Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

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  1. Luigirific
    Nov 15, 2013
    8
    +Fun and simple gameplay
    +Funny Humor
    +Catchy music
    +Alot of Luigi's!

    -Slow Start
    -Uninteresting Story
    -Bad Graphics

    Conclusion :
    It's a really fun game it isn't as good as Bowser's Inside Story.. but it's still a great game to the series
    if you're looking for a fun RPG game for the 3DS then i recommend that you buy this game!

    Score 8.7
  2. JohnWitten
    Sep 1, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario and Luigi have seen many adventures over the years, especially in recent times. They've embarked on missions together, alone, and with friends at different times. We've seen Luigi get some of his own love in the limelight with Dark Moon and Super Luigi Bros, and we've also seen Mario get his usual time to shine with Sticker Star and other differing titles. That having all been said, it should comes as no surprise that Dream Team- a combination of what Mario does best and letting Luigi do the rest (hehe, literally in this case), continues the silver standard set for the last few decades. This is a handheld Mario/Luigi adventure that you have no excuse to miss, and its a pretty good all around, family friendly role playing game as well. The witty dialogue, the snappy combat, and the variety of environments and enemies make for a truly imaginative and interesting experience.

    First things first, a few things have been changed up this time around, from the normal Mario and Luigi script and story. Chief among all others, a new enemy, the Dream Lord Antasma appears as the major malfunction, and Bowser actually only has a pretty minute role, instead of being the big bad guy as he usually is. Secondly, the story is well written and comedic on cue, centering mainly on freeing talking pillows from the aforementioned evildoer and utilizing Luigi's epic sleeping abilities to change the world on command. Yes, I am being completely serious. You have gameplay that requires sleeping and dreaming, hence the name Dream Team. The majority of the hubworld/overworld looks the exact same as it usually does, in typical map-like fashion, however it is when you start dreaming that things get...weird. The action shifts into two dimensions in classic Mario fashion, platforming is much more intense and challenging than in previous titles, which is surely in homage to the good old days.

    During your dreams as Luigi, you will control Mario for the most part, but be able to prompt the sleeping Luigi to change the world by poking and prodding him on the 3DS' bottom most screen. This is an intriguing gameplay gimmick, and also extremely handy to utilize at all the right times. Aside from the already intense platforming, these subtle and not-so-subtle tweaks to the gameplay stimuli change everything from the environment to the gravity to your speed, and make the gameplay all that much interesting. As well as solving puzzles more easily. There always seem to be new ways to get objects and enemies to react, and new discoveries to be made concerning how you can effect the dreamworld around you. Keep in mind, this isn't so much a platforming role playing game as it is simply a role playing one. It isn't like Super Mario Bros. where you only platform, but is instead closer to Bowser's Inside Story and Sticker Star with the role playing portions.

    The turn-based combat/timing system is still put to great use, with minimal difficulties and minimal issues. Battles are energetic and a blast to play through, as you will always be on the move, jumping, dodging, attacking, and counterattacking as you go. For a Mario game, it'll get your adrenaline going just as much as it would when you're facing a boss, and that is surely not a bad thing at all in terms of replayability or enjoyability. Combat also adds some challenges by literally giving you challenge tasks to complete for rewards and more powerful upgrades or attacks. This is not only a further good incentive to play and enjoy the game, but it helps you to level up faster, become even more powerful, and to enjoy the experience to its fullest. There are several other minor systems that tie into gameplay such as badges and upgrades, which you can switch between Mario and Luigi for permanent bonuses or instant one-use ones throughout the game. Modifying these is quick and easy, as well as fun and strategic.

    There are plenty of side quest-like activities for good measure, and will keep you going well into the wee hours alone, not even taking into account the plethora of main content the game presents. For a handheld, this is an unprecedented amount of gameplay to contain, and even for a console game it offers a lot of activities and content for players to peruse and enjoy. I've put easily twenty hours into the game and have come nowhere near the ending of it, which I hope nobody will spoil for me (looks at GI's 'Spoiled!' crew), and I plan on playing it for at least another twenty hours, assuming time permits. For the content present, the game is definitely worth its weight in mushrooms, and I'd recommend it to you whether you are a role playing fan or simply a Mario or Luigi one. The gameplay never gets old, there aren't many rough spots to speak of, and any inconveniences in gameplay are easily forgotten once you've sunk your teeth into the witty story and action-packed stages.

    Concept: Create yet another successful Mario/Luigi title, as well as another successful RPG in the vein on Bowser's Inside Story and Sticker Star.

    Graphics: Some more beautiful backdrops to add to the already impressive collection of Mario and Co. level backgrounds across the many years the series has seen.

    Sound: The accompaniments are well crafted and come across as melodic and subtle instead of over the top and intrusive. They fade into the background in a good way every time, and quickly you will find yourself humming them after playing for a few hours, if you aren't careful.

    Playability: Many of the battles are challenging and difficult, especially for a Mario game, however, with the well refined combat system, you have all the means of dispatching your enemies at your disposal at all times.

    Entertainment: It's a lengthy journey worthy of a console role playing spot, but it never gets old no matter how tough the going gets, and it is quite an enjoyable time sink.

    Replay Value: High.

    Overall Score: 8.75    … Expand
  3. Metaru
    Aug 12, 2013
    10
    The use that gives the Nintendo 3DS is striking because you have to use at times the touch screen, using the most basic buttons, the movement of the console and on occasion to use it vertically in special battles with the heads of the game's story certainly gave great use to the Nintendo 3DS.
  4. Pad_Lock
    Oct 15, 2013
    10
    This is one the greatest Mario games I've played. The tutorial sections are a bit too long and some of the dialogue is stretched out a bit, but other than that it is fantastic.
  5. MisterZebra42
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    I've been a huge fan of the Mario & Luigi RPGs for years, and this installment in the series is far from a disappointment. It has all of the wonderful characters and brilliant writing of its predecessors, and the score is easily the best in the series. Seriously, the music in this game is FANTASTIC. Every time you enter a new area you have to just stop for a few minutes to listen to theI've been a huge fan of the Mario & Luigi RPGs for years, and this installment in the series is far from a disappointment. It has all of the wonderful characters and brilliant writing of its predecessors, and the score is easily the best in the series. Seriously, the music in this game is FANTASTIC. Every time you enter a new area you have to just stop for a few minutes to listen to the music. The soundtrack of this game may be one of the best in the entire Mario series, even including the Mario Galaxy scores. The graphics are also just beautiful, especially in the giant battles which feature fully 3D character models, and the 3D in this game is some of the least bothersome on the system so far. I've played it for hours in the 3D mode without getting headaches like I do with other games. And yes, you will be playing this game for hours. What else do you expect from an RPG? This game doesn't lend itself to being played in 10-minute interval like other 3DS titles, but I never had much of a problem with that.
    With the many positives aside, this game is not quite perfect. For one thing, there are simply too many tutorials. The game is still spoon-feeding you things 20 hours into the game! Now, I understand that game tutorials are necessary for RPGs, but lot of the things it gives you tutorials for either appeared in its predecessor, Bowser's Inside Story, or are just common-sense things that anyone above the age of six could figure out. There are times when you just want to tell the game to shut up and let you figure it out on the go. Also, the plot in this game just isn't quite as good as some of the other games in the series. It's not terrible, but it's not wonderful either. Then again, it's possible that I just feel that way due to a complete lack of Fawful in this game, as he is one of my favorite fictional characters ever to exist.
    As for the gameplay, it is for the most part just as fun as in the others. However, there are a few times when it starts to feel a little repetitive due to the fact that you spend a lot of the game jumping in out of dreams over and over, although it only feels like this every once and a while. Most of the game is creative enough to prevent things from getting stale too often.
    Despite some flaws, this game really is great, and although it may not be quite as good as some of the other entries in the series, it's still for the most part an incredibly enjoyable experience. The music and graphics are both beautiful, and the dialogue is downright hilarious and is certain to have you laughing out loud. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is a must-have for any 3DS owner.    … Expand
  6. Incarta
    Feb 16, 2014
    8
    Another great entry in the series. Not my favourite as the game has a horrible habit of stopping every few minutes to talk the obvious to you. The writing in the series has always been one of its strong points but you can have too much of a good thing. Gameplay is great and smart
  7. xZippy
    Jun 18, 2015
    7
    Is Dream Team a very good add to the Mario RPG series? Yes. Does it live it up to the previous games? Not really. The graphics are fantastic and presented beautifully on the 3DS, the music is amazing, the classic Mario-game humor and silliness is there and the whole real world/dream world features are well done.

    What the game lacks however, is good pacing, as the game's progress is    Is Dream Team a very good add to the Mario RPG series? Yes. Does it live it up to the previous games? Not really. The graphics are fantastic and presented beautifully on the 3DS, the music is amazing, the classic Mario-game humor and silliness is there and the whole real world/dream world features are well done.

    What the game lacks however, is good pacing, as the game's progress is slowed horribly by repetitive and unskippable tutorials and cutscenes, which are even worse when playing the game in Hard Mode (since the game relies purely on game saves on that mode). Another downside is the story, and though it can be interesting and original at times, is not very engaging overall and feels loosely stitched together.

    It's a game worth buying, but it's not as clever of a game as it's prequel, Bowser's Inside Story.    … Expand
  8. BlacksitePSU
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    As someone new to the series, I found Mario & Luigi: Dream Team to be charming and fun though there are times when the game will feel the need to hold your hand.
  9. SylarHRG
    Nov 25, 2013
    9
    This is a great game from gameplay to design and just overall creativity. My only beef is that the story line doesn't seem to hook me that much, but the humour and gameplay mechanics behind it, really do make this a great buy.
  10. dilemma
    Dec 24, 2013
    9
    Almost perfect.

