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6.3 out of 10

Mario Party 5

First seen: 25 november 2003

Information found in: from 60 sources in 12 countries.

Great Deal: $39.94

  • User Score (107)
    7.7 7.7 from 107 reviewers
  • Expert Score (32)
    6.9 6.9 from 32 reviewers
  • Gameplay (14)
    6.6 6.6 from 14 reviewers
  • Graphics (19)
    6.2 6.2 from 19 reviewers
  • Sound (16)
    6.0 6.0 from 16 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (2)
    7.9 7.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    5.2 5.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    6.2 6.2 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (4)
    7.2 7.2 from 4 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • not available, it is good game, party mode, capsule item event system, smooth game play
  • expensive when new, single player is boring, enemy ai, more of the same, some pure luck involved

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Release Date

  • First seen
    25 November 2003

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  1. Mario Party 5

    Reviewer: Videogame Pub
    1 October 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 10
    9.6
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 8
    7.5
    Addiction 9
    8.8
     

    The series that revolutionized the party game genre, if it didn't pioneer it, is back in its fifth incarnation. By this time, one would expect the games to start getting stale, and while this is mildly true, Hudson Soft has included enough new games and play modes to keep fans interested, and newcomers enthralled. Read more

  2. Mario Party 5

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    7 May 2004
    Overall 7
    7.3
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 7
    7.0
     

    Mario Party 5 almost makes use of every feature found in past Mario Party games in the series. The only things you'll notice that are missing is that items are free instead of purchased ' you have to pay once you use the item, and the Super/Super Tiny system of Mario Party 4 has vanished. Also gone is Donkey Kong because of an added space on the board called the DK Space, which allows you to do good things rather than the bad things that happen on Bowser's Space. Even... Read more

  3. Mario Party 5

    Reviewer: Deeko
    27 June 2005
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Another solid game from Nintendo — it features a few new tweaks on the old formula but it's more or less the same game with new boards, new mini-games and a few new characters. But, that's okay — sometimes that is all gamer's need and this is almost universally one of those cases. There's not a lot of room for Nintendo to get too radical when it comes to mixing stuff about but I believe they did a good job of making it feel like a fresh product and not a complete... Read more

  4. Mario Party 5 (USA)

    Reviewer: NTSC UK
    12 November 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    And so Mario Party 5 continues the series’ yearly update without breaking the mould. A few extras here, a lick of paint there, a fresh repertoire of minigames and that’s about it. When it comes to the crunch though, if you’re looking for something new and novel then the game isn’t going to be your best bet. Even if your only experience of the title was way back on the N64, the game is still remarkably familiar. And it’s a shame, because back then Mario Party... Read more

  5. Mario Party 5

    7 May 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    This game might be fun for a while with other people, but it is probably not worth owning unless you collect Mario games. Other than the new mini-games and boards, this game will be more of the same. Due to a lack of innovation, this game does not deserve as high of a score as its predecessors. Read more

  1. "Mario Party 5 Review"

    Reviewer: Wii Game Review
    11 April 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Mario and co are trying to stop Bowser from ruining Dream Land where all dreams come to life. Defeat him by moving through all new boards to defeat the Mini Bowsers. When you beat them, you will unlock another level for you to play. As good as it may sound, Mario Party 5 is incredibly dull. It is not very good playing on your own but it is a blast playing with your friends! The game features lots of completely new mini-games! Some of them are actually quite good. This is... Read more

  2. Koopa Kid Rules!

    Reviewer: Epinions
    22 June 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I think this game is very good.The graphics are good and there is a lot to do.I love Koopa Kid because since I can't use Bowser,Koopa Kid is the next best thing.My favorite modes are Super Duel Mode,Mini Game Mode,and Bonus Mode.I like everything about this game except Waluigi,he sucks! Other then that I love this game,well gotta go,my cat is biting my leg,By-ouch!! Read more

  3. Reviewer: Review Centre
    19 November 2005
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Mario Party 5 is a lot of fun. I Dont know why everyone thinks it sucks. I guess thats becuase the see the rating it got, then they judged it on that. But this game, and the other games are fun. They made a board game into lots of fun with adding minigames. PLus, if it sucked so much, then why could they make so many? Read more

  4. mario party 5

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    8 June 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Another one of Nintendo's fabulous mario-parties. The mini-games are good, and the board maps are way better than mario-party 4. Fair gaming experience. Definitely recommended from me. Read more

  5. Mario Party 5 (GC): Great addition to the Mario Party series

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    4 June 2006
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Mario Party 5 was the second Mario Party game to be released on for the Gamecube, and it was the first Mario Party game I bought for this console. It was released in 2003.The game only uses 5 blocks of memory to save progress, so if, like me, you don't have a lot of memory left on any memory cards, you can most likely still save progress with this game. When you start playing you are introduced to the place known as Dream Depo, where there are stars who guide you through... Read more

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