Video: Here's How Mario Party Superstars On Switch Compares To The N64 Originals

This was the highlight of E3 for me, as it was such a pleasant suprise!

I LOVE Martio party, so have already preordered this little gem. I loved Mario Party Top 100 too though as I have great memories of this series.
PS-why did no one buy Mario Party Star Rush?! That one was FANTASTIC!!

@Toads-Friend glad you like it! It was a huge disappointment for me as I have Mario Party with barebones content and felt this was just a cashing in. I was left disappointed with Mario Party considering how much content other Nintendo games got via DLC (E.g. smash bros).

Enjoy it and I hope it is a lot of fun

The minigames look like they'll be just as fun as the originals! I'm really hoping they don't screw this one up but they haven't exactly been doing a grand job ever since the series changed developers.

@Toads-Friend I bought it and I got bored really fast. Something that never happened with all the N64 and GameCube Mario Party games. Same thing happened with all the Mario Parties that NDCube had developed aside from Super Mario Party, which itself still got boring much faster than aforementioned N64 and GC entries, but was still decently fun.

Does anyone feel like the game almost feels like an admission that they can't make a good Mario Party anymore and that the old games are better? The way the announcer said "buttons only!!" sounded almost apologetic.

Same with Super Monkey Ball compilation in a way. I know it's 20th Anniversary but felt kind of telling they only included the first two games.

Hope both developers can make new games following the older templates in the future. 🤞

I am really looking forward to this game! I really don't care that there are "only" 5 boards. I have loved every single Mario Party game and this one looks so good!

@Clyde_Radcliffe

You do know that people actually liked the recent Mario Party games? I don't know why people are obsessed with making it seem like no one liked them.

People have asked for some of the older boards to be remade. This game is exactly what some people have asked for but rather than it being a way to expose younger fans to older boards and minigames, it is apparently an admission that they can't make a good MP game. This logic doesn't apply to any other franchise.

Nintendo remade a lot of Zelda games. Does that mean that is an admission that they can't make a good Zelda game anymore?

The "buttons only" thing will be an advantage to those who have a Switch Lite. It's hardly an apology, but rather suiting a different market. If you want motion control minigames, you can play Super Mario Party. If not, play this game.

Super Mario Party was great and it's one of the few games me and my GF play together. Looking forward to this one as I have very fond memories of the N64 games even though I remember them looking so much better then they do in that video!

The game definitely looks good in comparison to the N64 but to other games showcased during E3 on next gen consoles? It....is...acceptable 😏 still wish this was paid DLC

@lighteningbolt79 I am looking forward to playing Mario Party with you, my positive attitude friend!

Barebones remaster with no new mini games? Il get it if they don't charge £60

@Toads-Friend I do own Star Rush (got for cheap when Argos was starting to sell off remaining 3DS game stock), but when I saw the original trailer, I wasn't interested. It felt like NDCube were still struggling to find there footing after Mario Party 9 and 10 (who thought the vehicle was a good idea). The idea of everyone having there roll simultaneously just didn't appeal to me. I remember watching the treehouse demo afterwards, and still not really enjoying it because admittedly I didn't fully understand what the heck was happening.

I like that they are finally returning to the original rules and set-up, although I would much rather a brand-new game in this style rather than these boards from N64. I also don't like the modern UI, but I think I'll buy this one at launch to show support so that hopefully NDCube realise that people actually did like this style of Mario Party that Hudson Soft made.

@MS7000

But people actually do like the style of the NDCube games. I probably prefer the fact they have switched things up so often. Why do we need so many games in the exact same style as the Hudson Soft games? Why do people act as if the only Mario party games anyone liked were the Hudson Soft games?

@Kilamanjaro Exactly my thoughts. The whole time I thought it was DLC for Switch Mario Party. Only when I rewatched the trailer I realized it wasn't. Not to diss the old games and I am sure its good and all but if its full price for this remaster then it feels a bit steep. I already have the Switch game and its fun for my kid but its seldom played reserved for when we have visitors/playmates.

