Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii
- Developers: EA Redwood Shores
- Publishers: Electronic Arts
MySims Party is a party video game developed by EA Redwood Shores and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for the Wii and Nintendo DS in September 2009. The game is a spin-off of the MySims series, and features many of the same characters and locations.
MySims Party is a collection of 40 mini-games, each hosted by a different MySim character. The games are divided into four categories: strength, endurance, speed, and luck. Players can choose to play as one of four different MySims characters, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
The game can be played with up to four players, either locally or online. In the local multiplayer mode, players can compete against each other in a variety of different game modes, including tournaments, free play, and challenges. In the online multiplayer mode, players can compete against each other in tournaments and free play.
MySims Party was generally well-received by critics, with many praising the game’s variety of mini-games and its fun and accessible gameplay. However, some critics found the game to be too repetitive and lacking in depth.
Gameplay
MySims Party is a collection of 40 mini-games, each hosted by a different MySim character. The games are divided into four categories: strength, endurance, speed, and luck. Players can choose to play as one of four different MySims characters, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
The strength games require players to use their strength to overcome obstacles, such as pushing boulders or pulling levers. The endurance games require players to complete tasks over a period of time, such as running a race or swimming a lap. The speed games require players to complete tasks as quickly as possible, such as collecting items or completing a puzzle. The luck games are based on chance, and players must rely on luck to win.
MySims Party can be played with up to four players, either locally or online. In the local multiplayer mode, players can compete against each other in a variety of different game modes, including tournaments, free play, and challenges. In the online multiplayer mode, players can compete against each other in tournaments and free play.
Reception
MySims Party was generally well-received by critics, with many praising the game’s variety of mini-games and its fun and accessible gameplay. However, some critics found the game to be too repetitive and lacking in depth.
IGN gave the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying “MySims Party is a fun and accessible party game that offers a wide variety of mini-games. However, the game can be repetitive at times, and it lacks the depth of some other party games.”
GameSpot gave the game a score of 7 out of 10, saying “MySims Party is a solid party game that offers a good variety of mini-games and a fun and accessible gameplay experience. However, the game can be repetitive at times, and it lacks the depth of some other party games.”
Nintendo World Report gave the game a score of 8 out of 10, saying “MySims Party is a great party game for the Wii. It offers a wide variety of mini-games, fun and accessible gameplay, and a charming cast of characters. However, the game can be repetitive at times, and it lacks the depth of some other party games.”
Legacy
MySims Party was the last game in the MySims series to be released on the Wii. The series was discontinued in 2011, after the release of MySims SkyHeroes on the Nintendo 3DS.
Despite the discontinuation of the series, MySims Party remains a popular party game for the Wii. The game is often praised for its variety of mini-games, its fun and accessible gameplay, and its charming cast of characters.
Review Score
7.5/10
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