Mario Party 9

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  1. EpicLadySponge
    May 8, 2016
    7
    While still enjoyable to play for a modern age, Mario Party 9 still suffers from the lack of real joy from the original Mario Party game that inspired this game and the entire franchise itself.
  2. toxicalien68
    Mar 22, 2020
    4
    It can still be fun for a short time, but if you want a true Mario Party experience, get 8. While the Gamecube titles were arguably incredible, MP8 is still a great game for a traditional experience. The new gimmicks in this game were too different from the traditionals that it feels like a game you'd see advertised on Nickelodeon.
  3. dz9
    Apr 10, 2012
    6
    I am very lenient with this title, I know that this game is on the wii and is intended for a family audience, but even on that meritt, this game presents serious flaws. But let's start with the good, the campaign is fun and challenging, mini games are a blast, the graphics in this game are flashy and polished, and the new take on the movements system is refreshing and good for the mostI am very lenient with this title, I know that this game is on the wii and is intended for a family audience, but even on that meritt, this game presents serious flaws. But let's start with the good, the campaign is fun and challenging, mini games are a blast, the graphics in this game are flashy and polished, and the new take on the movements system is refreshing and good for the most part. It's so sad to see a genuinely fun game have such an obvious serious flaw! The huge problem in this title is that the game mechanics are so random and events range from over powering to over crippling. Too many times in this game, you will lose your well earned fortune because you uncontrollably lose half your stars due to one bad roll. Now... Mario party is known for these events but never before on this scale. Picture you have accumulated a nice fortune of 5 stars going into the end of the game on a previous MP title, but at the last minute you land on a space that takes away 4 stars and 100 coins. This is wayyyyyy to overpowering in a game based on chance, and doing this. Developers have robbed the nice mix of luck and strategy known in Mario Party and left it with nothing but luck. You could win every mini game and get good roles on every turn but that doesn't mean you will win not even by a long shot, cause in this title, you're always one Bowser Revolution away from losing no matter what. In the End: this is a great game for kids and I don't think they'll notice the randomness too much. But for adults like myself, as long as you don't play to win, you could have some fun times with this… Expand
  4. 7MOODXBTION
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    Great game, I am really happy of it and I'm waiting mario party 10 for wii u Great game, I am really happy of it and I'm waiting mario party 10 for wii u
  5. marioisawsome
    Mar 11, 2012
    9
    This game is amazing and it's very fun as you will experience hours of fun mini games, great multiplayer, challenging bosses, and an overall nice looking environment with great music. Overall this game gets a 9 and really is worth your money!
  6. Robinhio84
    Dec 16, 2012
    5
    It's not as good as the games from the previous series and some games are only about the luck factor. The Garden Minigame option is very cool one
  7. Beastprogamer
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This game is fun, and SO underrated! I like the story of Bowser stealing all the Ministars and Mario&his bro and friends set off on an adventure to stop Bowser. The music is great. The graphics are awesome; pure HD 1080. If you have a bro or a sis, this game is a great way to play with siblings instead of fighting all day. My bro fufufu and I enjoy it a lot. My Favourite board is MagmaThis game is fun, and SO underrated! I like the story of Bowser stealing all the Ministars and Mario&his bro and friends set off on an adventure to stop Bowser. The music is great. The graphics are awesome; pure HD 1080. If you have a bro or a sis, this game is a great way to play with siblings instead of fighting all day. My bro fufufu and I enjoy it a lot. My Favourite board is Magma Line. The boss battle is awesome. You should definitely pick this up. If you are a psy that don't like MP9 ,you are as silly as hell.… Expand
  8. GamerOfGames
    Mar 24, 2012
    9
    Mario Party 9 is...different, to say the least. But, it's a great game. I loved how everyone is in one car instead of on their own, because it allowed for full exploration of every board. As for the transition from stars and coins to just Mini-Stars, it's big, but it works, at least for me. It was always slightly boring in earlier games to just get a bunch of coins, slowly work your wayMario Party 9 is...different, to say the least. But, it's a great game. I loved how everyone is in one car instead of on their own, because it allowed for full exploration of every board. As for the transition from stars and coins to just Mini-Stars, it's big, but it works, at least for me. It was always slightly boring in earlier games to just get a bunch of coins, slowly work your way over to a Star, rinse and repeat. It's fresh here, and the Captain Events and Boss Battles just make things more lively.

    My complaints with the game are small. I thought minigames did not have enough significance, with the person in first getting only 4 more Mini-Stars than the person in last, and Hammer Bro's Battle Minigames barely affecting Mini-Star totals. Also, Boss Battles were, for the most part, rather easy. Almost none of the bosses were actively attacking the players, and ALL of the bosses barely affected the player's score when they did attack.

    One more thing. Whereas minigames are underpowered, Bowser Spaces are OVERPOWERED. It's both funny and frustrating, as a bunch of Bowser Spaces appear at the end of every round with the power to change everything. He can take away half of your Mini-Stars right before the end of the game!