    Dream Team is one of the many reasons to hop aboard and buy a 3DS. The game takes what could be some what stale game play Turn Base and revamps it with unique spells and abilities. The game is easy to pick up and offers a lot to players from character customization, to progression. Items, and gear is fun and addicting. The word "Team" hold true in this game    Almost perfect.

    Dream Team is one of the many reasons to hop aboard and buy a 3DS.

    The game takes what could be some what stale game play Turn Base and revamps it with unique spells and abilities.

    The game is easy to pick up and offers a lot to players from character customization, to progression. Items, and gear is fun and addicting. The word "Team" hold true in this game with fun mini-game like abilities that use both Mario and Lugi to their full potential.

    Get ready to roll over enemies as a giant Lugi ball, or using red green shells as volley that racks up combo multiplier as you time the hit.

    Bros. Attacks are used in the "Real World" and Luiginary Attacks (Dream World) it's what really makes the game play shine.

    In the Dream World, Lugi is pretty much your conductor. Expect to use him to unlock secert areas, and to climb high places.

    Pro Great use of 3D. Fun clever boss fights. Mario and Lugi being used to their full potential. Fun, easy, addicting game play and the use of Bro Attacks Luginary are some of the best features to date.

    Cons Feel's a bit linear. A lot childish characters. There's a story but I feel disinterested.    … Expand
  11. Capn_Pancakes
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    Alpha Dream has done it again with the Mario & Luigi series. The battle system is still a ton of fun, and the series trademark humor is still intact. You won't be disappointed.
  12. ShadowR
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Oh man. AWESOMENESS ALERT!!! This is THE BEST Mario game EVER! Even the freaking DEMO is good. This game is pure nonstop bliss, and if you have a 3DS, I suggest you run to the nearest GameStop and beg them for this game.
  13. Moooo
    Feb 21, 2014
    9
    This game deserves a lot more praise. I think it is just about as good as Bowsers Inside Story. The gameplay in it is incredibly fun. It works off of timing. Good timed button presses, like when you are counter attacking or jumping on a foe, could mean the difference in a battle. If you have good reflexes, you could get out of a lot of battles unscathed. The story is what you would expectThis game deserves a lot more praise. I think it is just about as good as Bowsers Inside Story. The gameplay in it is incredibly fun. It works off of timing. Good timed button presses, like when you are counter attacking or jumping on a foe, could mean the difference in a battle. If you have good reflexes, you could get out of a lot of battles unscathed. The story is what you would expect out of a game like this. It is moderately interesting, but not nearly as good as something like TES Oblivion or Final Fantasy. That's okay though, since that isn't what this game is trying to be. It's supposed to be a hilarious and fun romp, which is just what it accomplishes. The music in this game is very good as well. The only thing I don't like is all the tutorials. I'm 30 hours in the game and tutorials are still introducing new mechanics. Gamers and even kids are not this stupid. Those small flaws aside, this game is amazing and deserves more praise.… Expand
  14. Vataro
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Wer die langen Tutorials außer Acht lässt , wird dieses Spiel lieben ! Alles enorm gute OSts , Kompositionen , Lieder , Soundtrcks oder wie man es sonst noch nennen mag :D Echt schwierige Kämpfe ... Das sollte schon reichen ! ;)
  15. Fawfully-doo
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    I believe all of the Mario & Luigi games are incredibly great on every level, but if I had to choose which is the best, it would have to be the fourth entry in the series, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. It may have seemed like the games had done all the creative things they could, but Dream Team absolutely disproves that by a long shot!

    The story begins with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach,    I believe all of the Mario & Luigi games are incredibly great on every level, but if I had to choose which is the best, it would have to be the fourth entry in the series, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. It may have seemed like the games had done all the creative things they could, but Dream Team absolutely disproves that by a long shot!

    The story begins with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toadsworth, some Toads, and people from other kingdoms going on a vacation to Pi'illo Island. Their trip is going smoothly, and soon enough they find out that Luigi can sleep on ancient Pi'illos and open portals to the Dream World. Later, they find out that an evil bat king named Antasma imprisoned all the Pi'illos in "nightmare chunks" in the dream world, so Mario and Luigi rescue Prince Dreambert and go on a quest to defeat Antasma and save the Pi'illos. Oh yeah, and Bowser teams up with Antasma as well. The story has more charm and humor than ever, and it does pull out some unexpected moments. New characters like Dreambert and Antasma are great, and it was nice to see memorable characters from past games return. They even brought back Popple from Superstar Saga, which was a cool surprise.

    The actual gameplay involves free-roam platforming in the overworld and sidescrolling platforming in the Dream World. The overworld has a ton of secrets and extras to find, whereas the Dream World allows you to mess with Luigi's face in the real world(via touchscreen) to make things happen in the dream world. But the true might shines in the game's excellent battle system. The real-world battles consist of Mario and Luigi jumping and hammering their foes, as well as using creative special attacks. Not only does this game have powerful Bro attacks, but they're the most fun to use yet in the series. But the dream world has the best of the battles. Essentially, only Mario attacks, but he has the power of Dreamy Luigi and a ton of "Luiginoids"(basically copies of Luigi) to spice up his jump and hammer attacks. There are also Luiginary Attacks to replace the bro attacks-and they're even more fun to use. I won't spoil all of them, but the very first one involves Mario rolling on a massive ball of Luiginoids, then kicking it to crush enemies. The game's boss battles are particularly awesome. Antasma was the one I personally enjoyed most.

    When it comes to the game's sound and graphics, it easily has some of the best out of any Mario game out there in both categories. The graphics look great in 3D, but still as charming and cartoony as always. As for the soundtrack...scratch "some of" the best, THE best Mario soundtrack. Forget the Galaxy games, look up Adventure's End and just try to tell me it isn't amazing.

    Overall, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is one of the best games I've ever played. From the great battle systems, to the TONS of fun Dream World, to the hilarious story, to the AMAZING soundtrack, chances are that this game will not disappoint you. Mario fan or not, 3DS owners need this one. And that's why I give it a 10/10!!!    … Expand
  16. CyberRobotnix
    Mar 5, 2018
    6
    This game could have been so much better, but Nintendo being Nintendo ruined it:
    -The story outright sucks.
    -The concept is bad, it's like the concept of M&L inside Bowser story. -The level design is just outright **** but atleast it's not empty (unlike Paper Jam). -The enemy variety... what is enemy variety? I am Miyamoto and I like putting Goombas and Koopas in muh Meyro games. -Too    This game could have been so much better, but Nintendo being Nintendo ruined it:
    -The story outright sucks.
    -The concept is bad, it's like the concept of M&L inside Bowser story.
    -The level design is just outright **** but atleast it's not empty (unlike Paper Jam).
    -The enemy variety... what is enemy variety? I am Miyamoto and I like putting Goombas and Koopas in muh Meyro games.
    -Too much backtracking.

    Now it has redeeming qualities too:
    -The boss battles are creative and original.
    -The music and graphics are not half bad.
    -The new bro-attacks are creative and original.    … Expand
  17. Gamesicle96
    Jul 8, 2019
    10
    I loved this game so much. The music felt so atmospheric and was done really well. The tutorials were a bit stretched out, but I absolutely loved the game. This was my first M and L game because it came with my 3ds and I have beaten every other game since. I have replayed this game countless times and it never feels like a drag as replaying most games does. Excellent graphics, gameplay,I loved this game so much. The music felt so atmospheric and was done really well. The tutorials were a bit stretched out, but I absolutely loved the game. This was my first M and L game because it came with my 3ds and I have beaten every other game since. I have replayed this game countless times and it never feels like a drag as replaying most games does. Excellent graphics, gameplay, music, and a pretty great story.

    Also, I liked the Ultibed part. Sue me.    … Expand
  18. BDarius213
    Aug 11, 2013
    10
    Ever since Superstar Saga, Nintendo & AlphaDream have made nothing but great games in the Mario series. Been playing it non-stop. If you liked at least 1 of the games in the series, it a no brainer you should play this.
  19. lahjaunelmia
    Aug 11, 2013
    9
    Just plain fun game. It reminds that the games don't have to be all serious and stuff. Don't expect it to be as good as Paper Mario 2. It's not. But it is still a great game. It tries to do something new with the dream world but in my opinion the dream world parts are pretty repetitive. Sometimes those parts even bore me. You can't even play as Luigi in dream world battles which wasJust plain fun game. It reminds that the games don't have to be all serious and stuff. Don't expect it to be as good as Paper Mario 2. It's not. But it is still a great game. It tries to do something new with the dream world but in my opinion the dream world parts are pretty repetitive. Sometimes those parts even bore me. You can't even play as Luigi in dream world battles which was disappointing. In the beginning game is very linear and booooring. After an hour or so it gets good. Few boss battles in this game are epic but I won't spoil them for you. One of the main reasons that kept me play this game was the great humor. Really this game is really funny. Music was epic, well at least some of it, some of the music was old rehash like Pajamaja Mountain background music sounds like Mario RPG Forest Maze. I have mixed opinions of graphics. Sometimes it looks ok but most of the time pretty lame. All in all I recommend this game and it's well worth the money. Go pick this up now.

