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It has been so amazing that Nintendo has really been able to capture the status of Mario so very well. He has been recognized as one of the most beloved characters of all time. That has been true with so many different games. Since the Mario Party games debuted back in 1998, it has taken the feeling of interactive board games to a whole new level. While many companies have tried to catch that same bug like Hasbro and the CD-ROM versions of the classics, to Sony trying a Crash Bandicoot knockoff, Mario Party has remained king. With the status for the Nintendo Gamecube, the series has still stood tall, and number 5 is just that peachy as well.Mario Party 5, the fifth installment for the Nintendo Gamecube, is a real delight for any group that wants to bring those game ... MoreIt has been so amazing that Nintendo has really been able to capture the status of Mario so very well. He has been recognized as one of the most beloved characters of all time. That has been true with so many different games. Since the Mario Party games debuted back in 1998, it has taken the feeling of interactive board games to a whole new level. While many companies have tried to catch that same bug like Hasbro and the CD-ROM versions of the classics, to Sony trying a Crash Bandicoot knockoff, Mario Party has remained king. With the status for the Nintendo Gamecube, the series has still stood tall, and number 5 is just that peachy as well.Mario Party 5, the fifth installment for the Nintendo Gamecube, is a real delight for any group that wants to bring those game faces on. The game offers 60 different and challenging mini-games for you to test your skills with, including Bus Buffers, Coney Island, and so many others. The game also increases the challenge by adding a story mode through 5 challenging dream boards, where Bowser and his cloned Bowser Jr. kids want to hold complete control over the Mario World. The graphics are simplistic, just like the prequel, and the new Mario Party 6. The control is also very easy to pick up on with all the mini-games and a little practice as well.All in all, Mario Party 5 is a good game for the Nintendo Gamecube for all ages. Unfortunately, you have a better chance of getting this one used currently than in new condition. For those, they ma.

I'm going to start by saying that I haven't played any of the other Mario Party titles, so I have no basis to compare this one to those (I have heard there was a general lack of new features). However, that being said, I enjoy this game very much.There are several different modes (some of which will not be mentioned in this review). The main game is a somewhat lame board game. Entertaining at first, but soon gets dreadfully boring. This, however, is how you unlock new mini games (the heart of the title), so it is your task to bear with it for the time being.The mini games are awesome. Most of them. Okay, some of them. But the ones that are great are plentiful enough to make up for the bad ones. And once they are unlocked, you can go back and play them anytime ... MoreI'm going to start by saying that I haven't played any of the other Mario Party titles, so I have no basis to compare this one to those (I have heard there was a general lack of new features). However, that being said, I enjoy this game very much.There are several different modes (some of which will not be mentioned in this review). The main game is a somewhat lame board game. Entertaining at first, but soon gets dreadfully boring. This, however, is how you unlock new mini games (the heart of the title), so it is your task to bear with it for the time being.The mini games are awesome. Most of them. Okay, some of them. But the ones that are great are plentiful enough to make up for the bad ones. And once they are unlocked, you can go back and play them anytime without having to go through the board game. I particularly don't like button mashers (hit A as fast as you can and break your controller!!). Other games, like Pushy Penguins, are so much fun it's ridiculous. Hotel Goomba is a neat little puzzle game. And there's some sports-related mini games, as well (baseball, speed skating, etc.).My favourite part of Mario Party 5 is Bonus Mode. That mode on it's own could easily be it's own title. You can play four-player ice hockey, beach volleyball, and a fun board/card game. Each of the three games have different options you can set to make things more interesting. For example, beach volleyball can be played with an exploding ball (kind of like hot potato.. the ti.

Well, Let me just say I have played all of the Mario Party's in the series and this is by far the worst one. While the graphics and animation are better then ever, who thought it would be a good idea to play against 3 koopa's in story mode and iliminate the star aspect of it? First off, it is harder for you to attain coins then it is for them and secondly your not even after stars, just each other. You have to play the same 10 games over and over with them, most of which are based mostly on random luck and button mashing. Nintendo, what were you thinking when you made these mini-games? They are beyond tedious and involve little to no real skill unlike the previous Mario Parties. They get boring very fast and after the last dream mode in story mode, you have to fight ... MoreWell, Let me just say I have played all of the Mario Party's in the series and this is by far the worst one. While the graphics and animation are better then ever, who thought it would be a good idea to play against 3 koopa's in story mode and iliminate the star aspect of it? First off, it is harder for you to attain coins then it is for them and secondly your not even after stars, just each other. You have to play the same 10 games over and over with them, most of which are based mostly on random luck and button mashing. Nintendo, what were you thinking when you made these mini-games? They are beyond tedious and involve little to no real skill unlike the previous Mario Parties. They get boring very fast and after the last dream mode in story mode, you have to fight bowser (which you will probably mess up about 45 times before you get it right because you will have no idea what on earth you are suppose to be doing).Cute game at first and much more fun when you have a group of people to play along with. I would recommend it for younger players, but just rent it from the video store or get it used. Dont bother ponying up 50 bucks for it. It really isnt worth it.

