If party-gaming is what you crave, Nintendo consoles have always been the best bet. The Wii captured the public imagination thanks to its party-gaming capabilities and, if anything, the Switch (at least on paper) has even better party-gaming credentials, thanks to its added portability.
Surprisingly innovative; Board game element more fiendish than ever; Excellent mix of co-operation and competitive play; Makes good use of Switch's unique attributes
Lacks structure when viewed purely as a game; Should include more Mario Party boards; Online play requires Nintendo Online subscription; Joy Con only