    Overall, I loved Mario Party 9. It was just a blast to play, with plenty of new ideas.    … Expand
  9. Gilberto
    Mar 12, 2012
    8
    I have played every single Mario Party game and this one did not dissapointed me, on the other hand it surprised me. This is the first time that the series has had a major change in its history and while personally i didnt wanted or felt like the series needed that change (since I am a big fan of the series), the change does bring some freshness into the game and so, excitement as to whatI have played every single Mario Party game and this one did not dissapointed me, on the other hand it surprised me. This is the first time that the series has had a major change in its history and while personally i didnt wanted or felt like the series needed that change (since I am a big fan of the series), the change does bring some freshness into the game and so, excitement as to what there is to see and experience. In terms of this new concept it is actually very good and engrossing since it is full of action aswell as oportunities to change the face of the game. Theres always something to look foward to in the forms of bosses (2 per stage) as well as captain events. That is not to say that I feel like this is better than the original concept for the past 8 iterations, it is just different, but theres always things that i missed. For one, there are no turns anymore, so those expecting those classic (and so much fun) 2 hour 35 turns playthrougth, would not be able to get it as the stages have a decisive ending and most of them end at aproximately 40 minutes (which does leave hunger for one more playthrougth), secondly, is the whole strategy level with the coins and the items, those are gone too, in Mario Party 9 your only strategy are different dice blocks that roll specific numbers. Nostalgia is the biggest hit and critique for this game, alot of the fans would miss lots of what Mario Party resemble (i do aswell) but I can assure that once accepted, what this game presents is virtually the same type of fun that its predecessors provided, but with fresh new air. Give this game a chance, gather 4 people and discover it for yourself, it is a great laugth like it has always been and i would put it in terms of multiplayer rigth up there with Super Smash Bros Brawl and New Super Mario Bros Wii on the Wii. The Graphics have also seen a revamp, this is easily the best looking Mario Party game ever, and it is also a very pretty game on any standard. The sound is also very nice, there are some tracks better than others, but overall what it is best and most important is that it fits perfectly with what should be sound in a Mario Party game. Whats best of all is the minigames, I have played nearly the whole 80 that the package has to provide and I havnt seen a bad one! Most of them are really fun, and whats best is that they also require much more precision and skill than before on any other Mario Party game,(I feel) which is also a big plus since the minigames, now, have a bigger roll in the effects of the board gameplay. Couple that with tons of unlockable like 3 new cars for each stage as well as an unlockable dk stage , within others, and the game holds itself greatly to keep you interested. All I wanted was a new Mario Party game, and Nintendo finally delivered after (the long) 5 year wait, and while it was not what i expected or specifically wanted, this is VERY good and i am glad Mario Party is back, and that i can finally play with my friends and family after the true dissapointment that was Mario Party 8!… Expand
  10. CaKeS
    Feb 24, 2014
    4
    I don't get it, Mario Party 9 just butchered the series, why did Nintendo do this? I love Nintendo to death, but this isn't acceptable. They watered the entire game down and made it playable for two-year-olds, and probably only enjoyable for two-year-olds. Any avid fan of Mario Party would question why they got rid of moving freely, a non-linear board (or a board at all), items, goodI don't get it, Mario Party 9 just butchered the series, why did Nintendo do this? I love Nintendo to death, but this isn't acceptable. They watered the entire game down and made it playable for two-year-olds, and probably only enjoyable for two-year-olds. Any avid fan of Mario Party would question why they got rid of moving freely, a non-linear board (or a board at all), items, good minigames, stars actually meaning something, and strategy altogether. The game is like 10 minutes long now, and there is no variation in the path you can take, beside going left or right. Items come down to a couple dice blocks that just change how far you move. Remember back to Mario Party 3? There were at least 15 normal items, and then about 10 more rare ones, they added diversity to the game and strategy, they did cool things and were fun to use and buy. In MP9 the biggest decision you have to make is "Should I go left or right?" or "Should I move 1-3 spaces, 1-6, or 4-6?" It's so simple it's boring as hell. The minigames in the older Mario Parties were so much more creative and enjoyable, however, MP9's strongest point is probably the minigames, but that's not saying much. And stars, what the hell happened with those? Buying a "big" star actually meant something, now there's just micro-stars that can be thrown from player to player so fast you can literally go from a huge disadvantage to winning by a mile in the last turn. But all of these complaints are nothing compared to my last one: WHY, oh WHY do we have to move together in a car???? This is the reason the items are dumbed down so much, and this is the reason the star system is terrible, because you made us all move together! There's no freedom, there's no variation. You can't use a Poison Mushroom on someone else if you're all moving together. You can't get to the star on your own if everyone's attached to you! EVERY GAME plays out the exact same way as the last, because you simply go in a straight line. Oh, and why no minigames at the end of every turn?

    This game is just so frustratingly stupid that it seriously angers me to see people rate it so high just because it's a Nintendo game. Big companies **** up, guys, and Nintendo did. You don't have to pretend it's a good game because you're a loyal fan, a loyal fan would tell them they ****ed up so they don't do it again. If you think MP9 is good then you've never played any of the other Mario Parties (or you've only played 8, which isn't that great either).

    I guess the only pros I can give it is it's charming graphics, and somewhat-decent minigames. I see what they were going for, I really do, but they shouldn't have been going for it in the first place. If they wanted to do something like this they should've started a different series, instead of butchering Mario Party. I really, REALLY want to like this game, and I've really tried to find something good in it, but at the end of the day I'm still asking the question: "Why Nintendo? Why did you do this?" I'm honestly baffled, and I'm not sure if they've released a statement on it, but it looks like this game has a good enough rating (SOMEHOW) to not raise too much attention for them to care enough. But if they did, I would love to see their explanation for this.    … Expand
  11. jakethesnack
    Oct 22, 2013
    7
    I remember seeing the trailer and i was so excited for this game but when it came out I was very disappointed. The minigames are still fun and the boss battles are very fun, but what makes me only give this game a 7 is the bus where every character has to stand in instead of everyone going independently on the board.
  12. WitoRIT92
    Mar 28, 2012
    7
    This Game is better than the last installment. Mario Party 8 had me falling sleep while we play 4P. The Graphics are slightly polished compared to 8 also, its smooth to play. Loading times aren't too slow and the game is solid, Great addition to any collection... Just burn 8 when you get this.

    BTW, this one isn't made by Hudson its made from a different company, so far so good.
  13. Carlisto
    May 1, 2012
    9
    This game has it all,good and funny boards,great minigames and the graphics are good also,the story is a little unoriginal but in general the game is great so much better than the dissapointed mario party 8,and in multiplayer is even better and funnier you will have so much fun playing alone or in multiplayer,and a lot of people think that the car idea is terrible but is not,is great iThis game has it all,good and funny boards,great minigames and the graphics are good also,the story is a little unoriginal but in general the game is great so much better than the dissapointed mario party 8,and in multiplayer is even better and funnier you will have so much fun playing alone or in multiplayer,and a lot of people think that the car idea is terrible but is not,is great i even think is better like that,totally worth its price so im giving 9 out of 10.… Expand
  14. evangelism
    Sep 11, 2013
    2
    Simply put, a watered down, simple, baby's first version of Mario Party. There is no board play or strategy, seeing as everyone moves together and the entire map is linear. And very few aspects of the game actually rely on any for of skill. The winner of most matches are determined by who had the best luck over the course of the match. Even the bonus stars have been changed from thingsSimply put, a watered down, simple, baby's first version of Mario Party. There is no board play or strategy, seeing as everyone moves together and the entire map is linear. And very few aspects of the game actually rely on any for of skill. The winner of most matches are determined by who had the best luck over the course of the match. Even the bonus stars have been changed from things such as coin star and mini game star to things such as who had the highest rolls, or who used the most special dice blocks. Just stick to playing the older mario parties, this one is a joke.… Expand
  15. Critchero
    Feb 11, 2018
    5
    The game looks great, the bright colors, character models and setting are all well done. However, the game play is slow and boring. The minigames on the other hand, were not half bad. But the new main game play left me wanting to leave this game on the shelf after one one night.
  16. gameover5
    Mar 12, 2012
    4
    As much as I was looking foward to play this game I was very displeased with it. You don't have control with the turns like in the previous games. Everyone moves at the same time which makes the game weird and shorter time wise. Boss battles were a bit different but not as challenging. Most were just about luck rather than skill. Pointless to unlock vehicles. Graphics were awesome but thisAs much as I was looking foward to play this game I was very displeased with it. You don't have control with the turns like in the previous games. Everyone moves at the same time which makes the game weird and shorter time wise. Boss battles were a bit different but not as challenging. Most were just about luck rather than skill. Pointless to unlock vehicles. Graphics were awesome but this game would've been a lot better if it followed the previous games. Mario party 8 is way better!!!! Not worth the $50… Expand
  17. TheTwinTowers
    Mar 11, 2012
    7
    Having played every Mario party game made, I can safely say that finally - after some real stinkers (Yeah, I'm pointing right at your Mario party 8) - Nintendo has finally broken the chain with this near classic new take on Mario Party. While it's not perfect, this is as good as any Mario party game could be at this point in the series. The mini games do feel like a bit of a rehash onHaving played every Mario party game made, I can safely say that finally - after some real stinkers (Yeah, I'm pointing right at your Mario party 8) - Nintendo has finally broken the chain with this near classic new take on Mario Party. While it's not perfect, this is as good as any Mario party game could be at this point in the series. The mini games do feel like a bit of a rehash on older versions of the game, but the fresh take on the boards and interactions will quickly make you forget. If you like Mario Party, pick it up.… Expand
  18. natsad11
    Apr 4, 2012
    1
    it's new episode does not look very spectacular and plus it's a game for kids who do not know what to do, it sucks. Especially their ball game that is extremely nil. In addition you get tired quickly playing the game. For me it is no better than Mario sunshine.
  19. brandon713
    Mar 18, 2012
    9
    Wow! I am very impressed.I love the new game style. In a nut shell you and your opponent will travel together in a vehicle and go after whats called "Mini stars" and whoever has the most "Mini Stars" at the end of the round wins. There are many ways to obtain the stars such as randomly landing on space,mini games victories,and bonus stars giving at the end of the round. At the end of theWow! I am very impressed.I love the new game style. In a nut shell you and your opponent will travel together in a vehicle and go after whats called "Mini stars" and whoever has the most "Mini Stars" at the end of the round wins. There are many ways to obtain the stars such as randomly landing on space,mini games victories,and bonus stars giving at the end of the round. At the end of the round your final star count will resemble close to a basketball final score. For example last nights go at it had had a final score of 71 mini stars to 52. Which IMO is way better than 4 stars to 1 star that the older versions had. Gives you a chance for a last minute run or comeback.
    I can see if you are used to the old style turn based version this might upset you at first, but if you were one the unlucky peeps out here who had to endure the pitifull and painfull "Mario Party 8"you are more then ok with the changes. If it is really driving you crazy I would suggest picking up 4,5,6 for the gamecube for a couple bucks on ebay.
    Pros: better graphics,less frustrating,an option so you can play a round with just you and your friends(no computer opponents), strategic dice rolling decisions (you can use dice that go up to 6 or even as low as 1),motion plus minigames,after every round you earn party points so you can purchase unlockable, in the "extras" portion theres like 4 wii ware style games which are easy,fun,and addicting like castle crumblers which is sorta like bust a move/dr.mario hybrid, and gomba bowling which speaks for its self
    Cons: The mini-games are a tad confusing at first,the music can get annoying, no online but that comes as no suprise,if you were fan of the turn based versions this might take you aback at first,wish there were more characters and levels; only 10guys and 6 worlds seems a little light, has a feel of a wii u prototype at times(remember when the old nes games at the end of there run started looking like scaled down snes games?, hard to explain but some of you will know what i mean), terrible first player games but they all have that problem hence "party" you will need some friends over to fully enjoy, computer cheapness as usually, and random luck.

