Super Paper Mario

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8.0

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  1. TroyB.
    Apr 6, 2007
    10
    This is the best Paper Mario game yet, and a very unique game incorporating so many different elements from very different but equally classic genres, making it an instant classic in my opinion. Easily the sleeper hit of the season!
  2. AshleyA.
    May 22, 2007
    10
    Excellent and so much mario and friends fun, the pixls are awesome too! best wii game i have played yet..
  3. JoeB.
    May 6, 2007
    9
    this is a fun and exciting game. there is alot of talking at some parts but still a nessesity for your wii
  4. AndrewG.
    May 9, 2007
    7
    SPM's presentation is beautiful and nostalgic, but the gameplay is pretty boring. There are maybe 3 parts of the game (other than the pits of 100 trials) where the platforming is interesting. The 2D/3D mechanic is an extremely cool idea, but was not implemented particularly well. It becomes tedious because you have to constantly switch to 3D in order to make sure that you aren't SPM's presentation is beautiful and nostalgic, but the gameplay is pretty boring. There are maybe 3 parts of the game (other than the pits of 100 trials) where the platforming is interesting. The 2D/3D mechanic is an extremely cool idea, but was not implemented particularly well. It becomes tedious because you have to constantly switch to 3D in order to make sure that you aren't missing any secrets. In addition, while the writing is very funny, and some of the story elements of the chapters are well developed, it is really tiresome to be constantly reading. The worst part, in fact, is the beginning of the game because it takes way too long for the action to start. To top it off, the game is incredibly easy - the bosses, in particular, are complete jokes. If it weren't for the pits of 100 trials, the cool art style, and the (mostly gimmicky, but still interesting) 2D/3D mechanic, I would not recommend SPM. As it is though, I definitely recommend buying the game, even though it sadly failed to meet my expectations.… Expand
  5. Lolrandomname
    Jun 15, 2007
    9
    Awesome game! Yes, it's a bit slow in parts, but most of it was fun. And there is admittedly maybe a BIT too much text, but most of it is funny. Simply an awesome game, with a nice mix of rpg and platforming elements. Btw, to the people scoring this low: "I like going online and complaining about games I haven't played."
  6. NathanB.
    Jun 17, 2007
    9
    This first world is a little boring, and there is too much talking throughout- but overall it is a breath of life into a world platform games that continue to use the same formulas. With game play that lasts nearly 30 hours, and tons of side projects- you won't be disappointed.
  7. ScottH.
    Jun 20, 2007
    8
    Gameplay is solid but switching between characters is interuptive.
  8. JesseS.
    Jun 4, 2007
    9
    Not perfect, but a lot of fun. Great level design. Occasionally a bit wordy. And, yeah, there are a few parts that seem needlessly repetitive (Hamster wheel and "please" task, I'm looking at you). But, overall, we've had a blast playing it.
  9. KenA.
    Jul 17, 2007
    8
    The game is fun for the right player, just like any other game out there. For those that are complaining about it, you likely didn't research the game before buying it. That's your fault, not NIntendos.
  10. CameronS.
    Jul 20, 2007
    7
    A great addition to the Mario series, but the childish jokes and EXTREMELY long and boring cutscenes make it a game that nobody over 10 would enjoy thouroughly.
  11. ZackeryM.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    This game has an exelent plot and it's fun, Ive beat it 7 times.
  12. DanW.
    Aug 8, 2007
    9
    This is easily one of the best offerings for the Wii. The art is amazing, the story will keep you interested, and the gameplay is addictive and completely original. I will admit that a few of the stages are tedious and you should certainly be allowed to skip dialogue if you wish, but most of the stages are excellently designed and the dialogue is hilarious so you should only really wish This is easily one of the best offerings for the Wii. The art is amazing, the story will keep you interested, and the gameplay is addictive and completely original. I will admit that a few of the stages are tedious and you should certainly be allowed to skip dialogue if you wish, but most of the stages are excellently designed and the dialogue is hilarious so you should only really wish to skip it if you are replaying a section of the game. The RPG elements are toned down from previous entries in the series especially compared to Super Mario RPG from which the idea for the series originated. Most people will not complain about this due to the fact that RPGs are more of a niche genre, but it will be somewhat dissapointing to those fans who have followed the series from the beginning.… Expand
  13. Bowie
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    Sheer, sheer brilliance! What a worthy way to while away a whole week! I couldn't decide between 9 and 10, but since fellow reviewer Marty M. (3/10) hasn't ACTUALLY played the game (his description shows he didn't even make it to the third Pure Heart -- there IS ground-pounding in this game!), I thought I'd balance his inaccurate grading by giving Super Paper Mario a Sheer, sheer brilliance! What a worthy way to while away a whole week! I couldn't decide between 9 and 10, but since fellow reviewer Marty M. (3/10) hasn't ACTUALLY played the game (his description shows he didn't even make it to the third Pure Heart -- there IS ground-pounding in this game!), I thought I'd balance his inaccurate grading by giving Super Paper Mario a full 10. It deserves it through and through, though. Thoroughly engrossing adventure.… Expand
  14. VechaK.
    Sep 8, 2007
    10
    Really loved this game. those who complain about it having 'too many' rpg elements...why are you playing this game? Stick to the traditional mario for you 'fast paced' action while those of us who enjoy at least a little story in our game enjoy the game for what it is...Mario with RPG elements. Even My girlfriend who doesn't like rpgs enjoyed this game. So Really loved this game. those who complain about it having 'too many' rpg elements...why are you playing this game? Stick to the traditional mario for you 'fast paced' action while those of us who enjoy at least a little story in our game enjoy the game for what it is...Mario with RPG elements. Even My girlfriend who doesn't like rpgs enjoyed this game. So don't see the problem with those who think the rpg elements found in this game are so horrible. 10 for rpg/mario fans 5 for Traditional Mario fans.… Expand
  15. RyanO.
    Jan 22, 2008
    10
    Great game, good retro feel. Tricky puzzles to figure out. an My 9 year old loves it Was never that big fan of mario but this has changed it around Flippin fantastic.
  16. SkyeL.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    The game is simply amazing there is nothing about I don't like. I love the story line and how you can flip from 2-D to 3-D and how you can play peach and bowser and so much more. Nintendo I give you a whole ten this is your best game ever.
  17. JoshS.
    May 23, 2008
    9
    Great game. The story was pretty good and the gameplay was unique(if it wasn't, then it was to me). The only problem was that some places were too simple and the bosses were easy if you had the right item. It WASN'T as good as Paper Mario 2.
  18. ScottM.
    Oct 13, 2009
    8
    Alright, lets face it, Super Paper Mario is a great game. But the thing about it is that it doesn't have the RPG battling style like the two previous Paper Mario games did. But it really wasn't all that bad. Like the previous Paper Mario games, you can complete it in less than 24 hours. The story is Fantastic. Especially the chemistry between Timpani and Blumiere. And the fact Alright, lets face it, Super Paper Mario is a great game. But the thing about it is that it doesn't have the RPG battling style like the two previous Paper Mario games did. But it really wasn't all that bad. Like the previous Paper Mario games, you can complete it in less than 24 hours. The story is Fantastic. Especially the chemistry between Timpani and Blumiere. And the fact that Count Bleck really wasn't all that evil, it was just his past that made him think that way. And they put enough detail about that by doing something a little less noticable: The fact that Count Bleck never Punished his minions. The worst thing was probably when O'Chunks had to sing that song 1,000 times, but it was Nastasia that issued that punishment, not the Count. As for partners, you have the pixls. At first they're pretty cool, but then you start to miss the original partners like the goombas, koopas, etc. Another problem is when you start to travel to Flopside. Its not that bad, but its like, first you come out of the door on the to of Flipside Tower, then you go down two floors, then you go throught the Mirror Hall, then you get to Flopside. The you go to wherever the Heart Pillar is, then the door opens back where you started, so you have to retrace your steps. I believe that starts in Chapter 5. So for three chapters, you have to do that. So much dialogue, but if your used to the other games in the series, you should be fine. Some of the stuff that they say is actually pretty funny. I decide to rate this an 8.… Expand
  19. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 26, 2009
    8
    A solid platformer, calling it an RPG would be strange. It isn't an RPG in any sense. It is a platformer, and a pretty decent one; the 2D-3D flip is pretty cool, and the Pixls add in some neat elements for interacting with levels. The game, while fun, has its flaws. Firstly, it is far too easy. I know the standards for difficulty have dropped, but the game is much too easy and really A solid platformer, calling it an RPG would be strange. It isn't an RPG in any sense. It is a platformer, and a pretty decent one; the 2D-3D flip is pretty cool, and the Pixls add in some neat elements for interacting with levels. The game, while fun, has its flaws. Firstly, it is far too easy. I know the standards for difficulty have dropped, but the game is much too easy and really needed its difficulty cranked up a couple notches, as you really would be hard-pressed to die given the amount of coins and healing items the game rains upon you like manna from heaven. There are other segments where you have to spend good portions of time backtracking, which is always boring. Secondly, there are parts where there is some monotony. World two has a section where you have to run in a hampster wheel for about five minutes to get some money to escape from an area. Any time I go to get some rubber bands to hold down one button on my controller and go do something else, the game has failed. Its really unfun and there's nothing necessary about the sequence; had it taken thirty seconds (or been a cutscene with text) it would have been fine, but it wasn't and it really just felt awful and immersion breaking (not to mention monotonous). Thirdly, the game has some secrets with no real "giveaways". The only way to find some secrets is to jump down every single hole in the entire game (which I'm doing). While you have so many HP it doesn't really matter, its a bit of stupid tedium which could have been easily done away with by using the actual useful Wiimote function (pointing at the screen) reveal that, hey, that hole is a secret! Fourth, the Wiimote felt pretty tacked on. Pointing was a fine mechanic, but shaking the Wiimote was just stupid. The story is pretty funny, which really does help out the game; it wouldn't be this high if the story wasn't as amusing as it is. Overall, a solid game, but marred by some amount of tedium and monotony.… Expand
  20. SM
    Feb 12, 2009
    9
    The 3rd game in the Paper Mario series is easily the most unique Mario gme there is. This game has enough side stuff to make the game fun. The uniqness of this game is very original witht things such as evil luigi and the fact that mario gets blown up!
  21. Rick
    Nov 27, 2007
    7
    So much text (becomes boring), also is not as too fun as previous Super Mario Bros 2 or 3.
  22. BrendanS.
    Dec 16, 2007
    10
    This game is a good brain teaser. It really gets you thinking and with 3D AND 2D, well, you can't get much better than that!
  23. PaulD.
    Dec 22, 2007
    9
    Unlike the original Paper Mario, for the N64, this is more of a platformer than rpg. That either can be a good thing or not depending on your disposition. Personally, I found the mixture of elements entertaining, even though I crave a real wii rpg experience. The characters and story were funny and kept me interested enough to play till the end credits. Francis the nerdy chameleon is Unlike the original Paper Mario, for the N64, this is more of a platformer than rpg. That either can be a good thing or not depending on your disposition. Personally, I found the mixture of elements entertaining, even though I crave a real wii rpg experience. The characters and story were funny and kept me interested enough to play till the end credits. Francis the nerdy chameleon is unforgettable! The artwork was charming and is a nice departure from the all-polygon formula. The only drawback is that you can beat this game in a weekend, which is too short for the moolah.… Expand
  24. SarahK.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    I like this game because you get into all different levels and you can flip in 3-D. You can find Princess Peach. It's really fun.
  25. WallyF.
    Apr 13, 2007
    9
