God, i played it, it sucks. I do like the new addition and it is showing it is real Mario Party but everything is gone, no coins, no stars (only mini ones) boss battles that you don't die, just have to get a lot of points, not my mario party fun. Hudson, you should have stepped up and took your Mario Party development place back! Please make a Mario Party 3D and YOU Work on it! Not these developers! I gotta say, for a first Mario Party game those new developers made, they did a good job.
@violatorTL well hudson softs last mario parties sucked...like mario party 7 & 8....they lost there touch,....and my opinion is that mario party 9 is good and a step in the right direction.....cause hudson soft made 7 & 8 and they were bad they would likely still keep it sucky.....
This game actually looks promising. I just hope they don't go Wii remote happy like they did with the last mess-up. 1 possible issue is that 4 players are on a kart... why?
@Super132Mario The car is how you move around the board. EVERYONE moves at the same time. Look up some of the reviews, theyll explain it in more detail
I had no clue this was coming out this month! I freakin thought it would be out on the Wii U lol. I'm glad Mario Party is going to live on. I'm excited even if people say Mario Party is just getting worse each game.
THIS is mario party. THIS screams mario in every way. This is so going to better than 8 which had no mention of a mario game in the mini games or even board themes. This is not going to be some lousy random party game with mario playable characters, this is going to BE a real mario game. I haven't been this excited for a mario party game since i think all the way back to the first 3, somewhere in that trio of awesomeness.
The only Mario parties I really injured were Mario party 6 and 7 I think those were the best one cause the mini games mostly and the story line was fun as hell
There's still strategy involved in this with the different dice and you can still be a big jerk in this especially in the lava board from what I've seen
Okay for everyone criticizing this game before its even out just think about this: Zelda Wind Waker. A lot of people said it would suck cause it looks different but now some people are saying its their favourite or in their top five favourite. Point of my comment is: "Don't judge a book by its cover. Read it!"
@MrTacoface99 ACTUALLY, the Mario Wiki says, "it is shown that the traditional, individual movement of characters will not be in the game". I see this as a good thing; 9 games of the same thing isn't
@TrackpadProductions This was an older trailer, and all of the news I've heard on this game doesn't mention a "classic" mode. They new french trailer only shows the car as does the 10 & 20 minute previews. Still, it might be there...
I think i might like the factory board or lava board the most of the original 5 and the minigames i'm looking the most forward to playing so far are Snow Go, Speeding Bullets, Flinger Painting, Pinball Fall, the 1 vs 3 minigame where the one player has to attack the three players with electricity, fire and wind and the bowser jr minigame where you must knock him into the electricity
@TheMissInde If you ever played Wii Party, you'd know what to expect. If you haven't, I already played it and it's enjoyable.
While they did change it with a overhaul, it remains to be a great Party game. I already uploaded few parts of walkthrough, and the game is very Luck-Based.
MP8, I can agree it was decent. With your "hope", it's true as it really surpasses by MP8.
I need a 3DS release, that's not a downgrade to this version, just equal or even with extra content to suit StreetPass and SpotPass, as well as wireless multiplayer. It just needs to happen!
Some people that have played some of this game said they really liked it, a German Magazine gave it a 75% for single player and 85% for multiplayer and Nintendo Power gave it a 8/10 so it sounds like its gonna be a really good game
@keyonte0 Even though they took out classic gameplay this one seems alot better then 6, 7 or 8. (You didn't like the 5th one? ) To me it went downhill after 5. Mario Party 6 was so-so, but I hated the microphone minigames.
@ShadowZone1996 I really liked MP6. It's my favourite one of the series so far I really liked the orb system and the day / night system but I do admit that the Mic games sucked I liked the ones in MP7 a lot more.
@peddle1993 Yeah, for me it was like I couldn't get the Mic to work most of the time, and then when I finally did they just sucked and was difficult to play with.