    + Epic music
    + Great humor
    + Challenging boss battles
    + It will entertain you long time

    -Pretty lame graphics
    -It starts off very sloooow
    -Repetitive and sometimes also lazy dream worlds

    8.5/10    … Expand
  20. jmc600
    Aug 12, 2013
    9
    While this game has a very short start and many annoying hand holding tutorials. The hilarity, charm, combat system, and creative game play elements more than make up for that. Though this game does not venture in creativity in most places. The dream world is the most fun thing in a game I've experienced so far on the 3DS. Overall besides some small obvious flaws this game shines likeWhile this game has a very short start and many annoying hand holding tutorials. The hilarity, charm, combat system, and creative game play elements more than make up for that. Though this game does not venture in creativity in most places. The dream world is the most fun thing in a game I've experienced so far on the 3DS. Overall besides some small obvious flaws this game shines like every other game in its series. It is also a better series than paper Mario :P… Expand
  21. DarthSidious63
    Dec 30, 2013
    7
    Although Dream Team is not as good as Bowser's Inside Story it has the unique feature of Luigimation. I agree with previous posts that there is too much hand holding tutorials. Another downside is the story. It starts off real slow which may be a turnoff to younger players or gamers playing the series for a first time.
  22. Chrillbill
    Aug 14, 2013
    10
    I still haven't finished it, but nonetheless it's been a great game so far, the music, the graphics, the gameplay, everything is just spot on. It's also nice to see Luigi get a more major role in this game than in previous RPG games. Excellent job Nintendo!
  23. birdman3
    Dec 11, 2013
    8
    This was my first Mario & Luigi game, and I have to admit that I'm very impressed. There only two downsides to this game: first, the characters talk far too much. Any time anything happened, no matter how trivial, you could be sure that you'd spend at least the next 15 seconds clicking through dialogue. All conversations in the game seemed to be about 50% longer than they needed to be, andThis was my first Mario & Luigi game, and I have to admit that I'm very impressed. There only two downsides to this game: first, the characters talk far too much. Any time anything happened, no matter how trivial, you could be sure that you'd spend at least the next 15 seconds clicking through dialogue. All conversations in the game seemed to be about 50% longer than they needed to be, and unfortunately there is no way to skip quickly through them. The only other downside to the game is that combat can get fairly repetitive by the time you get to the end of the game (e.g. you'll have performed hundreds of the same attacks over and over again).
    With that said, this game presents great characters, great writing, simple puzzles (I enjoyed this because it kept the level of frustration very low), and great RPG elements. You get to customize your Mario Brothers by having them focus on the stats you want them to focus on, as well as providing them with the gear that you think best suits them. You can go offensive, defensive, or whatever suits your fancy in this regard. The fighting relies mostly on timing and (in some cases) using the built-in gyroscope. The various Bros Attacks and Luigi Dream Attacks are a great way to mix up the gameplay, and they provide rewarding challenges.
    Finally, I hope this isn't too much of a spoiler, but there comes a time when you engage in a 3rd type of combat- when all the Dream Luigis combine to form a Giant Luigi. Let me just say: the moment when it first occurs is one of the most epic moments I've seen in gaming. I become physically excited and shook with glee when Luigi stepped up to save his brother. I would highly recommend this game and I have considered purchasing other games in the series.    … Expand
  24. DanYellowYoshi
    Oct 20, 2013
    10
    Dream Team is one of the most damn-near perfect games I've ever played. It's got really fun gameplay that never seems to grow old, great amounts of personality, amazing music, colorful graphics, great characters, amazing amounts of personality and so much more. God, it's just amazing. From the first second I booted it up I was smiling from ear to ear. This game will make you laugh, and itDream Team is one of the most damn-near perfect games I've ever played. It's got really fun gameplay that never seems to grow old, great amounts of personality, amazing music, colorful graphics, great characters, amazing amounts of personality and so much more. God, it's just amazing. From the first second I booted it up I was smiling from ear to ear. This game will make you laugh, and it will make you laugh hard.

    If you enjoy the past 3 games, there are nice reminders of them left around. Even a returning boss character that made me smile as soon as I saw him.

    Go buy this game. Leave your house, get $40 out of your pocket and buy this game. It will be the best $40 you ever spent.    … Expand
  25. Forza182
    Aug 16, 2013
    9
    Finally a 3DS game that wasn't designed to be played on the toilet or on a bus. I realize it's a portable console, but that doesn't mean I can't just relax on my couch and get lost in a great adventure such as this without having MISSION COMPLETE interrupt me every 10 minutes (referring to RE: Revelations & Luigi's Mansion). I've always loved the Mario and Luigi titles because they areFinally a 3DS game that wasn't designed to be played on the toilet or on a bus. I realize it's a portable console, but that doesn't mean I can't just relax on my couch and get lost in a great adventure such as this without having MISSION COMPLETE interrupt me every 10 minutes (referring to RE: Revelations & Luigi's Mansion). I've always loved the Mario and Luigi titles because they are huge and the combat is somehow always more exciting than in the last game. There are definitely too many tutorials though, I realize these games are somewhat marketed at younger people but farout, give me the option to turn the "oh look, you can break this rock with your hammer" tutorials off. That and the slow-starting story aside, the game looks great, plays great and is exactly what you expect from a 'Mario and Luigi' title. 9/10… Expand
  26. EvilChicken
    Jan 26, 2014
    6
    I dont recommend this game
    the only reason i got it is because it came downloaded on my 3ds.
    so many cutscenes and too much dialogue. Its predecessors did much better.
  27. indoGAMER
    Aug 16, 2013
    8
    Mario & Luigi: Dream Team provides a new graphics and styles, but a bit loses its Mario & Luigi's essential. This game is still not as excellent as Superstar Saga and not amazing as Bowser's Inside Story, but Dream Team is still a great RPG game yet. (8.0 out of 10.0)
  28. TheDerped1
    Jan 1, 2014
    10
    The fourth installment in the RPG series has graphics that stray from the usual cartoon look in favor of more polished, glossy, 3D graphics, but the graphics are not the only things that have changed. This game brings something new to the table with the Dream World. To me, it felt like the elements of Inside Story mixed with the classic feel of Superstar Saga and I can't stop playing it.The fourth installment in the RPG series has graphics that stray from the usual cartoon look in favor of more polished, glossy, 3D graphics, but the graphics are not the only things that have changed. This game brings something new to the table with the Dream World. To me, it felt like the elements of Inside Story mixed with the classic feel of Superstar Saga and I can't stop playing it. It is a very fun game that lives up to the standards set by the former games in the series.… Expand
  29. MegaMattTyrrell
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    A fun game with good humor. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team has a lot of comedy with good RPG elements. Only problem, the very long tutorials. The game is fun, colorful and vibrant.
  30. kevinshumate
    Mar 10, 2014
    1
    The sheer step back from the next game is so daunting that I can't even begin to enjoy the gameplay. Also every 2 minutes the game stops to tell you how to do something EXACTLY as simple as jumping. There is an old movie saying that goes "show don't tell", and i feel like if that was applied to Dream Team the game would be much better. The constant unskippable help dialogues make this gameThe sheer step back from the next game is so daunting that I can't even begin to enjoy the gameplay. Also every 2 minutes the game stops to tell you how to do something EXACTLY as simple as jumping. There is an old movie saying that goes "show don't tell", and i feel like if that was applied to Dream Team the game would be much better. The constant unskippable help dialogues make this game insanely boring. Even 5 year olds would be able to figure out how to play the game just like the 5 year olds of the NES and SNES and N64 era without game breaking boring text dialogues.

    It is sad that the sequel to a masterpiece like Bowser's Inside Story could be so boring and mocking.    … Expand
  31. linkenski
    Oct 17, 2013
    4
    "Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros."? More like "Tutorial Team" or "Hand-Holding: The Video Game"

    Of all the things this game does right, there is one important thing it gets completely wrong, and that is letting the playing access the actual game. The game constantly talks to you with unskippable dialogue, and as charming as funny as it can be the game is basically just one long tutorial.    "Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros."? More like "Tutorial Team" or "Hand-Holding: The Video Game"

    Of all the things this game does right, there is one important thing it gets completely wrong, and that is letting the playing access the actual game. The game constantly talks to you with unskippable dialogue, and as charming as funny as it can be the game is basically just one long tutorial. 6 hours into the game and you won't even have seen half of the hand-holding in this game. It pauses, re-checks if you've got basic mechanics down, spoils puzzles ahead of time etc. and in the end you just stop enjoying it (if you're like me).

    Consider buying this game carefully. If you like freedom, exploration and sense of discovery you won't like this one. It keeps talking to you as if you're playing your first video game and there is no way to turn it off. There's a great little game in there someway, but the narrative elements of Dream Team insists on hindering your enjoyment of it.

    This is a big disappointment for someone who liked previous entries in the franchise, and it is definitely not worth all the praise it's gotten.    … Expand
  32. AuveedSaki
    Nov 16, 2013
    8
    Yes, I may seem to be in the minority here, but I have my reasons. This game returns to an unbelievable gameplay mechanic that never gets old, the battles. With a great soundtrack and some hilarious comedic moments in the gameplay, somewhat breaking the fourth wall at times, but besides these factors, there is little I like. My biggest complaint is even though the game is 25-27 hoursYes, I may seem to be in the minority here, but I have my reasons. This game returns to an unbelievable gameplay mechanic that never gets old, the battles. With a great soundtrack and some hilarious comedic moments in the gameplay, somewhat breaking the fourth wall at times, but besides these factors, there is little I like. My biggest complaint is even though the game is 25-27 hours which is great due to its quality, it seems like nearly the entire game is a tutorial. Introducing new gameplay mechanics 20 hours in. And at times the dialogue drags on for an UNBELIEVABLE length, like the first 3 hours of the game. And it may seem that this one aspect shouldn't drag my score down so low, but so much dialogue at times I felt was unnecessary, it somewhat drove me mad. 4/10.… Expand
  33. tjprescott
    Nov 28, 2013
    6
    Pros: Imaginative attacks, fun battles (usually), dream world is creative (usually)

    Cons: Humorless, bland scenario, some very pointless dream areas, "Expert Challenges", far too long I signed up for a Metacritic account JUST to review this game. I have loved all of the Mario and Luigi games. They are vastly superior to the Paper Mario series. Considering this is the "Year of Luigi"    Pros: Imaginative attacks, fun battles (usually), dream world is creative (usually)

    Cons: Humorless, bland scenario, some very pointless dream areas, "Expert Challenges", far too long

    I signed up for a Metacritic account JUST to review this game. I have loved all of the Mario and Luigi games. They are vastly superior to the Paper Mario series. Considering this is the "Year of Luigi" and Luigi is my favorite Mario character, it seemed like a no-brainer that I would love this game. Unfortunately, that is NOT the case. I've had the game since its release date and have yet to finish it (I'm at the final castle). The best way I can describe this game is that it is a VERY LONG exercise in frustration.