    Overall I give this game a 9 on the fact that it can only be enjoyed with the company of others, and the sound track is annoying,everything else about the game is great.

    hardcore fans of the turnbase style might rank it lower, but if your new to mario party you will probably enjoy this take on it better.    … Expand
  20. Chancedeath
    Mar 12, 2012
    8
    This is not your average Mario Party. Due to the fact that this one was develped by a different company, it has Alot of different twists to it (like you are all together on the same space). Overall, it is a great party game and a welcome edtion into the mario party franchise.
  21. DBPirate1129
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    In my opinion, Mario Party 9 is pretty underrated. It's not perfect, but it's not terrible either. Mario Party 9 proves to be a fun experience while it lasts.

    The boards are cleverly designed with the first board (Toad Road) and the fifth board (Magma Mine) being my personal favorites. Boo's Horror Castle is an incredibly unnecessary difficulty spike, therefore being my least favorite    In my opinion, Mario Party 9 is pretty underrated. It's not perfect, but it's not terrible either. Mario Party 9 proves to be a fun experience while it lasts.

    The boards are cleverly designed with the first board (Toad Road) and the fifth board (Magma Mine) being my personal favorites. Boo's Horror Castle is an incredibly unnecessary difficulty spike, therefore being my least favorite board of the bunch. There are two bosses in each stage with each one being pretty unique. While some of them (like the Whomp) are entirely luck-based, they still are engaging and they all feel like you played a part in them.

    The game's much more fun in multiplayer (then you usually have someone to blame for all of the things that go wrong) and this adds some much needed replay value. This also makes the wide variety of minigames more fun. The minigames themselves are extremely unique even if some of them are slightly confusing. I've played through all the minigames alone more than once!

    The museum in the game is great if you want to unlock the secret board, listen to the game's decent music selection, or unlock constellations and new vehicles. I myself have personally never completed the constellations myself. I didn't really find them interesting. In Minigame Mode, you can play through all the minigames as previously mentioned but there's some other games to choose from. Step It Up is my personal favorite of the bunch. Everytime you win a minigame you go up a few stairs. Whoever gets to the top first wins. Most of the other ones I didn't care for with the exception of Boss Rush.

