Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 461 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 412 out of 461
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 461
  3. Negative: 22 out of 461
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  1. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  2. Webosxdxdxddd
    Aug 30, 2023
    0
    This game is just not worth playing. They overstuffed everything and it feels so bloated. The minigames were painful, the giant battles were mediocre, the soundtrack is just OK, and the humor is very dry. If you want to play an RPG title on a DS, try Partners in Time, because this one... No, just no.
  3. Yojimbo2015
    May 21, 2023
    7
    Very similar to its predecessor Partners in time but with added 2D levels and the chance to play as Bowser. A solid little arcade adventure and slightly better than the first game.
  4. SailorWaddleDee
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I love playing as bowser but as mario i dont like it i would pref it if i could only play as bowser and luigi
  5. ZackH25
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    A very good and different Mario game. The story was very smart and the gameplay was good but did get a bit tedious at times. The boss fights were very fun as they all felt different. Controlling bowser and then Mario and Luigi was also really fun. The main villain of the wizard was also quite cool and the fight where big bowser fights the castle was also very cool.
  6. Patches_
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    im just wasting characters to put this joke................. v o r e. 10/10
  7. Ricardoggy
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is wonderful, the soundtrack is a masterpiece, the combat is the best in the Mario & Luigi series, it had a lot of affection with references to other games and the return of fawful who is the best villain in the Mario Franchise apart from Bowser. The Bowser in this game is the best interpretation of Bowser he is my favorite bad guy, and the fact that he helps Mario & Luigi without knowing it, and after he knows it, he gets angry and gets beaten up. The bosses are masterpieces and Dark Bowser is the best boss in the Mario franchise.… Expand
  8. AnthonyStf
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    9/10

    #nowplaying The New CALassic by Cal Chuchesta feat. Filthy Frank, Pink Guy, 3PAC, FrankJavCee, John Sakars, D. Respect, Dom Rabrun, NMESH via @audiomack https://audiomack.com/calchuchesta/album/the-new-calassic
  9. miguellopez99
    Jun 2, 2023
    9
    90/100 .
  10. Nickname64
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Voreㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
  11. Pilest
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    This game is so incredible. The systems have been fine tuned with a far better implementation of the bros. items. The story is great, play as bowser is fun, starlow is way better than that suitcase **** I only have 2 problems. The first is that the use of the microphone is quite intense and makes it less accessible. The second is this game probably introduced children to vore 2/10
  12. BananaBob3310
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made, the ost, the story, the combat sistem, one of the best childhood games for sure
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best DS Game of 2009
3
#3 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
1
#1 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    Fans who loved the first two games shouldn't hesitate in picking up Bowser's Inside Story. It features everything that makes the series enjoyable and adds onto it everything but the kitchen sink. Despite a few minor flaws, it's a game that features an ingenious game design synonymous with Nintendo games and is easily one of the best DS games of the year.
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  2. Worth Playing
    96
    The bottom line on Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is that it's one of those games that every DS owner should buy, period. Regardless of your feelings about RPGs, the title is just so entertaining and well-executed that you're nearly guaranteed to love it.
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  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    92
    The freshest, most vital RPG on the DS for ages. You'd be daft to pass it up. [Nov 2009, p.76]
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