    First of all, this game is missing the terrific humor that previous games did so well. Mario and Luigi rarely do anything except listen to some of the most boring characters ever created talk. Prince Pillow and Starlow are stupid characters. They aren't funny... I don't care about anything they say... which is good, because at least 50% of it is obnoxious tutorial text. In previous M&L games, characters recognized the bros and much of the humor was their reaction (positive or negative) to them. In this game, no one seems to recognize the superstar duo, or if they do, they don't care or comment about it. The script is just boring. REALLY REALLY BORING.

    Right now I'm at 41 hours of "official" game time, yet this doesn't even come close to the time I've put into this game due to the incredibly stupid, infuriating "Expert Challenges." Thanks to the try-fail-reset-retry treadmill this terribly conceived "feature" puts you on, you too will log countless hours of scream-inducing frustration should you venture down this path. DON'T.

    These "challenges" are handed out to you each time you reach a new area. While in most games, reaching a new area is a joyful occasion, in this one, it's a time of dread, because it means MORE FUN CHALLENGES to kill your enjoyment of the game. To be clear, It's the "10 dodges in a row" variety that made me want to submit this game and the 3ds its in to "Will it Blend?" These wouldn't be so terrible except that on many occasions you are fighting 20+ enemies at once. Dodging all 20 of these attacks gets you a whopping ONE point toward your 10 dodges. It makes no sense, and the reality becomes you have to dodge 200 attacks...in a row. Does that sound fun to you?

    To make it worse, the game treats the dreamworld version of an area separately, which means every new area involves twice the number of these fun little challenges. This is basically like putting your wiener in an automatic pencil sharpener. Super fun. So many times I'd ask myself why I hadn't finished the game, load my save and find myself standing in front of an enemy. Then I'd remember, "Oh yes, I just found this area and nearly Fus'Roh'Dahed my 3DS into Oblivion as I was trying to dodge these obnoxious little jumping beans for the 10 millionth time. Hmm... maybe I should go do yard work... or dishes--YES! There are dishes to be done!"

    The battle system is fun when you aren't striving for perfection and the special attacks are imaginative. My reaction to the dream areas is mixed. While they are neat in concept, they also open you up to:

    - lengthy tutorials! (YAY!)
    - MORE FUN CHALLENGES (ZOMFGLOLOLOL YAAAAY!)

    Basically side-scrolling areas a la Bowser's Inside Story, there's pretty much no story to speak of in these areas (which, since the story is awful, is actually a good thing), but so many of these areas are incredibly trivial. You will literally walk a few feet, meet no enemies, and smash the little purple rock. WHY!? Side scrolling Mario games are known for their amazing level design. It's like the designers built the skeleton of these areas and then forgot to populate them.

    In summary, if there's one thing I would tell you to improve your enjoyment of this game it is DO NOT BOTHER WITH THE EXPERT CHALLENGES--EVER. Regrettably, I did and it has killed my enjoyment of this game. Even if you do this, you will be treated to an extremely long game with pointless, dull characters. Save yourself the punishment and just replay ANY of the other M&L games.    … Expand
  34. iloveFFC
    Sep 3, 2013
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was really excited for this game, 4 years since Inside Story, one of the best DS games ever, and I'm treated to this abomination? Its not a terrible game, but compared to the others that came before it, its defanitely the worst of the bunch. It started out fun, but then the game got annoying and hard out of nowhere. Nearing the end of the game provided enemies that were too unpredictable and overpowered to be fair. And the puzzles? Oh please! Inside story had some really frustrating parts, but this one has puzzles that nearly had me screaming with rage! Some of those puzzles shouldn't even be in the game thats intended for little kids! The level design was rather boring for most of the game, especially for a completely 3D game. Another complaint I need to vent about are the bro attacks and the luiginary attacks, some are so hard and annoying to master that its really not worth the time! The main villian (Besides Bowser, who was so much better in Inside story) is Antasma, epic name and epic awesomeness. But he sorta took a backseat when it came to bowser, who pretty much did all the work while Antasma just carried him around and helped once and a while, which is such a shamenecause they could have done so much more with him, like they did with Fawful. The controls during giant battles are also iffy at times, and the tilt controls and horrible. The final boss is way too hard and annoying for any kids game. Overall, the Dream World saves this game from being terrible, but not by much. It's story is cute, but it's nowhere as good as the story of Partners in Time, its fun at times, especially the mountain climbing level, but not as fun as Inside Story, it has funny moments, but nowhere near as much comedy as Superstar Saga or Inside Story.… Expand
  35. sakura1441
    Oct 13, 2013
    6
    this is a good game, but there are less blocks to hit and earn items and coins. the way they changed the characters of mario and luigi to a more 3d figure does have a new look, but i prefer to not see them so 3Dish. there are not a lot of details in the games, so when you are running around looking for something, there are hardly any blocks at all to hit, and the background details arethis is a good game, but there are less blocks to hit and earn items and coins. the way they changed the characters of mario and luigi to a more 3d figure does have a new look, but i prefer to not see them so 3Dish. there are not a lot of details in the games, so when you are running around looking for something, there are hardly any blocks at all to hit, and the background details are lacking. all in all, this was fun for the first day, but then i returned it because it got boring, and i started playing paper mario for the second time.… Expand
  36. hoagie1014
    Jan 29, 2014
    6
    Good game but after awhile I just want it to finish. Story is blah which just makes me mash the A button whenever i have to listen to someone talk to me. Especially when I know what I have to do before a puzzle and they try to give me the most unecessary hints.
  37. wariothelegend
    Jul 16, 2017
    4
    Probably the worst out the "Mario & Luigi" franchise and the worst of the "Year of Luigi" games. Why you ask? Because of the lack of any actual puzzles, unfairly hard boss battles, and constant tutorials.

    Exploring around the real world is okay, simply just the same as every other entry in the series, but entering into Luigi's dreams is not as exciting as the commercials make them    Probably the worst out the "Mario & Luigi" franchise and the worst of the "Year of Luigi" games. Why you ask? Because of the lack of any actual puzzles, unfairly hard boss battles, and constant tutorials.

    Exploring around the real world is okay, simply just the same as every other entry in the series, but entering into Luigi's dreams is not as exciting as the commercials make them appear to be. They are simply 2D platforming levels that can get almost too gimmicky, as the only way to pass through certain obstacles in your path is to poke around Luigi's face. These moments can seem fun at first, but they get old and tedious very soon.

    While the battle system is, again, completely normal in the real world, it's a whole 'nother ball game in the dream world. You play as just Mario, with Luigi's "dream power" in him. may not seem like it, but having one of the bros. gone is a huge deal. That means you only get one turn to attack. And if Mario dies, it's GAME OVER just like that! But don't get me started on the boss battles, they are unfairly difficult to dodge and have a crap ton of HP. And there's no Retry Clocks like in "Bowser's Inside Story", you either start over where you last save, or cheat the boss by selecting "Easy Mode".

    Then there's the constant tutorials. If you've played at least one of the "Mario & Luigi" titles, you've know basic things like moving and jumping right? Well this game feeds you these unskippable tutorials like you're a 2 year old. And the same goes for every piece of dialogue the NPCs have to say: long, boring and unfunny.

    You can't say Nintendo didn't try to make another title in the series as good as "Bowser's Inside Story", the graphics are beautiful, and so is the music, but they just needed to work on the concept a little more and forget about the constant tutorials.    … Expand
  38. dreamteamsuxass
    Aug 14, 2019
    0
    This game is so bad that I created an account just to say how bad it is. Not only is it the worst mario rpg game, it's also one of the worst rpg games. It's basically the "super mario maker" of the series, not because you can create things, but because it's so bad it's what you'd expect out of a super mario maker user level. at no point in playing through the entire game was fun had.
    You    This game is so bad that I created an account just to say how bad it is. Not only is it the worst mario rpg game, it's also one of the worst rpg games. It's basically the "super mario maker" of the series, not because you can create things, but because it's so bad it's what you'd expect out of a super mario maker user level. at no point in playing through the entire game was fun had.
    You have these attacks that go on for 4 hours, and after you play the entire sequence of dance dance revolution, you're rewarded by dealing the enemy almost double digit damage, but it's more like 6, but if you mess up the 4 hour sequence of dodging you take 99999999999999 damage. awful game, do not play even if you get it for free. even if you're paid to play it.    … Expand
  39. Tavo1994
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Underated franchise very fun and way better than paper Mario SS and CS. Only complain is the faint battles
  40. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    4
    Game soft locked. Unable to progress.

    SOFT LOCKED - game soft locked in Mount pajamaja. The massif bros triggered an older cutscene when I interacted with them, halting the progress and rendering the game unplayable. Neither do I have a old save to load. This is why they should allow the player to create multiple save slots to avoid game breaking glitches like these from ruining the    Game soft locked. Unable to progress.

    SOFT LOCKED

    - game soft locked in Mount pajamaja. The massif bros triggered an older cutscene when I interacted with them, halting the progress and rendering the game unplayable. Neither do I have a old save to load. This is why they should allow the player to create multiple save slots to avoid game breaking glitches like these from ruining the game. Would've given a higher score if I was able to continue playing.

