| Areajugones |
David Cruz |
9 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Little more to say: the best Mario Party Superstars simply for having what the saga lacked, its online multiplayer! |
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| Atomix |
Alberto Desfassiaux |
85 / 100 |
10-28-2021 |
It doesn’t really matter if you never played the past of Mario Party, you will also find a lot of value, especially if you have someone to share it with because in fact, I think this new installment of Switch comes at the perfect time for the holiday season that is about to start. |
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| Attack of the Fanboy |
Elliott Gatica |
4 / 5 stars |
11-02-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a blast from the past put into a very clean and modern package. It’ll definitely be more appealing to older generations of gamers who grew up before the early 2000s. The minigames and maps have aged well and showcase moments that truly defined the Mario Party franchise more than 20 years later. |
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| But Why Tho? |
Jason Flatt |
8.5 / 10 |
10-30-2021 |
If you’re a longtime Mario Party fan, you will love Mario Party Super Stars. If you’ve never played a Mario Party, there’s no better time than now to get into it. By yourself, on the couch, or online with friends or strangers, every way to play is a blast and then some. Some menu things are a bit annoying and I wish there was were a couple more characters or stages or mini-games to unlock. But in all, Mario Party is back, baby. |
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| Cerealkillerz |
Julian Bieder |
8.4 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Looking back at it roots, Mario Party Superstars brings back some of the biggest joys from the Nineties. A wide selection of the best minigames and classic boards originally debuting on the Nintendo 64 surely will satisfy everbody’s nostalgia. On the downside it feels like there’s content lacking, since there are only five playable boards, no overarching story and nothing worthwile to unlock. As soon as the nostalgia wears off, this Mario Party almost feels… incomplete. |
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| CGMagazine |
Dayna Eileen |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars somehow manages to entertain and impress while bringing almost nothing new to the table aside from some annoying stickers and appreciated save features. Nintendo knows the road to success is nostalgia, and they manage to use it to hit the mark every time. |
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| Checkpoint Gaming |
Unknown |
7 / 10 |
10-29-2021 |
…Superstars hasn’t added anything new to the series. The minigame modes aren’t very exciting, and the visuals, while nice, aren’t different from any other Mario game from the past few years. It’s definitely a great way to experience those classic N64 boards, as long as you don’t expect anything more. |
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| COGconnected |
James Paley |
70 / 100 |
10-28-2021 |
The game looks modern, but feels more like a classic entry in the franchise. If the thing you were missing was frustration and elation in equal measure, then yours will be a rich bounty indeed. For better and for worse, this is a heaping helping of the cruel whimsy you remember so well. Mario Party Superstars is a glamorous trip down cherished paths you’ve mostly blocked from your memory. |
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| Cubed3 |
Jorge Ba-oh |
9 / 10 |
10-30-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a comeback tour for the series, a love letter to frantic marathon runs and celebrates Mario Party in a truly spectacular way. An impressive package that’s stitched together with striking visuals, an upgraded soundtrack and robust online play. |
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| Daily Mirror |
James Ide |
4 / 5 stars |
10-28-2021 |
Superstars is a great game to play by yourself but even better with friends and the new online mode make this even easier. The best part is it just feels more like Mario Party as your fortunes can change in the blink of an eye. Mario Party Superstars is a celebration of the early Mario Party Series, featuring some of its most iconic boards and games while also being one of the best in the whole series. |
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| Daily Star |
Tom Hutchison |
5 / 5 stars |
10-28-2021 |
Older players who may remember the original titles will get that nostalgic feel. And even non-gamers will find this easy to enjoy. Great family fun. |
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| Destructoid |
Eric Van Allen |
8 / 10 |
11-10-2021 |
So while Mario Party Superstars doesn’t necessarily break massively new ground, it’s so good at replaying the classics that it will probably be my new go-to for Mario Party fun moving forward. It isn’t just the Nintendo 64 nostalgia talking here; this is a good collection of minigames, a smart board selection, a nice-looking game, and it’s got tons of settings, dials, and options to fiddle with for repeat play sessions. It might not be filled with new ideas, but Mario Party Superstars plays the hits, and plays them as well as it did the first time around. |
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| Digital Spy |
Jess Lee |
4 / 5 stars |
