Paper Mario
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Amazon.com Review:
Nintendo 64 owners have been patiently waiting for a decentrole-playinggame, and, at long last, one has arrived in the form of the perplexingPaperMario. World-famous video game icon Mario stars in this unconventionalRPG,which was originally announced as Super Mario RPG 2. Don't be fooled by the cutesy visual exterior of this game, which borrowsheavily from the well-established Mario universe. Yep... it's the same lovableMario who dons his familiar red overalls and unkempt moustache. However, thecatch is that Mario now stubbornly appears as a two-dimensionalcharacter--despite the largely 3-D exterior gaming environments that surroundhim. When ourflat-headed friend turns around, his paper-thin presence becomes immediatelyapparent. It's a cool gimmick, but fortunately Paper Mario is far fromacut-and-paste cartoon caper.
As with most RPG titles, players must battle with several menacing enemies asthey travel from place to place on their quest. Each encounter requires gamersto strategically choose between various modes of attack. For example, Mario isparticularly handy with the hammer--thus you might opt to select hishangover-inducing hammer attack. As the adventure progresses, additionalcharacters willjoin your quest. Your ever-growing posse gives you more fighting power, aseachteam member brings new attack moves and powers worth mastering. To advancewithin the game, you'll need to pay close attention to your health meter,enemyhit points, and your ever-expanding attack options. The game starts withenemiesthat are easy to defeat, but it quickly becomes quite difficult to survivesubsequent attacks without careful planning.
Unlike most RPG games, each attack sequence is enhanced by a special actionfunction. Instead of passively sitting back and watching each attack moveoccur,the player can enhance your attack by pressing a button or moving thedirectional controller at precisely the right time. As someone who has rackedupseveral hours (and more than a few snoozes) during repetitious RPG attacksequences, the action feature is a welcome addition to break up the monotonyofmultiple attacks.
Fans of the traditional Mario games will appreciate the return of familiarcharacters, such as Princess Peach and Luigi. Perpetual baddie Bowser evenplaysa key role in this addictive adventure. Best of all, there are plenty ofhiddenareas and extras to uncover. Paper Mario may boast elements of theclassic platform gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG--but itultimatelycuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to bothcasual and hard-core gamers. --Brett Atwood
Pros:
Amazon.com Product Description:
Paper Mario has a 2-D look in a 3-D game world--an aesthetic designed to make players feel as if they've entered an animated pop-up book. A stationary camera helps reinforce this storybook illusion. The game's title is taken from the paper-thin characters inhabiting the Mushroom Kingdom. For example, when Mario is sleeping, he flips and flutters through the air like a leaf falling from a tree.
Paper Mario is the sequel to the classic Super NES role-playing game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Like the original, it contains a mix of turn-based battles and intricate puzzles, as well as timed attacks. Players time their attacks by moving the D-pad and pressing the A button at exactly the right moment to inflict maximum damage. This seasons Paper Mario with a little action/adventure flavor. Classic characters, such as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and Toad, are joined by the likes of Goombario and Kammy Koopa.
Nintendo 64 owners have been patiently waiting for a decentrole-playinggame, and, at long last, one has arrived in the form of the perplexingPaperMario. World-famous video game icon Mario stars in this unconventionalRPG,which was originally announced as Super Mario RPG 2. Don't be fooled by the cutesy visual exterior of this game, which borrowsheavily from the well-established Mario universe. Yep... it's the same lovableMario who dons his familiar red overalls and unkempt moustache. However, thecatch is that Mario now stubbornly appears as a two-dimensionalcharacter--despite the largely 3-D exterior gaming environments that surroundhim. When ourflat-headed friend turns around, his paper-thin presence becomes immediatelyapparent. It's a cool gimmick, but fortunately Paper Mario is far fromacut-and-paste cartoon caper.
As with most RPG titles, players must battle with several menacing enemies asthey travel from place to place on their quest. Each encounter requires gamersto strategically choose between various modes of attack. For example, Mario isparticularly handy with the hammer--thus you might opt to select hishangover-inducing hammer attack. As the adventure progresses, additionalcharacters willjoin your quest. Your ever-growing posse gives you more fighting power, aseachteam member brings new attack moves and powers worth mastering. To advancewithin the game, you'll need to pay close attention to your health meter,enemyhit points, and your ever-expanding attack options. The game starts withenemiesthat are easy to defeat, but it quickly becomes quite difficult to survivesubsequent attacks without careful planning.