    My review before the soft lock happened:

    Good

    - not being able to scroll the map with stylus is inconvenient

    - 3D battles are fun and different

    Bad

    - too many tutorials for obvious things. The game holds your hand on the most obvious little puzzles.    … Expand
  41. CorazonAzul
    Jul 17, 2014
    7
    While Dream Team's reaction-based battle structure is interesting and unique, its trial-heavy process devalues the satisfaction. Throughout their rather lengthy quest, The Bros keep the player occupied in multiple ways- visiting the puzzle platforming genre in a mostly smooth effort to break the RPG monotony.
  42. funkydoodycool
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    I had a great deal of fun playing this game, across 45 or so hours. I've played and enjoyed the whole series so far, and this continues with the tried and tested formula.

    The graphics are very nice, the colours especially stand out as quite beautiful in times. Characters are re-designed in a 3D style reminiscent of Donkey Kong Country, with lots of different animation. The story is    I had a great deal of fun playing this game, across 45 or so hours. I've played and enjoyed the whole series so far, and this continues with the tried and tested formula.

    The graphics are very nice, the colours especially stand out as quite beautiful in times. Characters are re-designed in a 3D style reminiscent of Donkey Kong Country, with lots of different animation.

    The story is fun, but predictable standard Mario & Luigi fare.

    Music is great, but repetitive. Especially as you jump into battles it sets an exciting tone as you are drawn into the fight.

    Bosses are fantastic on the whole, with variations coming back throughout and bringing something new. Giant bosses are really good fun, though the first at least suffers from the one main problem I had with the game:

    It keeps telling you how to play! Seriously, tutorials still occur as you reach the 40 hour mark, nearing the end of the game. It will tell you to press R to change your stance, B to act... yeah, thanks, I've been doing that for almost 2 days worth of time... not to mention 3 previous games! The first (maybe first two) giant boss battle is so insistent on telling you how to fight that by the time you take control you are one attack away from beating the thing!

    The game also has something that Nintendo introduced a few years ago (possibly in Super Mario Galaxy?) where if you fail you are able to restart, or restart in easy mode. Great for kids or those who don't want to play at standard difficulty (this isn't a tricky game for an adult).

    Well worth a purchase though. I'm glad to finally reach the end so I can get started on the next one - Paper Jam Bros!    … Expand
  43. PissedOffWookie
    Jul 12, 2014
    6
    Beautiful graphics, beautiful music.. but not enough variety in this game. Most of the variety is in the enemy attacks, and while this is really quite nice to have, it shouldn't mean that the player has to cash in on their variety because of it. Also the tutorials and unskippable dialogue is a real pain. I give it a 6/10, it seems fun at first but a few hours in you will begin to realizeBeautiful graphics, beautiful music.. but not enough variety in this game. Most of the variety is in the enemy attacks, and while this is really quite nice to have, it shouldn't mean that the player has to cash in on their variety because of it. Also the tutorials and unskippable dialogue is a real pain. I give it a 6/10, it seems fun at first but a few hours in you will begin to realize it's kind of a bait and switch game.… Expand
  44. wegie125
    Dec 8, 2017
    5
    I don't know if I'm just nostalgic or what but I just wasn't a fan of this kind of game. I played the first 3 mario and luigi games but this one just felt dull to me. I wasn't as attached with the characters, the art style seemed off, the 3d was pointless. I liked the old 32 bit look. I wish they had just kept that. The made some good characters but overall they just felt like they wereI don't know if I'm just nostalgic or what but I just wasn't a fan of this kind of game. I played the first 3 mario and luigi games but this one just felt dull to me. I wasn't as attached with the characters, the art style seemed off, the 3d was pointless. I liked the old 32 bit look. I wish they had just kept that. The made some good characters but overall they just felt like they were glued to the ground… Expand
  45. richwn1989
    Feb 23, 2014
    9
    An excellent addition to the Mario series in the form of a turn-based battle RPG. Lots of fun and a big challenge at the same time, with constantly fresh ideas, abilities enemies all the way out to the end. This game is a BIG one though, with it taking me just over 40 hours to straight run the main story with a couple hours of collecting things, and getting out to the end may take moreAn excellent addition to the Mario series in the form of a turn-based battle RPG. Lots of fun and a big challenge at the same time, with constantly fresh ideas, abilities enemies all the way out to the end. This game is a BIG one though, with it taking me just over 40 hours to straight run the main story with a couple hours of collecting things, and getting out to the end may take more patience than the regular 'pick up and play' Mario audience may be willing to give. Brilliant soundtrack too, highly recommend.… Expand
  46. DrewtheDude85
    Mar 29, 2014
    8
    I really liked Dream Team. It had almost all the aspects of the first three games of the Mario and Luigi series that made them great. However, I had some issues with this game. First off, the gameplay; now the gameplay was fine there was nothing wrong with it, but for some reason it just didn't feel as fun as the first three games, of course it just felt that way. Also be prepared to runI really liked Dream Team. It had almost all the aspects of the first three games of the Mario and Luigi series that made them great. However, I had some issues with this game. First off, the gameplay; now the gameplay was fine there was nothing wrong with it, but for some reason it just didn't feel as fun as the first three games, of course it just felt that way. Also be prepared to run into a lot of text boxes that will likely make you press the button on your 3ds a lot to just "get on with it." For there is an insane amount of tutorials in this game, that are long and horrible, I swear that is almost the only thing you do in this game just look at a bunch of tutorials, even things that appear in this game that were in the past games that didn't originally have tutorials do in this game! I really wish that Nintendo would stop holding your hand so much in their more recent games. However the music and gameplay was good, it also had good humor; however I miss Fawful from the first three games. I would recommend this game, however it is probably the worst game in the M&L series so far.… Expand
  47. Dyzon
    May 12, 2014
    9
    It has a slow start, with tutorials and it doesn't seems good as the others Mario & Luigi games. If you are in this thinking like I was in the beginning, you're probably wrong. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team let you play in a big adventure, bigger than the other Mario & Luigi games. It has great musics and innovates on the Dreams and on the new Motion Attacks.
    The new feature, the Dream    It has a slow start, with tutorials and it doesn't seems good as the others Mario & Luigi games. If you are in this thinking like I was in the beginning, you're probably wrong. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team let you play in a big adventure, bigger than the other Mario & Luigi games. It has great musics and innovates on the Dreams and on the new Motion Attacks.
    The new feature, the Dream World, it seems sometimes like Bowser's Inside Story, where you could go to Bowser's body, but the fun Luiginary Works make up that. Also, the special attacks sometimes have motion support, very well used in my opinion.
    The battles are challenging, I had a lot of bad times with some enemies and boss battles, but they are really fun, as always.
    The design and art is beautiful, very colorful, but something is different between the sprites and the background and something is wrong when the sprites grow on size.
    The story, not better than Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, is awesome, with lots of comedy.
    I also loved this new characters, the Pi'illos, specially Dreambert. The new antagonist, Antasma, needed something else, I dunno, maybe he just needed to have more talking.
    Other mistake son the game is the huge content of tutorials and the slow start.

    +Awesome Soundtrack
    +Good story with humor
    +Boss and regular enemies battles fun and challenging.
    + Luiginary Works makes things more interesting
    +It took me 60 hours to finish it (not 100%), so yeah, it's entertaining

    -Not that bad graphics, but could be better
    -Slow start with a lot of tutorials

    My review: 8.75    … Expand
  48. Alexiace
    Oct 20, 2015
    9
    Its a Mario and Luigi game, its funny, the bosses are awesome, LUIGI EVERYWHERE!, the music is very good, the plot is decent, the originality is really good for the 4th entry in the series,the battle mechanics are very well adjusted to work with the 3ds and Its surprisingly long! (and not grind heavy). BUT, the tutorials every 5 seconds suck. That is the only glaring problem this game has.Its a Mario and Luigi game, its funny, the bosses are awesome, LUIGI EVERYWHERE!, the music is very good, the plot is decent, the originality is really good for the 4th entry in the series,the battle mechanics are very well adjusted to work with the 3ds and Its surprisingly long! (and not grind heavy). BUT, the tutorials every 5 seconds suck. That is the only glaring problem this game has. Tutorials everywhere....Thats it. Everything else about this game ranges from decent to great, it isnt going to blow you off your feet and amaze you because its an rpg series. If you: Like funny or quirky rpgs, any of the other games in the series or just want to play a good 3ds game, you should buy this game.… Expand
  49. luisflopez
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    A solid entry in the series that makes improvements in some areas, but is brought down by its unnecessarily long duration. There's no reason for this game to be over 40 hours whereas previous M&L titles barely reached the 25-hour mark. The game overstays its welcome by 10 hours at least, and the final dungeon is a complete drag, it literally took a quarter of the game for me. Also,A solid entry in the series that makes improvements in some areas, but is brought down by its unnecessarily long duration. There's no reason for this game to be over 40 hours whereas previous M&L titles barely reached the 25-hour mark. The game overstays its welcome by 10 hours at least, and the final dungeon is a complete drag, it literally took a quarter of the game for me. Also, constant tutorials can be quite annoying. Other than that, it's good Mario & Luigi fun, Luiginary Works are entertaining, and the presentation and music are great.

