Mario Party 8.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. SuperLeo
    May 3, 2013
    7
    This game has fun party mode the mini games are so exciting but can be boring to unlock. The mini games are the best part of the game. There are heaps of really cool characters. I play this with my little brother and we both enjoy it.
  68. gorelequint
    Apr 24, 2013
    2
    There's one thing you need to know about Mario Party 8 before you buy it be prepared to do a lot of reading during the game! The game has an incredibly irritating interface whereby it bombards you with constant information throughout the game which can only be cleared by pressing the A key. Consequently, you spend most of the time repeatedly pressing the A key to get rid of the constantThere's one thing you need to know about Mario Party 8 before you buy it be prepared to do a lot of reading during the game! The game has an incredibly irritating interface whereby it bombards you with constant information throughout the game which can only be cleared by pressing the A key. Consequently, you spend most of the time repeatedly pressing the A key to get rid of the constant barrage of messages. In fact before the game even starts you are forced to read through an endless parade of information boxes that end up making things more confusing and leaving you wondering when on earth this game is going to start. For a game aimed at kids as well as adults I fail to see how any child would have the patience to read through so much claptrap before the game begins, it really is that tedious.

    After reading what seems like a small book worth of instructions, the game finally starts. This is where the next level of frustration begins, as Mario Party 8 is based around you playing a boardgame that is little more than glorified snakes and ladders and has zero skill. Playing a game of luck against a human opponent has some element of short-term fun, but against the computer, forget it. As a single-player game, Mario Party 8 is a non-starter and will bore you witless very, very quickly.

    Against a human opponent the boardgames are entertaining for a while and give some genuine laughs but the lack of skill needed soon gets annoying and you find yourself yearning for the mini-games to break up the monotony. But playing a mini-game, like everything else, relies on luck, you have to just hope that a roll of the dice lands you on a square which puts you into a mini-game. When the mini-game starts, your relief from the tedium is often very short-lived as many of the mini-games are over in less than a minute, then it's back to the wretched boardgame again. Another annoying touch to the game is that there are many pre-set animations that you are forced to watch without any option of skipping them, this just adds to the frustration of the game.

    But what of the mini-games themselves? Well, many are actually very good, some are horrible, but generally they're good fun and well designed. Unfortunately some mini-games have to be unlocked which can only be achieved by success on the boardgames. So if you're willing to have your patience pushed to the limit it's possible to unlock them, but you'll probably end up deciding another session on the boardgames is too much to bear.

    Mario Party 8 is a huge opportunity missed. The idea of loads of simple but fun party games is a good one, but the game design does everything it can to stifle this through the constant stream of pointless information that interrupts the game, and the woeful boardgames. It would have been better to either make the boardgames more skill-based, or just get rid of them completely, and let people just play the mini-games.    … Expand
  69. J-ivanF
    Apr 22, 2013
    5
    A mess in a total way, Mario Party 8 looks great but that's it, it's just one of the most disappointing games I've ever played. After playing it for a while it becomes very tedious, with based-lucky minigames and annoying music. However, the game is very enjoyable with friends but I don't recommend it for anyone who wants to play it alone. Also, previous Mario Party games were a lot muchA mess in a total way, Mario Party 8 looks great but that's it, it's just one of the most disappointing games I've ever played. After playing it for a while it becomes very tedious, with based-lucky minigames and annoying music. However, the game is very enjoyable with friends but I don't recommend it for anyone who wants to play it alone. Also, previous Mario Party games were a lot much better than this one, so go for them.… Expand
  70. Carlisto
    May 1, 2012
    4
    This is definitly the worst mario party,the boards are extremely boring and also the minigames,they are just a few good minigames and also the visual effects, but in general the game is boring dont ever go to buy it,although it is the most sold
    but that doesnt mean is good is just BORING,Even in multiplayer.
  71. SuperKurzacz
    Apr 11, 2012
    6
    This game is really slow but still has its parts the graphics are ok.this is not a game I would recommend it is not the best but it still has some good parts.
