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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023

Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase

Ah, Super Mario Party – the game that turns your living room into a digital carnival of hilarity and high-fives! Join Mario and his pals for an adventure that's part board game, part chaos, and all-around fun!

Imagine a virtual extravaganza where friends become foes and alliances are forged and shattered in the blink of an eye, all in the pursuit of glory and those precious, shiny stars!

From the get-go, the game is like a carnival barker enticing you with promises of mini-games galore and laughs that could power a thousand Yoshis. The board game aspect? It's like Monopoly on a sugar rush, but instead of buying properties, you're navigating through cleverly designed boards, collecting coins, and plotting to outmaneuver your opponents with strategic dice rolls.

And speaking of mini-games, they're the true gems of this party! It's like being thrown into a madcap game show hosted by Toad, where you'll find yourself flinging bananas in frenzied kart races, shaking the joy-cons like maracas in rhythm games, or frantically dodging incoming coconuts like a ninja in training. Each mini-game is a burst of joy, causing laughter-induced bellyaches and heated rivalries among friends faster than a green shell in Rainbow Road.

The variety in game modes? It's like a buffet of gaming delights, offering something for everyone. Dive into classic Party Mode for some board game madness, flex your strategic muscles in Partner Party, or dive headfirst into the chaos of the mini-game gauntlet in Sound Stage. It's like a carnival with so many attractions, you won't know where to start!

The humor and charm? They're as abundant as the coins you'll be collecting! The interactions between characters and the hilarious dialogues are like a stand-up comedy show featuring Mario and crew. You'll find yourself chuckling at the playful banter and quirks of each character, bringing an extra layer of joy to the game.

Sure, the competition might make friendships strain faster than a rubber band in a tug-of-war, but isn't that the essence of a true Mario Party experience? The game isn't just about winning; it's about the shared moments, the laughter, the friendly (or not-so-friendly) rivalry that binds you and your pals together on this digital rollercoaster.

In conclusion, Super Mario Party isn't just a game; it's a festival of joy, a gathering that turns ordinary get-togethers into legendary showdowns of fun and mayhem. So, grab your joy-cons, gather your friends, and let the party begin! It's an adventure that'll have you laughing, cheering, and high-fiving like a true Mario superstar!

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Callen

Classic formula polished to perfection

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018

Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase

Super Mario Party feels at old and new at the same time, and this is a great thing. The "who asked for this" mechanics of a shared car, dead-end board designs, and kitchen sink game modifications (like the rocket-car level from MP9) give way to a core "Mario Party Mode" that feels like the earliest (and best) entries in the series. But layered over that is a level of polish I didn't expect - a ridiculous "story" to tie everything together, cinematics to introduce and explain every board, a vibrant overworld like Splatoon or Nintendoland which feels so much better than a simple menu (but there's still a menu if you prefer!), and tons of extra modes that add variety.

The game's new modes are cordoned off into discrete activities, so there's no confusion what you're getting into. The core Mario Party is front and center, but flanked by two new modes - River Survival and Sound Stage - with even more modes going outwards from there. The overall organization of the game is very good at not overwhelming you, despite having around 10 distinct experiences to play. Sound Stage was a pleasant surprise, and River Survival does the unexpected and makes everything cooperative.

While these additions are nice, the core Mario Party mode is probably what buyers are getting this for. I think there are probably two main camps here. There are those who want to play a LOT of this game, master every minigame, and have tense competitive battles with friends or the AI - this is how I approached the first half of MP titles. Now, I'm firmly in a second camp, using Mario Party as a way to pass the time with friends of widely varying skill levels and investment. I'd say the game is for the latter crowd, but I haven't played enough to master it, so maybe I'll have to revise this statement.

The RPG-like mechanic of building a team of "Allies" throughout a match gives you increases to every dice roll, and a larger pool of dice selections. Some dice have sides which move you 0 but give/take coins, others have different twists on the 1-6 dice - which is always available in addition to your player-specific die. The overall effect of allies is, matches which start slow quickly accelerate to genuine high-stakes strategy in the final few turns.

The minigames are all well-made, but simplistic. Allowing the tutorial screen to function as an infinitely-looping playable version of the minigame is fantastic, so no one feels like they didn't understand the game before it started. Again, owing to differently skilled players, it seems Nintendo wants to make these games both easy to play and easy to master. Despite being over 5 hours into the game, I've rarely seen a repeated minigame, so I can't make any sweeping generalizations here, except that I've had a blast playing most of them. A covered-up game mode in the main plaza tells me it will open after I unlock all the minigames, so I'm excited to see what else is in store.