11-10-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is the strongest outing for the long-running franchise since at least the early GameCube days. It doesn’t take many risks and admittedly lacks imagination, but this party leans on nostalgia and understands why these games are so popular among longtime fans. It’s a well-executed and highly enjoyable return to the series’ roots while remaining largely accessible to first-time players. |
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| Digital Trends |
Giovanni Colantonio |
4 / 5 stars |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is the best game in the series, bringing a better selection of minigames and fewer gameplay gimmicks. |
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| Digitally Downloaded |
Matt Sainsbury |
4 / 5 stars |
10-29-2021 |
There’s no doubt that Mario Party Superstars was a hasty project, pulled together to capitalise on the party season and keep the run-rate ticking over for Nintendo with a new release. It’s hard not to look at a selection of boards that accounts for just a quarter of what was present in the first three Mario Party titles and not think that this is less a “superstars” package but rather a rather cynical sampler. Still, what is there is excellent quality, and if you’ve got Christmas parties and family events on the horizon then you will likely get a lot of value out of this game. Just don’t spill beer on your controller. They don’t make ’em as tough as they were back on the N64. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Andrea Fontanesi |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
If Super Mario Party chose to take the path of timid “next-gen” evolution, Mario Party Superstars takes the opposite, yet complementary, path of amarcord traditionalism. The result is a celebratory episode of fine workmanship, a reasoned selection of some of the most representative tables and minigames of what the franchise has been in its abundant twenty years of existence. |
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| Expansive |
Jay Jones |
Recommended |
11-16-2021 |
If you’ve never played a Mario Party game before, this is the perfect jumping on point – celebrating the best the series has to offer. And even if you’re not, there’s no better collection and assortment out there than Mario Party Superstars. A perfect party game that’s accessible to everyone. |
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| Explosion Network |
Dylan Blight |
7.5 / 10 |
11-25-2021 |
There are plenty of mini-games here, and they’re all fast, and most importantly, fun. There’s nothing new here outside of a working online multiplayer, but for fans of the series, that’s probably all that’s needed anyway. |
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| Game Informer |
Brian Shea |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Whether you grew up with these games or this is your first time partying, Mario Party Superstars is a fun way to celebrate the series |
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| Game Rant |
Dalton Cooper |
3.5 / 5 stars |
11-01-2021 |
The lack of worthwhile unlockable content is one of the biggest downsides in Mario Party Superstars, but those who are only interested in using it as a party game likely won’t be all that disappointed. Mario Party Superstars has fun online multiplayer functionality and makes a number of important quality of life improvements when compared to its predecessor, and so it’s still a big step in the right direction for the franchise, despite some of its shortcomings. |
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| Gameblog |
Yann Bernard |
6 / 10 |
11-02-2021 |
This might be the best of Mario Party, completely open online, yet Superstars also highlight the formula’s inherent flaws due to a lack of boards, some lingering random elements despite the additional parameters, and the absence of creativity, if not ambition overall. |
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| GameMAG |
Unknown |
7 / 10 |
11-05-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars do exactly what it should |
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| GamePro |
Tobias Veltin |
84 / 100 |
10-28-2021 |
The perceived series best-of is the best Mario Party of recent years, but could have done with a larger scope. |
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| GameSkinny |
Josh Broadwell |
9 / 10 |
11-08-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is the best of classic Mario Party in one package, and it’s just as glorious as it’s ever been. |
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| GameSpot |
Randolph Ramsay |
6 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars delivers on the nostalgia, but at the cost of feeling fresh. |
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| GameXplain |
GameXplain |
Recommended |
10-28-2021 |
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| GamingTrend |
Richard Allen |
95 / 100 |
11-09-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is the culmination of all that is great about the Mario Party series. Sporting many of the best boards and mini-games pulled from the series’ long history and featuring multiple quality-of-life updates including online play, the ability to save and return to a game later, faster gameplay, a variety of different playstyles between the boards, a leveling system, and a ton of items to unlock, Mario Party Superstars may be the best entry yet in the long-running series. Here’s hoping Nintendo supports this release and adds new boards in future DLC. |
