The release of Nintendo Switch 2 sees Nintendo re-releasing some of their hallmark titles from their highest-selling console, allowing those titles to make use of the more powerful hardware and mouse and camera functionalities. Released late last year, Super Mario Party Jamboree is the next game to get the “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” label beneath its name, plus an additional mode, Jamboree TV.
In Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, the game is now split into two modes, Super Mario Jamboree and Jamboree TV. You can read my review regarding the Super Mario Jamboree mode below, which remains relatively unchanged apart from looking slightly better than it already did. Jamboree TV is the new attraction to the party with three new modes that make use of the mouse and camera functionality of Nintendo Switch 2 (Camera sold separately).
The first mode is Mario Party, which has new mini-games that utilise the mouse function, a new, shorter 5-round Frenzy mode, and a Tag-Team mode that allows players to play in teams of two. This is undoubtedly the best part of Jamboree TV, as the mouse mini-games are as creative and enjoyable as the rest of the mini-games found in the game. Scooping ice-cream at an ice-cream parlour, knocking on doors to match pairs and spray painting Bob-ombs are just some of the mini-games you can expect to play in Jamboree TV. There’s no frustration playing these thanks to how precise the Switch 2’s mouse function is.
Next is the Carnival Coaster, a mode that plays like an on-rail shooter, where your team must shoot enemies during the rollercoaster ride while completing mini-games throughout. This is another solid mode to play around with if you ever want a shorter game, though. Due to how linear the mode feels, I can’t see many people continually opting for this over a round of Mario Party.
Finally, we have Bowser Live. Here, you can participate in a concert held by Bowser utilising the Nintendo Switch 2’s microphone and Camera. I found these mini-games quite frustrating, particularly the ones that require the microphone, as I found the microphone inconsistent at times, thanks to some delayed input. This is a mode I didn’t spend a lot of time with, not because it wasn’t fun, but because it was the least fun out of the three new modes.
When it comes to the whole package, I can’t deny how much content there is here and how pretty darn fun most of it is. If you don’t own or haven’t played the original release, I would highly recommend this new addition, whereas if you do own it, I would recommend the upgrade path with ease, with sole thanks to the mouse mini-games. They rock.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is an exceptional addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 library, one that utilises the upgraded hardware effortlessly. While the base game, Super Mario Party Jamboree, carries Jamboree TV on its back, there are still some highlights in TV worth checking out.
In my original review, I gave the game a 9/10, claiming it as one of the best Mario Party games in the series, and while I still agree with this, I do feel like Jamboree TV is dressed to go to another party.
SUPER MARIO PARTY JAMBOREE - NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EDITION + JAMBOREE TV REVIEW
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a welcome addition to the Switch 2’s library, but one that relies too much on the original package. While Jamboree TV provides some fun moments, especially with the mouse mini-games, Super Mario Party Jamboree ultimately carries it on its back in this new package.
PROS
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Still one of the best Mario Party games to date
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Mini-games that utilise the mouse function are fantastic additions
- Even more endless hours of entertainment
CONS
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The Camera and Microphone mini-games aren’t as exciting as the mouse ones
- It’s the original game that does all of the heavy lifting here
Reviewed on Nintendo Switch 2. A review code was provided by the Publisher for purposes of this review.
