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Mario Party 8

First seen: 10 february 2007

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Great Deal: $46.30

  • User Score (294)
    7.5 7.5 from 294 reviewers
  • Expert Score (126)
    6.6 6.6 from 126 reviewers
  • Gameplay (35)
    7.2 7.2 from 35 reviewers
  • Graphics (51)
    6.5 6.5 from 51 reviewers
  • Sound (49)
    6.6 6.6 from 49 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    7.9 7.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (13)
    8.3 8.3 from 13 reviewers
  • Control (6)
    7.1 7.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    6.4 6.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (14)
    8.0 8.0 from 14 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • fun for eveyone, highly addictive, a lot of minigames, everyone can enjoy it, great sound
  • maybe the price, gc graphics and framedrops, outdated graphics, graphics haven t improved, • lousy widescreen support

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  • First seen
    10 February 2007

The Mario Party 8 video game may be the 10th in the entire series, but it is the first one to be developed for the Wii gaming console of Nintendo. It belongs to the party series and was developed by Hudson Soft.

The game Mario Party 8 can be played either in single-player mode or in multi-player mode. Anyone who has been playing Nintendo games a lot probably is well acquainted with most if not all of the characters that appear in Mario Party 8, such as Yoshi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Prince…

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The Mario Party 8 video game may be the 10th in the entire series, but it is the first one to be developed for the Wii gaming console of Nintendo. It belongs to the party series and was developed by Hudson Soft.

The game Mario Party 8 can be played either in single-player mode or in multi-player mode. Anyone who has been playing Nintendo games a lot probably is well acquainted with most if not all of the characters that appear in Mario Party 8, such as Yoshi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Princess Daisy, and of course the plumber brothers and Nintendo mainstays Mario and Luigi, who had appeared in the previous Mario Party theme video games. The player needs to unlock certain characters to continue in the game, having a total of 14 appearing in this particular Wii-format video game. Some of the characters have double roles to play, therefore may be expected to appear more frequently than others.

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Review Summary

Mario Party 8 is a board game. The game features a carnival theme. A Party Tent houses the main board game modes, with each of them having slightly different rules. The carnival also includes the Star Battle Arena, which is a single player game similar to the normal party game; a Mini-game Tent, where unlocked mini-games can be played; an Extras Zone; and a Fun Bazaar, where players are able to see their records and redeem their point cards. However most of the game cannot be controlled by only the Wii R…

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Mario Party 8 is a board game. The game features a carnival theme. A Party Tent houses the main board game modes, with each of them having slightly different rules. The carnival also includes the Star Battle Arena, which is a single player game similar to the normal party game; a Mini-game Tent, where unlocked mini-games can be played; an Extras Zone; and a Fun Bazaar, where players are able to see their records and redeem their point cards. However most of the game cannot be controlled by only the Wii Remote. Players take turns hitting a die to go through the game board. Into the game you’ll get bonuses, activate traps, or even change the construction of the game board itself. The main focus is to collect as many stars as possible before the end of the game. Mario Party 8 can be played by both single players and multiple players. All the players keep in a brief mini-game, which can be played by 4 players, each playing for himself, or 3 against 1 or 2 versus 2 players. The color of the space that each player is positioned on determines the set the mini-game is selected from. Mario Party 8 consists of dozens of mini-games. When you start a mini-game, screens with text and animations explain the rules and controls of the game. Mario Party 8 lures players to keep on playing by providing a large array of unlockable items and features, obtained by redeeming point cards.

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  1. Mario Party 8

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    30 July 2007
    Overall 4
    4.4
    Gameplay 5
    5.0
    Graphics 5
    5.0
    Sound 4
    4.0
     

    The first circus in Rome was called the Circus Maximus, in which different equestrians, staged battles, and performances took place inside one building. Roman performers used to travel to different foreign lands in order to please traders into buying their goods and services. Read more

  2. Mario Party 8

    Reviewer: Fragland
    27 August 2007
    Overall 7
    7.2
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 6
    5.5
    Sound 7
    7.0
    Storyline 7
    7.3
     

    Other crew members like Slyoldfox, FroFro, Rian and Zwan can confirm the fact we had a lot of fun with Mario Party 8. It's a pretty good game, but still, it's mostly the same concept as the previous versions. Whether you should pay that much money for it? In short, if you love board games - and the luck that you need with them - and you like to play minigames, then you should buy it. If you just want lots of minigames and an innovative use of the Wii-mote, then you... Read more

  3. It's minigames galore once again in the Mario Party series' first entry on the Wii.

    Reviewer: Yahoo
    29 May 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
    Multiplayer 9
    9.0
    Control 8
    8.0
     

    What Mario Party has always done better than its competition, though, is glue these minigames together with a structure that's easy to understand, straightforward to play, and competitive enough to provide enough stimulation for rewarding group play. That's no different here, and let's be honest, who looks to party games for stunning originality, cutting-edge presentation, and engrossing single-player modes? It's Mario. He parties. So will you. Read more

  4. Mario Party 8 (Wii) Review

    Reviewer: 411mania.com
    3 May 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    To be honest, I have never played a Mario Party game, not Mario Party1,2,3,4,5,6, or 7. I guess this game sell millions, thus the iterations that it spun off. I don’t know what to expect going into this game. I’m going to grab a few of my buddies and play this best seller and see how it goes, ready? Read more

  5. Mario Party 8

    Reviewer: GameSpy.com
    4 June 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Planning a Wii party, but you're tired of Wii Sports ? It may not hurt to make it a Mario Party. Or maybe it will! Read more

  1. Mario Party 8 for Nintendo Wii

    Reviewer: Wyldkat621, VideoGameReview
    28 June 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    In keeping with the previous 7 release titles, this is a great party game. The use of the Wii-mote absolutely carries this game. Otherwise, it's just Mario Party 7 without the microphone. Overall, a good game to get if you have $50 burning a hole in your pocket, and definitely pick it up if it's on sale. If you have a previous version (perhaps MP 6 or 7), then wait 'til it's a little cheaper. Read more

  2. its a party

    Reviewer: redncwings, Meijer
    21 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    fun to play...good for get togethers and parties....only downside is that it can take a long time depending on how many turns you set your game to; different story and game boards...plus can play mini games without playing main board game Read more

  3. Mario Party 8

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    29 November 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This game is similar to the previous Mario Party games. Has lots of mini-games for everyone to enjoy. This game doesn't have the microphone like Mario Party 7 on the Gamecube. In this game, you earn carnival cards that you can use to unlock new games. All in all, this is a very good game to play with your friends and family. A must have for the Wii console. If you enjoyed the past Mario Party games, you would love this one too. Read more

  4. Great game for young kids and the family

    Reviewer: Zodiac, J&R
    19 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This is the first Mario Party Game for the Wii. It lacks extremely new innovations from the Gamecube versions, but is fun to play. Most players from old games remained the same. For little kids it will never get boring. For the Wii, it is a major hit due to its popularity. Read more

  5. Mario Party 8 gets the party started!

    Reviewer: Epinions
    29 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Mario Party 8 for Nintendo Wii is a fantastic game for people of all ages! It's safe, fun, and not violent. Just because there is no violence does not mean it's no fun for adults. It's the kind of game for competative families or friends because it involes using a great multitude of strategies and tequniques. I bought this game because it was a family oriented game that involved physical activity. It was an easy to use kind of game for my whole family that had no... Read more

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