Before I start I wanna let you know I hava all Mario Party releases, and they're hell of fun...with your friends, alone is kinda... entertaining. Anyway, this' what the series' all about: some part of The Mushroom Kingdom (in this release the Dream Depot) is in trouble, so Mario has the brilliant idea of solving it with the Stars' power, and he couldn't imagine another way to get them more than partying! The main way to play is by moving through game boards, looking for the star to buy it.You buy 'em with coins, won in different, fun mini-games.I`m gonna explain every game mode now:

Party mode: After Choosing your settings,the main way to play is by moving through game boards, looking for the star to buy it.You buy 'em with coins, won in different, fun mini-games.Aftwer the set amount of turns is over, the player with the most stars and coins wins. This is so fun with your friends, and kinda fun alone. Score:4/5

Mini-game mode: Here, you can play all the mini-games you've found in other modes in different ways: Free Play, MG race, MG Wars, MG Battle, MG Duel and many others. I feel the same as Party Mode with this one:great with friends, good alone. Score:4/5

Story Mode: Follow the story as you play through different boards in this single-player mode. Not exactly the best, but you'll hava some fun thanks to the dad-son talks between Bowser and Koopa Kid. Score:3.2/5

Options Mode: You know what to do here: set the overall game's settings to your tastes: Audio, Rumble, etc. You can also listen to the game's usic.

Super Duel Mode: Original mode through all the saga: Design your battle car buying car parts with points you earn by playing mini-games,and pay in different tournaments, lije Battleor Bunny Tournaments.If you watch Pimp My Ride, you'll like this. Not bad.Score:3.8/5

Extra Mode: This mode features three mini-games which can't be played anywhere else but here. The mini-games are great. This one deserves to be checked out.Score:4/5

Now let's go to the technological part:

Graphics:Good, fun, happy, colorful, fluid and Mario-esque. What Mario players are used to see. Score:4.8/5

Sound: They're pretty good and go with the whole game's feeling, but sometimes they're childish and repetitive. Score:4/5

Now other facts:

Durability: If you're a long-time player it'll last two weeks. If you're not, 1 month. Score:3/5

Fun Factor: Just fine alone, but look for some friends and have one of a kind time!!!Score: 4/5

This is NOT the best of the series but it deserves a check. Buy it if you liked previous Mario Parties or if you're a Mario fan.