    I'm just over ten hours into this game. It is everthing I hoped it would be, and then some. It's funny... the GameDaily review says that the 2D->3D switching makes the game too easy. Quite the opposite. The player is forced to remember where everything is in the level and how that switch will effect various elements. (For example, a shell that, in 2D mode, bounces back and forth I'm just over ten hours into this game. It is everthing I hoped it would be, and then some. It's funny... the GameDaily review says that the 2D->3D switching makes the game too easy. Quite the opposite. The player is forced to remember where everything is in the level and how that switch will effect various elements. (For example, a shell that, in 2D mode, bounces back and forth between two barriers suddenly runs the entire length of the level when you switch to 3D.) The paradigm switches often have a head-trip feel to them. The only thing that keeps this from being a "10" to me is the dialogue. It's hilarious (just wait till you meet Count Bleck!), but there's entirely too much of it. At the beginning of the game, you have to wade through what feels like 20 minutes of cut-scenes just to start playing. And you don't want to quickly skip through any of it, because as I said, it's very endearing dialogue.… Expand
  26. KareemA.
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    I can simply say that this is the best Wii game after The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It's a must get title... Buy one...Buy them all...*echoes*
  27. KenH.
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    Amazing game! A breath of fresh air to the 2d gaming world. We need more games like this on all consoles.
  28. [Anonymous]
    May 15, 2007
    9
    Best...level...design...EVER! i've never played a mario platformer before {sue me}, so i didn't really have a standard for judgement, but my god, the levels are designed so FREAK'n well it's crazy. The 2d 3d parts can be so brilliant in some parts. The vertical tree level was especially amazing.
  29. AdamO.
    Aug 31, 2007
    9
    It's been a long time since we got a Paper Mario game. Finally, the wait is over. If you're expecting an expansive RPG experience, this game isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for some top-notch platforming, then come along and play this great game. With past Paper Mario games, there was tons of humor and dialogue, and Intelligent Systems delivers. A little too It's been a long time since we got a Paper Mario game. Finally, the wait is over. If you're expecting an expansive RPG experience, this game isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for some top-notch platforming, then come along and play this great game. With past Paper Mario games, there was tons of humor and dialogue, and Intelligent Systems delivers. A little too much dialogue hurts though. That's the biggest problem with this game, but let's get to the positives. The gameplay is reminiscent of classic Mario games, and the ability to play as Bowser, Peach, and Luigi, with the use of "pixls", revolutionizes this classic fun. However, the biggest change is the ability to change from 2-D to 3-D, which is always fun and stays fresh. While the game isn't that hard (none of the past titles were either), you'll likely want to try and get through the Pit of 100 trials, and get catch cards. Replay value and loads of dialogue are the games biggest problems, but otherwise the game is a mind-blowing take on the classic Mario formula, and the game makes you laugh out loud. Easily one the best games on Wii.… Expand
  30. NoahC.
    Oct 14, 2008
    10
    This is one of those games that I thought I would hate but I absolutely love Super Paper Mario the only negative is that it has little to no replay value.
  31. Katieg
    Jun 22, 2008
    9
    Reaallllly a relief after Paper Mario 2. That was a load of crap. SPM isn't quite as good as the first one, but the way they mapped it all out looks nice. A few of the classic moves are missing from your immediate use, but usually a pixl or switching characters does the same thing. There are a lot of different things, some parts that are a bit tricky [I had to use a walkthrough in, Reaallllly a relief after Paper Mario 2. That was a load of crap. SPM isn't quite as good as the first one, but the way they mapped it all out looks nice. A few of the classic moves are missing from your immediate use, but usually a pixl or switching characters does the same thing. There are a lot of different things, some parts that are a bit tricky [I had to use a walkthrough in, what is it, 8-2? Where you have to move the pipe] But overall it's a very entertaining game.… Expand
  32. Chris
    Jun 23, 2008
    8
    Good game and great new concept. I liked the creativity of the 2D to 3D and it was used well, but wasn't near as good as Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.
  33. MellieH
    Jul 22, 2008
    9
    This is a great game I would recomend it to ages between 6-14 because you have to be able to read and I haven't olayed any of the other Mario Bros. games, but compared to my other wii games this one is one of my favorite.
  34. DanielK.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    I have just played the game all the way through and I love it. There is way more depth to it than I thought there would be. Hidden Jokes, Easter Eggs. I have never seen a sequel completely change from the previous games, and even more than that pull it off to where it is even better. Content: 10, Creativity: 10, Visual 10
  35. RoverT.
    Dec 27, 2008
    9
    A very good game. The large amount of strategy and puzzles involved prevent it from being too easy. A great story line that doesn't let you stop without finding out what happens. The only drawbacks are that it doesn't use the Wii's motion senor to it's fullest and the cut away scenes last quite long.
  36. austinbond
    Apr 1, 2011
    7
    The game is not a Mario RPG... it really is something original. The game has lot's of charm, has clever puzzles and is often hilarious. BUT there are parts when I was wondering, "What were the developers thinking?!". Seriously, for every amazing part, such as a castle for dorks, video game hell & an amazing space shoot-out, there is a dumb, bland sequence. Literally, there is a part whereThe game is not a Mario RPG... it really is something original. The game has lot's of charm, has clever puzzles and is often hilarious. BUT there are parts when I was wondering, "What were the developers thinking?!". Seriously, for every amazing part, such as a castle for dorks, video game hell & an amazing space shoot-out, there is a dumb, bland sequence. Literally, there is a part where you run right in a blank white space for 5 minutes... WTF? Good for a rental, but if you want classic platforming, get Kirby, Donkey Kong or New Super Mario Bros… Expand
  37. Exogenesis
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    The Paper Mario series has long been the benchmark of video game creativity. the 2D to 3D puzzles in Super Paper Mario are sometimes pure devious, the music is among the most catchy ever, it plays like a dream, and although it's not at good as it's GameCube cousin, it is easily one of the best Wii games that will ever be made.
  38. KlassicKritic
    Oct 18, 2010
    9
    I have to be honest; the plot is better than Super Mario Galaxy. Although it's quite repetitive and get's a bit boring after a while, that didn't stop me from finishing the game from beginning to end. Even though it's pretty good, that doesn't explain some of the confusion you may have in the game, but it does not really hurt it too much.
  39. WitoRIT92
    Nov 9, 2010
    10
    I Love this game, when it comes the the entire series, i just cannot get enough of it.
    i know the whole Paper mario 64 inside out and now i know this one well as well tho i think it should have stayed turn based it was well seeing mario... well turn super
    this was a good callaboration with new and old
    Nice job "Intelligent Systems"!!!
  40. TheCritic1
    Aug 8, 2011
    7
    Don't get me wrong, this is a good game, but sometimes it feels like your just running around in circles! Want a good Mario game on Wii? Pick this if you want but if you are looking for the best Mario game on Wii, Galaxy 2 is for you then!
  41. MikeCraig
    Apr 17, 2011
    8
    I did enjoy the game, quite a lot, but I have played and beaten both the original Paper Mario and Thousand Year Door and I much say they were much better. Better story, combat, depth and replay value. They dropped the really nice action command RPG game-play and replaced it with a fairly oversimplified action game. The 2D - 3D element was fairly cool but became too predictable and didn'tI did enjoy the game, quite a lot, but I have played and beaten both the original Paper Mario and Thousand Year Door and I much say they were much better. Better story, combat, depth and replay value. They dropped the really nice action command RPG game-play and replaced it with a fairly oversimplified action game. The 2D - 3D element was fairly cool but became too predictable and didn't provide much proper challenge, but there were bits that did give me some good entertainment through some clever puzzles and interesting level designs and I have to say that it is a good game, just in hindsight I found myself thinking all the way through - this could've worked better as a continuation to TYD... now I'm not afraid of change, but there were elements of Thousand Year Door that could've been done better that they could have applied to this game. What instead we got was a good game - but really, feels like a missed opportunity to be a great game.… Expand
  42. Theday
    Jun 1, 2011
    6
    The Paper Mario series by Intelligent Systems is a series of games dating back to the N64, Intelligent Systems took the reins of the Mario RPG series after Square made Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, the games have always had colorful characters, interesting locations and worlds and witty writing. Super Paper Mario takes away the turn base format from previous titles for moreThe Paper Mario series by Intelligent Systems is a series of games dating back to the N64, Intelligent Systems took the reins of the Mario RPG series after Square made Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, the games have always had colorful characters, interesting locations and worlds and witty writing. Super Paper Mario takes away the turn base format from previous titles for more of a plate former feel and action while still keeping the health and moves. While the new take on the series does feel fresh, the way the abilities and character switching completely wrenches the experience. To have to change from one character who can bomb to one that can hammer just gets annoying after a short time. At times it felt that the game was rushed, and rushed bad. The entire use of the mirror town of Flopside is completely under used and felt like a last second addition. In fact, this game lacks a lot of polish the previous games of the series had. Sure the other ones had a few slow chapters, but this one really gets to you.
    If you can trudge along then you'll enjoy it, if not then you'll be annoyed out of playing this game.    … Expand
  43. Kluge
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    Gameplay is very easy, but very varied. 2d/3d worlds are fun and controls very intuitive. There's a great variety of weapons, personalities, mini-games, and game mechanics. There are way more mysteries in the game for any one reasonable person to find in a play-through, and that makes trying new tactics in the game very fun. Dialogue is superior to most Wii games, fwiw - with plenty of witGameplay is very easy, but very varied. 2d/3d worlds are fun and controls very intuitive. There's a great variety of weapons, personalities, mini-games, and game mechanics. There are way more mysteries in the game for any one reasonable person to find in a play-through, and that makes trying new tactics in the game very fun. Dialogue is superior to most Wii games, fwiw - with plenty of wit and unexpected personality. Character depth should have been developed more, but there was enough to empathize with characters. Definitely agree with others on that "Hamster Wheel" section of the game -- and there are quite a few other examples of drawing the game out for no reason other than to frustrate the player and waste his/her time without enjoyment. Puzzles aren't too difficult, but sometimes needed objects are placed in bizarre areas forcing you to go through everything five times for a couple hours, then realize you needed to go further back in a way which doesn't seem to make sense. There's excellent variety to the atmospheres created in the game. Some parts of the game just feel unbalanced -- there are rewards for tediously hunting treasure, finding recipes, and playing mini-games, but they don't make any significant impact on gameplay, while spending an hour in a type of gladiator pit breaks the game, making the character uber-powerful. SPM has the typical Mario problem of pits which give no indication of if they're useful or not supposed to be jumped in -- a very bizarre skinner box technique. Overall, a very fun game, and the only Wii game of over ten which I actually played to the end.… Expand
  44. joemario13
    Oct 4, 2011
    9
    Super Paper Mario is an outstanding game but not quite up to the standards set by its two predecessors. The game's charming visuals are beautiful and colorful but not nearly as impressive as Paper Mario The Thousand year Door for GameCube, and the game's 3-D sections aren't really all that impressive either. The audio is wonderful, cheesy video game sound effects, and wonderful fittingSuper Paper Mario is an outstanding game but not quite up to the standards set by its two predecessors. The game's charming visuals are beautiful and colorful but not nearly as impressive as Paper Mario The Thousand year Door for GameCube, and the game's 3-D sections aren't really all that impressive either. The audio is wonderful, cheesy video game sound effects, and wonderful fitting music. The game is a good length, but could've been longer, and thankfully has tons of sidequests to perform. The gameplay isn't nearly as good as the other Paper Mario games and actually completely different. Super Paper Mario focuses on platforming rather than RPG, and therefore loses some of the Paper Mario charm. Turn based battles are missed and take away from the game's gameplay. The story is great and will keep you into the game for quite a while. Super Paper Mario may not be as good as the two games that started the franchise, but it is still a must buy. Plus, the box art is simply amazing!

