Mario Party 8

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 316 Ratings

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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.
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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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