Mario Kart Wii gets a massive honourable mention in my book as while it wasn't quite as balanced as 8, it's probably the best party game I've ever experienced.
It's greater emphasis on chaos may be frustrating to someone wanting to play it seriously, but when you get a room full of friends together for 4-playr splitscreen and get the alcohol flowing, the raucous mayhem that follows is just pure fun and some of my fondest memories of University. For that it will always have a special place in my heart.








