A Slumber Party

User Rating: 8 | Mario Party 7 GC
By seaward12 | Review Date:
Mario Party 7 is still entertaining, but I'd be a liar if I wrote that I'm not growing bored with new iterations of the same old formula. To its credit, the title delivers some fun new boards and mini-games, and the multiplayer experience is as robust and enjoyable as ever. But it in contrast dishes out a worthless single-player mode marred by tediously slow computer-controlled character interactions. And the overall presentation of the story, cut-scenes and real-time achievements is only passable.

A decent sequel to an aging franchise. It will probably sell like hotcakes. But the only people that should truly be interested in it are those dedicated to multiplayer parties. Everybody else can either make due with last year's version or avoid the series altogether.

Presentation
Poorly executed storyline with lacking animation and voice work. Nicely done cruise ship interace. Speedy load times. Decent selection of characters 6/10

Graphics
Adequate, but far from exceptional. Basic models void of detailed animation. Primary colors. Good variation in game worlds and mini-games. 7/10

Sound
Fitting, if slightly generic music. Repetitive one-liners 6/10

Gameplay
Fun, but showing its age. Plays like every other Mario Party game. Solid multiplayer experience. Disappointing single-player one 7.5/10

Lasting Appeal
Up to eight players can go at it alternating controllers. Six new game worlds and 86 mini-games to keep everyone busy 8.5/10

Overall: 8/10

My Verdict: Rent It First :)

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