Mario Party games are often criticized for being light on content, but the latest installment in the series, Super Mario Party Jamboree, aims to address this issue. The third installment of the MP series on Nintendo Switch, this title was recently released on October 17, 2024. Super Mario Party Jamboree is touted by Nintendo to be the “biggest Mario Party game ever” and judging by its price tag, this statement is probably true as it packs in a lot of features. Possibly. For example, the game has a roster of 22 playable characters, the most of any previous entry in the series. In addition to this, Jamboree includes over 110 mini-games, around 37 items, and over 10 modes.
In the world of video games, bigger isn’t always better, but that seems to be the case with Super Mario Party Jamboree. The latest installment in the Mario Party series has received glowing reviews from several outlets. As of this writing, the game is at #81 on OpenCritic, with approximately 85% of critics recommending it. Meanwhile, it boasts a commendable score of 82 on Metacritic, based on 63 critic reviews. These ratings may not make Super Mario Party Jamboree a forerunner for Game of the Year, but it’s still an impressive one, especially when compared to previous major entries in the long-running Mario Party series. is.
Related patch notes for “Super Mario Party Jamboree Day One” update released
Super Mario Party Jamboree releases a patch hours before launch, and players require the patch to access some features of the party game.
Super Mario Party Jamboree has received high praise, especially compared to previous games in the series.
The Mario Party games have had their big ups and downs.
Nintendo has released 18 Mario Party games since 1998, so the series has understandably had many ups and downs over the years. The first game in the series, simply titled Mario Party, was developed by the now-defunct Hudson Soft and received a 78% rating on GameRankings, as well as a score of 79 on Metacritic, when released on the then-Nintendo 64. Obtained. That day. Mario Party 2 and 3 also debuted on the N64 and received similarly decent reviews upon their respective releases. The former received a score of 76 and the latter 74 on Metacritic.
Hudson Soft continued to churn out Mario Party games almost every year during the sixth generation of consoles. Mario Party 4, 5, 6, and 7 were all released in quick succession for the Nintendo GameCube from 2002 to 2005. While most of these games are highly regarded today, their overall rankings at the time weren’t anything to write home about. On Metacritic, Mario Party 4 received a rating of 70, while Mario Party 5, 6, and 7 received ratings of 69, 71, and 64, respectively.
The Mario Party series went into a bit of a slump during the Wii and Wii U generations. Hudson Soft’s last home console MP title, Mario Party 8, received just 62 points on Metacritic. Its successor, Mario Party 9, developed by NDCube, fared a bit better critically, as it received a 74 rating on the site. However, Mario Party 10, the only Wii U exclusive in the series, received harsh reviews from both reviewers and fans in 2015, receiving an overwhelming score of 67 points on Metacritic and 65 points on OpenCritic, and was rejected by retailers. It was only 16% of the total. We recommend it.
“Mario Party” All Games Comprehensive Ranking
name
Release year
OpenCritic rating
Percentage of critics recommended by OpenCritic
metacritic
mario party
1998
Not applicable
Not applicable
79
mario party 2
1999
Not applicable
Not applicable
76
mario party 3
2000
Not applicable
Not applicable
74
mario party 4
2002
Not applicable
Not applicable
70
mario party 5
2003
Not applicable
Not applicable
69
mario party 6
2004
Not applicable
Not applicable
71
mario party advance
2005
Not applicable
Not applicable
54
mario party 7
2005
Not applicable
Not applicable
64
mario party 8
2007
Not applicable
Not applicable
62
mario party ds
2007
Not applicable
Not applicable
72
mario party 9
2012
Not applicable
Not applicable
74
mario party island tour
2013
58
3%
57
mario party 10
2015
65
16%
67
Mario Party: Star Rush
2016
67
18%
68
Mario Party: Top 100
2017
59
3%
59
super mario party
2018
77
60%
76
mario party super stars
2021
79
77%
80
super mario party jamboree
2024
81
86%
82
Super Mario Party Jamboree is the highest-rated Mario Party game of all time
Nintendo’s flagship party game series has performed significantly better on the Switch, both critically and commercially, compared to previous generation consoles. Of the three games released on the platform, 2018’s Super Mario Party received the worst reviews, receiving a rating of 77 on OpenCritic and 76 on Metacritic. Meanwhile, the 2021 compilation title Mario Party Superstars has an average score of 79 from top critics and is recommended by 77% of retailers, according to OpenCritic. Super Mario Party Jamboree has a higher OpenCritic score than either of these two titles, making it not only the highest-rated Mario Party game of its generation, but also the highest-rated mobile spin-off in series history. Included.
Join the newest Mario Party™, a jamboree of 7 boards and 110+ minigames
From merry-go-round running to motion-controlled mini-golf, this jamboree is packed with more mini-games than any Mario Party game to date. With seven boards in total, you can go with the flow in Goomba Lagoon, search for stars in the mall with Rainbow Galleria, or revisit the classics of Western Land and Mario’s Rainbow Castle.
Check out all kinds of additional modes, including 20 Player Online* Koopathlon.
Race across the party board in Coupathlon, the series’ first 20-player online* competition, to see who can score the highest in mini-games like fast-paced lane changes. The higher your score in each round, the faster you can reach the goal.
Coupathlon is just one of many additional modes**. You’ll find all kinds of Mario Party fun.
Released on October 17, 2024
Developer Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Multiplayer Local multiplayer, online multiplayer
Engine NintendoWare Bezel
ESRB E for everyone
Highly rated by OpenCritic
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