
Rather than traveling around a board to obtain the most quantity of a particular item, either separately or together on a vehicle, players need to race their opponents to the finish in a linear, one-way board, with certain objectives in the race differing depending on the board played on. Mario Party: Island Tour has gameplay objectives unique to it compared to other entries in the Mario Party series.

It is the twelfth main installment (nineteenth overall) in the Mario Party series, the third installment for a handheld console, and the first Mario Party to be developed for the Nintendo 3DS.

With so many classic minigames, the title reminds fans what made the series so appealing, and rounds out the ever-growing MP lineup quite nicely.Mario Party: Island Tour is a game for the Nintendo 3DS, released first in the Americas in November 22, 2013, and the second Mario Party game to be developed by NDcube. The past decade or so hasn't been quite as kind to the series, with the underwhelming Wii U and DS titles as well as the divisive debut on Switch.īut for many fans-especially of an old-school bent-the party is back in full swing with the 2021 release of Mario Party Superstars. Updated by Stephen LaGioia: Over the years and decades, the Mario Party series made a name for itself as a staple party franchise and a timeless go-to for social gatherings. Which iterations of the classic party hold up today, and which ones bring the party to a screeching halt? While it may be clear to some, where they all stack up is a question only answerable through analysis.

Related: Best Party Games, According To Metacritic (& 5 Worst)Ĭertain games are better played with family than friends, while some aren't too compelling to play solo or with others. Over the years, several Mario Party games have been released-which have experimented with different features and brought various changes in style, to say the least.

It has always been a competitive style game, as gamers fight to see who will become the Superstar and get bragging rights over their friends or family. Mario Party is a game that can either strengthen or ruin friendships.