I know, I know what you are thinking about. 'ANOTHER Mario Party?! These games get worse and worse every year...' Well, in my opinion, this is the best Mario Party game; better than the last four Mario Party games combined!Obviously, you know what the gameplay is about. You move around the board, play mini-games, get stars, then BOOM! Game's over. Well, in between all this, there are new features.For one thing, you get to play as three new characters: Toad, Boo and Baby Bowser(also known as Koopa Kid). However, there is a drawback-you cannot play as Donkey Kong. He, instead gets his own space! In addition, if you liked Paper Mario, then you'll love this little-big feature. The Paper Mario Star Spirits are back!Plus, like any other game, there are a total of 60 new ... MoreI know, I know what you are thinking about. 'ANOTHER Mario Party?! These games get worse and worse every year...' Well, in my opinion, this is the best Mario Party game; better than the last four Mario Party games combined!Obviously, you know what the gameplay is about. You move around the board, play mini-games, get stars, then BOOM! Game's over. Well, in between all this, there are new features.For one thing, you get to play as three new characters: Toad, Boo and Baby Bowser(also known as Koopa Kid). However, there is a drawback-you cannot play as Donkey Kong. He, instead gets his own space! In addition, if you liked Paper Mario, then you'll love this little-big feature. The Paper Mario Star Spirits are back!Plus, like any other game, there are a total of 60 new Mini Games! They range from popping baloons to shining Chomp-Chomps with flashlights. The possibilites are endless!One more thing before I end this review. Now, there are also three bonus games;Card Party, Ice Hockey and Beach Volleyball! Each of these games are fun. Plus, there is a battle-type game, where you can construct different machines to defeat your opponent and test them out in trial battles.Overall, I love this game, and I highly reccommend it to anyone who has liked the other Mario Party games.

Mario Party 5 randmonizes the whole "Item" thing that's been a part of the last few Mario Party games. You get a capsule that you can throw on any of the next ten spaces you might accidentally land on or you can pay to use it on one of your next turns. Just like the old days, some of them are good for you (now chain chomp steals from the other players) or bad (hammer brothers are back). Some are really annoying like gumba (exchanges coins with another player--bad if you've got 200 coins and dumbo CPU has 12) and the pirrahna plant (takes half your coins). However, the whole randomness of the capsules make it more interesting, especially if Bowser covers every space with a capsule.I love the team playing--two against two--except you miss out on the three-vs.-one ... MoreMario Party 5 randmonizes the whole "Item" thing that's been a part of the last few Mario Party games. You get a capsule that you can throw on any of the next ten spaces you might accidentally land on or you can pay to use it on one of your next turns. Just like the old days, some of them are good for you (now chain chomp steals from the other players) or bad (hammer brothers are back). Some are really annoying like gumba (exchanges coins with another player--bad if you've got 200 coins and dumbo CPU has 12) and the pirrahna plant (takes half your coins). However, the whole randomness of the capsules make it more interesting, especially if Bowser covers every space with a capsule.I love the team playing--two against two--except you miss out on the three-vs.-one mini-games. There are also several games that I haven't figured out yet, like one where you build your own bomb-blowing car and take on an opponent. There's hockey, which is frustrating and impossible for me, but I'm sure somebody can do it. There's a card game, beach volleyball, and the usual virtually-impossible run-in with Bowser to open up his game board through story mode.What's not to love? Rolling ones and threes 15 times in a row while your CPU dumbos zoom around the board rolling tens. That's what. But I guess that's true of any game, right?Good game. Keep them coming.

This is the best game out of the Mario Party series. The only bad thing, is that DK (DG) is not a playable character in the game. But the addition of new characters like Boo (Squalls) and Toad (ME!), make the game more fun. The new mini-games are great. I'd say about 95% of them are fun and worth playing. And of course, the luck factor is still in the game. Yoshi always gets lucky, while Wario and Toad never seem to catch a break. Item shops are replaced by capsules. You get a capsule at random and have to pay to use it, or it's free to throw it on a board space. The worst capsule is KAMEK. He is stupid and doesn't help you when you need him. The best capsule is TWEESTER. When you need to move a star closer to you, he'll come through. Overall, this game is very ... MoreThis is the best game out of the Mario Party series. The only bad thing, is that DK (DG) is not a playable character in the game. But the addition of new characters like Boo (Squalls) and Toad (ME!), make the game more fun. The new mini-games are great. I'd say about 95% of them are fun and worth playing. And of course, the luck factor is still in the game. Yoshi always gets lucky, while Wario and Toad never seem to catch a break. Item shops are replaced by capsules. You get a capsule at random and have to pay to use it, or it's free to throw it on a board space. The worst capsule is KAMEK. He is stupid and doesn't help you when you need him. The best capsule is TWEESTER. When you need to move a star closer to you, he'll come through. Overall, this game is very worthy of buying. I don't need to say more.

