Super Mario Party (Switch)

I absolutely love all the Mario party games. Brings back such found childhood memories and they're actually the few games I can body my children in!! This mom does NOT take it easy on the kiddos lol!!! Among this a few of the other family favorites of ours are, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, all the just dances, and anything Mario related! If you haven't tried this game out but at one point contemplated purchasing, I am telling you BUY THE GAME. Whether it's for you and your kids to have some more fun together or just for yourself and your inner child to enjoy a good game it doesn't matter just go for it already!!. This game is a multi-player game not entirely sure how many players max but i know you can play with 4 thats what we do. It's made up of a series of mini games ... MoreI absolutely love all the Mario party games. Brings back such found childhood memories and they're actually the few games I can body my children in!! This mom does NOT take it easy on the kiddos lol!!! Among this a few of the other family favorites of ours are, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, all the just dances, and anything Mario related! If you haven't tried this game out but at one point contemplated purchasing, I am telling you BUY THE GAME. Whether it's for you and your kids to have some more fun together or just for yourself and your inner child to enjoy a good game it doesn't matter just go for it already!!. This game is a multi-player game not entirely sure how many players max but i know you can play with 4 thats what we do. It's made up of a series of mini games and many different game play options.

The game seems pretty easy which makes it suitable for all ages. As we don’t have kids, this game has only been played a couple times and left to collect dust unfortunately. It’s not challenging enough like the previous versions on the previous Nintendo consoles. This game could be fun for adults who haven’t played any previous Mario Party games. As we have played for every Nintendo console, this one did not grab us.

A Brilliant Joy-Con Focused Mario Party

Emphasis on joy-con focused. Look at the cover! You will need a single joy-con for every player and be prepared to use it because the wrist strap is recommended and for myriad good reasons. You are encouraged to move a decent bit and thriving in the variety of game modes and mini games is going to stimulate and demand mastering a bunch of the potential the little joy-con offers. If you want technical button input mini games Super Mario Party doesn’t offer much. Consider the similarly named Mario Party Superstars which supports all controller types and offers zero motion mini games to my recollection. Something else to consider is that since joy-cons are easier to travel with than fuller controllers. You can easily equip four players if you game while traveling and ... MoreEmphasis on joy-con focused. Look at the cover! You will need a single joy-con for every player and be prepared to use it because the wrist strap is recommended and for myriad good reasons. You are encouraged to move a decent bit and thriving in the variety of game modes and mini games is going to stimulate and demand mastering a bunch of the potential the little joy-con offers. If you want technical button input mini games Super Mario Party doesn’t offer much. Consider the similarly named Mario Party Superstars which supports all controller types and offers zero motion mini games to my recollection. Something else to consider is that since joy-cons are easier to travel with than fuller controllers. You can easily equip four players if you game while traveling and if you’re getting the digital version (2.8GB v1.1.0) it may always be on your Switch for easy access. This game wholeheartedly satisfies utilizing a single joy-con per player in a Mario Party game verse. Several game modes to master, online gameplay has been smooth and un-irritating, tons and tons of motion action in a surprising evolution to Mario Party that isn’t too far detached from its roots.

A different Mario Party experience but still great

This game came out YEARS ago. Did that surprise you parents and grandparents? I can totally see little Dalton asking for Mario Party Superstars for a gift and being disappointed because all his friends got it and you just bought him this game, Super Mario Party. I don't know what the marketing team was thinking making the game titles so similar however, I think both are a must have. This game is more towards the play style that anyone can play and Mario Party Superstars is more button mash heavy and pretty much a remake of 1, 2 and 3 on the N64. This game has a unique multiplayer mode that I think is more diverse for new players and veterens and Nintendo just recently added online for almost every gameplay option! Pick this one up too.

Don't buy this, get Superstars instead!

This game is bad. It’s possibly the worst Mario Party game ever made. When Mario Party Superstars came out after this game, it just made the contrast even more stark. Superstars is a million times better than this game. Do not buy this game. If you are wanting a Mario Party game to play on the Switch, get Mario Party Superstars. Superstars is the best Mario Party game in 15 years.

Fun game, minor flaw!