Hi ! On March 2nd ! i'm going to upload a 10 min gameplay of mario party 9 ! So Check my channel 8 days !! Gameplays will be up !!!! then if you like it tell me to do more and more Clips Will be up ;)
Hi ! On March 2nd ! i'm going to upload a 10 min gameplay of mario party 9 ! So Check my channel 8 days !! Gameplays will be up !!!! then if you like it tell me to do more and more Clips Will be up ;)
Hi ! On March 2nd ! i'm going to upload a 10 min gameplay of mario party 9 ! So Check my channel 8 days !! Gameplays will be up !!!! then if you like it tell me to do more and more Clips Will be up ;)
Bad news guys. I just read the review of this game by Official Nintendo Magazine and they say that travelling in the car is compulsory, and that there is no classic mode. They do go on to give it a glowing review. They think the car will give the series the kick up the backside it needed. But for me I am a little disappointed, the car looks cool and it is something I would try ,but I think always having to travel in it will become frustrating. But I am a loyal fan so I will probably buy it.
The only reason why there in a car is because there's a mode for it there's the original mode and there's that car mode I forgot what it's called I read this in Wikipedia
Mario Kart Wii is played quite well... besides, what if you want to play online with your friends? You know they won't cheat. Wi Fi is a must have for this game.
MARIO PARTY 9 IS OUT AT MIDNIGHT.
sonikku70 2 hours ago
@sonikku70 its out on the 11th .. and if u live somewhere else its already out probably
phillip2kool 1 hour ago in playlist Liked videos
0:58 WAIT.
Bowser J. is playable? O.O
PixieOfChocolate 13 hours ago
@PixieOfChocolate No Bowser Jr. is not playable, he's a boss in the game.
crazy98762 10 hours ago
Finally full widescreen. about friggen time.
kw0kstar 1 day ago
without hudson soft no classic mode :(
ghazixxx 1 day ago
i'm a nerd and must get this to complete me having every single one ever made. but seriously mario party > mario party 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
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bowlingpin6932 2 days ago
God, i played it, it sucks. I do like the new addition and it is showing it is real Mario Party but everything is gone, no coins, no stars (only mini ones) boss battles that you don't die, just have to get a lot of points, not my mario party fun. Hudson, you should have stepped up and took your Mario Party development place back! Please make a Mario Party 3D and YOU Work on it! Not these developers! I gotta say, for a first Mario Party game those new developers made, they did a good job.
violatorTL 2 days ago
@violatorTL well hudson softs last mario parties sucked...like mario party 7 & 8....they lost there touch,....and my opinion is that mario party 9 is good and a step in the right direction.....cause hudson soft made 7 & 8 and they were bad they would likely still keep it sucky.....
SuperBigMariofan 1 day ago
@violatorTL Lol I agree. The car looks like it sucks.
Wiintendoh 1 day ago
This game actually looks promising. I just hope they don't go Wii remote happy like they did with the last mess-up. 1 possible issue is that 4 players are on a kart... why?
PrinzessinRamode 2 days ago
before getting it: OMG THAT LOOKS SO AWESOME, ITS GONNA BE THE BEST MARIO PARTY EVER!!!
after getting it: wtf is this bullsh*t?!
TMan5636 2 days ago
@TMan5636 Happens with almost all of my games...
phillip2kool 1 hour ago
i love the mario party series. THUMBS UP FOR MARIO PARTY 10 WII U lol
RandomGamer95 2 days ago
one word gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!
lariosmendoza 3 days ago
I have the game and it's AWESOME! It may not be the best Mario Party but it's still awesome.
I thought the car thing was bullshit at first but it's really fun.
TheBlackknight720 3 days ago
Is it optional?
Super132Mario 4 days ago
What's up with the car? Really, can someone tell me what it's for?
Super132Mario 4 days ago
@Super132Mario The car is how you move around the board. EVERYONE moves at the same time. Look up some of the reviews, theyll explain it in more detail
faaaaq 4 days ago
BALLS!