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| God is a Geek |
Adam Cook |
9 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars won’t change anyone’s mind, but for those of us who enjoy it, there ain’t no party like a Mario Party-party. |
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| Hardcore Gamer |
Jacob Bukacek |
4 / 5 stars |
11-01-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a worthy compilation of all of the series’ greatest hits. |
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| Hey Poor Player |
Heather Johnson Yu |
4 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars brings back the best boards of the first games and the best mini-games of the franchise, updating them with all the mechanics we’ve come to know and love over the course of 23 years. Although it only has 5 boards and a lineup of 10 playable characters, it does a lot right on those boards and with those characters, so it’s hard to complain too much. It’s no cakewalk to rebalance old classics into something fresh and fun, but the team at Nintendo managed to do it. If you’re looking for the best party on the switch, be sure to grab Mario Party Superstars. |
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| Hobby Consolas |
Bruno Sol |
88 / 100 |
10-28-2021 |
A hilarious revival of N64 and GC board games and mini-games that proves Nintendo listened to the feedback received after the previous Switch release. Whether you play with friends and family, or via Online, you’ll have a blast. Alone, against the AI, you’ll have fun with the mini-games, but the board mechanics will bore you. |
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| IGN |
Mitchell Saltzman |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is an amalgamation of some of the best boards, minigames, mechanics, and quality of life improvements from the whole series, resulting in the best Mario Party has been in a very long time. |
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| IGN Italy |
Biagio Etna |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars, with all its limitations, remains an unshakable institution. Revamping the pace of the boards a bit, however, is certainly Nintendo’s next priority. |
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| IGN Spain |
David Oña |
6 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
A new Mario Party is always good news for anyone who likes a few games at home in the company of friends. So, as usual, fun is guaranteed. But this installment gives off a degree of sloppiness that takes it too far away from the latest iteration of the franchise. Its value is subject to the desire you have to rediscover the mini-games it brings back. As a whole, the previous installment is far above. |
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| Impulsegamer |
Chris O’Connor |
4.8 / 5 stars |
11-06-2021 |
Best played with friends but still fun solo, mini games with variety to please everyone. |
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| KeenGamer |
Dakota Gordon |
7 / 10 |
11-01-2021 |
It’s back to space one for Mario Party enthusiasts! The release of Mario Party Superstars sees many returning characters competing to see which of them is the true star. With returning stages, mini-games, and music, those fond of the franchise as a whole will find much to enjoy. |
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| LevelUp |
Drishnar Abigaíl Labastida |
8.5 / 10 |
11-11-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a clear example that you don’t have to repair something that is not broken. Its a trip back to the Nintendo 64 era and the early years of the GameCube, that is, the time when Mario Party was most relevant. |
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| Luis Alamilla |
Luis Alamilla |
8.5 / 10 |
11-03-2021 |
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| M3 |
Raphael Cano Felix |
8 / 10 |
11-20-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a return to the format that worked best for the series. It brings together some of the very best mini-games over the years on five of the series’ most iconic game boards. But best of all – it opens up games no matter what control you may have at home. A must for game meetings in the company of good friends. |
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| Merlin’in Kazanı |
Samet Basri Taşlı |
77 / 100 |
11-11-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars manages to be one of the most entertaining party games by bringing together the most entertaining parts of the old games of the series and providing seamless online support. |
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| Metro GameCentral |
GameCentral |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Remakes of old N64 Mario Party boards may not sound the most desirable release of the season but in terms of easily accessible party games there are few better options. |
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| Nintendo Enthusiast |
Andrew Rockett |
8.5 / 10 |
