Super Paper Mario

Super Paper Mario
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Product Description

The newest chapter of the Paper Mario story isn’t just out of this world…it’s out of this dimension! What at first glance appears to be a 2-D sidescroller ripped straight from the stylized pages of the Paper Mario universe soon turns into a hilarious dimension-shifting platformer possible only on Wii! 2-D...AND 3-D!

Run through vibrant 2-D worlds, stomping on enemies and breaking blocks....then, with the press of a button, flip into 3-D! In the 3rd dimension, you'll find hidden paths, battle foes, and uncover secrets as you explore the previously invisible depth of the 2-D landscapes! Unique Wii controls! Hold the Wii Remote sideways and control the game in classic Super Mario Bros.

style! You can shake the Wii Remote to pull off stylish moves and break out of frigid ice and even point directly at the screen to get helpful hints from your sidekick. Not only that, but you'll also play as Peach and Bowser, both with their own sets of essential skills. Hilarious adventure!

When a mysterious villain kidnaps Peach and Bowser and forces them to get married, their union creates a rift of dark energy that threatens to tear the universe apart! Hilarious characters, laugh-out-loud plot twists, and unforgettable dimensions await as Mario makes his way through eight worlds, each more memorable than the last!

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #245 in Video Games
* Brand: Nintendo
* Released on: 2007-04-10
* ESRB Rating: Everyone
* Number of discs: 1
* Platform: Nintendo Wii
* Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .44 pounds

Features

* Run through vibrant 2D worlds, stomping on enemies and breaking blocks
* With the press of a button, flip into 3D and find hidden paths, battle foes and uncover secrets hidden from 2D eyes
* Hold the Wii Remote sideways and control the game in classic Super Mario Bros. style
* Play as Peach and Bowser, both with their own sets of essential skills

Customer Reviews

Great Game!!
Age: 23 Gender: Female Occupation: Teacher/Grad Student
We got a Wii for Christmas, and I've always been a huge Mario fan, especially the original Mario games. This game brings in a lot of the old Mario, but it has a fun twist with the whole flipping into 3-D thing. There were a few parts that I've found frustrating, but were actually really easy once I figured it out. The graphics are really fun, and so are the characters.

I'm not a big video gamer, and I don't have a lot of time to spend playing, so this game is great for me. It's fun, and there are lots of opportunities to save so you can quit and come back later.

Not what i expected.
This is one time it would have paid to do some research. I bought this game unaware of the previous RPG nature of the Paper Mario series. This game actually shares quite a bit in common with Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia for the DS: a central village, shops, some controls and stylistic elements, which i find a bit odd.

It's strange to play a Mario game with experience points, hit points (heart points) and so forth. It certainly isn't anything like two of my favourites: Super Mario World (SNES) and New Super Mario Brothers (DS). This is not an action game, it's a series of puzzles and dialogue. If you like puzzles, you'll love this game; if you want action, this one isn't for you.

Fabulous Mix
The game starts out with a pretty classic feel -- d-pad navigation and the 1 and 2 buttons filling the space of a and b buttons on an original nes controller. After a little time getting use to the game a few more controls are added, making game play incredibly rich.

I thought I would miss the rpg-style battles I fell in love with in Super Mario RPG, but found the combination of attack points and enemy stomping to be a great mix, especially once the concept of 'smooth moves' was introduced, making leveling up far easier.

There is an awful lot of reading. Some of it really necessary and some of it just makes the story better. My husband and daughter skipped over most of the reading by hitting the a button as fast as they could without really effecting their game play (if they thought they missed something they could just talk to a person again).

This includes some really puzzling puzzles, a fun story, great characters (both new and old), and a variety of controls. Just a fabulous combination!

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