    Overall, Mario Party 9 is a great family-friendly party game that has great replay value. The main fun will be found in the multiplayer and the minigames.    … Expand
  22. Mariofan
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    This is a great game. One of my favourite Mario Parties with 7 and 8. The graphics are just amazing. The gameplay is great. The minigames and bosses are awesome. The character selection is okay except that they took out so many. The boards are very good. Mario Party 9 is great and is worth getting. It's also SO underrated.
  23. YHWH
    Aug 26, 2012
    0
    No Fun Allowd Mario edition.
  24. PolisKanin
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    People call this "the worst Mario Party game" and I see where they're coming from, it's a strange Mario Party game, and DRIVES the series in a weird direction. However, playing this, I had the most fun I'd had all series.
  25. Human
    Apr 15, 2012
    7
    Well... it's Mario Party. The last Mario Party I player was the original on the N64 so coming at it from that standpoint it's fairly different in terms of mechanics but the experience is more or less the same. It's a good party game and a good game to make fun of as you play it, or for little kids who don't care about the inherent absurdity of the Mario universe. If you are in the mood forWell... it's Mario Party. The last Mario Party I player was the original on the N64 so coming at it from that standpoint it's fairly different in terms of mechanics but the experience is more or less the same. It's a good party game and a good game to make fun of as you play it, or for little kids who don't care about the inherent absurdity of the Mario universe. If you are in the mood for Mario Party, then this is a thing for purchasing and it is Mario Party so perhaps it should be purchased by you.… Expand
  26. feliarroyo
    Apr 2, 2012
    8
    Mario Party 9 is a amazing game. It has some of the best mini-games on the series since the N64 Era, and has pretty graphics. The music is good too. Is not perfect, through; there's only twelve characters, the Bowser Space can screw up the perfect game and there's the frustrating Story Mode. I give it a 8, because it's single-player mode, as in any Mario Party, is mediocre and average atMario Party 9 is a amazing game. It has some of the best mini-games on the series since the N64 Era, and has pretty graphics. The music is good too. Is not perfect, through; there's only twelve characters, the Bowser Space can screw up the perfect game and there's the frustrating Story Mode. I give it a 8, because it's single-player mode, as in any Mario Party, is mediocre and average at most, but the multi-player makes up for it. The best Mario Party game since Mario Party 3.… Expand
  27. CosmicThree
    Apr 20, 2012
    8
    Mario Party 9 is fun for all! I was fine with letting my five year old sister watch and even play. While not as innovative as its predecessor, Mario Party 9 leaves little to be desired. With 7 new boards and 80+ new minigames, you'll be amused for a good while.
  28. 21GreenDay21
    May 17, 2012
    8
    Mario Party 9 doesn't disappoint. Its mini-games concentrate more on themselves rather than the gameplay which was the bad thing about the previous Mario Party. It makes the mini-games more fun. Also, I don't know why, I had more fun playing this with my friends than the previous one (not that the previous one was bad). The single-player story itself appears to make more sense, be moreMario Party 9 doesn't disappoint. Its mini-games concentrate more on themselves rather than the gameplay which was the bad thing about the previous Mario Party. It makes the mini-games more fun. Also, I don't know why, I had more fun playing this with my friends than the previous one (not that the previous one was bad). The single-player story itself appears to make more sense, be more interesting and yeah... I'd say it's worth getting.… Expand
  29. NSM
    Jul 2, 2012
    9
    Nintendo is back after a long absence with the Mario Party series! This time, they've changed the gameplay, having all players ride in a car and compete for the most mini stars, and avoiding mini ztars. Although some people might not like the change and prefer to old style, I think it is a great change. The character roster in the game is good, with great additions like Shy Guy and Koopa.Nintendo is back after a long absence with the Mario Party series! This time, they've changed the gameplay, having all players ride in a car and compete for the most mini stars, and avoiding mini ztars. Although some people might not like the change and prefer to old style, I think it is a great change. The character roster in the game is good, with great additions like Shy Guy and Koopa. Shy Guy and Magikoopa can be unlocked through Challenge Mode, where you must play against the computers and try to get the most mini stars back. The stages in this game are fun. One good one are Magma Mine which involves you running away from the rising lava levels in order to not lose mini stars. A new feature is boss battles. I personally love them, and they are really fun with friends. The best part of the game are the minigames. They are unforgettable, and actually feel "mario like" unlike some titles in the past *cough* Mario Party 8 *cough*. The Minigame Modes are the best of any, especially Choice Challenge. You won't be disappointed with Mario Party 9!… Expand
  30. VeryFreezer
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    Reason I like this Mario Party is because it is very suspenseful with how you can lose many Stars in one turn. Also there are many luck games which my friends and I love :)
  31. indoGAMER
    Oct 29, 2012
    7
    Mario Party 9 was the best Mario Party from all its sequels. The minigames are fun to play all of them. Collecting Mini Stars are more fun than collecting coins to get a star. All you have to do is beat all Bowser's minions and be a winner at all minigames to be a superstar.
  32. emoney
    Nov 28, 2012
    3
    HOW did this game get a 6.3? this is like the 1000th one and they still keep making it thats retarded as hell i even won a game and i was like wtf? was i even doing
  33. gorelequint
    Apr 24, 2013
    10
    The main reason Mario Party 9 plays a bit different to the other Mario Party games is because it was developed by the same team who gave us the most excellent Wii Party with Wii Remote Controller Black. In Party mode there are six exciting boards for you to play on which are Toad Road, Bob-omb Factory, Boo's Horror Castle, Blooper Beach, Magma Mine and Bowser Station. There are 80 newThe main reason Mario Party 9 plays a bit different to the other Mario Party games is because it was developed by the same team who gave us the most excellent Wii Party with Wii Remote Controller Black. In Party mode there are six exciting boards for you to play on which are Toad Road, Bob-omb Factory, Boo's Horror Castle, Blooper Beach, Magma Mine and Bowser Station. There are 80 new minigames for you to enjoy as your group work their way around the board on all different types of fun transport and some include great boss battles. You may travel together as team but you will be battle it out like enemies.
    The game starts off with 10 charcters for you play as which are Mario, Toad, Luigi, Koopa, Peach, Birdo, Daisy, Wario, Waluigi and Yoshi. When you complete the solo mode you are given Shy Guy and Kamek to play with as well.
    As you play Mario Party 9 you are given party points which you can use in the Museum to unlock DK's Jungle Ruins stage, new vehicles and stars in the sky of Nintendo characters etc.
    The Extras mode lets you play Shell Soccer in which you are split into two teams for up to four players. The first team to take out all seven of their opponents Goombas wins.
    Goomb Bowling plays a little like Wii Sports Bowling but you have to try and hit all the Goombas down which move from left to right.
    Castle Clearout plays a bit like Puzzle League (Nintendo DS) in that you need to connect six or more marbles of the same colour which clears a group and watch the fireworks go off!
    Perspective mode is for one player only in which you are given 10 different minigames to play but you need to win in order to move on.