The 4 boards I've seen so far (and from what I'm reading this may be the whole set) are all fun, and cater to different styles of play. Some require you to depend more on luck, others on long-term planning, and others careful dice management. However much I wish for more boards, I do realize there are 4 very different stages in Partner Party, one giant level with many branches in River Survival, an entire set of rhythm minigames for Sound Stage, and frankly they gave me more than my money's worth in content.

So in summary, this is a Mario Party game that tries to return to its 20-year-old roots, but refreshed for the new generation. The multiple new game modes will keep things fresh and exciting for many sessions with your friends, but if those friends require a deeper sense of competition it may not fully satisfy, with easy to play minigames and a high luck factor. For Switch owners who liked the idea of sharing their console with someone anywhere, this is the best delivery of that promise since Mario Kart.

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Ka

Kids love it

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024

Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase

Very fun game for kids

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Matthew Rittenhouse

I Love Super Mario Party 🥳 🎉 😍 ❤️

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024

Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase

I Love The Game 🎮 💙 ❤️ 😍 😌 🧡💖💜💝😃🤗

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jazmine

Mario party

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase

Love it and complete it

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CH

Great Party Game

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018

Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase

I have been a fan of Mario party since the very first one on N64 but have not been buying the games as they seemed to have strayed from the original more than I would have liked. However, this one seemed to go back to its roots--so I knew I had to get it!

What I like:
-you can edit the length of the game (and it give you the estimated amount of time to complete it. i.e. 10 turns is approx. 60 min).
-you can practice the mini-games before hand (and EVERYONE has to be "ready" before the game starts--otherwise you stay in the practice mode).
-you can play the mini-games or other fun short games on your own if you do not want to play for an hour or more.
-it is VERY friendly to those who are new/unfamiliar to gaming--so it is an essential game to have!
-you can change modes at any time (just fyi "normal" level is actually rather easy if you are an experienced gamer).
-the game boards are different and have some fun elements to them!
-the switch remove vibrates and pings when it is your turn or somehow you are involved in what is occurring in the gameplay.
-lots of super funny and clever minigames (some are definitely throw backs to the original game)

What could have been improved:
-I wish you could skip or fast forward through computer players turns if you wanted. Playing by myself was like 2-3 minutes watching them, and only 1 minute really playing (including my turn and the mini-game).
-as is expected, some of the mini-games are not as exciting as others. Many of the team/cooperative ones I found to be rather boring (such as sorting the sports balls into the different basket). However, that is just my opinion.
-there are only 4 party boards that are fairly small.
-you need to use joy-con controllers to play (which is a minor thing to me but important to note).

Overall:
-In summary, this is a fun casual-playing game, and I am glad I got it. Some of the dialogue is very cheesy but that’s fine. I feel like this game (and Smash Bros) are two party games that are essential to have. This one is definitely more friendly to those who are inexperienced gamers--but can still be fun if you have a group of experienced gamers as well!

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Just Me

For any Mario fan

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018

Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: StandardVerified Purchase

PROS:
IT IS MARIO PARTY!
Many new challenging mini-games. They requires some skill due to the motion controls now not as many easy wins. This could obviously change over time but with practice but for once everyone who didn't grow up planing Nintendo games has an equal playing field.
On the surface it seems just like every other Mario Party- with less board options. However if you explore there are any hidden gems. I really enjoy the partner party and the versatility.
I appreciate that Nintendo gave me a logical reason for owning 2 switches with mini-games, not in the party, that require two switches. (Pictured)
I love the special dice for each player and buddy team ups.

CONS:
It is long. I thought no way can 10 turns take up the estimated hour. It does. 10 turns isn't long enough to have a game you are satisfied with. Just when things are getting good, you finally are close to a star or you are given several items. The game is over. The longer board times are ridiculous and realistic. 20 turns for 2 hours?

There are 5 party boards, and only 3 unlocked to begin with and they are tiny boards. Megafruit Paradise has roughly 50 spaces at most. Whomp's Domino Ruins has about 54. I don't have the official records on me. I however do not believe that many of the Mario Parties were this short. No way was Boo's Haunted House 50 spaces and if it was I never looked at it and said wow this is pointless. Maybe they need better pictures if games are always 50~ spaces. you look at board selection and are underwhelmed.

4 players even with 2 systems. I understand why but no pro controller. Just the itty bitty controller and no other options. If you are out and about you can't really play. They should consolidate a section of free play mini-games into controller selection. Many could be played with a pro controller or as a handheld because they use only buttons.

I love it, my kids love it. I missed Mario Party and was tired of N64 and Wii/U games its been decades, I love the variety now. I hadn't broken out my switch since beating BOTW DLC in both modes. So it's nice to have a game to play with the family and its never the same. There are a lot of mini-games I have played 3 parties and 1 partner party and have yet to play the same mini-game twice.