Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Mario Party DS/archive1

Mario Party DS

Featured article candidates/Mario Party DS/archive1

Nominator(s): ★ The Green Star Collector ★ (talk) 00:32, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Mario Party DS is the second handheld game in the Mario Party series and the only installment in the series originally released for the Nintendo DS. I've already successfully nominated the article for good article status, and I feel that subsequent revisions/additions I've made to the page have only enhanced its clarity; for instance, the caption in the article's infobox has been changed from North American packaging artwork, depicting Mario, Luigi, Toad, Wario, Waluigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Yoshi and Bowser on the stage Toadette's Music Room to North American packaging artwork, depicting Mario, Luigi, Toad, Wario, Waluigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Yoshi, and Bowser on the Toadette's Music Room board for more consistency with the use of the serial comma within the article, as well as better indication that "Toadette's Music Room" is in fact the name of a board in the game. Naturally, I look forward to feedback for this FA nomination, and I would be willing to make any necessary changes to the article. ★ The Green Star Collector ★ (talk) 00:32, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Review by Hurricanehink

Big fan of this series! I figured I’d review since I have an ongoing FAC and needed something light and game like to read this morning. I haven’t played the DS version, so I’m curious how this stacks up.

”It is the second handheld game in the Mario Party series” - worth linking Handheld game console?
”The game has sold over nine million units, making it the 11th best-selling game for the Nintendo DS.” - the source doesn’t say the 11th best selling for DS, so could find a source for that?
”Much like other games in the series, Mario Party DS allows up to four players to compete in an interactive board game.” - small nitpick, but can you play with only two or three players? I thought every MP game was four players.
”rolling dice to move between one and 10 spaces at a time” - another small nitpick, but when two numbers are used in the same sentence, I prefer they’re written in the same style, so “ten” not “10”
I see that other MP games’ articles capitalize “Star”, but is there a reason why? Especially sentences that mention coin and Stars, it’s just odd with that capitalization.
”Once there are five turns remaining, an event known as the "Final 5 Frenzy" occurs in which Bowser aids the player in last place by giving them coins or a Star, depending on the outcome of a roulette.“ - ref 11 doesn’t mention the Final 5 Frenzy (but rather Bowser helping halfway through?), and I don’t recognize that from other games by that name. Also, is it really Bowser? Other games have Koopa Troopa (and not King Koopa) giving that.
I love that there are five bosses, I didn’t know MP had that! Aside from Bowsers, who are the others? Idk if worth mentioning, but I’m curious. (Petey Piranha, Big Boo, Dry Bones, and Kamek I’m guessing…. And it appears I’m right!)
I see ref 18 citing part of the plot section. What about refs for the rest of the section?
I take it the game isn’t available on the Switch?
I appreciated the Japan sales figures, but anything for any other areas?

All in all, a good read! The game sounds interesting how it’s a bit different on the DS. The microphone aspect was unexpected, I can’t imagine how that was used (not that you need to go into detail on that). Let me know if you have any questions, but I hope none of these comments are too difficult. Hurricanehink mobile (talk) 17:09, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much for your feedback! Here's a few notes in return:

I have linked two known instances of "handheld game" in the article.
To my knowledge, it is possible to play with only two or three players, except in Story Mode and certain modes that require all four players.
Every instance of "Star" is actually capitalized in-game, while most if not all instances of "coin" are not. I'm not sure why, but that's just the way it is with most titles in the series.
The recurring event is in fact known as "Final 5 Frenzy" in this game, and although it is hosted by Koopa Troopa in several other games in the series, it is hosted by Bowser here.
You're mostly correct with the bosses in the game—Piranha Plant, Hammer Bro, Dry Bones, Kamek, and Bowser, in that order.
The game is currently not available on the Nintendo Switch, though the first few games in the series are available via the Nintendo Switch Online service.

I'll be sure to keep all of your feedback in mind, particuarly that regarding references, as well as suggestions from other editors! ★ The Green Star Collector ★ (talk) 01:53, 19 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Source review (LunaEclipse)

First heard about this game when the fake anti-piracy screen for it went viral. Honestly can't believe this article is up for FAC. Will start reviewing in a few days. lunaeclipse ^(talk) 20:15, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]