Mario Party 6: Difference between revisions

''Mario Party 6'' received generally positive to mixed reviews from reviewers, receiving a 71 based on 33 reviews in Metacritic<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/mario-party-6 ''Mario Party 6'' Metacritic score.] ''Metacritic''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref> and a 73.41% based on 36 reviews on GameRankings.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180210122634/http://www.gamerankings.com/gamecube/920183-mario-party-6/index.html ''Mario Party 6'' GameRankings score.] ''GameRankings''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref> Much criticism is directed at the sheer similarity the game has to the previous ''Mario Party'' games, the lackluster single player mode, and the microphone voice recognition functionality. However, reviewers note that the game is fun with multiple players and that ''Mario Party 6'' attempts to shake up the formula by including the microphone and other small new features.

Peer Schneider of IGN has given the game a 7 out of 10.<ref>Schneider, Peer (December 8, 2004). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/12/09/mario-party-6-review?page=1 Review of ''Mario Party 6''.] ''IGN''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref> He notes how ''Mario Party 6'' recycles many assets from the previous ''Mario Party'' games but has stated, "Mario Party 6 is a really fun multiplayer game when three friends are invited to the party." On a similar note, Ryan Davis of GameSpot has given the game a 6.9 out of 10,<ref>Davis, Ryan (December 6, 2004). [http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-party-6-review/1900-6114506/ Review of ''Mario Party 6''.] ''GameSpot''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref>, also noting that the game is very similar to the rest of the series, but has also said that ''Mario Party 6'' is an accessible multiplayer game to anyone and have a good time. He ended with: "Whether you've worn out your last copy of Mario Party or are just looking for a light, accessible multiplayer experience, number six is a fine pick. Alternately, if you have yet to be charmed by previous Mario Party games, this one isn't likely to change your opinion of the series."

On the slightly higher end, Chris Kohler of 1UP gave ''Mario Party 6'' a 7.5 out of 10.<ref>Kohler, Chris (December 8, 2004). [http://www.1up.com/reviews/mario-party-6_5 Review of ''Mario Party 6''.] ''1UP''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref> who writes that ''Mario Party 6'' is generally fun, despite the reused formula, and ends by saying that ''Mario Party 6'' is a polished upgrade with solid improvements. At the other end, Eurogamer's Ellie Gibson gave the game a score of 4/10, the lowest of the reviewers for ''Mario Party 6''.<ref>Gibson, Ellie (December 7, 2004). [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_marioparty6_gc Review of ''Mario Party 6'']. ''Eurogamer''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref> She has complained about the game's dialogue, the mini-game titles, the microphone functionality, and the overall tedium of the game. She compared by saying, "All in all, if Mario Party 6 was a real party, it'd be one of those parties where there's nothing to drink but warm Heineken and no one to talk to but people who are having trouble with their boiler and students who've just spent three months in Thailand and want to tell you all about how they got dysentery in Chiang Mai, while a Savage Garden fan hangs round the stereo all night glaring at anyone who tries to suggest an alternative."

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