@lighteningbolt79 To be fair, I can't vouch for everyone, so admittedly my phrasing is poor in my original comment. But ever since Mario Party 9, my interest in Mario Party has been practically Zero. The only good thing from NDCube in my opinion has typically been the minigames, but the overall gameplay of Mario Party from 9 onwards means you are not getting as much of an opportunity to play the games. Then there is the car in 9 and 10 which I loathed. Nintendo Life did an interview with MP9's director. When asked about the car his reponse was:

"In past installments, everyone would move separately through the board. As a result, the actions of the other players often didn’t affect you. You could just look at the TV screen when it was your turn and during the minigames. In Mario Party (9 and) 10 though, players move together in a car, so each player’s action will affect the others meaning you’ll need to keep an eye on the TV screen. This way, everyone’s constantly involved, and we keep the flow of the game at a good pace."

I feel like it was the other way around. Because of all the individual actions on the board that could affect the other players, I felt you always had to pay attention to the screen anyway. Being stuck together in a car actually limited the amount of attention you needed because you already knew where you were going and you couldn't always control your rolls, so actions were inevitable. There was no room for strategy. The game may have a consistent pace, but it made the game boring as a result. I feel like the general philosophy stayed with them because even in the handheld games where there was no vehicle (like Island Tour), boards were more often than not a fixed length, so there was only so many things you could in the boards.

I do appreciate they are trying new things, but it just fell flat for me. I will admit that I can't judge Super Mario Party though, as I have not played that one; though I still think the UI looks incredibly generic.

@lighteningbolt79 Most people I know and discourse I've seen online state the newer games have less content and more uninspiring boards compared to the older games. A lot of people find the motion control gimmicky too. I'd have to agree. Super Mario Party in particular was very disappointing.

@lighteningbolt79 And BTW Super Mario Party had four boards... Mario Party 1 on N64 had EIGHT! Regardless of personal opinion that's factually half as many boards which is pretty appalling and lazy tbh.

I hope the new one has more boards to download or unlock.

this is going to be awesome. i cannot wait for this title. old mario party boards and mini games that seem brand new with a fresh coat of paint. this was the high light for me as well. the best mario party game. ever.

The graphics of Super Mario Party felt a bit lacking to me when it was first announced, like a tech demo or something. This game is much better in the visuals department. I'm very pleased here.

I think the N64 versions look better.

@Clyde_Radcliffe

But Super Mario Party had a lot more "big" modes. Regardless of personal opinion, that's factually true which is pretty amazing and not very lazy tbh.

I loved the fact that Super Mario Party had more modes. Mario and Partner Party played completely differently which definitely lengthened my interest in the game.

People are allowed to not like something, but that doesn't make something lazy or appalling. The recent Mario Party games have had more modes and more unique modes. How is it lazy to actually come up with new ideas? The first 8 Mario Party's and DS essentially had exactly the same gameplay. Why is that not called lazy?

Whether you like it or not, people have enjoyed the new Mario Party games. Yes, most people you've seen might have thought the newer games and less uninspiring content and less content but that doesn't mean everyone thinks that.

I like the motion control and I saw a lot of people praising Super Mario Party for its motion controls. Nintendo can't please everyone and won't make games just to please some vocal Mario Party "fans" that just want the same thing over and over. If you love the Hudson games so much, go and play them, and let us enjoy the newer games and stop acting as if no one likes them. People do and it is selfish to suggest otherwise.

@Toads-Friend

Thanks! I have loved all of the Mario Party games and I do love how each of the newer games feels different. They have their own unique modes and features which I definitely feel was needed after essentially the same gameplay for 8 games plus the DS one. I do understand that they won't be for everyone, but I get confused why they try to push the idea that everyone dislikes them.

I am currently playing Mario Shuffle from Mario Party Star Rush and I really like it. It has some quite unique tactics that you don't get from other modes in other Mario Party games. I got Star Rush recently for £15 on Amazon and I'm so annoyed I didn't get it sooner (and I'm not sure why I didn't. I think I had something on when it was launched and then I just forgot about it sadly).

