Full to the Brim with the Charm, Simplicity, and Fun Nintendo is Known for.
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Super Paper Mario is a game that brings back the fond memories of playing the Super Mario Bros. games from the NES days and the Super Mario World games from a console generation later. The truly unique component of SPM is that the player can flip between the two-dimensional realm and the three-dimensional realm. The player can traverse through a level in 2-D, but may need to flip to 3-D to uncover a secret tunnel or passageway that would be impossible to see from a 2-D perspective.
The gameplay is solid and carries on the core style from previous Paper Mario games. The primary difference is that there are no more classic RPG elements like turn based battles. All enemies are fought on screen in the 'Old School Mario Game' way. You'll be able to control different characters and use other abilities to help you along.
The game is full of funny and wholesome humor that really amused me. There is one particular part of the game in which the player encounters a super geek and the entire scenario is done exceptionally. All the things that make this individual who he is, from his hardcore obsessive nature, to his laptop usage, comic book collecting, and fear of females is articulated through the in-game text in a very clever way. There are many other times throughout the game where I laughed out loud because of the dialogue.
The nostalgia factor is huge here. My sister who was watching me play this game, someone who never touches a video game, actually wanted me to hand her the controller. And she played...for a good while. Why was she interested? The reason is simply that she remembers the Mario Bros. magic from two decades ago that SPM rekindles. The memories of playing the classic Mario Bros. games will come flooding back to those that play this game and remember the old days. The Nintendo charm is what truly separates this game from everything else on the market. Everything is very endearing and even the bad guys are adorable...I'm looking at you, Bowser. The level design, characters, story, music, and humor all seem fairly simple, but yet are not simple at all. They all have been soaked with quality, a quality and depth that keeps you playing and playing until the end.
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