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    Revive Your Mario Memories: Superstars Unleashed!

    Mario Party Superstars is a party video game developed by NDcube and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It was released on October 29, 2021, as the twelfth home console installment in the Mario Party series and the second for the Nintendo Switch following Super Mario Party (2018).

    Key Features

    • Gameplay: The game features classic Mario Party gameplay where four players (human or AI) compete on one of five remade boards from the original Nintendo 64 trilogy. Players roll dice to move around the board, collecting coins and stars. Stars are purchased for 20 coins, and players can also obtain them through other means.
    • Minigames: There are over 100 minigames curated from previous Mario Party games, including those from the Nintendo 64, GameCube, and Wii. These minigames are played between turns and offer opportunities to earn additional coins.
    • Mt. Minigames Mode: This mode allows players to freely play any minigame without the board, offering various challenges like Free Play, Tag Match, Trio Challenge, Coin Battle, Daily Challenge, Survival, and Sports and Puzzles.
    • Items and Economy: The game includes a variety of items that can be purchased with coins, such as the Mushroom, Cursed Dice Block, and Golden Pipe. These items can significantly impact gameplay by altering dice rolls or stealing resources from opponents.

    Reception

    Mario Party Superstars received positive reviews for its nostalgic value, improved item system, and extensive selection of minigames. However, it lacks the diverse character roster and unique character-specific dice blocks found in Super Mario Party.

    Comparison with Super Mario Party

    • Minigames: Superstars offers a larger and more varied selection of minigames compared to Super Mario Party's 80 minigames.
    • Game Modes: Super Mario Party includes additional modes like Partner Party and River Survival, which are not available in Superstars.
    • Control and Portability: Super Mario Party uses motion controls and can be played with a single Joy-Con per player, while Superstars requires button controls and both Joy-Con or a Pro Controller for each player.