Mario made the best party in history. Review of the game Super Mario Party Jamboree

This is not only the next part of the known series of party board games from Nintendo, but a real burst of colors, laughter and competition, which draws everyone, regardless of age or level of advancement. From the first seconds, the game makes it clear that he does not take prisoners – he wants to start the party and does it with a momentum worthy of Bowser himself. It begins innocently: we are in Toad Town, we are greeted by a friend of the music, and Toad hands the invitation to the title Jamboree. Around – as many as 21 other ready characters to start the most crazy board adventure on Nintendo Switch. This is a preview of something larger, almost a carnival, in which everyone has a chance to shine.

The game is full of colors and details

At first glance, you can see that Nintendo really tried. The game is full of colors and details that build the atmosphere like from the best animations. As many as 22 playable characters are available – in addition to classics, such as Mario, Luigi or Peach, there are new faces, including the charismatic Pauline or jumping ninji. But this is just the beginning – because the real heart of every version of Mario Party are the boards where all the fun takes place. We have seven in Jamboree, each completely different and with our own character. Rainbow Castle is a shiny palace with surprises and dynamic mechanics of changing paths, Western Land takes us to the Wild West, where dust, saloons and duels are commonplace, and Toad Town Carnival is an explosion of colors and attractions in the style of a happy park. Each of the boards offers unique challenges, forcing players to combine and adapt – and this is what makes fun so fresh even after many games.

Over 110 minigiers

However, the greatest force of Jamboree is the minigs – and in the quantity that makes you dizzy. Over 110 various challenges, each of which was designed with sense of humor and creativity typical of Nintendo. We cook one moment to the rhythm of the music to jump through fiery flames a moment later, avoid flying fish or race on the clouds. Some games focus on reflexes, others on cleverness, others on pure madness. It is this mix that makes every session a completely different experience – it is impossible to get bored, because the game is constantly surprising with new ideas. Minigra are intuitive, well balanced and – what is crucial – simply funny. Even if someone loses, it’s hard not to laugh at your own trips.

One of the most exciting Jamboree elements is online mode for as many as 20 players, i.e. Koopathlon. The name itself sounds like pure madness, but in practice it works surprisingly well. Koopathlon is a series of fast, intense mini -inks, in which players compete for points almost without a break. The pace is dizzying, emotions reach their zenith, and laughter – especially in voice mode – guaranteed. And although there is chaos here, it is the good chaos that makes the heart beating faster and the hands squeeze Joy-Cona with determination. This mode is a great way to integrate, regardless of whether we play with family, friends or completely strangers from the Internet.

Importantly – Super Mario Party Jamboree is an absolutely universal game. You can play it with five, fifteen or fifty years – the rules are simple, intuitive control, and the atmosphere is so friendly that no one feels excluded. The game works great during family evenings, meetings with friends, and even as an unusual form of integration at work (yes, tested – and passed with humor). Local and online modes work flawlessly, and network connections are stable, which in the case of party games can be crucial for maintaining smooth fun.

From the technical side, it is also difficult to fault anything. The game works smoothly, the animations are vivid and dynamic, and Joy-Cone react precisely-both during classic control and in more motor minibs. Nintendo clearly drew conclusions from the previous installments of the series, offering much more content, more refined boards and miniGry, and a general cut, which makes Jamboree not only a game – this is the whole event packed in a cartridge. You can see that it was not a project made “quickly”, but a full -fledged production, which is designed to redefine what fun on the switch is.

Pure fun for all players

Super Mario Party Jamboree is a title that perfectly shows why Nintendo still reigns in the party games segment. It combines simplicity with creativity, humor with competition, and chaos with joy in such a way that it is difficult to break away. It is a game that does not need great narratives or complex mechanics – just a few friends, some free time and you can be sure that the evening will be successful. Jamboree entertains, integrates and infects positive energy, like hardly any title on the market. It is the type of magic that makes even people who do not play on a daily basis, after a while laugh and compete, as if they had done it for years.

At the end you can say one thing: if you are looking for a game that will start every party and make even the greatest skeptics to kidnap the fun – “Super Mario Party Jamboree” is just this title. Nintendo reminded everyone what clean, unrestricted joy of playing together. And for this a solid nine for ten. Not perfect, but absolutely enough to conquer the hearts of players – and not only for one night.

Super Mario Party Jamboree is pure fun for all players, regardless of age and level of skill.

Rating: 9/10

Author: Matuesh Kasperski