Rated 3.90 out of 5 stars 189 Reviews
"We did not like this version as much as some of the older mario parties."
"Love the game, wish we could have found it for a little cheaper. But thats ok."
Mario Party 8 (Nintendo Wii)
The world's most popular party videogame is getting a lot crazier in Mario Party 8 for Wii! Whether you're shaking up cola cans or lassoing barrels, you and your friends will be drawn into the action like never before using the Wii Remote. All-new ways to play:
- Play with motion control: Row your way through a river race, Punch a statue to pieces, Steer race cars, mopeds, and go-karts, Handle a balancing pole while walking a tightrope.
- Play using the Pointer: Shoot at Boos in a haunted house, Drag and drop toppings in a cake-decorating competition, Select the correct answers in game-show challenges.
- Play using the Wii Remote's buttons: Jump and pummel your way through a football brawl, Hop and run across a field of spinning platforms.
Mario Party 8 (Nintendo Wii) Reviews
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.
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I've never played any of the older Mario Party games, but really LOVE this game. It's a great game for the family to play together! This game has something for everyone. There are so many different things to do and play on MP-8. We've played several times already, and always get new games thrown at us. Some of the mini-games are a little confusing for my 7 year old, as they happen so fast, but after she plays them again in the arcade a few times, she gets the hang of it.
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I have been playing this with my family a couple fo times a week, and it is a blast.
For those of you new to Mario Party, like I was, it is basically an animated board game style of play with mini games after each round. There are a few different boards to play on and tons of mini games that most any age can handle. My kindergartener has no problem competing against "normal" difficulty computer opponents, and easily beats the "easy" level in the mini games.
I fully recommend this for family entertainment. The only down side to it is the minimum number of turns is 10. For two players playing as a team against the computer, that means your game is going to be about 1 hour minimum. On the positive side, even my 6 year old does not get bored with it in that hour.
As an adult party game, it can be just as entertaining and very challanging. You will enjoy all the smack talking and strategy as you try to gather those stars. Just remember to never give up because you can spin around and win with just the right role or piece of candy.
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