  72. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 19, 2012
    3
    Mario Party 8 is a flat-out bad game. It comes nowhere near the franchise's peak (Mario Party 2) because the mini games have all taken a step backwards in terms of control. This was done to bring the Wii's motion controls into full effect. But basically speaking, they just don't work very well. They are so imprecise, that most of the time winning is a case of mere luck. It shouldn't beMario Party 8 is a flat-out bad game. It comes nowhere near the franchise's peak (Mario Party 2) because the mini games have all taken a step backwards in terms of control. This was done to bring the Wii's motion controls into full effect. But basically speaking, they just don't work very well. They are so imprecise, that most of the time winning is a case of mere luck. It shouldn't be titled 'Mario Party', it should be titled 'Thrash The Wiimote Around Randomly Party'. Utter drek.… Expand
  73. EastonReviews
    Mar 11, 2012
    3
    Hey! It's circus time! Drop Super Mario Galaxy and ride down to one of the worst games of 2007! Play as disturbing chatacters, moan at boring activites, and smash your Wii to peices! It's all comin' down at Mario Party 8!
  74. Nero97
    Jan 26, 2012
    3
    Mario party started as a great game, but just got worse and worse, and than Mario Party 8 was released. I played all mario party games, and this is the only one i hated. The mini games are boring, the medieval party style (yeah, for me, that's what it seems) failed and even playing multiplayer is boring...Let's hope 9 is better...
  75. Ztride
    Jan 21, 2012
    2
    Apart from a few minigames, this game is so incredibly boring! And it is also so damn slow, just 1 turn takes several times longer than it should because of all the unnecessary in-game tips you get from the retarded host, who has to explain every minigame in detail over and over.
  76. Zero2k
    Dec 25, 2011
    5
    Its a good compilation of mini games that has a rather descent story mode and a fun multi-player experience. Using the Wii Remote adds in a small factor of motion game that could have been taken to another level.
  77. Zilcell
    Nov 27, 2011
    7
    The Mario Party series continues with Mario Party 8. While the graphics are not impressive, the party games are. Adding motion control to the games does add some variety.
  78. Teliiii
    Nov 16, 2011
    5
    I remember when the Mario party games used to be great...I only bought this game because I thought it was going to be as good as the really old games but sadly I was wrong. The minigames seem a bit overused at this point, and seem to be based mostly on luck, and the boards are just boring and there could have been a bigger character rooster too..If you love Mario Party games, this might beI remember when the Mario party games used to be great...I only bought this game because I thought it was going to be as good as the really old games but sadly I was wrong. The minigames seem a bit overused at this point, and seem to be based mostly on luck, and the boards are just boring and there could have been a bigger character rooster too..If you love Mario Party games, this might be a let-down.… Expand
  79. TipsyMcBee
    Nov 13, 2011
    3
    I gave Mario Party 8 a try at my friend's house and oh boy, this game disappointed me in many levels. I've enjoyed the Mario Party games in the past like Mario Party 3 on the N64 (one of my favourites from this Mario spin-off), but somehow this game left me with uninteresting junk in my loot bag for its tediously long board levels, dull mini-games and obnoxious computer A.I. Maybe kidsI gave Mario Party 8 a try at my friend's house and oh boy, this game disappointed me in many levels. I've enjoyed the Mario Party games in the past like Mario Party 3 on the N64 (one of my favourites from this Mario spin-off), but somehow this game left me with uninteresting junk in my loot bag for its tediously long board levels, dull mini-games and obnoxious computer A.I. Maybe kids under the age of 10 will enjoy playing this game, but no matter what, the fun will only last for less than 30 minutes in Mario Party 8.… Expand
  80. Watermelon789
    Aug 23, 2011
    5
    Lets start with the basics, Game Pro giving this stupid tittle a 90 or better said a 9? what in the world did this guys even thought about the same repetitive/copy paste garbage of all time. Oh the irony, they gave infamous 2 a mixed score and this gets a 90, okay maybe you can call me a fan-boy etc, but when it comes to originality, improvement, fresh ideas the merit goes to the PSLets start with the basics, Game Pro giving this stupid tittle a 90 or better said a 9? what in the world did this guys even thought about the same repetitive/copy paste garbage of all time. Oh the irony, they gave infamous 2 a mixed score and this gets a 90, okay maybe you can call me a fan-boy etc, but when it comes to originality, improvement, fresh ideas the merit goes to the PS mentioned tittle. If you're a Wii owner don't get close to this bad tittle, do not even touch or even smell it .… Expand
  81. GamerOfGames
    May 29, 2011
    6
    I liked this game for a while, but once the usual "love a new game because it's new" feeling wears off, Mario Party 8 isn't too good. Yes, the graphics are great, but that does not make up for the fact that Mario Party 8 is among the worst of the Mario Party games. Too many minigames are based on luck, and this game tends to get very tedious after a while. It just takes too long to finishI liked this game for a while, but once the usual "love a new game because it's new" feeling wears off, Mario Party 8 isn't too good. Yes, the graphics are great, but that does not make up for the fact that Mario Party 8 is among the worst of the Mario Party games. Too many minigames are based on luck, and this game tends to get very tedious after a while. It just takes too long to finish one game. That said, this game looks amazing and can be good fun to anyone looking for a long party board game. Mario Party 8 especially works well when you're playing with your friends. I'd say that Mario Party 8 is not by any means the best game of its time, but its decent and worth buying if you're a big Mario fan.… Expand
  82. BlogDog123
    May 25, 2011
    4
    Eight installments is enough. I played this, hoping to have a classic Mario Party formula, but I was really disappointed in the overall presentation. The minigames rely too much on luck rather than skill, and the graphics are a mixed bag. Some minigames have clunky and frequently unresponsive controls. Yes, there are a lot of unlockables, but those tend to be mostly sound tests. Lame.