Jonathan6turtle 4 days ago
I don't like the car thing
rougeninja99 4 days ago
thumbs up if you want this game comes out in march 11 i am gonna get the day it comes out
:D
ultrazeldagamer 5 days ago 3
@ultrazeldagamer im getting it for my birthday
UltimateSonic44 9 hours ago
@UltimateSonic44 Me too! My birthday was on March 2nd!
crazy98762 9 hours ago
@crazy98762 cool mine is march 14 :D
UltimateSonic44 6 hours ago
@ultrazeldagamer your reading my mind and i am going buy it the day it comes out!:D
KDZ15 2 hours ago
Its the same game nine times over... I WANT IT!!!!! XD
DanielSperling12 5 days ago
when will the review be out
DANTHEMAN999100 5 days ago
@DANTHEMAN999100 March 11th is when its out in North america ...
phillip2kool 5 days ago in playlist Liked videos
Mario party 8 was and is still the shit, dumb asses.
MrSlikdave51 5 days ago
looks awesome
SuperJoshMario 5 days ago
So its just Mario Galaxy Party?
aearlez 5 days ago
I had no clue this was coming out this month! I freakin thought it would be out on the Wii U lol. I'm glad Mario Party is going to live on. I'm excited even if people say Mario Party is just getting worse each game.
Justsomeperson660 5 days ago
Looks like some of the old minigames are back :)
TheKrillus 5 days ago
@TheKrillus Not the best one from 1 and 2... Face lift :'(
phillip2kool 5 days ago in playlist Liked videos 2
what happened to the top view?
lazomaniac 6 days ago
0:53 oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit!!!!!!!!!!!!
jtsax95 6 days ago
Mario Party 3D anyone? ;)
Mrgubgub9088 6 days ago 31
@Mrgubgub9088 i swear itl be the next one then mario party U
DANTHEMAN999100 5 days ago
@Mrgubgub9088 online? HELL YES.
SoopySnoopy 1 day ago
@Mrgubgub9088 happy 30th thumb up
pikminmurphy 6 hours ago
THIS is mario party. THIS screams mario in every way. This is so going to better than 8 which had no mention of a mario game in the mini games or even board themes. This is not going to be some lousy random party game with mario playable characters, this is going to BE a real mario game. I haven't been this excited for a mario party game since i think all the way back to the first 3, somewhere in that trio of awesomeness.
dewybmt 6 days ago
@dewybmt 8 was disgusting for sure
goldengirlsben 4 days ago
cool, this is gonna be awesome!!!
hadeedbutt98 6 days ago
This better be better then Mario Party 8
sneskegagama 6 days ago
:nou:
diego8rojo 6 days ago
DRINKING GAME!
AngelPinwino 6 days ago
I hate how , Toadette, Blooper, Hammer Bro, Boo, and Dry Bones
deor100 6 days ago
Coming out March 9! (Ironic).
ii0Shmit0ii 6 days ago
Mario Party.1-9♥
WPammy 6 days ago
let the friendships be broken once more
MrMega124 6 days ago
gay
LightGalaxy07 6 days ago
Cool
superblueyoda 6 days ago
Yay its exactly the same minigames as the last, but there is new scenery. ITS SO INTENSE
TheFrogJesus 6 days ago
The only Mario parties I really injured were Mario party 6 and 7 I think those were the best one cause the mini games mostly and the story line was fun as hell
TriniBoi092 1 week ago
game sucks, its leaked and i just played through, nothing like the old games, this one is HORRIBLE, dont bother!
xllx1337xllx 1 week ago
There's still strategy involved in this with the different dice and you can still be a big jerk in this especially in the lava board from what I've seen
peddle1993 1 week ago
so excited for this.
first things first: get a wii
ChocoCheekCupcakes 1 week ago
do we really need 9 rehashed mario party games? i thought 1 and 2 were fun but after that they lost their spark...
ericmarshall19 1 week ago
@ericmarshall19 I still play mario party 1 and 2 just for face lift
phillip2kool 1 week ago
YAY!
emilianagable 1 week ago
My ding-aling says hi
TheAngryVideoGamer66 1 week ago
Okay for everyone criticizing this game before its even out just think about this: Zelda Wind Waker. A lot of people said it would suck cause it looks different but now some people are saying its their favourite or in their top five favourite. Point of my comment is: "Don't judge a book by its cover. Read it!"
peddle1993 1 week ago
I read the wiki. The map with the car is the only map that incorperates the car aspect. The rest are the same old 4 player feel
MrTacoface99 1 week ago
@MrTacoface99 actually if you've seen the new trailers, there appears to be NO old-style boards
Katastrophic15 1 week ago
@MrTacoface99 ACTUALLY, the Mario Wiki says, "it is shown that the traditional, individual movement of characters will not be in the game". I see this as a good thing; 9 games of the same thing isn't
Katastrophic15 1 week ago
@Katastrophic15 Well, look at 0:29 peach is clearly shown individually moving on a board. Honestly, we'll never know until we get the game.
