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Another hit in a great series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 13
Date: May 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the 8th installment in the Mario Party series from Nintendo. Like its predecessors, Mario Party 8 features tons of mini-games (some new, some variations on older games) and a board-game style competition for anywhere from 1 to 4 players.

Audience: This game truly has the potential to be one of the select few that is fun for nearly everyone. Gamers and non-gamers alike, of all ages, will find the mini-games very entertaining and the competitive boards a lot of fun! I should also note that the "audience" here is really a multi-player audience--it's much more fun to play with other people than against a computer player.

Graphics: 'Cartoony,' typical Wii graphics. The graphics are actually quite beautiful, though obviously not realistic. Very pleasing to the eye though.

Gameplay: Gameplay is simple and easy to get the hang of. You choose a board, everyone picks a character, and then the fun begins. Like previous Mario Party games the object is to complete some objective on each board (stars or coins or whatever) while competing in various mini-games and activities along the way.

Control: Even non-gamers will find the mini-games pretty easy to get the hang of. The Wii remote is put to good use here--as a lasso, a flashlight, a hammer or mallet, and many other things!

Challenge: The challenge from this game comes mostly in the form of competition from the people you're playing against. It is what you make it, I guess. There is a single-player competitive mode as well, though I haven't gone far enough in it to know if it becomes more difficult as it progresses.

Storyline: Well, there really isn't one. It's just a...well, a party. Hence the title. You do earn carnival cards and can use them to unlock new games and to buy floats for a parade. Not much more to it than that.

Overall: This is a great first Mario Party installment for the Wii. It manages to capitalize on all the Wii's strengths--the unique controllers, the cartoon-like graphics--and should be great fun for quite some time (until Mario Party 9). And unlike some of the Wii release titles this game seems very polished.

Good clean fun for parents and kids

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: June 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

My 6-year-old daughter wanted this game and saved her allowance and birthday money to buy it. She and I have had the best time playing this. I am not an avid gamer so it is just the right speed for she and I. There are some games that are so funny that she is laughing so hard while playing. She asks me all day long if I will play MP8 with her. My 11-year-old will butt in and play with us as well.

We've only had it about a week and have opened up about 98% of the mini games but are still having a blast with it.

I've seen some complaints about the computer always rolling 10s and getting the good prizes and squares but I have not noticed this. I find the game play to be pretty competitive. We have beat the computer characters many times and there have been times where it is neck in neck and pretty exciting right to the very end.

I've even played this by myself while the kids were at school one day! Loads of fun.

Mario Party 8-an entertaining game for the whole family.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: June 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Mario Party 8 was the first real game that I bought for my Wii. I was hoping that because there are so many great (and classic) games relating to Mario, that this game would be another great one considering the $50 price tag. I was thrilled when I played this game for the first few times because it exceeded my expectations.

So what's to like about this game? First of all, there's a TON of things to do! The main part of the game has you playing as a Mario character (you get to choose from quite a few different characters including Boo, Wario, Waluigi, and Dry Bones). There are 6 different boards you can choose from (from Donkey Kong to a haunted house to a monopoly-type board), all with the same goal only completely different looks. Each player takes a turn moving around the board to collect coins and ultimately get a star. After all 4 players go, you play a minigame (some are 4 player, some are 2 vs. 2, and some are 1 vs. 3) and the winner gets coins. When a player gets a star, another star appears on another part of the board and you start all over again attempting to get the new star. With other tricks and surprises (like candy pieces that allow you to do certain things and mystery board spaces), no game is the same and there's a lot of competition.

There are other games you can play besides the main game. The second game option allows you to choose from a selection of other games. For these, you play minigames and each win puts you ahead of the other players. For example, the goal of one game is to win 5 minigames to ultimately crown yourself the winner. Another has you flipping "tiles" after every win and whoever has flipped the most tiles at the end of the game, wins.

After every game you play, you get a certain number of "carnival cards". With these carnival cards you can buy more options for even more gameplay. You can buy "figures" which are basically collectible figures of random Mario-themed items and you can display them sort of as trophys. You can also buy other really fun minigames that you can play anytime you want.

Lastly, I know other reviewers have said that this game should be for kids. However, I'm 19 years old and I find it very entertaining. This is truly a game that everyone, no matter what age, can enjoy.

And what's not to like? As I mentioned above, the price isn't all that great. However, because most Wii games are the same price, and because this game brings a ton of entertainment to my family, I was willing to forget how much I paid for it. Still, this means that you need to REALLY like this game in order to be ok with the price. Second, when it's just my sister and I playing against the system, the waiting time between turns can be a pain. Other than that, this game is all positives.

If you're interested in buying a game for your Wii that is fun for the whole family, be sure to check this one out!

Totally Fun!! Totally a Party!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: May 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've played Mario Party since the very first one came out on the N64. And though the games have always been similar to each other, they always have been fun to play with a party!! MP8 is no different!! The minigames are fun, the added Wii Remote play is a blast, and you can use your Mii's on several of the minigames!! If you are looking for a GREAT multiplayer game, look no further!!

Best Mario Party Game Yet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: June 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I know this game is receiving bad reviews on some video gaming sites.. Don't listen to those folks. Listen to real gamers like me. I own every game in the series and Mario Party 8 is by far the best. The motion controls make the game. You don't have to get dents in your thumbs from mashing buttons. (Some games do use buttons but not to the extent where you will actually feel pain). The mini games are fun and the controls are excellent. This is the first Mario party game where I enjoy the majority of the boards. The best board is the koopa tycoon board where you put coins into hotels to gain posession of the hotels which also gives you stars. This board requires a little more strategy than most and it's a blast to play. There are two new playable characters in the game.(Blooper and hammer brother)The single player is deep and enjoyable. Multiplayer is the heart of the game. You don't have to play the main game to enjoy multiplayer. You can play loads of multiplayer minigames. This game is a must own for wii owners.

Good game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: June 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It's about having fun right? Well if you live by that concept, you'll have NO PROBLEM enjoying this game. The creators have managed to design a game where anyone can pick it up and win, even if other players have used it for hours. I have only played a few Mario Party 8 titles before and I can honestly say this is the best one because of the Wiimote capabilities. There are a FEW (scarce) times where the Wiimote's motion sensing was a little off but nothing to annoy you too much. A must-have for any Wii user who has friends (don't we all?).

Party!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I usually don't like any of the Mario games. But I bought this one for my husband and surprisingly I love it! It makes great use of the Wii remote, is simple enough for anyone to play, and there are lots of great mini-games to play. Great to be able to play with other people but also be able to play solo. But like many of the other Wii games, it is addictive and you'll find that time has passed you buy quite quickly! Highly recommended.

Mario Party 8 Great for Kids & Parents to play together

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: June 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If traditional board games aren't bringing you and the kids together anymore, Mario Party 8 ought to do it. A four-player game can take a while to finish, but having a Wiimote for each person will help to keep things moving. One gameplay feature our preteen kids like that you can practice each minigame before you play "for real." Fun enough for adults and not overly challenging for younger kids, MP8 is a winner for families.

BEST MARIO GAME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: June 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

MARIO PARTY 8 IS THE BEST GAME OUT OF ALL MARIO GAMES.
AND IT IS ALSO THE GAME IN WITCH YOU CAN FUN IN.

Tons O games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game offers the mini games I've liked from the past versions on the N64 and game cube. Now they are produced for the Wii-mote and nun-chuck. A bonus is collecting game points to expand your mini-game selection and different "game board only" games where you play "monopoly like" games. Great variety!

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