  83. Inuit_Dude
    Apr 19, 2011
    6
    i absolutly loved this game when it first came out and since i have a brother this game offered hours of entertainment. but then it started to get boring even when playing with my brother. i didnt like playing by myself because it was always either too easy or too hard if you switch up the dificulty when playing with the COM so this is only playable with a friend or 2. the first thing ii absolutly loved this game when it first came out and since i have a brother this game offered hours of entertainment. but then it started to get boring even when playing with my brother. i didnt like playing by myself because it was always either too easy or too hard if you switch up the dificulty when playing with the COM so this is only playable with a friend or 2. the first thing i saw when i looked at other people's reviews are the terrible graphics but honestly i think they are just like any other Mario game and honestly i think your standards are way to high if you are judging a Mario game on graphics because they are known for making fun games that people enjoy not for making works of art. on that note as i mentioned this game is tons of fun until you start to get bored of it then flaws that were forgivable are now very annoying such as there is no skill required what so ever except for a couple of mini games and this can be a little annoying but i guess they did this so people of all ages can play together and still have the little kids win sometimes. also the single player campaign mode is kind of a joke with a failed attempt at a boss battle that is so easy to do. there are also only 2 other unlockable characters but many other little things to get that you can buy after you have played for so long and you have enough cards from playing the game. if you get this game you had better have someone to play it with otherwise you will get bored of this game very quickly and will end up trading it in very quickly but if you play with a sibling or friend you will fall in love but then as you own the game for a bit you will start to get annoyed so i recomend you rent this game and dont spend $50 on it… Expand
  84. Canamavrick
    Jan 15, 2011
    6
    Its kinda fun at the beginning, but after a while it gets a little boring. This is really mostly for playing during a party, but i'm pretty sure i am not gonna play this during one.
  85. 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
  86. DeVr33z
    Nov 26, 2010
    5
    I was wondering how this game could be so bad if it was created by Nintendo, but it turns out it was actually just published by the company and developed by Hudson. That explains why it's so dreadfully boring.
  87. DME
    Oct 23, 2010
    5
    Mario Party 7 was the highest point of interest for the series. It was probably the best game EVER for GameCube. Following the success comes Mario Party 8, which is a huge disappointment and a waste of time. It's all about luck. If you are in dead last with only 1 or 2 more turns, it's possible to jump all the way to 1st place and vice versa. That sucks. There is no skill invlolved!Mario Party 7 was the highest point of interest for the series. It was probably the best game EVER for GameCube. Following the success comes Mario Party 8, which is a huge disappointment and a waste of time. It's all about luck. If you are in dead last with only 1 or 2 more turns, it's possible to jump all the way to 1st place and vice versa. That sucks. There is no skill invlolved! It's all just chance! Nintendo needs to fix the errors that Hudson made and release a memorable ending to the series. Then, NEVER create a Mario Party game again. The minigames were good but most of them were things that have already been done before and getting pretty boring.… Expand
  88. [Anonymous]
    Feb 2, 2010
    3
    Lame. I can't believe my wife wasted 50 bucks on this "game." The board game, as everyone else says, is 100% based on luck. No exaggeration. The saving grace of this game is supposed to be the minigames. Unfortunately the minigames are HORRIBLE. There isn't a single one I care to play more than twice. The controls are clunky and unresponsive. Contrary to the belief of some other Lame. I can't believe my wife wasted 50 bucks on this "game." The board game, as everyone else says, is 100% based on luck. No exaggeration. The saving grace of this game is supposed to be the minigames. Unfortunately the minigames are HORRIBLE. There isn't a single one I care to play more than twice. The controls are clunky and unresponsive. Contrary to the belief of some other reviewers, playing with more people does not make it more fun. Everyone ends up pissed because there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to who wins. Why does Nintendo let Hudson tarnish the Mario franchise with this trash?… Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. AlexC.