    Score: 8.2
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  50. le-weirdo
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WOW, the game's 3D works soooooo good, the music is the best in the series, the bosses and boss theme are one of the highlights, the game play is, yes in the beginning VEEERRRRRRYYYY slow but after that it is awesome. the humor is really funny and the new villian: antasma is so far my favorite mario villian and has the BEST battle EVER. and the story is alright. the new game play feature in this game is the fact that you can go inside someones dream what is much like bowser inside story. but what i really hate about the game is the beginning, it is the SLOWEST moment i've ever faced in a video game. and the final battle against Bowser is my least favorite battle EVER. in conclusion this game has a view flaws but is overall AWESOME i would say that this is THE game that you must buy for your 3DS.… Expand
  51. Ramon4567
    Sep 5, 2014
    5
    The bros are back for more RPG madness, but in comparison to Bowser's Inside Story, the polish is halfway non-existent; sound is too loud, dialogue is too pointless at times, and on rare occasions, you'll see frame rate drops. I also feel that the default visuals are too bright, making bosses look like jokes. Now, now, this game is no piece of garbage, so don't worry. I appreciate theThe bros are back for more RPG madness, but in comparison to Bowser's Inside Story, the polish is halfway non-existent; sound is too loud, dialogue is too pointless at times, and on rare occasions, you'll see frame rate drops. I also feel that the default visuals are too bright, making bosses look like jokes. Now, now, this game is no piece of garbage, so don't worry. I appreciate the difficulty rising and new Hard mode, plus the music once you have your volume adjusted. The same core gameplay is back, and some satisfying tweaks have been made to the level up process. Yet again, some of the old ideas were scrapped, like playing as Bowser or the babies for that matter. What could have been the best game in the series turned out to be a weakling; a slow, silly Goomba that does the bear minimum to satisfy its fans. For those new to the series, give it a try anyway. You might like it more than me.… Expand
  52. FreezeBlade1220
    Jul 29, 2014
    5
    This is my least favorite Mario and Luigi game. Why? well the first stages of the game were good, the rest felt confusing as heck. The music was good, the boss battles were fun, but thats about it.
  53. ClMick
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    You can't really go wrong with these Mario Rpg games. This is another really good one with funny characters, surprising gameplay at times and a good overall story. The tutorials are bothersome.
  54. timmyrw55
    Jun 18, 2015
    8
    The Mario and Luigi Series is an impressive RPG series that blend exciting gameplay, lovely music and graphics, and hilarious writing and characters. Even though I consider this a downgrade from Bowser's Inside Story, Dream Team is a very fun albeit flawed game.

    Pros +Colorful Graphics on the 3DS make the game really pop. +The Dreamy Luigi Attacks and Sections add so much to the    The Mario and Luigi Series is an impressive RPG series that blend exciting gameplay, lovely music and graphics, and hilarious writing and characters. Even though I consider this a downgrade from Bowser's Inside Story, Dream Team is a very fun albeit flawed game.

    Pros
    +Colorful Graphics on the 3DS make the game really pop.
    +The Dreamy Luigi Attacks and Sections add so much to the gameplay making it arguably the most fun of the series
    +The awesome counterattacks, bros attack, and all other series staples are back in full force.
    +Giant Battles are back and awesome
    +Boss Battles(esp. later in the game) are a sight to behold.
    +Yoko Shimomaru's soundtrack :D
    +If you enjoy the game, there's a lot to do in it.

    Cons
    -There is a lot of padding in the game. Sometimes it drags on.
    -Lost some of the humor of the series. The writing isn't as clever as it was.
    -Motion control sections are very gimmicky.
    -The story is...well, boring. The villain is terrible compared to Fawful. Even though I enjoy the boss battles, there is no context behind them. They are just randomly encountered big enemies.

    This game is for people who
    +want to enjoy wonderful Mario and Luigi gameplay
    +want a RPG with very action-orientated battles
    +enjoy Nintendo charm and graphics
    +are fans of Yoko Shimomura (which everyone should be)
    +wan ta long game

    This game isn't for people who
    -want to laugh and chuckle at clever writing
    -are new to the series, play Superstar Saga or Bowser's Inside Story instead.
    -want a new experience from the other Mario and Luigi games
    -enjoy story and characters
    -want a short game with little padding.

    Conclusion: while not nearly as masterful as Bowser's Inside Story, Dream Team is an extremely enjoyable game that unfortunately overstays its welcome.

    FINAL SCORE: 7.7/10 (rounded to a 8/10)    … Expand
  55. Kahisys
    Jan 23, 2015
    5
    Mario & Luigi is a great RPG series that I've been following for a while now. But this new installment really is worrying me on the series' future.

    On the go to save Pi'illo island (a place revolved around sleep, as the name suggests) and as usual the Princess Peach (we don't change a winning formula), Mario and Luigi gain the access to the dream world after saving the Prince of a    Mario & Luigi is a great RPG series that I've been following for a while now. But this new installment really is worrying me on the series' future.

    On the go to save Pi'illo island (a place revolved around sleep, as the name suggests) and as usual the Princess Peach (we don't change a winning formula), Mario and Luigi gain the access to the dream world after saving the Prince of a supposedly extinct population, trapped inside the dream world. The island has its own villain, Antasma, a bat fed with nightmares (?), that teams up with Bowser to take over the world.
    The plot is here very briefly summed up, it has a lot more to it, and yes it's still just as...boring.

    The game has good points : the graphics (3D environment with 2D NPCs and characters) look rather nice, the music is pretty nice as well, and the fights. Oh golly, the fights. They are awesome. While the bestiary of the game isn't too amazing, the fights got a way larger range of possibilities : going in the background or foreground, sometimes even moving around to dodge attacks, and a plethora of special moves, make the fights very enjoyable.
    But the most important part of it is the separation between the real world and the dream world : in the real world you get a casual Mario & Luigi-style fighting system. Still enhanced, but classic. However, in the dream world, it's very different: Mario goes into Luigi's dreams, so the Luigi in the dreams in not the real one. As such, he can deploy tremendously satisfying (and unrealistic of course) moves, like the Luigi Katamary ball shown in the trailer. That, and the giant fights, also very original and madly fun.

    However, the game suffers from a lot of flaws. First, the graphics cause a serious problem of perspective in the game : it's often hard to understand where you are compared to some items or enemies during fights and it will cause you trouble. Secondly, the areas of the game are very large and each region has 1 main theme, which means you'll be hearing those for a long, long time, and it can get a little annoying. Another issue is that the game is very repetitive : each region has a gimmick that you'll have to follow every time, and it'll be repeated over and over. It quickly gets boring. Mostly it goes to the range of : enter region > meet comedy-relief character > follow said character > enter the dream world for reason X > get what you wanted in the first place. The whole game. And trust me, when I say it's repetitive, it makes the game longer for no valid reason.
    And finally, my biggest complain is the total lack of "Mario & Luigi spirit" to it. Everyone who played any other game of the series knows it has its own crazy, wonky humor that made the charm of the series. Here? There's almost none. It does not have the good, enjoyable Mario & Luigi vibe you'd expect.
    The plot takes itself very seriously despite keeping everything else from the Mario & Luigi universe. Can really a serious plot fit in such a wonky world? Yes, Mario and Luigi Brothers in Time taught us that. But I can assure you it doesn't, here. There are very little moments in the game that'll come anywhere close to bring you a smile, and it's a true shame, as it absolutely lacks of the genuine (dare I say, childish) ambiance you'd want in this series.

    You can always try the game by yourself, but it's definitely not one that'd make the system sell.    … Expand
  56. DBPirate1129
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    This game had a lot to live up when it came to topping Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. Somehow, Dream Team actually surpassed its predecessors and became the best game in the series!

    As you'd expect from a Mario RPG, the story is very engaging. I'm not going to go into spoilers here so don't worry. The main villain Antasma is a nice change of pace from Bowser. The Koopa King can't    This game had a lot to live up when it came to topping Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. Somehow, Dream Team actually surpassed its predecessors and became the best game in the series!

    As you'd expect from a Mario RPG, the story is very engaging. I'm not going to go into spoilers here so don't worry. The main villain Antasma is a nice change of pace from Bowser. The Koopa King can't get the spotlight all time, you know. New characters like Dreambert and Eldream are easy to sympathize with and it's nice to finally see the return of Toadsworth and Broque Monsieur.

    The new dream world levels are much better than the "inside Bowser's body levels" from the previous game. The bottom screen displays Luigi and Starlow. The latter must pull Luigi's mustache, tickle his nose, or even flip him upside down to make environmental changes in the dream world. This is a much-needed gameplay change in the Mario & Luigi series and it provides a breath of fresh air to the formula.

    The traditional battle system returns with Bros. Attacks, the hammer, and jumping attacks all back. I found the Bros. Attacks to be better than their dream world equivalent, Luiginary Attacks. Luiginary Attacks are more unique but I found them to be overall confusing to use. The developers have also added a new easy mode during battles that will pop up if you die too much.

    Speaking of which, the game does like to "hold your hand" from beginning to end. You'll find yourself constantly flipping through dialogue boxes and tutorials. Don't get me wrong, the dialogue and exposition itself is not a problem: the tutorials are. Unfortunately, the game stops holding your hand at the part you need it most. There is a particularly tough sequence in Somnom Woods (the forest area in the game) but I'm not going to go into much detail here.

    Overall, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team continues the steady rate of excellence in the series unlike what Paper Mario: Sticker Star did to the Paper Mario series. I can't wait until the next installment!    … Expand
  57. Beastprogamer
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    This game is awesome. It's a sequal to Partners in Time and Bowser Inside Story. The graphics look great. The controls are good. The designs are cool. Leveling Mario and Luigi up is the Best thing. The music is great. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is a great game and you should definitely pick it up. If you hate any of the Mario and Luigi RPG Games, you're BEYOND silly as JB.
  58. smeargle05
    May 14, 2015
    9
    This game doesn't really live up to its predecessor, however it is a great game nonetheless. I didn't find the hefty tutorials at the beginning too bothersome. It may have dragged on a bit long but the clever writing, the wonderful soundtrack (just listen to it!) and the poppy visuals make up for it.
  59. Techbane
    Jul 5, 2018
    7
    A Mario & Luigi game through and through, which occasionally offers glimpses of the greatness of the first and third entries in the series and maintains tight combat throughout, but suffers horribly from ever-worsening omnipresent tutorialization and multiple overly drawn out parts of the game where the plot comes to an absolute standstill for several hours straight while you ditz aroundA Mario & Luigi game through and through, which occasionally offers glimpses of the greatness of the first and third entries in the series and maintains tight combat throughout, but suffers horribly from ever-worsening omnipresent tutorialization and multiple overly drawn out parts of the game where the plot comes to an absolute standstill for several hours straight while you ditz around with repetitive dream worlds and battle the same enemies a couple dozen times in a row.

