Mario Party DS DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2007
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Metascore
72 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

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  • Summary: You'd think years of defeat would get to a guy, but Bowser just doesn't give up! He's captured Mario and his friends in his pursuit of a crystal that the group collected when it fell from the sky, and he doesn't hesitate to shrink them to miniature size to get rid of them and get his hands on the other four crystals. The mini-heroes have to find the crystals before he does, making their way through giant environments filled with enormous creatures. The single-player campaign takes place in five different settings, each of them ending with a boss. As usual, players have to collect coins and stars, at the same time escaping dangers such as Piranha Plants and other classic creatures from the Mario universe. As they progress through the game, players also can unlock various mini-games, such as Rail Riders, Sweet Sleuth and Goomba Wrangler! When players are tired of exploring the story mode, they can choose one of the other modes, like Puzzle and Minigame. Play with up to four friends on the DS' local Wi-Fi and let the party begin. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Digital Entertainment News
    85
    The board game is still essentially a dice powered foot race. The boss fights were a step in the right direction, but the rules of the game itself need to be refreshed. However for what it is it's great.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    82
    Link up with other DS owners and this is essential. [Jan 2008, p.88]
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    74
    At its base, it's really just a recycling of old Mario Party mini-games, and just doesn't feel new enough to be its own game.
  4. Eurogamer
    40
    If you're one of those who has enjoyed the series on console, you'll enjoy it on DS. Otherwise, steer clear.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. BlogDog123
    9
    This game offers portable parties in the car. In my opinion, this is the best of the Mario Party titles with its great boss minigames, smooth controls, and a truckload of unlockables and bonus content.… Expand
  2. Zilcell
    8
    It is similar to the previous Mario Party games, but there is a twist. The characters are shrunk to an extremely small size, and that influences the mini-games within the game. If you want an overall easy, yet fun mini-game themed game, then this game is right for you.… Expand
  3. Rule2006
    6
    This game is an all right bit of harmless fun and you will find yourself playing mini games again and again to get an awesome high score, especially on the higher difficulties, but after 3-4 hours playing this game I bailed out because I found it way too repetitive.… Expand
  4. DS
    3
    While it initially looks fun, you will quickly realize you cannot beat the CPU players at certain minigames. The minigames are also frustrating and unimaginative. Nintendo should revoke the franchise from Hudson and develop their own.… Expand

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