Hi,we purchased this for our sons 9th birthday. We were apprehensive over the fact that after 5 editions of the same game they would be repetitive...Once again we were pleasantly surprised. Mario and friends have been entertaining our boys for years and continue to do so with Mario Party 5!We love the board game concept...the boys love the mini games. It is an easy game for mom's and dad's to join in and play too. Although I am not an avid video game player, there are times that the kids just want you to "play with them". Mario Party 5's concept is easy to understand, the games are easy enough to play to make it interesting for all ages.Mario Party games are always in the active play file!; at least in our home. It seems as if Mario Party 5 took the same great ... MoreHi,we purchased this for our sons 9th birthday. We were apprehensive over the fact that after 5 editions of the same game they would be repetitive...Once again we were pleasantly surprised. Mario and friends have been entertaining our boys for years and continue to do so with Mario Party 5!We love the board game concept...the boys love the mini games. It is an easy game for mom's and dad's to join in and play too. Although I am not an avid video game player, there are times that the kids just want you to "play with them". Mario Party 5's concept is easy to understand, the games are easy enough to play to make it interesting for all ages.Mario Party games are always in the active play file!; at least in our home. It seems as if Mario Party 5 took the same great concept and just expanded it to include much more.Our boys love it! It makes them laugh! That is music to our ears!Thumbs up once again to the newest member of the Mario Party family!Rosemary

How could you not love the Mario Party franchise? It's one game I can think of that can hold 4 sequels under it's belt and still not stink. From the moment you pop in this game into your cube, you'll love it. Me and my friend Bob were the first two to test it, and we found ourselves loving it from begining to end. Single Player wise, you might not be enthralled...so purchase/rent this game only if you have friends! I reccomend the first board you try is the future board, because it extremely helps you improve on your strategy. Another great thing is, with each combonation of characters you get on your team, you get a catchy team name. For example, Mario and Luigi together are the Super Mario Bros, and Boo and Yoshi together are Team Scary Dino. How cool is that? All ... MoreHow could you not love the Mario Party franchise? It's one game I can think of that can hold 4 sequels under it's belt and still not stink. From the moment you pop in this game into your cube, you'll love it. Me and my friend Bob were the first two to test it, and we found ourselves loving it from begining to end. Single Player wise, you might not be enthralled...so purchase/rent this game only if you have friends! I reccomend the first board you try is the future board, because it extremely helps you improve on your strategy. Another great thing is, with each combonation of characters you get on your team, you get a catchy team name. For example, Mario and Luigi together are the Super Mario Bros, and Boo and Yoshi together are Team Scary Dino. How cool is that? All of the new minigames will have you beggin for more, and you can unlcock them to play anytime you want. If you own a gamecube, you need to get this, and Mario Party 4. Cook some popcorn, pour some soda, and enjoy.

When i first rented this game I was surprised. Unlike most Mario Party games, this game in story mode is about taking all three players coins away before twenty turns. you compete again Red, Green and Blue K. Kid in 5 dream worlds. Your mission is to save the dreams from Bowser. To do this, you must take all the Koopa kids coins away before twenty turns is easy. Most of the mini games you will be playing are in duel mode again a K. Kid. When playing a duel either the K. Kid will lose coins or you will. To start a duel you must pass (you don't have to land) a k. kid or have a k. kid pass you. If a k. kid passes you, if you win the duel, the k. kid will lose 5 coins. If you win the duel you will lose 15 coins. If YOU pass a K. kid, this is the other way around. ... MoreWhen i first rented this game I was surprised. Unlike most Mario Party games, this game in story mode is about taking all three players coins away before twenty turns. you compete again Red, Green and Blue K. Kid in 5 dream worlds. Your mission is to save the dreams from Bowser. To do this, you must take all the Koopa kids coins away before twenty turns is easy. Most of the mini games you will be playing are in duel mode again a K. Kid. When playing a duel either the K. Kid will lose coins or you will. To start a duel you must pass (you don't have to land) a k. kid or have a k. kid pass you. If a k. kid passes you, if you win the duel, the k. kid will lose 5 coins. If you win the duel you will lose 15 coins. If YOU pass a K. kid, this is the other way around. Andywas once you get the hang of it, this is an incredibly easy game. I found my self taking all the coins from a K. kid only 2 or 3 turns into the game. I got through it within a few hours.After saving the dreams (there is also one nightmare stage) you must pass four of bowser's mini games. After a REALLY easy game I was expecting this to be easy to. NO SUCH LUCK. This was hard. You were put in a game without any insturctions. I had to try quite a few times before I understood what to do. HINT: to see controls press start. in the first mini game you must get rid of all the koopas by throwing them or stomping on them. WATCH OUT FOR THE FIRE BREATHING ONES! In the second game, simple jump through the fire rings without to.