Star Rush has so many fun modes that play completely differently. My favourite is Toad Scramble but the rest of them are all really good as well!

Seems like the equal amount of fun, but with higher framerate.

This should not be a separate game. It should have been a DLC for Super Mario Party, it’s just another money grab by Nintendo, just remaking old games. Nothing new just look at Links awakening

@Bunkerneath

Well I'm happy to pay for it. It looks like a massive improvement that had a lot of effort put into it.

All the realistic textures and lighting are kinda taking out a bit of the "party" vibe.

The original versions were very vibrant and full of repeating patterns, like the wall decorations and paper table cloths you'd see at children's parties.

@Bobb From what I could tell based on skimming the treehouse segment; boards and events function exactly as they do in N64. Chance Time is there, bowser spaces are there, item shops are there (although some items look different, for example instead of a magic lamp; it is now a Golden Pipe which costs 25 coins rather than 30 etc.). Hidden blocks are here again. It looks about as close as it could reasonably be. But there might be some changes I am missing.

Sweet! I like comparison between old and new games, super fun. Keep em comping.

@Patendo Sakurai's smash team is the only Nintendo branch that genuinely cares for their fans.

@Kriven I think that's a horrible idea! For context, Super Mario Party doesn't support handheld play, this game does. So it's horrible because if I was a Switch Lite owner, I'd be buying a game that isn't compatible in handheld mode just to be able to gain the ability to purchase an additional DLC that does work in handheld mode. So I spend $60 on a game that I can't play just so I can buy a DLC that will work. The games are better off separated. Switch Lite owners won't be forced to buy a game that doesn't work for them just to play this content!

@Bunkerneath I don't think it's a good idea to force Switch Lite owners to buy a game that doesn't work on their system just so they can gain the ability to purchase this content. Separate the games! Super Mario Party isn't handheld mode compatible, this game is! Not a cash grab, it's just a better idea.

Super Mario Party still felt a bit to casual. You should have seen how many people cheered when they saw that the stars were back up to 20 coins lol

I think Nintendo tried to go through a phase where they wanted everyone to be a winner...but that's not what Mario Party is all about. Ruining friendships is why we play the MP games. 😎

@Poodlestargenerica Come on! Breath of the Wild 2 though!

@UltimateOtaku91 I was wondering if this was going to be a full priced game knowing Nintendo it will be
Edit* it's 50 quid no way I'm paying that

@lighteningbolt79 Just gotta say I, too, like the NDcube games. Mario Party 9 and Wii Party are the two games me and my friends played the most at parties. We still have inside jokes based on things that happened during those games. Super Mario Party's motion controls were fun, too. I'm a bit sad this one won't have them.

And let's be frank there's one point I think people ignore when they're being too critical of these games: they are all fun when you've had a beer or two. Spending time with friends, with a game that anyone can join not matter their skill level and having a laugh is what it's all about.

It's the point that Nintendo Life itself admitted, hence the "uncut" version of Super Mario Party hands-on on the YouTube channel.

I'm not sure why people are surprised this isn't DLC for Super Mario Party. Honestly, it makes perfect sense to release this as a new game, both from a business perspective, but more importantly as a Mario Party game that people who only own a Switch Lite can now play as well.

Where is the DLC conversation coming from? Going with the N64 rule set is entirely different than Super Mario Party, going with classic minigames is throwing away the joycon focus of Super and overall, I'd rather have DLC for this than Super. Very hopeful for this game and 3 boards have been revealed; the cover art depicts the woods board from Mario Party 3

Pretty stoked about this. Never got into mario party until adulthood and I wasn’t gonna sell a kidney for the old games. Plus online makes it easier for me to play with friends.

Are ALL the mini games from Mario Party: The Top 100 for the 3DS in this game as well? This seems like an HD remake to me.....