Super Mario Party Jamboreecould have laid out an excellent foundation for Nintendo to follow for the development ofMario Kart 9. While the two games occupy different genres, there is an awful lot of overlap in their designs and fanbases.Super Mario Party Jamboreewas an exciting release for theMario Partyseries, and it sets a high bar for the next game to clear. WhileMario Kart 9is still yet to be revealed, there are a few directions that it could go. Taking inspiration fromSuper Mario Party Jamboreecould be one of its best options.
If thereview scores forSuper Mario Party Jamboreeare any indication, it’s one of the strongest titles that the franchise has seen in years. Many of the laterMario Partytitles have struggled to achieve the same acclaim as the older titles for one reason or another. Be it an overreliance on gimmicks or questionable gameplay choices, something has held many of these games back. However, as of late the games have started trying to recapture the charm of the older titles, withSuper Mario Party Jamboreebeing the latest example. At the moment, it seems that this approach is a rousing success.
Mario Kart 9 Has a Formula to Follow in Super Mario Kart Jamboree
Super Mario Party Jamboree Brought Back Some Old Favorites
While players will find severalnew boards inSuper Mario Party Jamboree, there are also two returning fan favorites in the form of Mario’s Rainbow Castle and Western Land. This follows up on a trend thatMario Party Superstarsstarted, as that game featured several boards from games past. In addition to the returning boards,Super Mario Party Jamboreealso features most of the playable characters from across the series, as well as a couple of new additions.Super Mario Party Jamboreemanages to bring in a lot of new content while including old favorites, combining the two to great effect.
Mario Kart’s Retro Tracks are Enduring Classics of the Series
Fans both new and old should be familiar with theMario Kartseries' retro tracks, tracks from past games that get remade for newer titles. Since that tradition has been running sinceMario Kart DS, that means thatMario Kartis perfectly suited to a similar old-meets-new approach that has servedSuper Mario Kart Jamboreeso well. After all, whileMario Kartis a racing series, the fun characters, gimmicky courses, and many items that shake up the races make it a party game in its own right. Making sure that the next game is as fun as possible should be a top priority.
Super Mario Party Jamboreemanages to bring in a lot of new content while including old favorites, combining the two to great effect.
Mario Kart 9 WIll Ideally Blend the Series' Past and Future
Mario Kart 9could reflect the best parts ofSuper Mario Kart Jamboree.Mario Kart 9’s rostershould offer players a wide variety of playable characters, bringing back a lot of old favorites. The same should be done with the game’s track list, making sure to bring back a lot of fantastic retro tracks alongside creative new ones. A few new power-ups and game modes would also add a welcome dash of freshness to the series. Much likeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,Mario Kart 9can bring back the best of the series while ensuring that there is plenty of new, quality content.
Ultimately,Super Mario Party Jamboreefeels like the model for whatMario Kart 9should be. There will behigh expectations forMario Kart 9no matter what, considering the popularity of the series. The game should maximize its potential by combining the best of the series with new innovations. Old favorites will always shine, and great new tracks and characters can show that the series still has plenty to offer.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Join the latest Mario Party™, a jamboree of seven boards and over 110 minigamesFrom running through merry-go-rounds to motion-control minigolf, this jamboree is jam-packed with more minigames than any Mario Party game to date. With seven boards in all, you can go with the flow in Goomba Lagoon, search the mall for stars in Rainbow Galleria, or revisit the classics of Western Land and Mario’s Rainbow Castle.Check out all kinds of additional modes, like the 20-player online* KoopathlonRace across the party board in Koopathlon, a series-first 20-player online* competition to see who can rack up the highest scores in minigames like the fast-paced Lane Change. The higher your score in each round, the faster you’ll get to the goal.Koopathlon is just one of a slew of additional modes**—there’s something for every kind of Mario Party enjoyer!
