Price: $69.99 as of 11/23/2009 07:30 EST
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Amazon Minimum Age: 72 months
Binding: Game Cartridge
Brand: Nintendo of America
EAN: 0045496870782
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Label: Nintendo
Manufacturer: Nintendo
MPN: 87078
Platform: Nintendo 64
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: February 05, 2001
Studio: Nintendo
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
Nintendo 64 owners have been patiently waiting for a decent role-playing game, and, at long last, one has arrived in the form of the perplexing Paper Mario. World-famous video game icon Mario stars in this unconventional RPG, which was originally announced as Super Mario RPG 2. Don't be fooled by the cutesy visual exterior of this game, which borrows heavily from the well-established Mario universe. Yep... it's the same lovable Mario who dons his familiar red overalls and unkempt moustache. However, the catch is that Mario now stubbornly appears as a two-dimensional character--despite the largely 3-D exterior gaming environments that surround him. When our flat-headed friend turns around, his paper-thin presence becomes immediately apparent. It's a cool gimmick, but fortunately Paper Mario is far from a cut-and-paste cartoon caper.
As with most RPG titles, players must battle with several menacing enemies as they travel from place to place on their quest. Each encounter requires gamers to strategically choose between various modes of attack. For example, Mario is particularly handy with the hammer--thus you might opt to select his hangover-inducing hammer attack. As the adventure progresses, additional characters will join your quest. Your ever-growing posse gives you more fighting power, as each team member brings new attack moves and powers worth mastering. To advance within the game, you'll need to pay close attention to your health meter, enemy hit points, and your ever-expanding attack options. The game starts with enemies that are easy to defeat, but it quickly becomes quite difficult to survive subsequent attacks without careful planning.
Unlike most RPG games, each attack sequence is enhanced by a special action function. Instead of passively sitting back and watching each attack move occur, the player can enhance your attack by pressing a button or moving the directional controller at precisely the right time. As someone who has racked up several hours (and more than a few snoozes) during repetitious RPG attack sequences, the action feature is a welcome addition to break up the monotony of multiple attacks.
Fans of the traditional Mario games will appreciate the return of familiar characters, such as Princess Peach and Luigi. Perpetual baddie Bowser even plays a key role in this addictive adventure. Best of all, there are plenty of hidden areas and extras to uncover. Paper Mario may boast elements of the classic platform gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG--but it ultimately cuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to both casual 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
Cons: - 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 is a fun game because it's got great battles, a good storyline, and a lot of replay value. The graphics and sound fit the game well. Mario gets a variety of Partners that help him on his adventure. There are a lot of secrets to find inthis game too. I rate this game 93/100.
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This game is tons of fun and provides for countless hours of gameplay. 30+ if you try and do everything the game offers!
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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.
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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 inflict increased damage on your opponents. Also, as Mario you are joined by a multitude of various sidekicks that essentially cover the major species from the various Mario games.
Graphics: They are pretty good, in all honesty, considering they set out to make an environment that resembled paper. Everything looks as good as "Paper Mario" for the Nintendo 64 could, and sometimes the effects are able to impress the gamer.
Child gamers: This is a great game for kids that they will just eat up because of the familiar characters and the humorous dialogue. As someone who grew up on games like this I can confirm without a doubt that Paper Mario will have kids laughing and enjoying themselves for hours on end unless they just don't like the gameplay.
Adult gamers: After several years I dusted off my Nintendo 64 because being older I wanted to go back to games I didn't play as a kid, such as GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark, but before I did that I decided to dust off my old gaming cartridges for nostalgia's sake. Soon I had popped in Paper Mario and there I found myself sitting there intently playing it again. Sure, the humor won't entertain anyone over the age of thirteen, but the gameplay will have you interested.
Paper Mario is just a fun game, plain and simple. It is still my favorite game in the long running Mario series of games alongside Super Mario World and I give it a very high recommendation for anyone with kids, or who just wants to have a clean and fun gaming experience.
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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's happy so I'm happy
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