TrackpadProductions 1 week ago
@TrackpadProductions This was an older trailer, and all of the news I've heard on this game doesn't mention a "classic" mode. They new french trailer only shows the car as does the 10 & 20 minute previews. Still, it might be there...
Katastrophic15 1 week ago
0:54
mini game like GIRP
i hope it doesn't have that damn bird flying around
MrKiroKarp 1 week ago
I think i might like the factory board or lava board the most of the original 5 and the minigames i'm looking the most forward to playing so far are Snow Go, Speeding Bullets, Flinger Painting, Pinball Fall, the 1 vs 3 minigame where the one player has to attack the three players with electricity, fire and wind and the bowser jr minigame where you must knock him into the electricity
peddle1993 1 week ago
this one looks SO MUCH more fun then Mario party 8.
well hopefully it is.
Mario party 8 kinda disappointed me...
TheMissInde 1 week ago
@TheMissInde If you ever played Wii Party, you'd know what to expect. If you haven't, I already played it and it's enjoyable.
While they did change it with a overhaul, it remains to be a great Party game. I already uploaded few parts of walkthrough, and the game is very Luck-Based.
MP8, I can agree it was decent. With your "hope", it's true as it really surpasses by MP8.
GameAtHeart 1 week ago
Does anyone know if there's going to be a midnight launch event?
Huey4991 1 week ago
OMG SHYGUY :D
RussianYoshi 1 week ago
Another one?
Funnierthan24 1 week ago
I hope It's better than 8!
8dragonquest 1 week ago
I need a 3DS release, that's not a downgrade to this version, just equal or even with extra content to suit StreetPass and SpotPass, as well as wireless multiplayer. It just needs to happen!
TheSuperMegaUltraMan 1 week ago
@TheSuperMegaUltraMan And I hop they add some more characters tooo than Mario Party DS. Like, Rosalina maybe?
mzdcrew 1 week ago
The runaway guys have a new lp to do.
XD
1tooawesomeformyname 1 week ago
Some people that have played some of this game said they really liked it, a German Magazine gave it a 75% for single player and 85% for multiplayer and Nintendo Power gave it a 8/10 so it sounds like its gonna be a really good game
peddle1993 1 week ago
@peddle1993 never trust a magazine like nintendo power when it comes to ratings of their own games...
FaggotsFreaksFools 1 week ago
That stupid car shit better be optional... I've heard more people complain about possible integration of mii people than the dumbass car thing...
spiderfred1 1 week ago
@spiderfred1 it was optional till they made it official that it isnt unless ur playing single player
phillip2kool 1 week ago in playlist Liked videos
I wish Rosalina was in this......
IVIrAW50M3 1 week ago 49
@IVIrAW50M3 That makes 2 of us...
Koolredfox 1 week ago
@IVIrAW50M3 why?
someguynumber9 5 days ago
The ultimate party game is back! I heard Mario Party 8 wasn't as good as people thought so Nintendo will definitely make up for it in Mario Party 9!
IRavmaNI 1 week ago
I gotta admit when I saw the car I paniced but no worries. That mode is optional. : )
brian2189114 1 week ago
HUGE NEWS, JUST FOUND OUT THIS COMES OUT IN MARCH 11 2012 OH YEAH! XD
zwam24 1 week ago
it better be in widescreen, mario party 8 was a joke
Joovips 1 week ago 2
I'm getting this when it comes out. XD
Hitomi17100 1 week ago
Comes out March 11 2012 :)
MechaDestoroyah8 1 week ago
Fun, I always liked Mario Party.
guydude561 1 week ago
this looks like it's going to be super fun :)
luigifan571 1 week ago
Looks like wii party. So this game sucks
michael8965ify 1 week ago
@michael8965ify Optimistic ftw, huh?
