Mario Party Island Tour Nintendo 3DS

"Mario Party: Island Tour" is a party video game developed by Nd Cube and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS handheld console. It was released in 2013 as part of the long-running "Mario Party" series. The game is focused on multiplayer party gameplay and features a collection of minigames and various modes designed for local multiplayer fun.

In "Mario Party: Island Tour," players can choose from a selection of Mario characters and compete in a virtual board game with the goal of collecting the most Mini Stars. The game features a variety of game boards, each with its own unique rules and mechanics. Players roll dice to move across the board, participating in events and trying to earn Mini Stars through various means.

The main attraction of the game is its collection of minigames. These minigames cover a wide range of gameplay styles and mechanics, making use of the Nintendo 3DS hardware features like touchscreen controls, motion controls, and more. Minigames are played in between turns on the board, and they contribute to the player's overall score.

"Mario Party: Island Tour" also includes additional modes like StreetPass minigames, which can be played with other 3DS owners you encounter through StreetPass functionality. These minigames can earn you extra items and rewards.

The game received mixed reviews from both fans and critics. While some appreciated the variety of minigames and the potential fun in multiplayer settings, others criticized the lack of a single-player story mode and the absence of online multiplayer, which were features found in previous entries in the series. Additionally, some critics felt that the game's reliance on luck in certain aspects of gameplay could lead to frustrating experiences.

Overall, "Mario Party: Island Tour" aimed to bring the party experience of the series to the handheld format of the Nintendo 3DS, but it wasn't as universally well-received as some of the earlier entries in the "Mario Party" franchise.