11-01-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars ultimately marks a great entry in the franchise, getting back to the basics and building off of the stabilizing force that Super Mario Party provided for the wayward series, while stripping away some other innovations that had found their way into the franchise over the last several entries. This is Mario Party as you remember it – whether that is a good or bad thing is up to you. For me, it’s a great thing – the chaotic board game is back in its full backstabbing glory, with arguably the best minigame roster in the series and full online play from day one. In looking to the past, Mario Party Superstars has taken a much-needed step forward for the series. |
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| Nintendo Life |
Alex Olney |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a love letter to the parties you remember attending 20 years ago. A disappointingly slim selection of boards takes the shine off things somewhat, but it’s hard to argue that this is the best Mario Party has been in over a decade. No new ideas absolutely feels like a missed opportunity, but by the same token we’d much prefer to have all these classic ideas intact rather than potentially tainting them with unwanted and unnecessary inclusions only added for the sake of being new. Grab a can of Tango and a fistful of 10p Freddos |
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| Nintendo Wire |
Ricky Berg |
8.5 / 10 |
11-09-2021 |
While it does a solid job recapturing the magic, that does come with some of the same shortcomings that have lingered within the series for decades. Within this context, though, I’m more willing to accept them. After all, this retro reunion stated pretty clearly what its goal was, and it absolutely hits that mark. No rolling the dice on this one, Mario Party Superstars is a sure thing. |
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| NintendoWorldReport |
Xander Morningstar |
8.5 / 10 |
01-10-2022 |
Such rumblings invoke a greater discussion on whether a sequel should be made with the same or different mini-games, or if this title could now act as a platform for the series. It’s a tricky issue, that I don’t envy the creators having to face, but the fact of the matter is that NDCube has set a bar for themselves now that they absolutely cannot afford to go under. Whether they continue to remake older, beloved experiences, or take this success as an experience to apply to new, original content, they have won me over with this Mario Party. I suspect this get-together is one for the books. |
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| Paste Magazine |
Grace Benfell |
7 / 10 |
11-08-2021 |
Still, every charm of Mario Party is here, in full force. It’s silly, frivolous fun, a perfect way to waste away an evening with friends, local or online. That does sting a little, when one considers the $60 cost, and how much more it could have offered. |
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| PCMag |
Jordan Minor |
3 / 5 stars |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars may bring back fond memories of Nintendo’s mini-game franchise, but being from the past doesn’t automatically make it a blast. |
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| Polygon |
Ryan Gilliam |
Recommended |
10-28-2021 |
But in the end, despite its value for video game preservation and appreciation, Mario Party Superstars is more than that. It’s a collection of Mario Party’s best work, perfect for veteran partiers, newcomers, and everyone in-between. |
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| Press Start |
Shannon Grixti |
7.5 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a fun, nostalgic ride and will provides hours of fun among groups of friends. However, it’s hard not to look at what else could be added when there’s such a rich pool of content to pull from, and most other games have launched with more on offer. |
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| Rapid Reviews UK |
Peter Beckett |
3.5 / 5 stars |
11-18-2021 |
Mario Party is one of those series that has stood the test of time, ever since its introduction on the N64 back in 1998/1999 (depending on where in the world you were). With several different games on each respective system, it has entertained gamers for over 20 years now. So with the Switch being in its fifth year on the market, it is time for another new entry of the iconic series. How does Mario Party Superstars compare to the previous game, Super Mario Party, on the Switch? And is this the return to form that fans of the series have been clamoring for? Let’s roll the dice and find out the result. |
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| Saudi Gamer |
Unknown |
6 / 10 |
11-09-2021 |
The series greatest hits in one handsome package. It doesn’t reinvent anything, but it’s a great choice for spending time with friends. |
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| Screen Rant |
William Cennamo |
4.5 / 5 stars |
10-28-2021 |
Overall, Mario Party Superstars does exactly what it set out to do: Make the best of the best in the series. It takes two decades worth of Mario Party minigames and combines them into a perfect little party package. There’s really nothing new in Mario Party Superstars, but what is here is pure nostalgia and the perfect entry for any player new to the series. |
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| SECTOR.sk |
Matúš Štrba |
7.5 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario is a real superstar in this funny party game. But it could use a bit more gaming boards and a lot more characters. |