    Last of all there is the Minigames mode that has Freeplay in which you can play all the minigames as many times as you like.
    Step It Up is a race to the top of the steps by winning minigames.
    In Garden Battle you play minigames to determine the order in which players get plant blocks. The first player to fill his or her garden with plant blocks is the champion. Garden Battle is my six year old daughters favourite mode at the moment because she likes gardening. There is also Choice Challenge, High Roller, Time Attack and I have unlocked the cool Boss Rush Mode.
    Mario Party 9 is one of our families favourite games to play together alongside likes of Mario Kart Wii, Wii Party, Wii Sports Resort and Go Vacation.    … Expand
  34. ShadowR
    Nov 14, 2013
    8
    This game is fun. The best game out of all the Mario Party games, actually. Yes, I just said that. It has good graphics and mini games, unlike 8 (terrible minigames) and DS (terrible graphics) All in all, if you're looking for an MP game, this is the one you should try.
  35. Diego3005
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    I waited for this game a long time and it was worth, in my opinion this game is the best of all Mario Party games released so far It brought a way to play Mario Party very different to the one I was used to. The boards are so much fun, it has got many characters, including some new ones like the Koopa Troopa and Shy Guy, I love the characters, the graphics are excellent and the fact thatI waited for this game a long time and it was worth, in my opinion this game is the best of all Mario Party games released so far It brought a way to play Mario Party very different to the one I was used to. The boards are so much fun, it has got many characters, including some new ones like the Koopa Troopa and Shy Guy, I love the characters, the graphics are excellent and the fact that the pass be mini-stars instead of coins and stars, however is sad that there is no mini games 2 vs. 2 games. Finally, this game is fabulous and worth spending money on this game, because for those who likes games of Mario Party like me, it is the best choice.… Expand
  36. AmACheeseburger
    May 9, 2014
    0
    THIS GAME SUCKS!!! This is the WORST video game EVER! They took out stars and coins and replaced them with MINI STARS! The courses END instead of having a certain amount of turns! The minigames SUCK!!!!!!!
  37. Tylercolins
    Jun 15, 2014
    8
    Mario Party 9 is a welcome entry to the series. It's not as great as the original Mario Party, but that doesn't mean it sucks or terrible. It has great and innovative new gameplay, great music, nice graphics, and addicting minigames that all adds up into this one good looking game. Don't listen to the haters and buy this game!
  38. le-weirdo
    Aug 2, 2014
    9
    first of all, this game gets a LOT of undeserved critic and hate. yes it is different than the other Mario party games. that does not mean it is a bad game, it is my 2de favorite (i only have played Mario party DS, 8 and 9) this time you are in a car whit everyone and you are going trough a long path but there happens a lot on the way so it doesn't get boring. and EVERY PIECE OF THEfirst of all, this game gets a LOT of undeserved critic and hate. yes it is different than the other Mario party games. that does not mean it is a bad game, it is my 2de favorite (i only have played Mario party DS, 8 and 9) this time you are in a car whit everyone and you are going trough a long path but there happens a lot on the way so it doesn't get boring. and EVERY PIECE OF THE MUSIC IS MADE BY GOD. just listen to "now you've done it" and you won't listen to anything else. there are as always side minigames like free-for-all minigames, and more. the gameplay is good and the multyplayer is SOOOO GOOD. nothing is bad about this game. really, i can't think of anyting bad except that it is a little bid unmemorable. otherwise it is perfect.… Expand
  39. sonicheroes123
    Aug 22, 2014
    7
    mario party 9 is my favourite game in the series it changed the formula entirely it has the best minigames, boards and introduced my 2nd favourite mario character shy guy
  40. PedroGamer
    Oct 16, 2014
    5
    Is Mario Party series coming to a end.This is the worst Mario Party game that i have ever played. EVER!!!
    The new concept looks nice, but most of the stages are boring to play on.I mean, This game is so easy to beat and the mini-games are so boring that the end result is an utter failure.They even took away chance time.
  41. Oshawatch
    May 16, 2015
    7
    Mario Party 9 is a fun game, and for me, it's the Mario Party NDQ put the most effort in term of content, It has the most interesting board compare to Mario Party 20 thanks to the more diverse Spaces and The Captain Events, and has more extra modes to play the Minigames.
  42. Dame
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    This game have better graphics and controls than Mario Party 8 but the vehicle ruined it for some but I personally enjoyed the minigames more in this game than Mario Party 10 because Mario party 10 had way too many easy minigames. I wished this game have more skill instead of luck but it is what it is.
  43. SuperHyperST
    Feb 7, 2016
    9
    Graphics arent evewything,but this game gets a 9 for fun minigames,and great boss fights.The tables are,FANTASTIC! this is one of the best party games you will play.
  44. Captain_Heropon
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    This game is a lot better than people make it out to be. Though it may not be too similar to other Mario Party games, I thoroughly enjoyed this entry in the series, as the new mini games are fun and relaxing, while mostly still maintaining somewhat of a competitive feel. If you don't have anybody to play this with though, I suggest you save your money on something else.
  45. Shadow1
    May 30, 2016
    7
    Good game for this genre . This is best Mario Party Game . This game has got awesome graphics for this genre and amazing bosses and mini-games . In Mario Party 9 funny play on 4 players . In this game can play for Mario, Yoshi, Luigi, Princess Peach and other . About Mario Party Game can't more talk . Good game for Mario Party and best game this genre .
  46. nintendofan08
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Mario Party has been going on for a long time. This game really stands out the most. The new vehicle mechanic is amazing. Great music, awesome graphics, and more than 80 new minigames
  47. GamecubeLover
    Nov 3, 2016
    9
    The minigames are phenomenal. The boards are creative. The story mode is decent and the gimmick...is...mediocre...well not everything can be perfect but why the change?
  48. Rafa5552
    Jun 11, 2016
    9
    Mario Party 9 was great making a excelent use of motion controls to all new kind of games, the boards get a bit lame if you already played then before, but completing the ''story'' mode and going by all of then is very fun, and made me laugh a lot with my friends ... if you got friend to come by, and play wii, be sure to have a copy of Mario Party 9 by your side ...
  49. ricardosilveira
    Oct 7, 2016
    8
    eu nunca joguei o jogo mas pelo o que vi e pesquisei ele trás uma originalidade que eu nunca vi, esse mario party trás uma jogabilidade totalmente diferente entre os jogos anteriores da série.
  50. Luigibros
    Oct 28, 2016
    5
    Even though this game has a lot of flaws, I think we can all agree that the worst part of Mario party 9... is that Luigi is in the background for the box art and isn't even on the box art for the Japanese version
  51. gold
    Mar 28, 2018
    5
    Много мини игр, но надоедает. нет сюжета. Скучно.
  52. Kreshton
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    The best game to play with family or friends, the gameplay is very cool. If you are looking for a game to play with family, for parties or just to play with friends, then I advise you this game, you will not regret it.
  53. squidamus
    Apr 7, 2013
    7
    Mario Party 9 is a refreshing twist on the formula the series is known for. Players travel on a vehicle together (adding a welcome element of strategy), and battle bosses toward a board's end. The 82 minigames are mostly great, but unfortunately games can still often come down to luck and some lousy motion controls let the game down, which can particularly make the 1P story mode a chore.Mario Party 9 is a refreshing twist on the formula the series is known for. Players travel on a vehicle together (adding a welcome element of strategy), and battle bosses toward a board's end. The 82 minigames are mostly great, but unfortunately games can still often come down to luck and some lousy motion controls let the game down, which can particularly make the 1P story mode a chore. Otherwise, the game provides a fantastic local multiplayer experience for people of all skill levels.… Expand
  54. snowsnows85
    Jun 4, 2012
    5
    the lasting apeal to this game is very little with little reward. Not that many stages, mini games uninspired. etc. Not worth picking up unless for under $15
  55. cdula
    Jul 23, 2012
    6
    Now, I love Mario Party... Ever since the first Mario Party. But Mario Party 9 just threw me WAY off. With the car function. I liked the old format seen in the previous eight games, ya know, get coins to collect the stars. Now it's all, weird...(?) You collect these new Mini Stars. http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/1/1c/Ministar.png/201px-Ministar.png (
  56. knifeandfork
    Sep 1, 2013
    7
    Mario Party 8 should've benefited from motion control, but instead it implemented it in lots of lousy ways, including minigames that required you to pump your arm up and down the fastest.
    Mario Party 9 gets the balance right- motion control is never vigorous, but used in interesting ways in minigames. Also, figuring 10 mario parties were a bit too many, Nintendo drastically changed the    Mario Party 8 should've benefited from motion control, but instead it implemented it in lots of lousy ways, including minigames that required you to pump your arm up and down the fastest.
    Mario Party 9 gets the balance right- motion control is never vigorous, but used in interesting ways in minigames. Also, figuring 10 mario parties were a bit too many, Nintendo drastically changed the rules. Part of Mario Party 8's problem was that it was too similar to the other mario party games.
    In Party 9, all players travel in a vehicle alltogether along a one-way board. When someone gets a six, the vehicle- and all of the players- will move six spaces. Byt the space landed on will only affect the person who threw the dice. The aim is different too: instead of collecting stars using coins, mini stars dotted around the board in clumps of 2-10 are the prizes, and they are also the prizes for minigames- no coins in Mario Party 9. And the player who rolled the dice is the person who collects those mini stars when the vehicle passes through them. Once the vehicle reaches the end of the board, a boss is fought, and the person who dealt the most hits wins mini satrs. This change in formula makes Mario Party 9 feel radically different from the rest of the mario partys. It's also what changed my scores for this game from a 5 to a 7. Each party board has a different theme and several twists that make it different and enjoyable. There is chance in Party 9, but it rarely angers because there's more strategy on the boards with the new formula, and the minigames are great skilful fun too. That said, there was the odd chance minigame, which was annoying. The boards really get the balance though, so no-one is unfairly treated.
    The minigames are great fun, but many don't use the motion sensing, which was unusual. But not using it at all is better than abusing it like in Mario Party 8.
    Though Mario Party 9 is awesome with friends, the same can't be said for single player. Solo (story) mode is actually, unusually, fun however, so single play isn't as bad as in Party 8.