    Basically an otherwise solid entry in the series brought down a few notches by abhorrent pacing issues.    … Expand
  60. Thegraylink
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    First off i'm a huge fan of the Mario and Luigi series, and in saying that this is the best in the series for me. Not only does this game have all the charterers from the past games it's story is the best part of it with it's clever humor and just funny moments. The only part of the game when it seems frustrating is when you have to turn the 3ds system sideways and fight like that, a coolFirst off i'm a huge fan of the Mario and Luigi series, and in saying that this is the best in the series for me. Not only does this game have all the charterers from the past games it's story is the best part of it with it's clever humor and just funny moments. The only part of the game when it seems frustrating is when you have to turn the 3ds system sideways and fight like that, a cool idea used in the last game but fails in the same way as they used it last time. It's just hard to use it and you will most likely need to try again on the last fight. That being said the game is worth the price with its amazing story, funny charterers, fun fighting system, and amazing music pick this game up whenever you can.… Expand
  61. SuperMatt777
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is a stellar entry to the series; unique and fun characters, both new and familiar, solid gameplay, a balanced battle system and amazing storyline that does a good job of living up to the past installments. The beginning is fairly sluggish with it's over amount of tutorials, but once you get passed that, the game is a memorable adventure and a great 3DS title.
  62. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    [ Written on December 27th, 2015 ] Despite the heavy use of tutorials (Which is why it never got a 10), Mario & Luigi: Dream Team introduces new techniques for 3DS owners such as moving your 3DS all around and that couple of stuff. The graphics look insanely great from the 3DS. The music's lovably to listen to especially music like "Stand and Fight, Luigi!" and "Adventure's End." It's[ Written on December 27th, 2015 ] Despite the heavy use of tutorials (Which is why it never got a 10), Mario & Luigi: Dream Team introduces new techniques for 3DS owners such as moving your 3DS all around and that couple of stuff. The graphics look insanely great from the 3DS. The music's lovably to listen to especially music like "Stand and Fight, Luigi!" and "Adventure's End." It's another adventure you don't want your game to end. Perfect Year of Luigi game for those who want a perfect game all about Luigi.... and a million of Dreamy Luigis!… Expand
  63. Shadow1
    May 25, 2016
    8
    This game is good RPG . This game is one of the best game on Nintendo 3DS . Good graphics for 3DS, but not really good graphics for 2013, but it is not a plus Mario and Luigi Series, plua Mario and Luigi Series this storyline and storyline in this game is amazing and bosses very interesting and funny . One of the best RPG on Mario Series . This game even better than Mario and Luigi Paper Jam .
  64. nintendoguy
    Jun 16, 2016
    9
    This game is really fun, has great graphics and music, is clever like the dream world is able to be interacted with by using Luigi's face on the bottom screen using a stylist, and has great humor. The only thing I hate is that Bowser is the main villain, which is a bland final boss.
  65. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    9
    The story is okay and the gameplay is amazing! The music is great and the humor can appeal to me. The game gets very creative with so much variety. I love this game!
  66. Kingofdanerds
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    This is the first 3DS game that I ever bought. Great game play. I like the mixture of puzzle, RPG, and platforming. The game ending was pretty good (sorry no spoilers). 10/10
  67. RazorBlade03
    Jan 14, 2017
    10
    Holy Balls. I've played every single Mario & Luigi game (including Paper Jam) and this one is the best one of them by a fair amount. The world feels alive and colorful, the plot is okay for these types of games. not too deep, but you can get into it. Also: This. Effing. Soundtrack! I still listen to "Try, Try Again", "Victory in the Dream World" and "Never Let Up" to this day. Make sure toHoly Balls. I've played every single Mario & Luigi game (including Paper Jam) and this one is the best one of them by a fair amount. The world feels alive and colorful, the plot is okay for these types of games. not too deep, but you can get into it. Also: This. Effing. Soundtrack! I still listen to "Try, Try Again", "Victory in the Dream World" and "Never Let Up" to this day. Make sure to check out the fantastic OST if you are interested in this game. Gameplay wise its what you'd expect: Tons of Action, a good combat system, a fair difficulty curve and tons of unlockables. Even if you've never played a Mario& Luigi Series title, you will have no problem with Dream Team in my opinion. I literally have nothing bad to say about this game. 10/10… Expand
  68. Focaccia
    Feb 22, 2017
    9
    Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros does this saga justice, and it's also a great RPG. It's an incredible game with some of the lovable gameplay from the other games along with new elements. The dream sections of this game are by far the most fun of the game. The combos and attacks you can unleash with thousands of Luigis are extremely creative and well designed. this game last well over 30Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros does this saga justice, and it's also a great RPG. It's an incredible game with some of the lovable gameplay from the other games along with new elements. The dream sections of this game are by far the most fun of the game. The combos and attacks you can unleash with thousands of Luigis are extremely creative and well designed. this game last well over 30 hours, especially if you are a completionist. The sections in the real world are less fun than the dream world but are still great.… Expand
  69. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    No me pareció mejor que el anterior, pero conserva los aspectos, y cumple con las características que tiene la saga.
  70. robertoiglesias
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Mario and Luigi: Dream Team is a very fantastic 3DS game that is so astonishing. Yes, the tutorials are long and boring, but I like it a lot.
  71. Anxo
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los juegos de esta saga son excelentes, y este no podía ser menos. A pesar de que la historia no suele importar demasiado en esta saga, en este titulo esta bien metida. Un concepto muy original el de controlar los sueños con luigi.… Expand
  72. Chocomoji
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Creative and delightful! It's fun and it can be tough too. And the best part of it: it takes 40 hours!!!!... I mean the best part is that the game is located in Portugal!!!!!
  73. SMF2
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    This game is my favorite Mario and Luigi game Bowers's inside story can go suck an egg this game is really the best. Sure the constant tutorials are mind numbing even for a first play through, but once those are over your in for a treat!
  74. Meta1234
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    The only Mario & Luigi game I ever played. It was a breath of fresh air for me and found the game very entertaining.

    Super boring and lengthy tutorials however and story should have been shorter too. It was exhausted in its length.

    Nice one-off experience, will not be coming back to another game in the series.
  75. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Fantastic an amazing RPG that i really got in to. Combat is fun, strategic and skill based the progression feels right and yes sometimes this game is really challenging( those wooden things in the dream when you're in the city) The worlds are so great. The mega battles are really fun and epic but sometimes feel clunky. The dreams ad a hole other dimension to the game and you can controlFantastic an amazing RPG that i really got in to. Combat is fun, strategic and skill based the progression feels right and yes sometimes this game is really challenging( those wooden things in the dream when you're in the city) The worlds are so great. The mega battles are really fun and epic but sometimes feel clunky. The dreams ad a hole other dimension to the game and you can control Luigi from the outside to change up the environment a bit… Expand
  76. Morag
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Many have something like Mario 64 or Odyssey as their favorite Mario game. In my opinion, the best Mario game is the 4th entry of Mario & Luigi: it is Dream Team! Unlike previous entries, the music is finally mkre realistic and have the best soundtrack of the serie (thank you Mrs. Shimomura!). The story is a little bit more intense than normal Mario game and the characters have moreMany have something like Mario 64 or Odyssey as their favorite Mario game. In my opinion, the best Mario game is the 4th entry of Mario & Luigi: it is Dream Team! Unlike previous entries, the music is finally mkre realistic and have the best soundtrack of the serie (thank you Mrs. Shimomura!). The story is a little bit more intense than normal Mario game and the characters have more devellopement. Liked also the visual style, remote control in the Luiginary Ball and that star attack, giant battle and minigames! Hope a totally new Mario & Luigi game (not crossover and remakes) will arrive on Switch soon!… Expand
  77. greninjaX
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    while it doesn't always reach the highs that superstar saga and bowser's inside story had, this is still quite a magical adventure filled with whimsey and wonder. no mario adventure is quite like it. I find myself coming back to this one more often than partners in time
  78. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    Dream Team loves to embrace the weirdness and quirkiness of the Mario and Luigi series, and I love that about it. The battle system now has a new way to fight, with the chaotic dream battles. The story has a unique touch, with Antasma being one of my favorite villains of the series, right behind Fawful. The music and graphics are both impressive for a 3DS game. The absolute worst thingDream Team loves to embrace the weirdness and quirkiness of the Mario and Luigi series, and I love that about it. The battle system now has a new way to fight, with the chaotic dream battles. The story has a unique touch, with Antasma being one of my favorite villains of the series, right behind Fawful. The music and graphics are both impressive for a 3DS game. The absolute worst thing I'll say about this game is the FREAKING UNSKIPPABLE TUTORIALS. They are EVERYWHERE. Other than that, this is a great Mario RPG for the 3DS.… Expand
  79. SirAwesomeness5
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    The only thing I dislike is the tutorials. Great music , looks nice for a 3DS game, and unique gameplay! Even better that Superstar Saga IMO. 10 out of 10
  80. meecca
    Mar 10, 2019
    5
    As someone who has played only a few nintendo games, but loves RPGs, I bought this game with great expectations. Maybe I expected too much but the story is awful, controls are horrible and the game holds your hand SO much its infuriating. It is so slow to play, and some platforming with both mario and luigi is so annoying when luigi misses the jump or so on.. it starts off easy, then inAs someone who has played only a few nintendo games, but loves RPGs, I bought this game with great expectations. Maybe I expected too much but the story is awful, controls are horrible and the game holds your hand SO much its infuriating. It is so slow to play, and some platforming with both mario and luigi is so annoying when luigi misses the jump or so on.. it starts off easy, then in the middle of the game the difficulty spikes up and some fights you just have to die and retry to learn the attack patterns. Which is fine in some games but the retries take forever in this game. In the end I did not even bother amd just went on easy mode. First and worst 1st party game I've played on the 3ds. It has some good points thougu, graphic style is nice and the fighting is ok at times.… Expand
  81. Fish_Daddy
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    Mario and Luigi dream is a hilarious Mario RPG. This is the fourth installment in the Mario and Luigi RPG Franchise right after BIS. People bash this game because of the tutorials, when BIS has just as many tutorials has DT. Don’t listen to the People who say this game sucks since it doesn’t have fawful, it has Popple from superstar saga, so give this game a shot.
  82. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    In the hands of Mario & Luigi enthusiasts and those up for an epic but light-hearted quest, this is an indispensable must-have for the 3DS. In a universe apart from any other series starring the famous brothers, this once again shows the merits of a studio investing itself whole-heartedly not just in one game, but a whole franchise. It can be a glorious contradiction at times; simple butIn the hands of Mario & Luigi enthusiasts and those up for an epic but light-hearted quest, this is an indispensable must-have for the 3DS. In a universe apart from any other series starring the famous brothers, this once again shows the merits of a studio investing itself whole-heartedly not just in one game, but a whole franchise. It can be a glorious contradiction at times; simple but complex, accessible but lengthy, varied but familiar. The enthusiasm and unrelenting creativity behind Dream Team means that it flirts with going too far, truly being an adventure for those willing to stick it out over the long haul, which perhaps dents its ability to appeal to all 3DS owners.