    Pros: Fantastic audio, colorful graphics, engaging story, good length, good level designs
    Cons: No turn based battles, partners aren't fun, 2D to 3D is creative, but falls flat

    Total Score: 9.0    … Expand
  45. Bman2095
    Jul 11, 2012
    8
    I was disappointed at the lack of the previous paper mario combat style but the familiar mario 2D style was interesting. compared to previous Mario rpg's the story isn't that great, while good it didn't live up to Paper mario: The thousand year door. overall it's a good game, and a great addition to the wii's library.
  46. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Super Paper Mario features slightly faster and different gameplay than the previous Paper Mario games That is not a bad thing at all. It is not turn based like the others, , and the graphics look great.
  47. BasilZero
    Jan 1, 2017
    9
    Game: Super Paper Mario
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Nintendo System: Nintendo Wii (Wii) Total Score: 88/100 Value Score: 8.8/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 9/10 Pros +Unique combination of RPG and platformer gameplay aspects that mesh well together    Game: Super Paper Mario
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo Wii (Wii)
    Total Score: 88/100
    Value Score: 8.8/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Unique combination of RPG and platformer gameplay aspects that mesh well together
    +4 playable characters with their own special abilities alongside additional assist characters who give you even more special abilities
    +Great environment and setting to explore and playthrough in both 2D and 3D Point of View
    +Colorful cast of characters and narration just like the first two Paper Mario games
    +Actual post game content that becomes available once finishing the game

