What is becoming a tired series, Mario Party gets a good refresher on the DS.
Nintendo then decided to give the series a go on the DS, and I'm glad they did. Mario Party DS has kind of given the series a refresher. The mini games are new and original, not games that nobody will ever play like Lawn Mowing.
Pros.
- Nice Visuals
- Keeps the same gameplay that we all loved back in the day of the N64.
- Original mini games
- Lots of great characters to chose from
Cons.
- Still based too much on luck
- The story mode is difficult and not much fun
Story: 7/10
It says there is a story mode, but there isn't much of a story
Sound: 8/10
Good sound effects and music, but nothing special
Graphics: 8/10
A little chunky, but still not bad
Difficulty: 6/10
Luck is too much of a factor still. But not brutal.
Controls: 9/10
Great controls, most of the mini games work really well control wise.
Presentation: 7/10
Decent Menus, a good cute feel overall
Gameplay: 8/10
Sometimes a little too simple, but that's good for younger players
"Fun" Factor: 9/10
Mario is the king of fun, and you will like playing this game
Should I get it?
If you like Mario or even board games, then you will like this game, so yes.