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[Shadoron]

System: Nintendo 3DS Family of Devices
Release Format: Physical and Digital Download via eShop
Release Dates:
US - 11/10/17 ($39.99)
JP - 28/12/17 (¥4,980)
EU - 05/01/18 (€49.99), 31/01/18 (eShop)
AU - January 2018 ($)

Mario Party is back on the Nintendo 3DS, and this time you can play the top 100 minigames from previous home console entries. Featuring both a local multiplayer mode and a new mini-board styled singleplayer mode, there's a way to play for everyone. Head to Head, Free for All, 2-on-2, and 3-on-1 styled minigames are all here. The unique control methods of the 3DS family are also represented - utilizing the stylus, built in gyro, microphone, and traditional controls.

Playable Characters:

Up to four players can play, each using their own 3DS family system
Local multiplayer only, no online play

Four Multiplayer Game Modes:
100 Minigames - This mode let's you select from any of the 100 minigames that you have unlocked.

Minigame Match - This is a more traditional board game styled Mario Party experience. Challenge up to 3 other friends, set the number of turns you want to play, and start collecting coins. The minigames featured in this mode are selected via players' Minigame Packs.

Championship Battles - A great mode to play with friends, Championship Battles is a tournament styled mode. Play either a Best-of-3 or Best-of-5 match.

Decathlon - This mode is all about breaking records and getting the highest score. Try to be the best in preset series of 5 or 10 minigames.

2 Ways to Play Multiplayer:
Local Wireless Mode - In Local Wireless Mode, each player has their own system and game cart. All four multiplayer game modes are available to play, and everyone can choose their favorite Minigame Pack for roulette selection in the Minigame Match mode.

Download Play Mode - In Download Play Mode, each player has their own system, but only *1* game cart is needed to play. All four multiplayer games modes are available to play, however, only the host can choose their favorite Minigame Pack for roulette selection in the Minigame Match mode.

Minigame Island Mode - Compete against AI rivals in this singleplayer, mini overworld/game-board mode. Unlock minigames for use in single and multiplayer modes as you compete against Bowser and Donkey Kong to try to clear all four worlds.

All four multiplayer modes are also available to play in singleplayer mode.

Amiibo Support:
Minigame Island Mode - Tap a compatible Amiibo figure to get a life back when you need one.
Minigame Island Mode - Tap on an Amiibo Coin Space to receive 10 coins.
Minigame Island Mode - Tap a Koopa or Goomba Amiibo on a Coin Space to receive 50 coins.
Minigame Pack Selection - Tap the Koopa or Goomba Amiibos to unlock special minigame packs.
See HERE for a complete list of compatible Amiibo figures.

Media:

Announcement Trailer
Official Game Trailer
Game Modes and Amiibo Trailer

Reviews and Scores:
Links Coming Soon.

OT Title:
For anyone confused by the meaning behind the OT title - "Nintendo to Hand Out Gaming Gloves"

 

[PrinnyBomb]

Really hoping this game is good, I've been hyped since its announcement but have been burned a few too many times to buy it blindly.

 

[Shadoron]

Really hoping this game is good, I've been hyped since its announcement but have been burned a few too many times to buy it blindly.

I'm with you on that one. Waiting to check out what others think. In theory, it should be a great MP for multiplayer... the "best" mini games, and only needing one cart to play with multiple friends. Let's see what the reviews say.

 

[tkscz]

If no running of the bulb, no buy.

 

[Dragoshi1]

I like it, it's just that they're too faithful with the minigames, as in...

THE AI IS BRUTAL.

The singleplayer has set AI levels for each minigame, and some will be harder than others, it's all up to RNG during the minigame, just like the originals.

I've had to retry the one where you blow into the mic to blow up a balloon too many times now, because the AI obviously somehow knows when the balloon will pop.

 

[Mega Man's Electric Sheep]

I don't find the AI brutal at all. The only minigames I had any trouble three-starring in the single player mode were the random ones. The "get the highest card" one was godawful and took me 10 tries. The "pick a fishing pole and hope you get a fish" one took me a while too. Those were the only 2 games out of the hundred that I didn't like though; these are really good choices overall. The single player mode took me about 3 hours to finish 100%, and unlocked a hard mode of the single player upon completion. I also dabbled in the star rush-esque mode, which is kinda lame as there is a whopping ONE board to play on. I like the game overall just because the minigames are good, and it's nice to have it on my 3DS to pop on for a few minutes.

 

[Shotgun Kiss]

The best part of Mario Party games is the board games. Stealing stars, switching places, blocking paths, and generally screwing each other other.

I have absolutely zero interest in a Mario Party game without them. I wouldn't even call that a Mario Party game. It's just a minigame compilation.

 

[Toadthemushroom]

Great OT. For once a post-2DS XL first party game supports the 3D effect as well. I wonder how faithful the programming is to the older games that features these minigames. Particularly the ones developed by Hudson Soft.

For once I'm disappointed this wasn't greenlit for Switch instead, only because I'd be hard-pressed to find others willing to bring along their 3DSes to play this in multiplayer. Though its core premise does feel like release schedule filler and I'm sure Switch's first party game will be somewhat more ambitious.

 

[DUX]

Sounds like a nice game to bring when you know people are going to have 3DSes.

Though whipping out an amiibo in the minigame island mode for a boost in multiplayer might get some complaints from the other players, lol