    Cons
    -Game is too easy in terms of both puzzles and boss fights
    -Game is very short, can be beaten within 12-15 hours compared to the previous games which give you 20+ hours
    -The badge system and level up system from previous games are gone (minor issue)
    -Too much back and forth between areas    … Expand
  48. Jorgendrix
    Dec 19, 2012
    6
    En su tiempo me encontré lo bastante ansioso y emocionado por esperar y obtener este título, jugándome en contra mi afición por muchas de las series de Nintendo. Al principio, me gustó mucho pero me fuí dando cuenta que es un juego que promete mucho pero que no te llena al final de todo. Si es uno para pasar el rato.
  49. Jorchking
    Feb 13, 2020
    5
    De la saga RPG es el peor Mario que he jugado.
    Venía muy emocionado jugando a tiro el Paper Mario 64 y La puerta Milenaria, pero con este juego nunca me terminé de enganchar. Intenté 2 veces cogerle el la mano al juego y nunca pude. Más que nada porque es tedioso y poco atractivo, se hace MUY aburrido. Además creo que tiene que ver mucho el cambio de mecánicas que tampoco me convenció.    De la saga RPG es el peor Mario que he jugado.
    Venía muy emocionado jugando a tiro el Paper Mario 64 y La puerta Milenaria, pero con este juego nunca me terminé de enganchar. Intenté 2 veces cogerle el la mano al juego y nunca pude. Más que nada porque es tedioso y poco atractivo, se hace MUY aburrido. Además creo que tiene que ver mucho el cambio de mecánicas que tampoco me convenció. También se me contrastó demasiado ya que venía del mejor Mario RPG que era La Puerta Milenaria y haber jugado el peor inmediatamente lo terminas sintiendo más. Es el peor Mario en RPG que he jugado.
    Es un juego bastante olvidable, y que no invita a quedarse, y que ha tenido poca trascendencia en la saga RPG de Mario, eso dice demasiado.
    5/10.    … Expand
  50. Avataraarow
    Mar 4, 2013
    10
    One of my all time favorites. Great level design, nice story, cool and engaging gameplay. Best mario game since super mario world in my opinion, despite being text heavy, and certainly the best of the series.
  51. GoombaJMR
    Jan 12, 2014
    9
    This game is a brilliant platformer puzzler game that should be looked and bought by all Mario and RPG fans. SPM has left the common formula of the PERFECT Paper Mario Turn Based Battles, and has gone a new route, a new experiment. The story mode of this game is roughly 30-35 hours, excluding other things you can do afterwards (100ahemtrials). It does a good job of mixing an NSMB game withThis game is a brilliant platformer puzzler game that should be looked and bought by all Mario and RPG fans. SPM has left the common formula of the PERFECT Paper Mario Turn Based Battles, and has gone a new route, a new experiment. The story mode of this game is roughly 30-35 hours, excluding other things you can do afterwards (100ahemtrials). It does a good job of mixing an NSMB game with the wonderful charm of Paper Mario. The puzzles can really make you think, and the story being the deepest of the four paper marios. The text may be a bother to skip through, but reading it carefully will engulf you in the story and make you understand it more. Most people here are giving bad ratings because they don't take the time to read it enough, or they just don't like changes. I recommend this to all RPG and Mario fans for the wii! Brilliant game!

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 9.5/10
    Music: 9.5/10
    Presentation: 9/10
    Length: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  52. ItsRaininMen
    Jun 28, 2013
    9
    Super Paper Mario is a very original game! The gameplay is incredibly unique, there are lots of fun characters, the art style is cute, and it's challenging, but not so challenging that you never are able to finish it. A heavily recommended game!
  53. MechanicalWood
    Aug 6, 2013
    6
    Although this game was okay for me, it is not as good as Paper Mario from Nintendo 64. There's no more turn fights which used to get annoying on Paper Mario 64 (but where fun). What I liked about the game is the flip from 2D to 3D, the second world is really fun and the world about the nerd was also fun and even hilarious.

    The world about game over was rather scary which talked about    Although this game was okay for me, it is not as good as Paper Mario from Nintendo 64. There's no more turn fights which used to get annoying on Paper Mario 64 (but where fun). What I liked about the game is the flip from 2D to 3D, the second world is really fun and the world about the nerd was also fun and even hilarious.

    The world about game over was rather scary which talked about hell and heaven and even that one business woman mentions if you where bad you'd suffer eternally (on a children's game what the There where also demons on that level (D-Man as they are called).

    What I hated about this game is that you need Mario to flip the world and you can't use the other characters because you can miss hidden stuff. I wish I could had played more with Peach or Bowser but the game didn't let me. Very bad. Also when you flip you have a meter which removes 1 HP each time the meter is over, after the 1 HP is reduced it starts over and I found it very annoying.

    The elevators at flipside are long and annoying, the pixls unlike the friends at Paper Mario 64 have no story at all and become useless, you even need a pixl for the hammer COME ON!

    In all the game was rather enjoyable.. but not as good as Paper Mario 64. Should you get this game? Maybe. Is it better than Paper Mario 64? NO!    … Expand
  54. ScribbleNaughty
    Aug 15, 2013
    7
    Super Paper Mario is the third Paper Mario Game in the series. SPM is a very dark game for a Mario Game but has a very great story and takes quite a long time to complete the game. The weak point of this game is that the game really doesn't let you explore Flipside for the majority of the game.
  55. BathroomKing
    Nov 9, 2013
    8
    Most of the Mario games out there have the basic storyline: Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser, and Mario must save her. While that's the standard story, the Paper Mario series strays from that path and takes on its own story.
    This is the only Paper Mario game I've played, so it'll be reviewed as an individual game rather than a sequel.
    The story of this game is that an evil sorcerer    Most of the Mario games out there have the basic storyline: Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser, and Mario must save her. While that's the standard story, the Paper Mario series strays from that path and takes on its own story.
    This is the only Paper Mario game I've played, so it'll be reviewed as an individual game rather than a sequel.

    The story of this game is that an evil sorcerer named Count Bleck has used to the powers of the Chaos Heart to open a void in the dimensions that would soon destroy all worlds. Mario, with the help of a butterfly named Tippi, must find all of the Pure Hearts to cancel out the Chaos Heart. While you're playing the game, there'll be little cutscenes that are nothing but texts on a black screen. These scenes narrate a tragic love story and actually play a big part in the overall conclusion. Throughout the game, there are many humorous scenes and events that actually make me laugh out loud. At the same time, there are moments that shock me, and some that even make me want to cry. Most Mario games are unoriginal with their stories, but this one is truly deep, worthy of a novel.

    In Super Paper Mario, you go through the side-scrolling 2-D world. There is a twist though: you get to flip it to 3-D and see the world in that perspective. There are limits to the ability, but. it contributes to the puzzle solving aspect of this game. Another factor in the puzzle solving of the game are little helpers called Pixls. You find a few of these little fairy-type creatures and they all have their own power, including making you super thin, allowing you to float over surfaces, and one being a giant hammer. There are other powers and if you're ever having trouble, all of these unique personalities might help you in your troubles. Also, you don't just get to play as Mario, but Peach, Luigi, and even Bowser. You can switch over from one to the other if ever the puzzle calls for it as each of them has their own unique ability as well.

    I must make it clear that in order to play this game, you must have a certain level of patience. This is a twenty hour game and about four of those hours can be you figuring out where you're supposed to go and what you're supposed to do, wandering around blindly and hoping that you'll stumble across the answer. When you do find the answer though, it makes you feel very satisfied with your problem solving skills. And in the 3-D world, while it's cool that you can do that, it's not very detailed. It feels like a barren wasteland and it doesn't do much for me. In fact, there were some parts of the game that seemed to be put there just to consume your time.

    While it's a puzzle solving game, it's also an RPG where defeating enemies levels you up, giving you more life and more strength. You can buy items or pick them up from place to place, all serving their special purpose such as healing you or making you more powerful for a certain amount of time. The mechanics of this particular RPG are simple but it's presented very well.

    The soundtrack of this game is wonderful in my opinion. Like I said, you might be spending hours on end finding out where you're supposed to go. That's what happened to me. And the soundtrack made it bearable, with some worlds having a jumpy, distorted but cheerful sounding tone, and others having a grand orchestral arrangement set up. All of it, even the boss fights, sets the mood of each world wonderfully and I don't have any complaints.