The game itself is fun, but i do have a few gripes about super mario party that i do not like. On the back of the game itself states "Party anywhere, anyway!" First of all you can Not play the game with a pro controller! No where in the advertising was this ever mentioned. I personally like playing games with a controller or in handheld mode. I like having the option to do so and not to be forced to play a game in one certain way, i found out about the use of the joycons only after i baught the game and looked at the back of the box. This leads me to my second gripe where you can Not play the game in handheld mode! This i do not like at all considering if i was traveling and wanted to play the game by myself on a plane or a train i can't because i am forced to have ... MoreThe game itself is fun, but i do have a few gripes about super mario party that i do not like. On the back of the game itself states "Party anywhere, anyway!" First of all you can Not play the game with a pro controller! No where in the advertising was this ever mentioned. I personally like playing games with a controller or in handheld mode. I like having the option to do so and not to be forced to play a game in one certain way, i found out about the use of the joycons only after i baught the game and looked at the back of the box. This leads me to my second gripe where you can Not play the game in handheld mode! This i do not like at all considering if i was traveling and wanted to play the game by myself on a plane or a train i can't because i am forced to have a table to use one of the joycons. While i understand why they implemented the use if the joycons the way the did i do not agree with the choice. Many of the movements, button controls, and actions can be used with a pro controller. My husbands hands started cramping due to the fact of how you have to hold the joycons in order to play the game. My last conplaint about the game is how small the boards are when playing party mode. Nintendo should have doubled the board size for a better gaming experience. The pros of super mario party are the mini games are all fun, no two games are exactly alike giving it a more diverse feeling. The inclusions of the hub world is a nice touch giving you the option to feel apart of the game. The character animation and bright art syle make it visualy appealing, alont with that the music is nothing special but has the fell of an old mario party game giving it a nostalgic feeling. Lasting of nintendo could send out an update to be able to play the game with a pro contoller And in handheld mode the game would be a must have for any nintendo lover and would have been rated 5 stars!

It is only fun when you have a full party

This game is definitely fun! But only with a full party of four or more (I think never did more than 4). When it is two people, it gets really boring quick. When it is three people, it feels awkward and uneven. Maybe that's just nitpicking, but everyone else around me felt the same in those situations. The actual game itself is also fun, but sometimes can feel slow even when we adjust it to having less turns and some maps are a bit unfair once you get to certain locations. Other than that, solid game but not for full price.

One of the best multiplayer experiences for Switch

Super Mario Party is our go to multiplayer game on Switch. It returns to the classic board game where each player moves independently of others (no more silly vehicle you all move in at once). The visuals, sounds, and music are all great. There are only 4 boards total but they are very enjoyable. River Survival is a nice twist to the structure, and the Sound Stage is a blast. This is a solid game that to me is one of the best multiplayer games on Switch. It will pair beautifully with Mario Party Superstars set to release later this year. If you want a fun, crazy party with Mario, Peach and friends, check it out! Great for newcomers, or oldies returning to the game.

One of the biggest shocks of 2018

Recent Mario Party games were getting more underrated before this game came out, I was a bit scared that this was going to follow that trend, and with it being called SUPER Mario Party, there really were some shoes to fill. And, in my opinion, I think this game did a phenomenal job with doing that, as it just might be one of the funnest and most intriguing games on the Switch so far. The presentation, the vast amount of fun mini-games, the immersive way to go to each mode, the Mario Party mode, the river canoe mode, the roster, and multiplayer are all top notch and fantastic. and with Bowser being PLAYABLE, and just joining the fun without acutally making it hard on us. This is definitely a great package that has more than enough to live up to it's name, as it is ... MoreRecent Mario Party games were getting more underrated before this game came out, I was a bit scared that this was going to follow that trend, and with it being called SUPER Mario Party, there really were some shoes to fill. And, in my opinion, I think this game did a phenomenal job with doing that, as it just might be one of the funnest and most intriguing games on the Switch so far. The presentation, the vast amount of fun mini-games, the immersive way to go to each mode, the Mario Party mode, the river canoe mode, the roster, and multiplayer are all top notch and fantastic. and with Bowser being PLAYABLE, and just joining the fun without acutally making it hard on us. This is definitely a great package that has more than enough to live up to it's name, as it is one super fun time all around. However, despite how much fun this game is, i's still functional and fun, but it's kind of lame to have so little to do online. The other thing I found annoying is how this game does not let you play in any other mode except for with just one joycon. I fully understand why this is, so that more people can join in, as well as really emphasize the HD rumble, which, to this games credit, does work very well. But, it can be very annoying when you want to play this on the go only to have to set it on a table or something since the handheld mode won't work. Neither will the Pro Controller. Again, I do appreciate the emersion and better accessibility, but having an option to at least toggle handheld or Pro Controller mode would have been really nice. Thankfully, the excellent HD rumble in the joycon makes it much more worthwhile than it would be if it were a controller without the HD rumble. Besides that, it's really hard not to love this game for the amount of great times it brings, which is why I recommend this game to anyone who are fans of the Mario Party series, and/or anyone with a Switch, because even someone like me who has never touched a game in the series up until now can say with confidence that this game, despite it's flaws, is loaded with great times all around.

