84
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100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.0
MobyScore
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Description

In this action-platformer, Bowser and Peach find themselves at the wedding altar, forced into marriage by the evil Count Bleck. With this union, a void will engulf the entire universe as foretold by the book, the Dark Prognosticus. Before Luigi can stop Count Bleck, the villain escapes with an item known as the Chaos Heart. However, there is another book, called the Light Prognosticus, which can counteract the Dark Prognosticus. The Light Prognosticus foretells of a hero dressed in overalls. This hero is believed to possess the power to stop certain destruction of the universe.

Mario, joined by Peach, Bowser, and a new group of friends, must travel through eight worlds in search of Pure Hearts. Each character has a special ability, which can help the player solve the game's many puzzles. Mario can flip between the second and third dimensions in order to find items, secret pathways, and pound enemies. Peach can use her parasol to float long distances and to defend against enemy attacks. Bowser uses his fire breath to light things and to fry enemies.

Super Paper Mario does not fully depart from its RPG roots. For instance Mario and friends receive points from baddies. These points allow Mario and company to level up. Items can also be used to attack enemies or gain lives. Players collect coins to pay for more items.

Players can shake the Wii remote after jumping on bad guys but before hitting the ground to gain extra experience points. Players use Tippi, a Pixl, allowing them to point the remote at the screen to find secrets. Other Pixls, who help in other ways, can be found along the way. Pixls besides Tippi can be used by pressing the 2 button.

Alternate Titles

  • "スーパーペーパーマリオ" -- Japanese spelling

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User Reviews

Good On "Paper", Average In Reality. So Hai (234) 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars

The Press Says

Gaming Age Apr 09, 2007 A- 91
NintendoWorldReport Apr 08, 2007 9 out of 10 90
ZTGameDomain 2007 9 out of 10 90
Kombo.com Apr 06, 2007 8.8 out of 10 88
4Players.de Sep 25, 2007 87 out of 100 87
Gamer 2.0 Apr 18, 2007 8.3 out of 10 83
1UP Apr 06, 2007 B+ 83
Computer Bild Spiele Sep 05, 2007 1.86 out of 6 83
USA Today Apr 09, 2007 8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars8 Stars 80
DarkZero Oct 05, 2007 8 out of 10 80

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Trivia

Just prior to fighting the boss of Chapter 1 Fracktail, he says several things referencing real world computers/electronics including "CTRL + ALT + DEL." He also states "I am error" alluding to the infamous character in The Legend of Zelda II: Adventure of Link.

Also noteworthy, Fracktail's eye contains the Wii Shop Channel logo animation while he is "processing" to decipher Mario's identity.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Guy Chapman (1673) on Apr 10, 2007.
 

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