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The previous game in this series really didn't impress me too much, it was a little too much of an RPG for my tastes. The new Super Paper Mario changes that by making the game play more like the original Mario -- with a few new tricks thrown in for good measure. The game control hasn't been too Wii-afied, either. There were some Wiimote tricks put in the game, but you still use the d-pad and buttons like the original Mario. Hooray!








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dprime's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:44
dprime
My friends are stoked for this one. I'm conflicted.
Aaron Linde's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:49
Aaron Linde
Consider me sold.
joepekula's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:50
joepekula
I think this looks pretty fun.
bluexy's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:50
bluexy
Might as well just call this, "Fucking Awesome Mario."
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:51
Namelessted
am i the only one that this doesn't look really cool to?

maybe i just need to see more but being able to change my view doesn't sound cool at all.
somatix's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:52
somatix
It looks damn cool to me. I'll be anxiously awaiting this one.
skAnarky's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:52
skAnarky
Wow, while not to the same extent, this uses the mechanics found in that PSP game I will most likely never play (unfortunatly) 'Crush". This has me excited, it looks badass.
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:55
Namelessted
Really, this game doesn't look cool at all. watching more videos of it on gamevideos.com. they are just taking the original Super Mario Bros. levels and adding another dimension that you can travel through the level, or at least that is what it seems.

I am absolutely not wowed at all. Especially since this is yet another game that was originally for the Gamecube and was delayed to get released on the Wii. not cool.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 18:57
Rockvillian
"The game control hasn't been too Wii-afied, either."

My lazy self is ecstatic!

Relaxing after work > Moving my arms more than 5 degrees
tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:02
tehuberone
So the question is did Crush see these gameplay mechanics and use them better or did Crush not know a thing about Mario and is 100% original?
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:05
Namelessted
but Crush actually looks cool. It is an original IP and its great what that is doing to the platformer. I just don't like seeing Mario in this realm, i don't know why. I pretty much love all mario games from the original, to Mario Kart, to Mario 64, to Tennis to Party. I really enjoyed the previous Paper Mario games as well, this one just looks really gay.

the fucking PIXLS are fucking retarded.
generaldane's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:05
generaldane
@namelessted

No one gives a shit what you think is cool
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:08
Namelessted
@generaldane, on the contrary. I care what i think is cool. and so do my slaves.
deaddays's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:19
deaddays
Man, I LOVED the RPG elements in the last Paper Mario. Call me a heathen, but the return to the 2D (pseudo 3D) is kinda disappointing.
sandman's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:20
sandman
I'm excited looks like it should be fun
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:21
Jordan Devore
I probably would've loved playing this two years ago on my gamecube, but now it's just too little too late.
DrRockso's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 19:53
DrRockso
I dig it.
Milofo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 20:33
Milofo
Is there a reason for the numbers popping up when you stomp an enemy or is it just to get the Paper Mario look? Seems to me there might be some RPG elements to lv up Mario to obviously do more damage.
sicPOS's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 20:36
sicPOS
Personally, I really liked the RPG elements of the previous Paper Mario games. I'm a bit disappointed that this is more of a platformer. Nintendo needs more RPGs
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 21:19
Bob Muir
At least they're not using the standard 3D Mario graphic that I'm getting kind of tired of seeing. I definitely prefer Mario in sprite form, and Paper Mario's graphics always seemed like a very reasonable compromise in modern times. A shame about the loss of RPG elements, but the Wii needs a Mario game, and Super Mario Galaxy won't be out until the fall.
Johnnyreb2565's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 21:22
Johnnyreb2565
I have to agree with Namelessted, Im OK, and SicPOS. This game is looking to not be like the RPG I just finished and really enjoyed,i.e. Thousand Year Door. As such this game has gone from a first release buy to wait for reviews until I decide to get it or wait till its on the cheap.
kielejocain's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2007 21:42
kielejocain
@Grim:

"I probably would've loved playing this two years ago on my gamecube, but now it's just too little too late."

What has changed in the last two years that would make a good game concept a bad one? I can't think of a reason why I would want to play a game if it came out for Gamecube but would balk at it if it came out for Wii. Would you play this if it came out on PS2/3? Or perhaps more directly, what is it about the Wii that drags this game down?
TheDruid's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 01:21
TheDruid
That might be the most beautiful looking artwork and design I've ever seen in a game. And Intelligent Systems are probably the best game devs out there (wario ware etc), can't wait to play this one.
Woverine's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 01:49
Woverine
um last I checked the RPG elements were what the game was supposed to be! it was basically the sequel to super mario RPG!! why the hell would they take out all the RPG stuff and still call it paper mario? this is a shame!
amalgamut00's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 01:57
amalgamut00
How is this an RPG?
Burnt Meatloaf's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 05:28
Burnt Meatloaf
*Im OK: "But they're apparently taking a lot of the RPG elements out of this game, and making it into just another standard Mario game, and calling this a good thing? I don't think so."

My feelings exactly.

Show a 20 second clip of Mario jumping on enemies, and you've got a swarm of people saying, "this looks like a lot of fun!" How hypocrytical of people to call the release of late Gamecube games on Wii "revolutionary".

But then, Twilight Princess still got perfect 10 ratings everywhere. Why not try a few more ports, since people will obviously buy it.
mandlebaum123's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 07:01
mandlebaum123
How do you guys know that it isn't an RPG anymore? That clip is 30 seconds long, and of the first level. Gamevideos have about a 2 minute clip. What makes an RPG? Turn based fighting?

I think this game looks beautiful.
branflakesinmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 13:36
branflakesinmilk
TheDruid said: "And Intelligent Systems are probably the best game devs out there (wario ware etc), can't wait to play this one." Not to mention Super Metroid and Puzzle League.
I too enjoyed the rpg elements of Paper Mario, that's what initially drew me to the game. I am not that huge of a Mario fan, and I think that his 2d platforming is getting a little stale. (SM Sunshine is a different story)
ian_esq's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 19:27
ian_esq
Sweeet a new Wii game
indirect's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2007 21:02
indirect
This could be the best mario yet
SubOrbital's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/09/2007 02:04
SubOrbital
I LIKED the RPG elements of the first game and find this dissappointing.
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