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| Shacknews |
Ozzie Mejia |
8 / 10 |
11-08-2021 |
But, as is the case with almost every Mario Party game, be aware of what you’re getting into with Superstars. If you’re not careful, friendships will take a hit, just because of the random nature of this beast. That’s just Mario Party. |
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| SpazioGames |
Valentino Cinefra |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a nice “best of” with the best minigames of the franchise and revamped boards from the past. |
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| Stevivor |
Ben Salter |
8 / 10 |
10-29-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars succeeds with a fresh coat of paint and just the right amount of quality-of-life improvements to keep it familiar yet far more accessible than dusting off your Nintendo 64. You just can’t beat Mario partying like it’s 1999 (and 2000 and 2001). |
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| The Games Machine |
Danilo Dellafrana |
8 / 10 |
11-03-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is a great episode, so respectful of the past that it’s not afraid to pay homage to it by improving the basic formula, while adding a much-needed feature like online play. |
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| TheSixthAxis |
Stefan L |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
After a decade of games that sought to reinvent and renew the series, Mario Party Superstars rewinds time for a reminder of what made Mario Party popular in the first place. Five gorgeously recreated boards, 100 cherry-picked minigames, and countless opportunities to plan and scheme your way to victory… so long as the dice roll in your favour. |
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| Too Much Gaming |
Joseph Choi |
7 / 10 |
11-17-2021 |
For better or worse, Mario Party Superstars delivers on its promise of bringing the best elements of the classic era of Mario Party to vivid life on the Switch, though even with a variety of gameplay styles and customization options, the formula is showing its age, and the loose combination of RNG and skill-based gameplay won’t be for everyone. |
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| TrustedReviews |
Ryan Jones |
3.5 / 5 stars |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars is an enjoyable ‘Best Hits’ collection of the series, including 100 classic mini games and 5 boards that all feel distinctive. But with the lack of modern features such as co-op play and motion controls, it’s clear this entry is prioritising nostalgia over innovation. |
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| Twinfinite |
Omar Banat |
3.5 / 5 stars |
10-28-2021 |
But in the end, the wonderful gameplay is the biggest redeeming factor that makes Mario Party Superstars an overall enjoyable experience. |
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| VGChartz |
Stephen LaGioia |
8 / 10 |
11-29-2021 |
If you can appreciate this one for what it is |
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| Video Chums |
A.J. Maciejewski |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars contains tons of super-fun mini-games and a handful of beautifully recreated classic boards from the N64 era. You really can’t go wrong with that so grab a few friends and party on, chums! |
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| Washington Post |
Jhaan Elker |
Recommended |
10-28-2021 |
“Mario Party Superstars” is the return to form the franchise sorely needed. It refocuses on what fans loved about the series in the first place, and most importantly, nails its most important mode, Party Mode. If you can look past the rotating control stick games, and if developer NDcube can offer new content and refine the game over time, you’re likely to enjoy this party for years to come. |
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| WayTooManyGames |
Oliver Shellding |
9.5 / 10 |
11-05-2021 |
So go, good people of the Switch. Go enjoy Mario Party Superstars. It’s a brilliant entry point for those who didn’t play the old ones, and it’s a welcome revival to those who remember the classics fondly. |
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| Wccftech |
Rosh Kelly |
8 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars offers a selection of completely revamped boards from the earliest days of the franchise. It might not offer much new, or change much, but it looks and feels as wild as fun as you remember. |
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| WellPlayed |
Kieron Verbrugge |
7.5 / 10 |
10-28-2021 |
Mario Party Superstars offers a great package of classic boards and minigames that looks and plays great, but it’s also a little too safe and comes with some annoying structural decisions. |
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| ZTGD |
Ken McKown |
8 / 10 |
01-06-2022 |
There is also an online mode now as well as the ability to play locally with multiple consoles. The fact that none of the games require motion control means that any controller will work, including the clearly superior Pro Controller. I had a ton of fun playing this with my family and it is easy to recommend for just about anyone. Here is to another generation of gamers getting simultaneously angry and overjoyed at the divisive Mario Party series. |
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