

Going for a hat trick, that date will also see the release of Mario Party: Island Tour for 3DS. The company's headline franchises Super Mario 3D World and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds will both launch on November 22-just in time for Black Friday. So, here's exactly what the publisher plans on bringing out until the end of the year. With so many classic minigames, the title reminds fans what made the series so appealing, and rounds out the ever-growing MP lineup quite nicely.With a Wii U price drop and the newly-announced 2DS handheld, Nintendo has the potential to market its games to a much wider audience. The past decade or so hasn't been quite as kind to the series, with the underwhelming Wii U and DS titles as well as the divisive debut on Switch.īut for many fans-especially of an old-school bent-the party is back in full swing with the 2021 release of Mario Party Superstars. Updated by Stephen LaGioia: Over the years and decades, the Mario Party series made a name for itself as a staple party franchise and a timeless go-to for social gatherings. Which iterations of the classic party hold up today, and which ones bring the party to a screeching halt? While it may be clear to some, where they all stack up is a question only answerable through analysis. Related: Best Party Games, According To Metacritic (& 5 Worst)Ĭertain games are better played with family than friends, while some aren't too compelling to play solo or with others. Over the years, several Mario Party games have been released-which have experimented with different features and brought various changes in style, to say the least. It has always been a competitive style game, as gamers fight to see who will become the Superstar and get bragging rights over their friends or family. Mario Party is a game that can either strengthen or ruin friendships.