The Super in Super Mario Party means it's the best

This might be my favorite Mario Party game. Nintendo finally returned Mario Party to its classic form. The main mode involved traversing a multi-route board, collecting coins to trade in for a star, and collecting stars to win the game. No more shared carts. Everyone can go their own path. Although they redid how the points system works (for example, 10 coins buys a star, not 20 coins), it all seems to work out in the end. If you enjoyed a group aspect of the 2 previous 2 Mario games, and you would like a more routes in your boards, partner party might be the game mode for you. The player is paired up with a partner, they share dice rolls and they can roam the board freely. Besides the 2 main modes of Mario Party and Partner Party, if you like the minigames but ... MoreThis might be my favorite Mario Party game. Nintendo finally returned Mario Party to its classic form. The main mode involved traversing a multi-route board, collecting coins to trade in for a star, and collecting stars to win the game. No more shared carts. Everyone can go their own path. Although they redid how the points system works (for example, 10 coins buys a star, not 20 coins), it all seems to work out in the end. If you enjoyed a group aspect of the 2 previous 2 Mario games, and you would like a more routes in your boards, partner party might be the game mode for you. The player is paired up with a partner, they share dice rolls and they can roam the board freely. Besides the 2 main modes of Mario Party and Partner Party, if you like the minigames but don't like the boards, there are plenty of other options. River Survival has a team of 4 traversing down a rapids river, racing to meet the finish line before time runs out, extending their time with 4-player co-op minigames. Sound stage is a series of fun rhythm based motion games. Challenge Road challenges players not only to win the minigames, but also to reach certain goals, sometimes even asking for perfection. Speaking of minigames, Super Mario Party manages to balance motion control minigames and button pressing minigames perfectly, something the previous few Mario Party games struggled to do. I didn't get to play in Toad's Rec Room because I don't know someone else locally with a Switch and Super Mario Party, but from what I've seen, it looks like mad fun. Super Mario Party starts the player out with 16 characters, then has the player unlock another 4 characters, for a grand total of 20 characters. The most stand out character would have to be Bowser because this is first game in which Bowser is a playable character (not counting Mario Party 10 because he was still an enemy character). In this Mario Party game, players choose their character right after the home screen, unlike previous Mario Party games, in which character selection happened after mode selection. New to this version of Mario Party is that all the characters comes with special dice, which can either give you coins instead of spaces or gives a different balances of spaces moved. Now character selection is not just merely choosing a favorite character, but it now involves choosing based off their dice. Furthermore, the board game modes can give the player the option to call other characters as allies. When the player calls upon these allies, they get their dice, giving them more dice options. This gives the game a layer of complexity without overdoing it on dice, like Mario Party 4 did. Of course, Super Mario Party's biggest weakness is the small amount of game boards. Both Mario Party and Partner Party have only 4 game boards. In all honesty, though the past few Mario Party games have suffered from this, and only the Nintendo 64 and GameCube Mario Party games escape it. Besides this glaring weakness, I can easily declare Super Mario Party my favorite Mario Party.