    Yet such is the obvious talent and commitment in the project, and its unique style in the current games market, that it's an adventure worth embarking upon.    … Expand
  83. AYoshiGuy
    Dec 15, 2019
    9
    I really like the music and the story, but 9/10 because the long tutorial but when you finish the tutorial, the game will be good i promise
  84. Psychie
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. It took what made Bowser's Inside Story a fantastic game, made the positives even stronger and removed the few negatives I had. I recommend this to any fan of RPGs, and any Mario fan (unless they don't like RPGs)
  85. livelovelaugh22
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Wow, what a game this is, and this is the 2nd best or maybe even the best Mario and Luigi game out there. Let's start with the single two cons, and that is the game has a bit of a slow progression rate, and there are a ton of puzzles that require backtracking. Let's get into the almost never ending upsides the game has to offer.
    The soundtrack is delish. It has epic, intense, and laid    Wow, what a game this is, and this is the 2nd best or maybe even the best Mario and Luigi game out there. Let's start with the single two cons, and that is the game has a bit of a slow progression rate, and there are a ton of puzzles that require backtracking. Let's get into the almost never ending upsides the game has to offer.
    The soundtrack is delish. It has epic, intense, and laid back themes that put me in ease.
    The bosses are quite unique, and I enjoyed beating them.
    The dream element was so weird, and unique, and there aren't any games like it.
    The main villain is not Bowser! It is Antasma, a funny and twisted character who partners with Bowser, making for some extra fun.
    The dream Luigi battles are fun and just the right amount of hard.
    LUIGI IS THE MAIN CHARACTER! WOO!
    The combat system is refreshing, with the new Luigi attacks.
    Overall, a very good game and right up there with Bowser's Inside Story, and is comparable to the God of all Mario games, TTYD. I wish I could do 8.5, but I guess I will stick with 8.    … Expand
  86. Danipro238
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Uno de mis juegos favoritos de la historia.
    Más de 50h de juego disponibles y ya ni te cuento para llegar al 100%...
    Me enxanta su música, personajes y sus caracteres, el desarrollo de la historia y jugabilidad.
    Me ha causado un especial cautivo que otros juegos a lo mejor no me sacarían.
    100% recomendable de pasar si tienes un 3DS
  87. mander0
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    Overall, this is a pretty epic game, good fun throughout the game, even though its not that hard. Its definately underrated/ under discussed.
  88. DeathBrushing
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Absolutely awesome, delivers at least 3-4 hours of Mario and Luigi fun, allowing you to interact between the 3D and Touch Screen at the same time. Beautiful graphics. A must own for Mario and Luigi fans.
  89. ND-Bringer
    Apr 14, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario and Luigi Dream Team comes from a long line of disappointing DS to 3DS sequels.… Expand
  90. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    This was my first 3DS game. It reminded me instantly of Super Mario RPG, and I loved it.
  91. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    YOU CAN STACK LUIGIS INTO GIANT DRILL AND IMPALE A MASSIVE LIVING VOLCANO. I rest my case.
  92. Ebip
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    Great Music,Good bosses(except the zeekeper)I like the story and the Gameplay Is fun like every other game of the series and the later game Is Amazing.But the game as a not that Good start with long tutorials and thats all my criticism. A gem of the 3DS
  93. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  94. Tolstar
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is an absolute masterpiece of a game. The battle mechanics are fun and intuitive, but are simple. The characters are very interesting and entertaining. You will have a smile on your face the entire 38 hour runtime of the main story. The soundtrack is also amazing with catchy tunes like Never Let Up, Victory in the Dream World, The Final Antasma Battle, andMario & Luigi: Dream Team is an absolute masterpiece of a game. The battle mechanics are fun and intuitive, but are simple. The characters are very interesting and entertaining. You will have a smile on your face the entire 38 hour runtime of the main story. The soundtrack is also amazing with catchy tunes like Never Let Up, Victory in the Dream World, The Final Antasma Battle, and Adventure’s End. I really hate overusing the word ‘masterpiece’, but this game absolutely deserves it. 10/10. Go play this game as soon as possible.… Expand
  95. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  96. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. = voor een Mario & Luigi game is dit standaard

    - de tutorial is te lang en focust op dingen die niet relevant zijn

    + de game heeft 2D stages met platforming en puzzels*

    + de game focust niet te veel op de minigames maar de geen die er wel zijn zijn tof

    + de giant boss fights zijn een highlight voor mij

    + de muziek is een banger

    + de Luigillusies varieren de game goed

    +/- de new game+ vehoogt de schade die vijanden aanbrengen en de giant fights worden aangepast maar je hebt een limiet van 10 items en dat breekt de fun een beetje

    conclusie:
    ik zou Paper Jam toffer moeten vinden maar ik kan het niet laten om dit mijn favorieten (M&L) game te noemen. deze game is een goeie eerste introductie voor de serie    … Expand
  97. Adloya
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    That was the first ever 3DS title that I bought. The story is great, the music is on another level and the gameplay itself is very fun and intuitive.
    The game uses the 3DS's features incredibly. It has a "hard mode" and a lot of collectibles so the replay value is very high.
    However, the tutorials ruin the story and the pace of the game, it can be very annoying. The graphics aren't very    That was the first ever 3DS title that I bought. The story is great, the music is on another level and the gameplay itself is very fun and intuitive.
    The game uses the 3DS's features incredibly. It has a "hard mode" and a lot of collectibles so the replay value is very high.
    However, the tutorials ruin the story and the pace of the game, it can be very annoying.
    The graphics aren't very great.
    It is not a disappointment to the series, it is even one of its best games, along with Bowser's inside story.    … Expand
  98. FunkyPopMan
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    The tutorials are tedious yes but this is really the only downside of the game. This game is a diamond. It's something that everyone needs to be buried with. The environment, the music, I mean it's all incredibly stunning! Even during the later part of the game, you're still jamming! Just calmly. Getting lost in this game the first time I played it was definitely an ideal way to experienceThe tutorials are tedious yes but this is really the only downside of the game. This game is a diamond. It's something that everyone needs to be buried with. The environment, the music, I mean it's all incredibly stunning! Even during the later part of the game, you're still jamming! Just calmly. Getting lost in this game the first time I played it was definitely an ideal way to experience this. This is probably my most favorite Mario and Luigi game.… Expand
  99. JasonPrivy
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    THIS IS AN AMAZING GAME MY FIRST MARIO AND LUIGI GAME AND CERTAINLY NOT MY LAST THE CONTROLS FEEL SATISFYING AF 10/10
  100. Nevbear1206
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    An incredibly nostalgic title for myself, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team never fails to be a fun and charming RPG with engaging mechanics and surprising depth. The creativity applied to platforming sections, enemy design, and gameplay features outside of combat is amazing and keeps the story interesting, even when it begins to drag on. Combat is simple yet often punishing until attacks areAn incredibly nostalgic title for myself, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team never fails to be a fun and charming RPG with engaging mechanics and surprising depth. The creativity applied to platforming sections, enemy design, and gameplay features outside of combat is amazing and keeps the story interesting, even when it begins to drag on. Combat is simple yet often punishing until attacks are understood, for better or worse in several boss encounters. The world is wonderfully designed with colorful visuals, fun puzzles, satisfying exploration, and a great soundtrack throughout. There is also some genuinely hilarious humor and self-aware writing. As with any RPG, there are slow moments and huge cinematic events, maintaining a solid balance, despite a frustrating amount of tutorials and hand-holding at times. Regardless, this is a fun and engaging title that both RPG and platforming fans would enjoy.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 7, 2013
    90
    A dreamy adventure in a dreamy world. Thankfully Mario's vacations always end in crisis, since they seem to make excellent games. Dream Team Bros is both funny and sympathetic at the same time. [Aug 2013]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 19, 2013
    80
    Mario along with Luigi mash their competition by far with their new ideas, and they also manage to entertain both the young and the old ones. [Issue#232]
  3. GamingXP
    Sep 16, 2013
    90
    The battles prove your skill, the humor will make you laugh and the design of La Dormita and its dream-pendant are gorgeous.
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