Super Paper Mario (Wii)

87%
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Super Paper Mario (Wii) (2007)
genre: platformer, role-play

score: 87%

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'Super Paper Mario is a game that doesn’t quite know what it wants to be and while it’s enjoyable, it’s ultimately an unremarkable adventure.'
Read more » PALGN
'The tone is sweet but cynical, a refreshing departure from the usually saccharine Muschroom Kingdom. Lots of humor, lots of character, and lots to do.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'One of the game's strongest features is its highly bizarre and amusing story line, with a localization that Nintendo of America can be proud of.'
Read more » Gamespy
'While it's far from the platforming/role-playing godsend that some Nintendo fans expected, Super Paper Mario still qualifies as a must-play for any Wii owner. It's creative, fun, and perhaps most importantly, funny.'
Read more » 1up.com
'For every annoying, excessively long fetch quest or mundane puzzle, there's a huge, cutesy payoff that makes all the trouble worthwhile.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'Full of quirky characters and solid gameplay, there is nothing that I can think of that would really prevent one from wanting to play this fun game. Be warned, however, that it lacks replay value and, as I've stressed repeatedly, has a few levels that just bomb.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'An incredibly enjoyable and clever game that will appeal to Mario fans new and old, Super Paper Mario may not have been originally built for Wii, but it nonetheless shines as one must have title for the Nintendo console.'
Read more » Total Video Games
'It uses the Wii tech so cleverly, remembering that simple is best, but letting it play in a way impossible on any other console. It's non-stop hilarious, and utterly adorable.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Luckily, the game is fun and creative enough to overlook these issues and it’s easy to get drawn into the game for hours at a time.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'The game has lots of extras like "catch cards" and “recipes” to make new items, so it definitely has a high replayability factor.'
Read more » GameShark
'With Super Paper Mario, Intelligent Systems has crafted a game that will appeal to fans of both the platforming and RPG genres.'
Read more » Gaming Target
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'There are a few hangovers from its prior design that keep it from reaching the upper echelon of video game-dom, but next to Zelda, you won’t find a more robust or addictive game available for the system.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'In my opinion, this is by far the best Mario game currently available.'
Read more » GameChronicles
'It controls tightly and uses the Wii remote in a smart manner without stepping into forced territory. The new 2D-to-3D dynamic is built around clever and surprisingly complex puzzles that will challenge and impress you.'
Read more » IGN
'It’s a surreal adventure you’ll get lost in – in the best way possible. The gameplay is remarkable, the innovations are superbly executed, and the graphic techniques and effects are amazing.'
Read more » GameZone
'The storyline might be a little cliché, and the path is laid out for you, but as you find unveil the secrets of this dynamic world you will be captivated for as long as it lasts.'
Read more » Extreme Gamer
'Virtually everything you come into contact with during your time spent with this game is laden with a truly warped sense of humor.'
Read more » GamePro
'With its zany graphics, hilarious dialog, and first-rate controls, not only is Super Paper Mario a smashing success, it’s also one more reason everyone should own a Wii.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'The game is simply unadulterated fun. Through its fantastic storytelling, charming visuals, catchy music, and brilliant melding of classic conventions with new ideas, Super Paper Mario is a game that plays like a dream.'
Read more » Gaming Excellence
'Super Paper Mario's seemingly simple concept - giving the player the ability to flip between 2D and 3D worlds - pays off in level designs that are nothing short of brilliant.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Paper Mario holds up surprisingly well, and is one of the best role-playing game experiences you can have on the Wii right now.'
Read more » Gamespot
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