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I remember the first time I fired up Mortal Kombat 1 on my old console, completely captivated by that groundbreaking ending that left me buzzing for days. That genuine excitement seems increasingly rare these days, especially when I look at how the Mario Party franchise has evolved. Having played every installment since the N64 days, I've witnessed firsthand how this series has navigated its own chaotic periods, particularly after that significant post-GameCube slump that had many of us wondering if the party was truly over.
When Super Mario Party launched on Switch in 2018, I'll admit I was cautiously optimistic. The game sold over 19 million copies worldwide, which absolutely smashed expectations, but something felt off during my gameplay sessions. That new Ally system, while innovative, started feeling like a crutch the developers leaned on too heavily - it complicated what should have been simple, chaotic fun. Then came Mario Party Superstars in 2021, which essentially served up a nostalgic "greatest hits" package that resonated strongly with longtime fans like myself. It cleaned up nicely with around 12 million units sold, proving that sometimes sticking to classics works better than reinventing the wheel.
Now we're looking at Super Mario Party Jamboree as the Switch approaches what many speculate to be its final year, and I can't help but feel this trilogy-ender is making the classic mistake of prioritizing quantity over quality. Having spent about 40 hours across various game modes, I'm noticing they've packed in over 20 boards and 100 minigames, yet the magic feels diluted. They're clearly trying to find that sweet spot between innovation and nostalgia, but in my experience, it's creating an experience that's wide but shallow. The development team seems to have taken the "more is better" approach a bit too literally.
What strikes me most is how this mirrors that trepidation we're feeling about Mortal Kombat's narrative direction - when you lose that special spark that made your franchise unique, you risk alienating your core audience. I've noticed about 65% of my gaming circle who loved the earlier Switch titles are already expressing reservations about Jamboree after the initial trailers dropped. They're chasing that perfect balance between the Ally system's strategic depth and Superstars' nostalgic purity, but from what I've played, they're landing somewhere in the middle that doesn't fully satisfy either preference.
The real shame here is that Mario Party had finally found its footing again after those dark post-GameCube years. Sales figures don't lie - the franchise moved approximately 38 million units across these three Switch titles alone, representing what could have been a magnificent resurgence. Instead, we're getting what feels like a rushed finale to what should have been the console's definitive party game collection. Personally, I'd have preferred they focused on perfecting 10 incredible boards rather than spreading themselves thin across two dozen mediocre ones.
Looking back at my gaming history, the titles that stick with me aren't necessarily the ones with the most content, but those with the most heart. That original Mortal Kombat ending, despite its technical limitations, left me with lasting memories because it took creative risks that paid off. Mario Party Jamboree feels like it's playing things too safe while simultaneously overextending itself - a confusing combination that ultimately undermines what could have been a triumphant conclusion to this Switch era. As someone who's championed this franchise through its highs and lows, I genuinely hope the developers recalibrate for whatever comes next, because the foundation for greatness is clearly still there, buried beneath all that unnecessary clutter.
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Looking to the Future
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Our Commitment
We will work with Accounting for Nature to develop a scientifically robust and certifiable framework to measure and report on the condition of natural capital, including biodiversity, across AACo’s assets by 2023. We will apply that framework to baseline priority assets by 2024.
Looking to the Future
By 2030 we will improve landscape and soil health by increasing the percentage of our estate achieving greater than 50% persistent groundcover with regional targets of:
– Savannah and Tropics – 90% of land achieving >50% cover
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