BigGHpondus 1 week ago
I WANT THIS GAME
marioanddad 1 week ago
I really hope the car is OPTIONAL.
And I'm going to be so pissed if you can't play as Boo in this.
DKNY0701 1 week ago 2
WOOO!! MARIO PARYT!!!
MusicLoverKS 1 week ago
looks amazing lets just hope the stories good e.e
superdude200ify 1 week ago
i can't wait. it looks fun :)
SakuraUchiha1000 1 week ago
Don't forget this Mario Party is developed by Nd Cube Co., Ltd. not Hudson(original). So this games gonna be different from all the rest.
supermarioyanni 1 week ago
I am going to wait for Mario Party 10. Just because
VoltageTHD 1 week ago
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VoltageTHD 1 week ago
well, looks pretty good (maybe) :P
futuretime9 1 week ago
watch my video off mario party 9 on my channel
pimmetje135 1 week ago
DON'T YOU FUCKING STEAL MY STAR!
TheGooseTavern 1 week ago 54
I hope I wont still be able to say "4 was the last good Mario Party game"
keyonte0 1 week ago
@keyonte0 Even though they took out classic gameplay this one seems alot better then 6, 7 or 8. (You didn't like the 5th one? ) To me it went downhill after 5. Mario Party 6 was so-so, but I hated the microphone minigames.
ShadowZone1996 1 week ago
@ShadowZone1996 I really liked MP6. It's my favourite one of the series so far I really liked the orb system and the day / night system but I do admit that the Mic games sucked I liked the ones in MP7 a lot more.
peddle1993 1 week ago
@peddle1993 Yeah, for me it was like I couldn't get the Mic to work most of the time, and then when I finally did they just sucked and was difficult to play with.
ShadowZone1996 1 week ago
What is the point of the car?
kingmatt334 2 weeks ago
Nintendo Power confirmed that the car is for every board.
Well... lukewarm thoughts for now, derpy orgasm later???
waluigithecool2 2 weeks ago
I meant the car* damn you spellcheck!
14Yoshi 2 weeks ago
Mario party 3 is the best one
The cat sucks
14Yoshi 2 weeks ago
@14Yoshi Mario Party 4 and 8 are close seconds...
SBS9067A 2 weeks ago
!! THUMBS THIS UP !!
THE CAR IS OPTIONAL
krumedHABBO 2 weeks ago 2
Not 3ds? :(
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KazzioNintendo 2 weeks ago
HA ! europeans will get the game before americans and japan
supermario3459 2 weeks ago
@supermario3459 really?? awesome!!!
vofferdude 2 weeks ago
Nintendo needs to bring back Toadette.
brb1006 2 weeks ago
@brb1006 Well yes - but first Donkey Kong needs a partner. I recommend a femme fatale, maybe Candy Cong. If not, just get Dixie or Tiny.
MyidolGwen 5 days ago
@MyidolGwen lol
XC4azy8X 5 days ago
The characters better get off the car,the mini games look good but that car blows.I dont want every fucker in that damn vehicle.
RenzuNuone 2 weeks ago
mario party legicy page has new details on this game right now
moneyman24641 2 weeks ago
Bring back Wario's 'D'oh I missed!' and I'm sold!
VicMonado 2 weeks ago
Finally!!!
SingingIsMyThang45 2 weeks ago
yay, Shy guy och Koopa troopa is playable characters
TheMrBananaboy 2 weeks ago
I am still ready to party in Mario Party 4, 3, 2, 1 and I am also getting ready to party in Mario Party 8.
SBS9067A 2 weeks ago
The mini games look cool but that car has got to go. Hopefully its just a mode.