    It's not the very best Mario game I've played, but it's certainly up there. If you have patience for running around and wasting your time on trivial activities, I say pick this game up. It has a beautiful story and nice (even if flawed) gameplay mechanic.    … Expand
  56. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    I've never liked RPGs, and I still don't. So when I played this game, I was happy to se that it was a platformer, but with a storyline of an RPG, and even the leveling ups. Which really makes the game "deeper" if you really want to say that. Anyways, you can get these things called Pixls, and they can do things ranging from protecting you from spikes, giving you a hammer, making you goI've never liked RPGs, and I still don't. So when I played this game, I was happy to se that it was a platformer, but with a storyline of an RPG, and even the leveling ups. Which really makes the game "deeper" if you really want to say that. Anyways, you can get these things called Pixls, and they can do things ranging from protecting you from spikes, giving you a hammer, making you go faster & ect... Which really makes backtracking a joy, because you can use these abilities never seen before in that level, sometimes its mandatory, which, isn't as bad as you think.… Expand
  57. jonahbear
    Jan 14, 2014
    10
    Most people think that Paper Mario isn't as good as other Mario games- but it is that good! People should try it! It's a really good good game. He looks really small and he doesn't get big when he gets a mushroom, he just gets more points. You have to fight Count Bleck at the very end. That's the part I'm in fact right now stuck on.

    jonah age 5
  58. abraham_b
    May 4, 2015
    8
    Overall, it's an enjoyable game. Super Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door on Gamecube, however, is my preference.
    This game does indeed have its charms though and it is well-made overall; however, it does have its flaws. I have to say, one of the most annoying things for me is how it keeps making a beeping sound when you're on low health.
  59. 12Elise4
    Feb 9, 2014
    9
    I Absolutely LOVE this game! horrible graphics but yet the best game ever! I like the fact that Mario is 2d and totally paper like! I got stuck on one crappy level... but its okay. my Mario love!
  60. Galacta1310
    Apr 30, 2014
    6
    This game wasn't bad but it was a bit of a disappointment. When it came out i thought it would be similar to the first 2, especially by looking at the box art. I did enjoy this game alot but it didnt even come close to the first 2 Paper Marios. Not only was the gameplay much different, the game was WAY to easy for me, i can get through the game without getting a game over. It was still funThis game wasn't bad but it was a bit of a disappointment. When it came out i thought it would be similar to the first 2, especially by looking at the box art. I did enjoy this game alot but it didnt even come close to the first 2 Paper Marios. Not only was the gameplay much different, the game was WAY to easy for me, i can get through the game without getting a game over. It was still fun but like i said, not the same. What was worse is that there was no turn based battling, but still leveling up which gave you a purpose to fighting enemies unlike Sticker Star. Most of the Pixls in the game were useless for most of the game. And the chapters were very short, on top of the game being easy with short levels it just got boring… Expand
  61. DrewtheDude85
    Apr 2, 2014
    8
    Be prepared as you jump into this game, because if you were a fan of the first two Paper Mario games and you bought this game without looking at any gameplay already and expect it to have the gameplay of the first two games, you will be severely disappointed. For Super Paper Mario has a totally new style of gameplay that I know has made many Paper Mario fans enraged. For the gameplay isBe prepared as you jump into this game, because if you were a fan of the first two Paper Mario games and you bought this game without looking at any gameplay already and expect it to have the gameplay of the first two games, you will be severely disappointed. For Super Paper Mario has a totally new style of gameplay that I know has made many Paper Mario fans enraged. For the gameplay is now mostly sidescrolling with no turn-based battling but gameplay controls of like a traditional side-scroller Mario game; however there are still a few RPG elements still present, the game still has shops and HP and some other things and it's even as long as a typically RPG and it also has a very sophisticated story. Speaking of the story, the story in this game is amazing, I won't spoil anything, but this game has a very well written story, it even has some pretty dark themes even for a typical "E for Everyone" Mario game; not to mention, the ending ties the story well together and is even a bit of a tear jerker. Overall Super Paper Mario is sure to disappoint Paper Mario fans, but if you treat it like an individual Mario game, you will find that Super Paper Mario is an excellent game! Another Wii game I'd recommend.… Expand
  62. GamerSavvy
    Jun 22, 2014
    9
    It's really unfortunate that this game is so overlooked. To me, this game gets far too much hate. I think it's time for me to put in my two cents.. Most people's opinions on this game are sorely based on nostalgia. I guarantee if this game didn't have the title of "Paper Mario", everyone would've loved it. Because of the two previous games being masterpieces, it really raised expectationsIt's really unfortunate that this game is so overlooked. To me, this game gets far too much hate. I think it's time for me to put in my two cents.. Most people's opinions on this game are sorely based on nostalgia. I guarantee if this game didn't have the title of "Paper Mario", everyone would've loved it. Because of the two previous games being masterpieces, it really raised expectations for a sequel. I will say, though, my thoughts are different for Sticker Star. The idea seems forced. As if someone was like, "Paper... paper..... STICKERS!! Omfg genius"
    Anyway, Super Paper Mario, to me, is a brilliant game. It's awesome in it's own right. It has plenty of replay value. The story is amazing, and so is the dialogue. Yes, it is one of the easiest games I have ever played, but I had a blast playing it. I've played through it a considerable amount of times, and it has yet to get old.
    It's really fun trying to find all the secrets. One of my only complaints, is why do you have to go through Flopside's Pit of 100 Trials twice? XD and Chapter 6 is a bit boring :P    … Expand
  63. eddiewins123
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    Super Paper Mario is a fun game. It has a great story and a awesome music track. For those of you who still haven't played this game yet, you are missing out in a perfect game.
  64. Tbone413
    Jun 12, 2015
    6
    Overrated. Not horrible, just overrated. It's decent fun, but I'm not a fan of Paper Mario. Overall ok, but not for me. Occasionally confusing, but the Flipside feature is cool.
  65. luigiisbest5
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Its a departure from the last but still enjoyable the music fits the areas perfectly the characters
    would have rated 10 if it wasnt for the NAVI butterfly thing
  66. reviewguy02
    Mar 23, 2015
    8
    Simply fun, funny, cool and awesome. This is the best game on the Wii to me, the only problem with it is; Always carry an Ipad when playing because the puzzles are really hard to solve and almost clueless. Overall, it's the best Paper Mario game ever made.
  67. EpicLadySponge
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    You got to admit it though. It does pretty much continue on to be a great Paper Mario game --- albeit not better than the original and the Thousand-Year Door but definitely better than Sticker Star --- and it'll bring in what's waiting for you.
  68. Campanella
    Mar 12, 2016
    8
    Super Paper Mario is a departure from the traditional Paper Mario style of gameplay, abandoning the old turn-based battles in favor of an Action RPG system combining platforming with an RPG-style battle system. In place of badges, players now get a set of characters with their own abilities. The most notable is Mario's own, the ability to "flip" between 2D and 3D, revealing hidden areas orSuper Paper Mario is a departure from the traditional Paper Mario style of gameplay, abandoning the old turn-based battles in favor of an Action RPG system combining platforming with an RPG-style battle system. In place of badges, players now get a set of characters with their own abilities. The most notable is Mario's own, the ability to "flip" between 2D and 3D, revealing hidden areas or platforms and adding an extra layer to what would otherwise be fairly basic platforming. Partners have been replaced with Pixls, floating companions that with special effects such as allowing you to grab and throw items, turn into a bomb or a floating platform, or letting you turn sideways to get through narrow passages. While fun, the Pixls have much less personality than the partners in past games did, making them nice for gameplay but not so nice to have as characters.

    The plot is interesting, but more serious this time, focusing on stopping the end of all worlds. The series' usual humor is still present, but sometimes clashes a bit with some of the more serious moments. As in past games, each chapter has its own sub-plot and location. The characters are as lively and unique as always, with many of the new characters having a "blocky" look to them, a visual quirk shared by the new locations.

    Overall, Super Paper Mario is a great game, but the new gameplay feels a little weaker thanks to being very reminiscent of the main Mario games, and the tonal dissonance present in the cutscenes at times weakens the plot a little. Still, if you enjoyed the earlier Paper Mario games, like platformers, or just appreciate games with a good story and characters, Super Paper Mario is definitely a game worth playing.    … Expand
  69. GaryFaulkDoesIt
    Jul 31, 2016
    7
    While not quite living up to its predecessors, this game is still very good in its own right.

