The game received mixed reviews among critics. Reviews for the DS version were generally more positive, with the Wii version reciving big criticism on use of controls. IGN

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said "At best, the mini-games of MySims Party offer a simple diversion for children. At worst, they are a mess of poorly-implemented waggle controls.", about the Wii version, and "At best, the mini-games of MySims Party offer a simple diversion for children. At worst, they are an uninspired cash-in trying to coast on Electronic Arts' MySims property." for the DS version. However, they praised the "single-card multiplayer" mode.