I miss the Mario Party 2 days. :/
ice2064 2 weeks ago
the cart is stupid it takes the fun away
TheRealBabyBrawl 2 weeks ago
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MrNintenfan64 2 weeks ago
GO GHOST RIDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cadab321 2 weeks ago
the mini games are prettyy cool but the system gets a thump down
XxMarcDexX 2 weeks ago
Bad news guys. I just read the review of this game by Official Nintendo Magazine and they say that travelling in the car is compulsory, and that there is no classic mode. They do go on to give it a glowing review. They think the car will give the series the kick up the backside it needed. But for me I am a little disappointed, the car looks cool and it is something I would try ,but I think always having to travel in it will become frustrating. But I am a loyal fan so I will probably buy it.
chrisoates1001 2 weeks ago
Why does Japanese games always sounds like "that" literally?
fightnight14 2 weeks ago
Can u put a realese date as soon as possible plz
phillip2kool 2 weeks ago
@phillip2kool
march 11 2012
cvggaming 2 weeks ago
Mamamiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
EstaLAGEADOoficial 2 weeks ago
Over nine Mario Parties..how are they not out of ideas?
TheMarioman369 2 weeks ago
Someone call Slimkirby.
He's back in business.
luckyirishxxx 2 weeks ago 48
@luckyirishxxx sorry but kirby eat at least 50kg food each day. so its n ''slin'' kirby lol
norskeflagget 2 weeks ago
My computer is a total lag right nnow.>:(
Arounddacorner17 3 weeks ago
Fap ........ fap......... fap õ_õ
nomish54 3 weeks ago
The only reason why there in a car is because there's a mode for it there's the original mode and there's that car mode I forgot what it's called I read this in Wikipedia
nomish54 3 weeks ago
why are they in a vehicle? where's the fun of being ahead a bit more being a bit closer to the star?
MrBronyface 3 weeks ago
mario party died to me after 4 :<
Shadechidna 3 weeks ago
1:00 New Super Mario Bros Wii with Bowser Jr.??
ILoveStemi 3 weeks ago
@Oskarmandude1 first of all it's a joke thats is not to be taken seriously and second of all learn how to spell it's not tard it's retard!!!
shadowlinxxx678 3 weeks ago
Wi Fi or GTFO
TrapnestShinigami 3 weeks ago
@TrapnestShinigami can you imagine playing this game in wifi? the amount of hackers, ragequits, and everything?
lava172 3 weeks ago
@lava172
Mario Kart Wii is played quite well... besides, what if you want to play online with your friends? You know they won't cheat. Wi Fi is a must have for this game.
TrapnestShinigami 3 weeks ago
la verdad es que el mario party 1 y 2 siguen siendo mis favoritos xD
Whitewyle 3 weeks ago
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vookatos 3 weeks ago
Hey look, is this game again...
jlsjavi 3 weeks ago
If only there was a mario party collection that'll be the shit right there.
dbzhero16 3 weeks ago
That stupid-ass car better be a different mode.
ScatmanKirby 3 weeks ago
@ScatmanKirby probably a stage gimmick, like mario party eights stupid hotel gimmick at koopa's tycoon town
lilguts98 3 weeks ago
@lilguts98
Nope, every stage uses a different vehicle.
It's also semi-confirmed that classic gameplay is NOT making an appearance.
ScatmanKirby 3 weeks ago
Who else recognizes the retro minigames? :D
aznoodleboi96 3 weeks ago
AMAZING
neonZXk 3 weeks ago
Mario Party with Galaxy graphics, sexy.
megamanx1291 3 weeks ago
this might be better than hudons cus there not making mario party 9 nd cube good luck
bowserfan26 3 weeks ago
0:16 to 0:18 is tha shit and coolest part of this music
TheMrBananaboy 3 weeks ago
this game looks so awesome and the music lucky i have forhandbook it
TheMrBananaboy 3 weeks ago
Awesome, finally mario party 9
PsTenBox 3 weeks ago
where's the booze?
Sirhc7000 3 weeks ago
Australian release date?
WolfPredator89 3 weeks ago
@WolfPredator89 march 8th
moneyman24641 2 weeks ago
Ain't No Party Like A Mario Party!
supersmashercallum12 3 weeks ago 20
@supersmashercallum12 Cuz a Mario Party don't Stop!
5Solstice 3 weeks ago