    Right off the bat, this game's greatest strength is its great story, one with genuine intrigue, surprising plot twists, and characters on both sides having hidden agendas. This game may even top its predecessor in terms of overall story, even if it doesn't have the same advantages of having a    While not quite living up to its predecessors, this game is still very good in its own right.

    Right off the bat, this game's greatest strength is its great story, one with genuine intrigue, surprising plot twists, and characters on both sides having hidden agendas. This game may even top its predecessor in terms of overall story, even if it doesn't have the same advantages of having a unique subplot for each chapter.

    Character wise, this game was a bit hit or miss. The villains are extremely memorable and unique, while for the most part, Mario's allies are a bit forgettable. The Pixl characters are a bit of wasted potential, since unlike Mario's partners of the previous games (the direct predecessor especially), they remain silent and essentially blend into the background for the rest of the game after their introduction cutscene.

    The game's main flaw is its gameplay, which, while not terrible, and actually blending platforming and RPG elements in an interesting way, does get a bit stale and repetitive after a while.

    But, if you can look past the the gameplay flaws, you'll find a decent game that still maintains the spirit of the Paper Mario series in its incredible story.    … Expand
  70. Focaccia
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    The concept of this game is simple: you switch between 2D and 3D to complete puzzles. I liked this game a lot, especially because it changes from its gamecube and n64 predecessors. The story is also very good. I recommend this game to people who like the series or want to try something new.
  71. EdwardG
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    Super Paper Mario is a flawed game. It's certainly a well-written one, with funny dialogue and a genuinely good story, but it's just not as fun as a lot of other Mario games. The 2D gameplay with the 3D flipping gimmick is decent for the most part, but the platforming isn't as fun as it is in more traditional Mario titles. The combat is nothing special but it's serviceable and fun enough.Super Paper Mario is a flawed game. It's certainly a well-written one, with funny dialogue and a genuinely good story, but it's just not as fun as a lot of other Mario games. The 2D gameplay with the 3D flipping gimmick is decent for the most part, but the platforming isn't as fun as it is in more traditional Mario titles. The combat is nothing special but it's serviceable and fun enough. Being able to switch between different characters on the fly is nice though, and getting to play as Bowser is pretty cool.

    Really, I was having fun most of the time but there's just some stretches of gameplay that are a chore to get through. The quality of the different chapters varies quite substantially. One particularly funny one sees Princess Peach stuck in a dating sim with a chameleon, but another is a tedious combat marathon of running to a platform in the middle of a room, beating an opponent, and running to the next room over and over. I wish this was a more consistent game, but as it is some bits just aren't fun enough.

    Moving away from gameplay, I've got to say that the story is good in Super Paper Mario. I wouldn't say it's amazing, as some of its power of love elements feel a little simple. There's a lot of well written dialogue though that bring the characters to life. Mario's silent throughout but his companions have some funny things to say. The music is also solid, as you'd probably expect from a Mario game. Visually, it's got a decent style but it's nothing spectacular.

    After finishing the game, I'd say getting through its weaker parts was worth it in the end as it has a strong ending with good boss fights and a sweet ending to the story that mostly gets away with its simple love trumps all message.    … Expand
  72. FinnGalaxy
    Mar 31, 2021
    4
    This game... is a mess.

    It's a game that tries to be a platformer with RPG elements, with the same good writing of the old games and that's not a bad thing, some variety in this franchise was more than welcome back then . The thing is that it doesn't execute them well, at all, as a platformer is very slow, with enemies that just require to jump on them until you're tired and half of    This game... is a mess.

    It's a game that tries to be a platformer with RPG elements, with the same good writing of the old games and that's not a bad thing, some variety in this franchise was more than welcome back then
    .
    The thing is that it doesn't execute them well, at all, as a platformer is very slow, with enemies that just require to jump on them until you're tired and half of the time you're just walking straight until a puzzle shows up. As an RPG all those puzzles are really arbitrary, one chapter is just as fun as using your abilities to climb a try, and in the next one is memorizing an extremely large order of blocks to jump under in order to progress and ends up making the pacing very sluggish, leveling up just means having to jump less on an enemy and ends up being redundant when you can just walk through them in 3D, and the items ended up being useless when most of the time taking down an enemy is as easy as jumping on them.

    And finally, the story; it's a good-ish one. Yes, it has the same writing of the old games... without any of the interesting main characters, the only ones that are interesting to see are the villains, who don't show up until the last moment every chapter, while the story is entertaining is so poorly paced that doesn't make the player overlook all of the other flaws of this game.

    I really wanted to like the game as much as other people but as it is, is just a boring game at best.    … Expand
  73. Gavsonmeleck
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the gameplay the paper looks but i hate most of the levels from flopside its ok platformers and rpg
    Is ok just the game is great but not perfect    … Expand
  74. BearPolar
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    I really enjoyed playing this game but I have mixed feeling about it being a "Paper Mario" game. Part of me enjoys the aesthetic of it due to most of the things being impossible with the standard 3D Mario feel. The other part of me wishes this was more similar to Paper Mario 64 and TTYD. Either way, I think you should try this game if you're into quirky platformers that have some emphasisI really enjoyed playing this game but I have mixed feeling about it being a "Paper Mario" game. Part of me enjoys the aesthetic of it due to most of the things being impossible with the standard 3D Mario feel. The other part of me wishes this was more similar to Paper Mario 64 and TTYD. Either way, I think you should try this game if you're into quirky platformers that have some emphasis on story.… Expand
  75. shado1313
    Sep 10, 2018
    5
    i think this game has a lot of bad stuff. the characters to me were pretty forgettable, there was not a single side character i was like "hey, i like this guy" . bowser is pretty fun, some of the dialogue is pretty fun, there are parts of the game that i just feel like is not that well done. i found this game extremely easy to beat, its pretty cool at some points, the 2D-·3D transitionsi think this game has a lot of bad stuff. the characters to me were pretty forgettable, there was not a single side character i was like "hey, i like this guy" . bowser is pretty fun, some of the dialogue is pretty fun, there are parts of the game that i just feel like is not that well done. i found this game extremely easy to beat, its pretty cool at some points, the 2D-·3D transitions and how developers explore them are pretty cool at some points and sometimes it feels like they just forget they had that mechanic (mostly at the end of the game) but hey, i finished, and i finished because the story can be pretty addictive sometimes, there are moments where you found yourself at a extremely dumb and dull world and you just want to get over it because you will get a cool story at the end of the level. this game is a must play ONCE and never ever again. unlike its big brothers paper mario 64 and paper mario TTYD this one feels weird, sometimes incomplete, and sometimes... well, just weird.… Expand
  76. ARandomUser
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Well, there is a lot to say about this game, but I seem to have a limit so i’ll make it quick.

    As a kid I first got this game for my red wii, which still works to this day. When I got this game I don’t really remember what I thought of it, but first playing it was the best experience I ever had. People who rate this game poorly just didn’t see what the critics meant. To be honest I    Well, there is a lot to say about this game, but I seem to have a limit so i’ll make it quick.

    As a kid I first got this game for my red wii, which still works to this day. When I got this game I don’t really remember what I thought of it, but first playing it was the best experience I ever had. People who rate this game poorly just didn’t see what the critics meant.

    To be honest I think this is my most favorite game of all time, because just being able to read through a story that’s so exotic from other Mario games is what I call, a good experience.

    So if you spot any bad ratings then you should ignore them really, and just play the game for yourself. Just letting you know, if you don’t have a wii like me, just use a Wii U. I have both consoles actually.

    Anyway bye    … Expand
  77. Moby_Samus
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    It used to be my favorite paper mario game. The mix of sidescrolling and a few rpg elements works well, so does the 3d-2d worlds twisting you can do, being able to explore some areas in 2 completely unique ways
  78. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    7
    I remember this being a relatively enjoyable game. I think I beat it, but I can't fully remember.
  79. livelovelaugh22
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    People didn't like this game because it wasn't another TTYD, or another turn based RPG like its predecessors. I loved this game because it was unique, and beautiful. The graphics were great and the gameplay was fun. The game also had a phenomenal story with good writing. The game made me cry. There were a few issues that deterred me from seeing this as the best game in the series, but itPeople didn't like this game because it wasn't another TTYD, or another turn based RPG like its predecessors. I loved this game because it was unique, and beautiful. The graphics were great and the gameplay was fun. The game also had a phenomenal story with good writing. The game made me cry. There were a few issues that deterred me from seeing this as the best game in the series, but it is solid. I think the game would have been received better if it wasn't labelled as a Paper Mario game. Excellent game, but a bad Paper Mario game.… Expand
  80. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    5
    I had heard good things about Paper Mario so I had great expectations coming in which were definitely not met. This is not the type of game I was expecting. Will probably have to check out the first 2 entries in the series for more RPG elements
  81. LuigiHelpsOut
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd give this game an 8.5/10, but that isn't an option.

