Mario Party 3 is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 system. The game was first released in 2001 in Japan, North America and Europe. The game is the third installment in the Mario Party series and a sequel to Mario Party 2.
Mario Party 3 is a multiplayer video game, that allows up to 4 players at the same time. The game consists of a series of mini-games, in which players compete with each other to win the most stars.
The game also features large levels where players move around a board, performing actions to collect stars and hinder their opponents. Mario Party 3 also features a new card system, allowing players to upgrade their skills. Cards can be found in mini-games or purchased from NPCs.
The game has similar gameplay to previous installments, with four players controlling Mario characters moving around a turn-based board collecting stars. However, Mario Party 3 introduced several new features.
Mario Party 3 was highly regarded by critics, with an average score of 86/100 on Metacritic. The game was praised for its engaging gameplay, interesting mini-games, and beautiful graphics.