    Additional to the main games, there are special minigame challenges that combine minigames with extra strategy. I found most of these to be quite lame apart from choice challenge.
    Mario Party 9 is great with friends, an 8/10 for that. But single player included, it's not AS good. Still, with company, this is a must-have party game.    … Expand
  57. Tobi3440
    Aug 23, 2013
    4
    This game was mediocre. The car is not a good feature, and I´m glad they tried something new, but it just didn´t work. The minigames are boring rehashes of old Mario Party games, with the only fun one being Hazard Hold. The animations and layout of the game is also very simelar to Wii Party. I sometimes play this game, but it´s not one of the golden Mario Party games out there. If you loveThis game was mediocre. The car is not a good feature, and I´m glad they tried something new, but it just didn´t work. The minigames are boring rehashes of old Mario Party games, with the only fun one being Hazard Hold. The animations and layout of the game is also very simelar to Wii Party. I sometimes play this game, but it´s not one of the golden Mario Party games out there. If you love Mario Party, then give it a try, if not, then I recommend Mario Party 5 for gamecube.… Expand
  58. djknightime
    Dec 27, 2016
    4
    The last Mario Party game I had played prior to this installment was Mario Party 3 back on the N64. It's a game I still play occasionally despite coming out 16 years ago on a fifth gen console. So when my brother brought a copy of it over to play with my family, I was super excited to see how the series had progressed since my last venture. Needless to say I was extremely disappointedThe last Mario Party game I had played prior to this installment was Mario Party 3 back on the N64. It's a game I still play occasionally despite coming out 16 years ago on a fifth gen console. So when my brother brought a copy of it over to play with my family, I was super excited to see how the series had progressed since my last venture. Needless to say I was extremely disappointed overall.
    While the game looks great and the presentation is on par with other Nintendo titles, Mario Party 9 feels like it was made by a team that didn't know what made the first three games good in the first place.
    For starters, all four player characters are restricted to the same nearly-linear paths and travel together on a single vehicle, eliminating some of the more interesting elements that were part of the earlier board designs. There aren't any paths blocked off by special characters, very few Happening (now called "Event") spaces, and once your vehicle is headed down a certain path, everyone else is along for the ride. Some of the other spaces are back, such as Bowser spaces, Battle Minigame spaces, 1v3 spaces, and free-for-all spaces. However, other special events such as Item and Chance spaces (now combined into a single space with a roulette) are gone, Boo is no longer around to help you steal from other players, and Item shops are nowhere to be seen. Instead, random spaces or the Roulette space give you a chance at getting one of five dice: 0/1, 1-2-3, 4-5-6, a d10, and a 1-6 Slow dice. Part of why the Item shops are gone is because Coins and Stars have been replaced by Mini Stars, which can be obtained through minigames, boss battles, and (mostly) on the board itself. While a larger amount of Mini Stars can be obtained through minigames - boss battles and battle minigames specifically - normal minigames are infrequent enough and worth so little that when one finally comes around, it feels like a waste of time. This feeling is further reinforced when you win a minigame, then have an opponent blaze through a cluster of Mini Stars worth twice what you won. Alternatively, you can win a minigame and then immediately lose your winnings by being forced to go through a cluster of Mini Ztars. This is where my biggest frustration with the game comes into play. While there are elements of the game that require skill, a large portion of the game design is now focused on luck. Now before anyone gets on my case, yes, I am aware that the older titles had luck-based events and minigames. However, your chances of being placed into such a situation was something you had much more control over. In previous titles, you could avoid spaces on the board that could have a negative impact on your chances of winning. You could use items or other spaces to gain the advantage over other players. There was also a high chance of your success being attributed to how well you knew the board, how well you knew the minigames, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage. In Mario Party 9 there are skill-based minigames and some board elements you can control, but the ones that have the biggest payoff are almost entirely based on lucky guesses.
    The most memorable instance of this was playing the Bob-omb Factory in solo mode. Despite a few setbacks I had managed to make it through the first two maps while maintaining first place. In the third section, three spaces before the end, Waluigi landed on a Bowser space and got a battle mini game. Normally battle mini games only take three Mini Stars per player, but with Bowser he takes half of everyone’s Mini Stars. The game that was picked: Mecha Choice. Three doors, one of which is a dead end. Whoever makes it to the end, wins. Up until this point I hadn’t used enough special dice to get the Dice Star and because I had been in first, there was a very good chance that things could go south if I didn’t win. The only problem is that Mecha Choice is entirely luck based. There’s no strategy, no way of knowing if you’ll win or lose. Waluigi managed to win, boosting his rank from 3rd to 1st, and won due to the Dice Star. While this could potentially happen in Mario Party 3, the chances of it occurring were a lot lower because the player(s) had a lot more control over what happens. Each player was independent of one another and most interaction was done intentionally. In Mario Party 9, everyone is in the same space and there is very little you can do to change your situation once someone puts you between a rock and hard place. While I admire Nintendo for trying to change up the formula and inject new life into the franchise, Mario Party 9 feels like the worst way they could have done it. Most of the elements of a good Mario Party game are still there, but the spirit is missing.    … Expand
  59. Pikminjp
    Dec 12, 2013
    5
    Be careful what you wish for because this is not no Mario party its lucky party. Why because you have no choice but just to go to one direction. Already displeasing alot of the fans. To make this worse no items a present other than dice blocks. Once again displeasing many fans. Even the events should displease some because one bad luck strike and it over. Most injurys lead to losing halfBe careful what you wish for because this is not no Mario party its lucky party. Why because you have no choice but just to go to one direction. Already displeasing alot of the fans. To make this worse no items a present other than dice blocks. Once again displeasing many fans. Even the events should displease some because one bad luck strike and it over. Most injurys lead to losing half of even all your mini stars. Also this game is also known for trolling because you can purposely lead your foes into many hazards. No question this game sucks with nothing to brag but amazing minigames and graphics. This game cared so much about it's minigame that it practically destroyed the game. Got one part need the board part. That's why I'm splitting the score in half.… Expand
  60. Arilio
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    This is the first Mario Party game that was not developed by Hudson and the first game that was completely different from its predecessors. NDCube (the developer of this game) did a really good job at changing the classic Mario Party formula. In this game, all players are moving together in a vehicle to reach the end of the board instead of each player moving individually. Some peopleThis is the first Mario Party game that was not developed by Hudson and the first game that was completely different from its predecessors. NDCube (the developer of this game) did a really good job at changing the classic Mario Party formula. In this game, all players are moving together in a vehicle to reach the end of the board instead of each player moving individually. Some people hated this change, some people (like myself) liked it, even though I still prefer the original one. However, I have to admit that the game relies a bit too much on luck, which is the only downside in my opinion. Furthermore, the game has 7 boards and each of them has a small gimmick and theme. The soundtrack of this game is really good, with a lot of catchy themes that I enjoyed listening to. The minigame selection is also fairly decent. They are fun, creative and worth playing. As for the presentation of this game, it's amazing. Mario Party 9 simply looks beautiful and it really shows what the Wii is capable of doing. The artstyle is colorful and the models are very detailed. Overall, Mario Party 9 is an example of making a good change to a franchise. Even though most people understandably prefer the original Mario Party formula, I appreciate a lot the fact that Nintendo tried something different.… Expand
  61. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    4
    This is bad. This is really bad. Riding in cars together takes away some of the direct competition of maneuvering the board independently, racing to get stars. Booooooo. When Mario Party comes to the Switch, it needs to be good again.
  62. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    6
    No me pareció tan divertido como el 8, el cambio no le sento muy bien que digamos y fue un paso atrás.
  63. JPK
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    Best Mario Party Game Since 2001
    Mario Party 9 has reenergised the franchise for me.
  64. Amora
    Nov 28, 2018
    7
    Mario Party 9 is very much hated but personally I will never call this game the downfall of Mario Party, while it did introduced a mechanic that will haunt player's dreams, this game still had some pretty good qualities, the minigames are some of the best in the franchise, the soundtrack is great, and the new boss mechanic is good, while the car mechanic can be boring and annoying at timesMario Party 9 is very much hated but personally I will never call this game the downfall of Mario Party, while it did introduced a mechanic that will haunt player's dreams, this game still had some pretty good qualities, the minigames are some of the best in the franchise, the soundtrack is great, and the new boss mechanic is good, while the car mechanic can be boring and annoying at times I won't deny that this is a decent game.… Expand
  65. WaluigiFan
    Apr 15, 2019
    4
    For many, including myself, this was the beginning of the end of the mario party franchise. Why? Because for some ungodly reason, you all move around in a cart, which means when one person moves, everyone moves. What? Who thought this was a good idea?
    To be fair, the board designs are ok, the boss battle mini games are welcomed back (from mario party DS) warmly and the normal mini-games    For many, including myself, this was the beginning of the end of the mario party franchise. Why? Because for some ungodly reason, you all move around in a cart, which means when one person moves, everyone moves. What? Who thought this was a good idea?
    To be fair, the board designs are ok, the boss battle mini games are welcomed back (from mario party DS) warmly and the normal mini-games are just as good as mario party 8's.
    Overall, its bad. But can you blame nintendo for experimenting with new ideas?    … Expand
  66. AlbertBoris
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    This was the game that made me love Mario and made my interested in Mario, it made my childhood! And when I am unbiased, this game changed Mario Party, it did something new, which is great!
  67. Bitbat
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    Am i the only one who thinks the car mechanic is nice?

