DS version is definitely amazing like that. Boss games have been in a few MP games, though (I think they started somewhere around 6 or 7). The DK board (multiple stars at once) is actually really easy to win at once you figure out what you're doing.
WanderingWolf, Thanks, you too! I only woke up at like 10 this morning so I'm 10 hours late for the new year but meh.
New Year's resolution: get up earlier XD
WanderingWolf, 'tis a pity, I know.
Fortunately, none of my friends got it because "nah, DNA probably has it already". if the boards didn't suck, the game would be amazing ;-;
WanderingWolf, race-to-finish boards suck; it completely removes the skill. Because of that, the Bowser board is the only good one in Island Tour.
Star collection was the whole point and they ruined it.
Don't get it. It's a waste of money. Even Pokemon X or Y are better.