    This game has an incredible story, the love between Tippi and Count Bleck is executed perfectly. But unfortunately, beyond the incredible story, the gameplay is only good, nothing great. But man, the story really does save the game. You might think I'm exaggerating, but seriously, play the game and you will get what I mean.    … Expand
  82. Nick384
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Es el primer juego que jugue y lo disfrute muchisimo de pequeño y cada vez que lo vuelvo a jugar me gusta mas
  83. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    6
    It's not a Paper Mario game.

    Good - it's nice to see peach being a playable character. Her umbrella techniques are pretty cool. - it's fun to flip in different places to see what secrets May lie in the 3D world. - I'm glad I'm able to stay on Carrie pixl and still am able to interact with things, so that I can maintain my speed. In the old paper Mario games all the fast    It's not a Paper Mario game.

    Good

    - it's nice to see peach being a playable character. Her umbrella techniques are pretty cool.

    - it's fun to flip in different places to see what secrets May lie in the 3D world.

    - I'm glad I'm able to stay on Carrie pixl and still am able to interact with things, so that I can maintain my speed. In the old paper Mario games all the fast partners couldn't interact or jump high enough for me to maintain them throughout the level usually.

    - squirps and the chameleons stories were really really funny. The pixl in squirps story using the elder's ancient clue to wipe his ass after 1000 years, so squirp can use the bathroom. And chameleon's play on the stereotype anime loving geek trying to mac on peach.

    - the ending was very bittersweet. I cared a lot about the story between Bleck and Tippi. Seeing how they sacrificed themselves to save the worlds was noble and touching. Something I've never felt in a Mario game.

    Bad

    - I think this is a good game for a Mario platformer, but I don't like how it's considered part of the paper Mario series. Besides the 2D characters being in the 3D world when you use the flip ability, there are no paper jokes like the past two paper Mario had.

    - not being able to use badges, special attacks, and star Spirit attacks takes a lot away from the diversity of the gameplay known to the paper Mario series. The only thing that remains are the items. And the partner abilities, which are moderately fun to use.

    - the pixels don't have a backstory, which means I can't relate to them or bond with their character. Every time I find a new one, their dialogue is just a bunch of nonsense. Each time I find a new one, I just want them to shut up, come with me, so that I can use their power. They're simply not memorable at all compared to Mario's partners in the old paper Mario games. Heck, even Yoshi is more memorable than these pixels in the normal Mario games despite not having a voice.

    - some puzzles are extremely boring and stupid like the one where I had to hit blocks in a long sequence. The game actually told me to write down the sequence and hit the blocks in that order, which was not fun.

    - the 2D shooting in the squirp levels were pretty boring. I don't play Mario for side scrolling shooting gameplay.

    - The hub world is too big and too similar looking to navigate. Sometimes it's hard to remember where everything is, especially looking for some hard pillars. I forget exactly obstacle which was in the way, but now I can pass with a new ability, because the areas just look so similar especially between flipside and flopside

    - in world 8-3, there was a completely non-intuitive puzzle design where I had to hit a block to open a door that was completely not obvious. Pointing with Tippi didn't even help. In 8-3, what is the points of following dementio into all the old worlds again, when there's absolutely nothing new, and I'm just walking down the same paths for the sake of it. It just feels like unnecessary filler.

