We had a lot of fun with Super Mario Party when it launched last October - we called it a "beautifully realised Mario Party game which takes the series right back to its roots" in our review - but we always thought it could have done with another board or two to enjoy via an update or DLC package.
Well, as it happens, the game has finally received its very first update, taking the game to Version 1.0.1. Unfortunately, though, the update doesn't contain any new content:
Version 1.0.1 Patch Notes:
- Online: Fixed an issue with Online Mariothon in which ranking data was not displaying properly.
Oh.
We're actually quite surprised that it hasn't received any free content updates like Mario Tennis Aces, Splatoon 2, and ARMS did before it, or even new board sets as paid DLC. Once you've played through everything the game has to offer a few times, things can get a little stale, and new boards would be the perfect way to renew our interest in the whole thing. Maybe they'll arrive one day, but that day sadly isn't today.
What do you think? Should Nintendo add new content to Super Mario Party? Would that make you jump back in for more rounds, or do you still play it regularly today? Let us know down below.
[source en-americas-support.nintendo.com, via gonintendo.com]
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No thanks. Call me when something NEW is added.
Why would they do that when the series is known for repeat releases. The next game will probably be a safe sequel that adds a few things this game desperately needed such as more boards or at least more interesting ones. Probably gonna be called New Super Mario Party
I was for sure some new boards would be added to this game. It's a fun game but with only 4 boards to choose from that made it because stale pretty fast unfortunately.
@DTfeartheBEARD I agree, even though each board has two different versions plus the rapids, it's not enough.
Having new boards, even classic boards from previous Mario Party titles that also include previous minigames would be welcome. It's hard to keep the fun up even with my kids, which is strange because I used to play some of the other Mario Party games to death.
At least we don't have Mary Party 10 Deluxe!
So they had stuff planned for Captain Toad, etc, but not this? Love this game, but it's one of the first party releases with the most blatant potential for DLC to stretch out its legs... not to mention a character or two in-game get your hopes up. >.<
Give me a shout when you can play the actual boards online, the online for this game was so dissapointing I didnt bother, also I have no friends to play it with as they have all grown up and become responsible
This is the most disappointing game on the Switch for me, I borrowed this from a friend and frankly the boards are rubbish and there simply isn't enough of them. The mini games are good and if new boards were added I would be interested in it but as it stands all of the Gamecube games are much better
Four boards is such a pathetic number, which is a shame, since everything else in this game is great, from the production values to the number of options to the actual minigames. Double the number of boards and get back to me.
I was also sure that additional boards would be added to keep the interest up... like they added stuff to Mario Maker over time.
4 boards is simply not enough... especially when they are very uninspired and non-strategic.
Nothing Nintendo has done this year so far has been exciting 😔🙄.Too bad really. However I've been enjoying myself playing RE2MAKE,Witcher 3 and will start Sekiro tonight. Where are the games Nintendo?......🙄
I love the Mario Party series and this entry did not disappoint in terms of mini games or content. I don't think Nintendo were prepares for it to sell as well as it did but hopefully they will have se new boards at the next direct to show off. I think Captain Toad has shown that updates and dlc can come quite late to a game.
I love this game but challenge road, Tow the line. I find it near impossible with a cpu player as a partner and I’m stuck.
Has anyone actually completed challenge road?
A real online mode, please. Now that you're charging for online play 'n all.
I enjoyed playing this game with friends when it was new, it works very well at what it is, but the whole thing feels very "just enough". Just enough characters, just enough boards, just enough content.
They could really have done a lot more. More boards especially would have been nice. More characters too. I mean, how hard would it be to add more characters? And I am sure they could rehash a few boards from previous games in the series and just give them a "Super Mario Party" coat of paint.
And seriously, why can't we play a full board online? I mean these matches don't take that long...
I simple don't understand why this game does no receive like all others.. it sold so well.. i want more boards AND mini-games... and why not characters, again, i dont mind pay for more.. just give me...
Remember how MK8D got free DLC for funsies, even though it was a completed game? Good times.
(Cries in the corner)
So long as we don't have to pay for these kinds of updates.
More boards and mini games please
Out of all the games that have a bunch of free and paid DLC I thought this would make the most sense. It's also what I would want DLC for the most since I feel we're lacking in some interesting boards this time around.
Just make a new game. Super Mario Party feels like a blueprint for a good Mario Party. Make bigger and better boards. Add Pro Controller support, get rid of those other modes, get rid of the team characters.
As good as Super Mario Party is, I agree that it could use some more boards. There's only 4 of them and I wish they were a tad more imaginative. Boards and minigames from past Mario Parties would be great!
If they release dlc I will buy it day one. Come on Nintendo!!!
Sounds to me like millennial entitlement. Remember the days when games were released fully formed and DLC wasn’t an expectation? We should be grateful they patched out a bug.