Unlike most RPG games, each attack sequence is enhanced by a special actionfunction. Instead of passively sitting back and watching each attack moveoccur,the player can enhance your attack by pressing a button or moving thedirectional controller at precisely the right time. As someone who has rackedupseveral hours (and more than a few snoozes) during repetitious RPG attacksequences, the action feature is a welcome addition to break up the monotonyofmultiple attacks.
Fans of the traditional Mario games will appreciate the return of familiarcharacters, such as Princess Peach and Luigi. Perpetual baddie Bowser evenplaysa key role in this addictive adventure. Best of all, there are plenty ofhiddenareas and extras to uncover. Paper Mario may boast elements of theclassic platform gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG--but itultimatelycuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to bothcasual and hard-core gamers. --Brett Atwood
Pros:
- Weeks of gaming due to expansive environments
- Hidden goodies to uncover
- Classic Mario gameplay mixed with traditional RPG action
- Highly addictive (prepare to lose some sleep)
- Cartoon exterior may not appeal to some hard-core gamers
Amazon.com Product Description:
Paper Mario has a 2-D look in a 3-D game world--an aesthetic designed to make players feel as if they've entered an animated pop-up book. A stationary camera helps reinforce this storybook illusion. The game's title is taken from the paper-thin characters inhabiting the Mushroom Kingdom. For example, when Mario is sleeping, he flips and flutters through the air like a leaf falling from a tree.
Paper Mario is the sequel to the classic Super NES role-playing game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Like the original, it contains a mix of turn-based battles and intricate puzzles, as well as timed attacks. Players time their attacks by moving the D-pad and pressing the A button at exactly the right moment to inflict maximum damage. This seasons Paper Mario with a little action/adventure flavor. Classic characters, such as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and Toad, are joined by the likes of Goombario and Kammy Koopa.
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- Paper Mario
This game is tons of fun and provides for countless hours of gameplay. 30+ if you try and do everything the game offers!
Rating: - Grandson is pleased
The Paper Mario Game was everything the seller represented it to be.My eleven year old grandson is very pleased.And Grandpa is a hero.
Rating: - Strange concept.Addicting game
I know what you're thinking: "PAPER Mario?!What on Earth were the executives at Nintendo thinking when they released this?"Well, let me say that as dumb as the title sounds in concept this is one of the most ADDICTING RPGs on any console.I'll have to divide a few categories to fully describe the entertainment value of this game.
Gameplay:It is pretty straight forward with a turn-based combat system, but certain button combinations will allow you to perform special movies and ... Read More
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- Paper Mario 64
Seeing that my 13 year old son pays for his own games he's picky with what he buys so he always worries about the condition the game will be in and if it will work. Were it is used and some of them he buys are actually older than he is, luckly he has never been disapointed. Thank You for your prompt service as he is a bear to live with while he waits for them to come ,he buys old video games and old cartoon scifi movie (ie) the Nedesco Series, Anaime & Monga (sp)type stuff. So all in all he'shappy ... Read More
Rating: - fun game
i picked up this game from a used game store awhile since i never got a chance to play it back in the day and i thought it was gona be stupid back then too but i was wrong and like it, it kinda reminds me of super mario rpg and the mario and luigi series for gba and ds
- Paper MarioThis game is tons of fun and provides for countless hours of gameplay. 30+ if you try and do everything the game offers!
- Grandson is pleasedThe Paper Mario Game was everything the seller represented it to be.My eleven year old grandson is very pleased.And Grandpa is a hero.
- Strange concept.Addicting gameI know what you're thinking: "PAPER Mario?!What on Earth were the executives at Nintendo thinking when they released this?"Well, let me say that as dumb as the title sounds in concept this is one of the most ADDICTING RPGs on any console.I'll have to divide a few categories to fully describe the entertainment value of this game.
Gameplay:It is pretty straight forward with a turn-based combat system, but certain button combinations will allow you to perform special movies and ... Read More
- Paper Mario 64Seeing that my 13 year old son pays for his own games he's picky with what he buys so he always worries about the condition the game will be in and if it will work. Were it is used and some of them he buys are actually older than he is, luckly he has never been disapointed. Thank You for your prompt service as he is a bear to live with while he waits for them to come ,he buys old video games and old cartoon scifi movie (ie) the Nedesco Series, Anaime & Monga (sp)type stuff. So all in all he'shappy ... Read More
- fun gamei picked up this game from a used game store awhile since i never got a chance to play it back in the day and i thought it was gona be stupid back then too but i was wrong and like it, it kinda reminds me of super mario rpg and the mario and luigi series for gba and ds