    I like this game, and its good for providing hours of entertainment. Massive collection of minigames, and there are extra characters you can choose from as well. The luck factor makes turns intense, as you could win or lose mini stars.
  68. Marolender
    May 25, 2019
    3
    I enjoy playing this with my friends, but that is kind of it. This game is a huge drop from the earlier Mario Party games, and there is a lot to support it.

    Everyone is stuck together in a car. Just why? I don't think Nintendo knows how fun it is to have everyone running around in random directions hoping one of them has the most coins. This takes me to another point, why would you    I enjoy playing this with my friends, but that is kind of it. This game is a huge drop from the earlier Mario Party games, and there is a lot to support it.

    Everyone is stuck together in a car. Just why? I don't think Nintendo knows how fun it is to have everyone running around in random directions hoping one of them has the most coins. This takes me to another point, why would you replace coins with "mini stars"? Is this a joke Nintendo? Mini stars just don't have the same feel to it as coins, as coins feel rewarding, meanwhile mini stars are just kind of like "woah I got another 20 of them, cool I guess".

    The characters. How do you have less characters than Mario Party 8? I mean, some weird characters like Hammer Bro and Blooper (why my boy Blooper) are gone, but now the character selection feels empty. There is no Donkey Kong, no King Boo, no Rosalina, just so many characters that are missing that could easily be in this game.

    Now I did mention that I like playing this game with my friends, but that is a bit of an overstatement. I slightly enjoy playing this game with my friends, because a lot of things just aren't much fun in this game. I only give it a 3 because at least it isn't Mario Party 10 and 11.    … Expand
  69. Ert0426
    Jul 21, 2021
    6
    While it is definitely inferior to its non-car based predacessors, Mario Party 9 still has some fun to be had, which unfortunately, will most likely be mostly in the minigames due to the often aggrovating randomness of the car-based boards.
  70. Raknner44
    Apr 13, 2021
    0
    Es increíble como le regala todos los números buenos en los dados al único jugador controlado por la consola. Pero llega a un punto donde ya es insostenible, se nos que es puro beneficio, también en minijuegos dónde sólo se gana por suerte.
  71. ItzGray
    Sep 26, 2019
    8
    I don't personally understand the hate for this game. It's a perfectly fine game, and I'd consider it better than Mario Party 8. That game was pretty lame, but this is honestly really fun when you have multiple people, and I just don't understand why people don't like it.
  72. Julian0505
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Not nearly as bad as they say, new formula isn't perfect but it's a good alternative. Mini-games are very good as well. Better than Mario Party 8, that's for sure.
  73. PokeProX
    Feb 9, 2020
    7
    When I was waiting for Mario Party 9 to come out in 2012, believe or not, I was a bit hyped. When I finally played Mario Party 9, I enjoyed it bit. Now thinking back, the game kinda sucks. It doesn’t use the core game mechanics that the previous Mario Party games had. Mario Party 9 was developed by NDcube, not Hudson Soft because Hudson Soft is bankrupted. Well, let’s review this...
    P.S.    When I was waiting for Mario Party 9 to come out in 2012, believe or not, I was a bit hyped. When I finally played Mario Party 9, I enjoyed it bit. Now thinking back, the game kinda sucks. It doesn’t use the core game mechanics that the previous Mario Party games had. Mario Party 9 was developed by NDcube, not Hudson Soft because Hudson Soft is bankrupted. Well, let’s review this...
    P.S. R.I.P Hudson Soft (and Bomberman)

    The story is mainly generic, and without the original’s game mechanics, it doesn’t really feel like a Mario Party game, there’s no exploration or immersive settings and events that makes Mario Party really great. The cast of characters are pretty good, and there’s a variety of game modes to play and they’re really fun. The mini games are fun and challenging, but there’s a lack of motion controls and variety of mini games. Mario Party 9 doesn’t feel like a full board game to me. But on the bright side, overall it’s enjoyable and pretty fun with friends and family.

    There’s not a lot to say about this game, but it’s at least enjoyable despite not using Mario Party’s original core game mechanics. The score is... 7.3 (7).    … Expand
  74. Oliver25
    Dec 3, 2019
    0
    This game disgusts me.