I would love for Nintendo to make a “game as service” Mario party game. Create events with different boards that appear only during certain times of year— like how overwatch has yeti hunt or snowball fight in their winter event.
@PlayedNSlayed its only March
This game was a let down. Wish theyd take it more seriously and make a Mario Party that isn't just a gimmick. The originals on N64 were so good, this one pales in comparison.
I've pretty much abandoned this game after beating it since November of last year. Though it isn't a bad game by any means, the various flaws ranging from barebones content to flawed board gameplay made SMP a "just there" release.
Wake me up when ND Cube makes a full-blown good sequel or brings plenty more free content to SMP.
Mario Party boards... online... with friends... with voice chat. That is my dream add on.
(The voice chat is most important, as I want to hear the pain and anguish of my dearest chums. It's part of the Mario Party experience, after all.)
Handheld mode would be nice, then possibly I'd consider the game.
I'd prefer DLC games and boards vs a new game. I want as many mini games as possible on one game so that I don't keep playing the same games. Mini games are much more important to me than boards. But it seems on here people majority beg for boards over games.
@sixrings I agree. And hope new boards & games do become available soon.
.,....I am wondering when they will start adding boys and minigames and stuff from old games?
Shouldn't be that hard (and more potential people in buying this game). Add some skateboard games, mp1-10 games, and maps and BOOM! best Mario Party ever!
I like the minigames in this MP, but it does feel a little stale after playing through a few boards with friends.
@Matthew010 my point is that when you look what has been released so far this year on other platforms,what have Nintendo offered amongst those?a rehashed 2d Mario game. A Yoshi game is what's coming next week and that's it for this year so far. In comparison it just highlights still the lack of third party options again on the Switch,which is still what's holding it back and that's a shame as it could be so much more and MORE people would have one which is only good for the Switch
This game sold over 5.3 million copies!!
How come it got zero support?!
BUT IS IT MORE STABLE?!
How about just making the online mode actually work? Every time I try to play the Online Mariothon, I get into the first minigame, it lags horribly for about 10 seconds, and then I get disconnected. My internet is not that bad.
This game is offensive to any fan of the series. We collectively agree, "Yeah this game would be awesome online if it was something COMPLETELY DIFFERENT"
I would really like to play on new boards. I have played on the same boards countless times.
Thank you for reminding me that I own this game!
Online is really a disappointment so far.. ! And doesn't it seem easily fixable?
Seriously this is heartbreaking.
Seriously, Nintendo, we need new, character-specific boards!
Such a shame. This is such a great game, if nothing for the lack of boards. I don't think it needed Smash-level attention, but 6-8 launch boards felt more appropriate than 4.
It is a great game still. Honestly two of my MAJOR complaints would be not many options to change in game, like cost of a star, and bigger maps.
Online is not a big complaint from me like for a lot of others though.
Having only four boards was shocking at first, then I discovered the team battle mode.
Still would prefer having more boards.
At least two new boards... preferably more, and some new playable characters w/ custom die.
While you’re at it, release a new kingdom or two for Super Mario Odyssey as I also had my hopes up that there would be some additional content for that other than random Mario costumes that aren’t worth the massive coin grind to buy them in-game.
Other than Smash, I play mostly Mario Tennis Aces...
In large part due to all of the added content that freshens it up every month.
No Halloween or winter boards last year, thought maybe they had something planned, anything... first update has nothing... Pathetic. Even after they said they were focused on supporting first party titles. They are charging full f'ing price ($80cad) for this. Love the rafting/rhythm/coop modes, but with so few boards, there is no reason to continue once you collect the gems.
i dont think reusing the boards differently for that partner mode makes up for the lack of already uninspired boring boards. makes me wonder if they'll ever expand on this game in the future
To be honest I bought this game because I assumed the bare bones content on release meant it would be getting expansions. I guess it's not too late for that but the lack of attention to this game is concerning.
I like SMP a lot. But I want to love it. Why won't Nintendo let me love SMP
The original games on the N64 and GameCube are better imo but I still have a blast playing Super Mario Party with friends. I'm just assuming the lack of content updates is due to NDcube developing a Super Mario Party 2. Remember that these are the developers known for putting at least one game out every year.
It would be really funny (but also a little upsetting) if they through a curve ball and announced another Mario Party for the 3DS.
The fact that Super Mario Party doesn’t have a number in its name, lends itself perfectly to a game with paid DLC or updates with more content.
Come on Nintendo, make it happen.
We Need More Boards (2-4), Mini Games (40-80), Characters (4-8), & Full Online Party Mode (4 Player & 2v2 Co-Op On Game Boards). It's Crazy To Me That We Got An Update With Zero New Content... We Need This Even If It's All Paid DLC($20-$40)!
Shoot! Add The Tools And We Will Make The Boards. Sheesh...
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