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Super Paper Mario

(2007, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Engrossing and action-packed; so much fun for 8+.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Many puzzles require logic and planning to solve.
  • Messages:

    Teamwork and cooperation, even between former enemies, is required.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Plenty of Mario-style violence: stomping, fireballs, thrown hammers, electrical zaps, etc. But nothing graphic.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    This is part of the Nintendo Mario franchise.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Super Paper Mario was written by Chris Jozefowicz

Parents need to know that this game features plenty of cartoony violence and mayhem, but it's presented with affectionate humor -- even the bad guys stand up and joke after getting stomped or blown up. Aside from the action, there are a number of puzzles to solve and lots of characters to speak to. The game is lengthy with lots of reading, but it's quite easy and likely to be accessible to younger players.

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What’s the Story?

Mario seems to begin SUPER PAPER MARIO as he does many previous Mario games: on a quest to save Princess Peach. But before long, his mission becomes one to save all the worlds in the universe from a destructive super villain named Count Bleck, and Mario is even joined by Peach and other old friends during his journey. Mario's most powerful ability is the power to flip the world from a flat, old-school two-dimensional presentation to a three-dimensional view that makes each level look something like a long and broad hallway. Flipping the world from 2-D to 3-D reveals pathways and treasures hidden in the two-dimensional view; hills in the background might hide doors and giant enemies become paper-thin obstacles that Mario can simply run around. Close

Is It Any Good?

Unlike previous Paper Mario games, Super Paper Mario is engrossing and action-packed. Changing dimensions creates unique puzzles that should keep players exploring for the entire length of this 20-hour-plus game. The worlds are populated with great characters and stunning visuals. Each world is beautiful, with bright cartoony visuals and inventive level design.

As great as it is, Super Paper Mario is not perfect. Although four characters eventually become available, most are used only in a few specific situations and they feel superfluous. The game may not be challenging enough for experienced gamers. But Super Paper Mario is so much fun to play and so dazzling in its style that these weaknesses are easy to forgive.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 04/10/2007, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for comic mischief, mild cartoon violence)

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Fun, Fun, FUN!

    This game is great, with pick up and play controls, fun puzzles, many collectibles, and its clean. The bad guy, Count Bleck, takes many of his decisions from the Dark Prognosticus, which is practically his bible. The Light Prognosticus is a holy book that guides Merlun, Mario and the gang. Count Bleck also forces Peach to "marry" Bowser, which many parents will think inappropriate, but I don't think so. There is also a few of Count Bleck's minions that use Mind Control, Magic, and Flatulating to stop Mario on his quest for the Pure Hearts.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Easy to play

    Witty Funny and passionate

    Im 12 and i really loved the game its witty humor and fun characters and alot of suspense too every time you beat a chapter you get a passionate cutscene with two lovers named timpani and blumiere the mysterious yet passionate scenes add on onto the story later in the game Wittyness Humor and sadness the perfect match : )

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models
    • Easy to play

    Mario, you've done it again.

    Fun. Easy to play. Great for kids and adults. Nothing inappropriate. Writing that is actually funny. Shall I go on?

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue

    great game for anyone over 8 yrs.

    I like super paper mario.I actually think all super mario bros. games are good.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good game and I got it free

    Really good game, exiting with good puzzles even if the 3D mode doesn't really fits with the thematic of the game which is Paper Mario and not Cubic Mario. I also got this game for free at http://tinyurl.com/laa67f

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