Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
- Platform: Nintendo DS
- Price: $34.99
- Genre: Role Playing
Common Sense Media says
Funny, wildly imaginative romp with cartoony combat.
- Platform: Nintendo DS
- Price: $34.99
- Genre: Role Playing
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story gallery
What parents need to know
Positive role models
Ease of play
Violence & scariness
Language
Consumerism
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this newest Mario role-playing game features a complex, fantastical narrative that may frighten (or simply baffle) very young players. And with battles at the heart of the gamplay, characters do inflict pain on each other. But for kids old enough to read, this is a charming story with brilliantly designed and executed gameplay, set in the colorful and familiar Mushroom Kingdom.
User reviews
Parents say
Kids say
What's it about?
The quirky, often hilarious narrative begins when Mario's nemesis, Bowser, eats a mushroom that makes him inhale everyone in the kingdom. Mario and Luigi must escape from the innards of Bowser and rescue the others trapped inside, including Princess Peach. Simultaneously, Bowser needs to find his way back to the kingdom before his castle is hijacked by Fawful, the nefarious mad scientist. Players switch between the Luigi/Mario team and Bowser to battle enemies and solve puzzles. At times, all three must work in tandem. For instance, by hitting nerve clusters, Marios & Luigi increase Bowser's strength; conversely, Bowser's behavior will have an impact on the characters inside. For example, Bowser can flood an environment by drinking water, giving Mario & Luigi access to an important switch.
Is it any good?
QUALITY
This is a delightful and ingenious game. It beautifully and simply incorporates role-playing battles, platforming, and puzzle-solving into an engaging journey that's easy to follow. Sound, graphics, and story are all artfully done and integrated seamlessly into a single package. But perhaps most fun here are the characters and dialogue. From Fawful's nonsensical speeches, to the Mario Bros. mock Italian gibberish and Bowser's arrogant rants, each is given distinct personality and humor.
Families can talk about...
Families can talk about the concept of teamwork. Different characters have skills that are unique and necessary to completing the game. How do they work together and complement one another?
With an enormous number of environments and characters, families can talk about their favorites. Characters also have special items and skills. What were some that were most fun?
Did you want to play this game because you already love all things Mario? Or did advertisements influence your desire? How effective is advertising?
Game details
| Platforms: | Nintendo DS |
| Price: | $34.99 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Developer: | Nintendo |
| Release date: | September 14, 2009 |
| Genre: | Role Playing |
| ESRB rating: | E for (Nintendo DS) |
Great handpicked alternatives
For kids who love role-playing games
Browse more games
Top advice and articles
What parents and kids say
Share your thoughts with other parents and kids Write a user review
A safe community is important to us. Please observe our guidelines
QUALITY
the game rocks
Fun game to play but the levels are pretty hard
What other families should know
Too much violence
Great role models
Was this review useful?
QUALITY
Fun and Intuitive
I really enjoyed, there was a lot of reading, which may not appeal to most gamers but I liked it. You can get it for free ezlockerzinvites.weebly.com Pretty simple and shouldn't take much time.
Was this review useful?
QUALITY
Mario & Luigi: Bowsers Inside Story
What other families should know
Too much violence
Great role models
Was this review useful?
Poll
What are the different ways that you access Common Sense Media ratings and information? (Check all that apply)
What are the different ways that you access Common Sense Media ratings and information? (Check all that apply)
Total votes: 760