    Feb 20, 2009
    1
    Sheesh, Mario Party has gotten crap since the original. Playing minigames which aren't actually that good over and over again can get pretty boring, plus the game boards, whatever they're callled, are crap too. A once great series ruined by repetitive gameplay and a lack of good minigames.
  92. ToddS
    Nov 4, 2008
    4
    Mario Party 8 is a major disappointment. The minigames are simple and fun, especially when theres split screen multiplayer, but the series never really improved on it's flaws. The board game is luck based, requiring no skill at all. While it may seem like a perfect opportunity for anybody to jump in, it's moreso a waste of time. Any system which rewards failure and punishes Mario Party 8 is a major disappointment. The minigames are simple and fun, especially when theres split screen multiplayer, but the series never really improved on it's flaws. The board game is luck based, requiring no skill at all. While it may seem like a perfect opportunity for anybody to jump in, it's moreso a waste of time. Any system which rewards failure and punishes success is broken. The audiovisuals would have been acceptable 3-4 years ago, but in current standards, they are awful. I see little ways that this game has improved upon Mario Party 7 and even Mario Party 4. Most of the minigames you missed from the old games didn't come back. Nintendo put a very little amount of effort into this game. The final product shows.… Expand
  93. 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
  94. RachelY
    Jun 15, 2008
    5
    To be honest, I think it's an okay game... Easily not worth a 10, but it's not worth like a 2 either. Only buy it if you know more than one person is gonna be playin' it, haha. It's great for 3+ people, it's a good laugh. A lot of it was based on luck, I've found, and sometimes the minigames take a while to figure what you actually have to do! Overall, the To be honest, I think it's an okay game... Easily not worth a 10, but it's not worth like a 2 either. Only buy it if you know more than one person is gonna be playin' it, haha. It's great for 3+ people, it's a good laugh. A lot of it was based on luck, I've found, and sometimes the minigames take a while to figure what you actually have to do! Overall, the game is alright - best on multiplayer. But if you are looking for a good one player AND multiplayer game, I recommend Mario &Sonic at the Olympic Games, or even Wii Sports!… Expand
  95. JackH
    May 24, 2008
    2
    Oh no, it's ANOTHER Mario Party game. I'd bet $1000 that Nintendo finds a way to stretch this series to Mario Party 15. The mini games would probably include sawing logs and opening cans. Oh wait, they've already done that! I enjoyed the first few Mario Party games, but this is just ridiculous. The fact is, the whole game is based on luck. You could win every stupid mini Oh no, it's ANOTHER Mario Party game. I'd bet $1000 that Nintendo finds a way to stretch this series to Mario Party 15. The mini games would probably include sawing logs and opening cans. Oh wait, they've already done that! I enjoyed the first few Mario Party games, but this is just ridiculous. The fact is, the whole game is based on luck. You could win every stupid mini game and still come in last. If you already have any of the Mario Party games, there is absolutely NO reason to buy this game. Unfortunately, there will always be people willing to buy these games, and will in fact buy Mario Party 9, and Mario Party 10, and Mario Party 11, and Mario Party 12, and Mario Party 13, and Mario Party 14, and finally Mario Party 15, which Nintendo will give some unimaginative new name to, like Mario's Big Bash.… Expand
  96. 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
  97. 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?
  98. BobC.
    Dec 29, 2007
    4
    Looks promising, but other than the mini-games, the wii-mote doesn't come into play other than deciding how many spaces you move on the board. The mini-games were too difficult to figure out in time to actually do them, and the computer players get unfair advantages over human players...every outcome is by totally random luck!
  99. IanV.
    Dec 9, 2007
    2
    A ridiculously horrible game. It is really quite hard to comprehend where nintendo was going with this one. I played this with groups of 3-8 people.........sometimes even using it as a drinking game; the "party" aspect does not redeem the utter lack of strategy. Everything about this game is random. A game based purely on luck gets real old, real fast.
  100. ShawnP.
    Nov 5, 2007
    9
    Very entertaining party game.
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#58 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#5 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#5 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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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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