Mario Party Advance Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Mar 28, 2005
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54 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: Mario Party Advance takes all the minigame mayhem of the console games and puts it in your hands. This version for the Game Boy Advance features all-new games and a host of Professor E. Gadd's incredible gadgets, including trinkets, toys, detectors, and tricks. "Tricks" let you play pranks on your friends, test your compatibility, and more. Earn coins in single-player game boards; compete against a friend in a two-player battle game; or trade gadgets, minigames, and coins with other players.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. eToychest
    94
    If you own a GBA or SP, there is absolutely no reason not to own Mario Party Advance. Heck, even if you don't own one yet, this is the perfect excuse-a true, must-own killer app.
  2. WHAM! Gaming
    76
    Had it made use of the wireless adapter it might have been able to duplicate the traditional Mario Party feel.
  3. Total Video Games
    70
    The focus on creating a "game" out of the franchise is commendable and makes for a worthwhile purchase if you're a GBA owner looking for something to keep you busy on the bus.
  4. Games Radar
    40
    If not for the board game pain, this would have been OK. But as it is, it's just another lifeless Mario Party to sling on to the slowly growing pile. [NGC Pocket]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. H.Y.
    10
    An absolute HOOT!!
  2. KendylKlownfish
    6
    Mario Party Advance just doesn't compete with the rest of the Mario Party series. Heck, it doesn't compete with any party series. Pros: Lots of mini-games; charming; imaginative fun for kids. Cons: For adults, it'll feel all too elementary; the challenge of some games is unapparent; limited multi-player mode.… Expand
  3. ohaiKendyl
    5
    A colorful and educational Mario Party game for children of all ages. For everyone else, it's just colorful. Pros: Colorful visuals; lots of mini-games; lots of replay value. Cons: The mini-games are just too simple; lack of features.… Expand
  4. SonicKlonoa216
    3
    Mario Party Advance was the first Portable Mario Party game to be released and it fails. Reasons are because repetitive Mini games, stupid questions to answer and a horrible single player mode Plus there is no Multiplayer mode whatsoever. In the single player mode to move it costs one of your lives. Really? If you want a better Mario Party on the go. PLEASE get Mario Party DS instead.… Expand

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