    - The combat is too damn easy. The fights required almost no thought. A huge step down from its two predecessors. Very rarely did I feel a threat in a boss fight. And peach had the most OP move, her umbrella made her virtually invincible.    … Expand
  84. ND-Bringer
    May 27, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game's very presence is stunning. If Super Mario Bros and Thousand Year-Old Door had a child...just damn. This game combines the wonderful art style from Thousand Year-Old Door with a computer graphic style design and man...I just love. It makes this game feel so fresh, even 14 years later. That being said, some may say that it ruined the Paper Mario series with its diverse gameplay style. But then Sticker Star swoops in 5 years later and changes everything. Personally, I think Super Paper is fine for what it is. It's may not be as fantastic as the Thousand Year-Old Door, but the fact that Intelligent System's brilliant storytelling and creative level design was still at hand makes this one Big Bang of a game. I've always found classic Paper Mario magic to be so wonderful! While modern Paper Mario magic...is just acceptable. I would say my favorite thing about this game is the collection of dark levels. World 7-1 in particular just had me jump for joy, its hell that feels like heaven. A world of lost souls of video game characters that died in various ways, creepy hands in pool of whatever, and a surprise playable character...all in one! I also adore the quick World of Nothing stage that just blows gamers minds. It really makes you wonder if you're about to run into an evil game over sometimes. And trust this game has a few! Even playing with Bowser power, I can feel the icy touch of techno darkness is about to creep up on me! And that's the entire theme of World 8 and its just incredible. This game just has a wonderful variety of worlds. Desert ruins, 8-Bit terrain, , A SLAVERY LEVEL!? I'm just find it wonderfully bizarre that a level like that is apart of the Mario universe! But crazy things like aren't really meant for kids. Like the casinos in Pokemon, (And its very own casino!?) makes me wonder if Sticker Star was designed to be more kid friendly. After all Super Paper Mario is a complex game. If you don't pay attention to the vital dialogue you're likely to give up this game. I think this game is geared towards a teen level difficulty with the tricky puzzles. Heck, some levels can take hours if even minor details are ignored.It's not so bad though with fun battle mechanics keeping you awake. You're facing all sorts of silly and creepy enemies in this game. Even the innocent Luigi falls victim to evil mind control, and he's busting out giant missile blasting mechs on his own brother! And too makes things even darker, Dimentio, the true villain of this game, turns Luigi into some clown monster using the the Chaos Heart! I mean, holy smokes! To think, in the beginning of the game Mario and Luigi were just chilling with ice tea out on a nice summer day and forced to fight each other! Its like crazy fan fiction! This is one of my favorite final battles, if only I could listen to the awesome "The Man on the Internet Remix" while fighting him. MARIO, PEACH, AND BOWSER VS SUPER DIMENTIO! It's a near perfect ending, unfortunately its followed by the ol' "love conquers all" message. Yeah...I like Tippi and Bleck's story and all, but it's not all that interesting. I really love how Tippi, Count Bleck, O'Chunks, Mimi create a second set of Pure Hearts to help us break Dimentio's barrier. But my heart just slows down watching the over-sappy ending. And I'm not going to forget those irritating levels in the 2nd half world 7. Sometimes the camera is my enemy when I can't tell the the difference between a pit and a a shortcut to the lower cloud floor. And World 7-3, the constant backtracking you have to do in order to find the correct antidote fruit to cure Peach...I just hate it. Somehow hell feels like heaven and heaven feels look hell. And now my thoughts on the control, its fine and flexible. But it suffers in the cramped levels. But I love shaking the Wii-Mote to pull off fancy dance moves to increase my score. And in the place of the good guy minions, we have Pixls, digital fairies that give you all sorts of new and old abilities. You can shrink, place bombs, and let's not forget hammering foes. To bad I have to wait until I get to world 5 in order to get it. At least it's there. I understand if Sticker Star was aiming for a simpler setting, but it failed where Super succeeded. Super has both a great story and a fun new gameplay style, that combines classic Mario platforming with a RPG elements. And we're not just exploring another Mushroom Kingdom, we're exploring unique dimensions full of all sorts of creative characters like the enemy that wasn't meant to be, Fracktail! Well, he's all over the cover and he's also a Thousand Year-Old Door reference, he's more interesting then you think! Keep in mind, if you keep slipping up during battle or get stumped on a puzzle, I can relate. This game is about patience and soaking in each world. This series is all about breaking through normal settings and creating crazy creative dreams. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, but its an incredible Wii console highlight!… Expand
  85. LirioLeo
    May 19, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though it starts off like a relatively conventional fetch quest storywise, Super Paper Mario goes on to surprise the player at every corner. Be it the sudden gameplay changes or the surprisingly emotional and, at times, really dark story - I mean, how many Mario games are there where you see our hero pretty much die and go to hell? - , this game doesn't hold its punches and surely knew to dazzle me all the way through. Its humour is just as on point as ever in the series and the dialogue is so well-written that I got more invested in the story and the characters than I ever thought I could in a Mario game. The music is weird and different, but really catchy and the art style is realling something unique. It helps convey the impression that we are witnessing a different world altogether. Gameplaywise, the platforming and combat are fine in my opinion, Mario controls just as you'd like him to, his jump does not feel to floaty, and the change away from turn-based combat does the game a favor the way it's set up, however, the flipping mechanic does not dazzle as much as you'd like it to. There are many areas where turning to 3D allows you to rush through the levels avoiding most enemies with ease - the fact that you lose a miniscule amount of HP when flipping for too long does not balance this out at all - and because most of the rooms are just squares when in 3D, the world feels a little less organic and exciting when seen from this perspective. Many puzzles just go "when you don't know what to do, just flip", which becomes a little stale after a while, in the beginning however it is still fun to flip and find the right ways to make your way through the platforming sections. The levels themselves are well-designed and not always sticking to the usual themes of the Mario series - which is what we love the Paper games for - still makes it fun to traverse the worlds, even though I got lost a lot of times trying to figure out which door I need to go through next as the environment can look a little indistinguishable at times. Most of the worlds however have creative concepts behind them and are interesting in that way. There might be mechanics that don't work as well as you'd like, like the aforementioned flipping or the way the funcionalities of the Wii remote that were worked into the game, but never was there a moment where I really couldn't stand the gameplay. The way the story is set up, despite the humourous dialogue and characters, dread is always present in the form of a giant tear in the sky, and switching perspectives to see what the villains are up to once in a while works wonders for their character development and our understanding of what's actually going on. Slowly discovering Count Bleck's backstory was one of the most fun and gripping parts of the story for me personally, and his interactions with his loved one are so well-written, they drove tears in my eyes without any visuals. Bleck's henchmen have fun personalities that make their squabbles a joy to watch, even though Mr L and Dimentio clearly steal the show. The plottwist at the end is so well set up and executed that even though I already knew what it was going to be from the internet, I almost doubted the information I was given there. Some scenes in the game are so well set up, they even put setting the right atmosphere over the gameplay, like the disturbingly long walk in the dimension of nothing - or how could anyone forget Francis' dating simulation or the part where you literally spend five minutes pressing right in a hamster wheel - which makes it clear that Super had the goal to not only be a fun game, but also just an incredibly memorable experience by subverting expectations and some times even pushing the boundaries of what you think a Paper Mario could be altogether. Even though some parts of the gameplay and the menuing weigh the game down overall, Super Paper Mario is still a really fun and unique experience I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who owns a Wii and hasn't played it yet. As far as I know, this was the last Paper title where Intelligent Systems were still allowed to create entirely new characters, and in that they created one of the most exciting and extraordinary Mario games they could. Even though it's not perfect and might not be as universally attractive as most Mario games are, despite the fact I hold no nostalgia for it, Super Paper Mario has a special place in my heart. With it's backstory that is so complex it even leaves room for interpretation at times, its extremely charming characters, its morbid sense of humour and its wacky, yet perfectly fitting and super catchy soundtrack, this game will be a blast to play through, and even though the Origami King - which was a return to form for the series in many ways - is a more rounded, technically superior romp, Super is my favourite game in the series and just thinking about it, I feel I want to play through it again.… Expand
  86. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    5
    This game is just one big gimmick. It tries to sell itself in a beloved series, but plays completely different. I'm not a huge fan of the pixls or swapping from 2D to 3D either, and what's with the difficulty spike on the desert level? This isn't a particularly great game unless you like Mario just that much.
  87. ntBagel
    Apr 17, 2022
    8
    Super Paper Mario. this game is very good overall. there is not many absolutely amazing parts besides the very end was absolutely amazing a warped up the story very well. otherwise the game never got boring to me but also didn't blow me away with how good it was. i like the rpg and platforming mix it feels very nice controlls well and is just super intresting to see how the world is inSuper Paper Mario. this game is very good overall. there is not many absolutely amazing parts besides the very end was absolutely amazing a warped up the story very well. otherwise the game never got boring to me but also didn't blow me away with how good it was. i like the rpg and platforming mix it feels very nice controlls well and is just super intresting to see how the world is in a 2D and 3D space. I think this is another reason I did not get bored and it didnt feel repetitive because of the change from being a 3D game to a 2D game but also playing simaler to an RPG. It had everything so it never felt old to keep playing. The story is really good but I feel a majority of the story was shoved into the last hour of gameplay which did make it end on a very high note. overall the game is good. it doesn't absolutely wow me but none of the parts are bad its a very consistently good game the whole way through. If you want a game that you know you would enjoy this is a very safe option to go to.… Expand
  88. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    If I could delete the first world of this game then it would be one of my favourite Paper Mario games.
  89. Crimson9
    Dec 25, 2022
    4
    I remember one summer I was extremely bored and found this game on my cousins Wii. Despite my incredible boredom I could still barely get through it. Looking back, I think this is a downgrade in every way from its predecessors.
  90. Emperator_444
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Desde mi punto de vista, este debería de ser el formato a seguir para la franquicia de Paper Mario. Me gusta la idea de que al ser personajes físicamente planos, vivan en un mundo en dos dimensiones, y que el cambio a la tercera dimensión sea un poder especial.
    La historia me parece que es de la mejor de la saga, rompe con la idea de que este es un juego para niños, es una de las    Desde mi punto de vista, este debería de ser el formato a seguir para la franquicia de Paper Mario. Me gusta la idea de que al ser personajes físicamente planos, vivan en un mundo en dos dimensiones, y que el cambio a la tercera dimensión sea un poder especial.
    La historia me parece que es de la mejor de la saga, rompe con la idea de que este es un juego para niños, es una de las historias más profundas que he conocido en el mundo de los videojuegos.
    La jugabilidad está bien, me gusta como le saca partido a las habilidades únicas de cada personaje y a cada pixelito.
    No dudo al decir que este es mi juego favorito.    … Expand
  91. Idunno123
    Apr 15, 2023
    6
    A game made for younger audiences and practically no one else . I’ve tried to enjoy it but I feel there isn’t much to here enjoy. Perfect for younger people and those with nostalgia but it feels simple and sometimes with no navigation.
    I can enjoy simple gameplay but I feel this is to simple but somehow complex at the same time. Due to the controller having few buttons I feel the way it    A game made for younger audiences and practically no one else . I’ve tried to enjoy it but I feel there isn’t much to here enjoy. Perfect for younger people and those with nostalgia but it feels simple and sometimes with no navigation.
    I can enjoy simple gameplay but I feel this is to simple but somehow complex at the same time. Due to the controller having few buttons I feel the way it was adapted to wasn’t done the best.
    Altogether a Mario game for young people who have a long time on their hands    … Expand
  92. LagsMBH
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Good story, fun gameplay, amazing music, and good art. Overall a fun time all around and would 100% recommend.
  93. GameCatastrophe
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game on the Wii. It has so many things to offer, from difficult side-quests, fun bosses, and- most importantly- the best storyline I have ever seen in a video game. Watching as the worlds slowly crumbled, Mario getting killed, and the universes getting deleted, all made the bosses and final fight so cinematic. It made it feel important to save the worlds as the Void loomed overhead. The gimmicks were very fun and the post-game had just as much content as the main game.… Expand
  94. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#6 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#2 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Play Magazine
    85
    It feels and looks polished, considerate, and expensive. [Apr 2007, p.40]
  2. GamesRadar+
    80
    Anyone with half a heart will absolutely fall in love with the characters, the graphics, the dialogue, the old-school shout-outs to previous games, the little visual effects lingering in the skies of every world... the love just keeps plopping out of the speakers at an incredible rate. For every annoying, excessively long fetch quest or mundane puzzle, there's a huge, cutesy payoff that makes all the trouble worthwhile.
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  3. IGN
    89
    It controls tightly and uses the Wii remote in a smart manner without stepping into forced territory. The new 2D-to-3D dynamic is built around clever and surprisingly complex puzzles that will challenge and impress you. And it all comes together to make Super Paper Mario a highly enjoyable title, whether you want to call it a platformer, an RPG, or something in-between.
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