    It’s way too luck based. Get 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 or 8.
    I’d take motion controls over the cars anytime.
    Boring af, mini games are **** no items, orbs or candies it’s just roll dice, get lucky or not lucky then repeat. Captain events? Luck. Board? Luck. Boss battles? Luck. Everything is luck!! Music is **** except Bowser Jr. and the main intro theme.
  75. Psychie
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    I'm in the minority when I say this, but Mario Party 9 is my favorite in the series. The gameplay is a large shift, but I still find enjoyment in it, the production values are great and the minigames are some of the best I've played. Your enjoyment of Mario Party 9 will vary depending on how much of the older games you've played. If you've spent a long time playing the older games, theI'm in the minority when I say this, but Mario Party 9 is my favorite in the series. The gameplay is a large shift, but I still find enjoyment in it, the production values are great and the minigames are some of the best I've played. Your enjoyment of Mario Party 9 will vary depending on how much of the older games you've played. If you've spent a long time playing the older games, the shift in gameplay might not be your cup of tea.… Expand
  76. B3ASTSTYL3
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    The main Party mode is actual garbage, this did not at all feel like a "Mario Party". The reason I gave this a decent rating is the minigames are decently fun, the music is okay, but not that great. The side modes are also decently fun, but this game is similar to Mario Party 10. But slightly better.
  77. potatogamer2
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    It's a great game. It's slandered so much but it's amazing. The car changes things up a little but it still has somewhat of a strategy element to the game with the different dice blocks.
  78. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    Even though not many people like that everyone moves in the same car, i think it is really fun to try to mess around your friends while tryng to get the maximum quantity of mini stars.
  79. master13009
    Oct 18, 2020
    7
    Mario Party 9 which unfortunately is less good than its predecessors but is still a good game with good minigames. Mario Party 9 is a cool game despite everything.
  80. NinteXbox
    Nov 22, 2020
    6
    This somewhat mediocre of a Mario Party has quite a bit of take aways. For one, they almost completely rebooted the whole series with plenty of changes following Mario Party 8 and Mario Party DS. This was also when Hudson was no longer apart of the development team as well. The big take away from this game was lacking competition and a wide open concept. Instead of moving one at a time, weThis somewhat mediocre of a Mario Party has quite a bit of take aways. For one, they almost completely rebooted the whole series with plenty of changes following Mario Party 8 and Mario Party DS. This was also when Hudson was no longer apart of the development team as well. The big take away from this game was lacking competition and a wide open concept. Instead of moving one at a time, we all sit in the same cart. Having the player who’s currently rolling the dice getting more fun than how it would be if they all moved by for. Though there were some fun things. Of course the minigames are no exception but overall, it didn’t really improve upon what was once a fun, competitive Party game.… Expand
  81. tkirb
    May 5, 2021
    9
    No matter what you think about this game, I still enjoy this game a bunch. Now, the characters move better, the frame rate is better, and the mini games are even better! Mario Party 9 deserves to be played!
  82. Jmanboi4
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    This game is fun. Even thought it took much from the original mario party formula it still manages to still be something that many people can enjoy.
  83. gab_izidio
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    Mario Party 9 - 8/10 {recommend}

    It's a great game to play with family and friends, it's pretty chaotic in general, but it's good, it's not
    bad as others say. The issue of everyone in the same car is different and brings a differentiate
    for the game, but I don't consider it a disadvantage. Overall, it is worth it.
  84. proreview0
    Apr 19, 2021
    5
    Its mid ngl whyy am i reviewing this so late?

    Huh thats weird anyways the game is ok
  85. LuissDt
    Apr 1, 2022
    7
    Although the aesthetic of Mario Party changed in Mario Party 9, it is still a fun family game.
  86. nintendofan721
    May 30, 2023
    6
    A perfectly good example of trying something new and failing miserably. They completely changed the classic formula and made it so everyone is together in a vehicle slowly moving across a linear board collecting mini stars, which involves no strategy and is just not fun. There are a total of seven boards which is great, but they are all super straight forward, and while I like some ofA perfectly good example of trying something new and failing miserably. They completely changed the classic formula and made it so everyone is together in a vehicle slowly moving across a linear board collecting mini stars, which involves no strategy and is just not fun. There are a total of seven boards which is great, but they are all super straight forward, and while I like some of them, including Blooper Beach and Magma Mine, they are a huge downgrade from the older games. The character selection is decent, it sucks that they removed a bunch from the previous entry including Boo, Dry Bones, and Hammer Bro making them non playable, but the new characters being Koopa, Shy Guy and Kamek were all good choices. The item system is a serious downgrade, no more orbs, candies or anything fun and they’ve been replaced with the dice blocks which let you move slightly less or slightly more. It’s ironic how a party game this time around takes less time to play, but somehow feels longer due to how much more boring it is. You don’t even play a minigame after every turn anymore, which was always a tradition. Instead, you now have to land on a VS space or it’s just random. The minigames are still a good time as always, which redeems the games quality, and I did enjoy the extra modes which there’s a good amount of still. I understand that the developers wanted to freshen up the series, but they completely screwed it up. I don’t think anyone liked the car mechanic, and this was the start of the downfall of the Mario Party series.… Expand
  87. HedgehogGaming
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    The party boards of the game are really not that good, but the rest of the game is amazing. The minigames are really fun, the controls simple and the multiplayer well-made.
  88. NotAvailabe
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    People usually hate this game, but I think it's really underrated. It could be nostalgia, but I think the minigames and music are awesome! Sure playing on the boards is boring, but free play is alone is better than Poppy Playtime alone
  89. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  90. SealedLooks
    Jan 20, 2023
    6
    Mario party 9 at first seemed like a nice continuation from what mario party 8 lacks: Looks. MP8 still to this day is the best mario party on the platform, and it proved that there are only a few things you have to do well to have fun on a MP game, and those things are exactly what MP9 lacks. It does look way better than MP8. I also think it had great ideas and i do think the minigamesMario party 9 at first seemed like a nice continuation from what mario party 8 lacks: Looks. MP8 still to this day is the best mario party on the platform, and it proved that there are only a few things you have to do well to have fun on a MP game, and those things are exactly what MP9 lacks. It does look way better than MP8. I also think it had great ideas and i do think the minigames took better advantage of the wii remote, but it lacks one really important thing that is pretty handy to have as a MP game: fun. No, it isnt entirely unfun, but in comparison with MP8 it is cruel and slow at times. It just has less character and charm than MP8 had, and it does feel like just another MP to get out for the holidays. This could be the better game in comparison with MP8, but that isnt saying much in this case if it isnt more fun or creative, wich i think the execution of was not always well hit.… Expand
  91. Xray67
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    o jogo tem seus momentos e isso salva bastante pena que ele nao era accessivel na epoca
  92. F207
    Feb 8, 2023
    7
    I think Mario Party 9 is partly good and partly bad. The first innovation was changing the development studio for Mario Party. It used to be HUDSON Soft, but now NDCube is still responsible for Mario Party to this day. I don't think the game's graphics are the problem. The problem is the new system in party mode. You collect mini stars. You sit in a car with 4 players and collectI think Mario Party 9 is partly good and partly bad. The first innovation was changing the development studio for Mario Party. It used to be HUDSON Soft, but now NDCube is still responsible for Mario Party to this day. I don't think the game's graphics are the problem. The problem is the new system in party mode. You collect mini stars. You sit in a car with 4 players and collect mini-stars together. This is a system nobody asked for. The mini star should be a side mode and not the main mode. I don't know who came up with this idea on the team, but I can understand that NDCube wanted to try something new. But all I can say is that the game is much more fun with more human players.… Expand
  93. Lucarilux
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    THIS GAME IS PERFECT. If you have played this game you’ll know the number of great things about it like the character roster

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Wii Game of 2012
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#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2012
2
#2 Most Shared Wii Game of 2012

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Universo Nintendo
    May 23, 2012
    79
    Mario Party 9 is unlike anything in the series before, although it seems familiar.
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  2. Gameplanet
    Apr 30, 2012
    75
    For those looking for the complete reinvention of the wheel will have to wait a bit longer. But Mario Party 9 has had enough tweaked in it to breathe some much-needed life back into the series.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 25, 2012
    70
    Nice party game is filled with large amounts of enjoyable mini-games – the only cons are the great dependency on luck and missing online multiplayer. [Apr 2012]
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