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Gamers Rejoice

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 102 / 115
Date: December 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Gamers everywhere rejoice as Mario the most popular character in video game history-returns in Paper Mario, a brand-new adventure for your N64.

Paper Mario is filled to the brim with familiar faces, places and items, all presented in a fresh new light. As you guide the plucky plumber on his journey, you'll encounter such Mario mainstays as Boos, Bob-ombs, Koopas and Goombas. Most of them are enemies, but sometimes one will break ranks and fight by Mario's side. You'll also meet up with a rogue's gallery of old friends and foes, whom may include Bowser, Goombario, Kooper Koopa, Princess Peach, and Kammy Koopa.

Paper Mario is a game that has something for everyone. It's simple to learn and fun for younger gamers, yet complex enough to keep even battle-hardened joystick jockeys playing for weeks. Followers of the Mario craze will be pleased with the recognizable faces and worlds, while RPG fans can rejoice at the thought of one of the deepest and most customizable RPG's to come along for any system in a very long time. Add a gigantic world, hundreds of special moves, dozens of items, and some very funny dialogue and sight gags--the result is the Mario game we've all been eagerly awaiting.

Not Only A Sequel But An Excellent Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 52 / 63
Date: January 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Mario is back. The worlds most reconizable computer character is back in yet another fantastic game. Paper Mario is the second in the series (first being Super Mario RPG) of one the best fun games. There is an introduction of two new characters (Gommbario and Kammy Koopa) which is introducing new life into the mario series. The game will appeal to all as it starts off easy for everyone to grasp and then it gets progressive harder so those who have good gaming skill will still find it a challenge. This game is worth buying as it is so fun and after all its MARIO

Mario has had his day!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 9 / 158
Date: January 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I think Nintendo need something new instead of mario this, mario that! like why dont they use yoshi more or bowser or make a new characther. from my opinion i think mario is too old and is kind of getting boring!

Poopoo

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 15
Date: February 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game, by all means rules! Who cares about 'mario this, mario that?' Mario's cool! This game has absolutely terrific gameplay, good music, and it has tons and tons of addictive power! It should definitely be an addition to any Mario lover's collection!

Amazing Sequel Paper Mario

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: February 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Paper Mario is a example of true gaming genius. Yes, once again those geniuses at nintendo have come out with a great new product. Our hero, the greatest plumber ever known, mario, is one a quest to save princess toadstool from the evil bowser. You are of course paper but mario being 2d, interacts with a totally 3d world this may seem complicated but walking and speaking with other charators is simple. Using truly unique attacks a wide variety of items and a little freindly backup from his pint sized sidekick mario must travel across a land filled with magic and loaded with strange characters. To fulfill his quest you accomlish great deeds and learn to use spells or fight using your fists. Ulike some Rpgs you can contribute to the battles by adding a few well place button taps which really keeps you interested in the battles ulike some turn base rpgs. This game is great for beginning Rpg gamers and is still a great buy for experinced players. I thought Paper Mario was a great game and will keep gamers guessing for hours and hours!

Probably the best RPG with the most recognizable character.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 27
Date: February 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Paper Mario, the second of the Mario RPGs, is one of the best video games ever. Even though it is 2D people in a 3D world, it is still a great game. As usual, Princess Peach gets kidnapped by Bowser. But this time, Bowser stole the powerful Star Rod, the legendary item from Star Haven. On top of that, he now has a right-hand koopa named Kammy Koopa. Like in Super Mario RPG, the first battle is against Bowser, and Mario gets blasted down to earth again. Anyway, now the stars are called Star Spirits. Also, in an RPG, you usually have allies, and Paper Mario does really good at that with the 8 allies that join up with you. They are similar to the 8 main enemies in all of the Super Mario games. They are Goombario the Goomba, Kooper the Koopa, Bombette the Bob-omb, Parakarry the Paratroopa, Bow the Boo, Watt the Amp(from Super Mario 64), Sushie the Cheep Cheep, and Lakilester the Lakitu. The music is recognizable and of course, so is the RPG battle mode. And of course, no Mario game is complete without weird and wacky landscapes. There are forests, volcanoes, deserts, gigantic flower gardens, and even a Koopa fortress. ... As I have said before, Paper Mario is going to be the best game ever.

If you're not a fan of Mario, DO NOT play this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: February 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Mario Party succeeds where many other RPGs (read: Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX...) fail; this game provides an excellent storyline, wonderful (albeit 2-D and 'stylistic' via the title) graphics, and a combat system that does not get old as the game progresses.

Okay, maybe the storyline is something that we've already encountered since Mario's early days on the NES. However, the cast of new characters that he engages, as well as the old favorites, add much needed spice to the game and make it a joy to play. We all know how the story in this game ends and begins--but it is everything in between that will keep you on your toes.

Frankly, if you think Mario is too cute for your taste, then go ahead and play your ... PS2 or Dreamcast. However, do not let your misguided views keep the rest of us from playing one of the best RPGs on the market.

cute but not for kids only!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Can't miss this latest Mario game if you are a true fan of the Italian red & blue plumber! The game is so new I have not yet finished it but I don't want it to end! Don't be fooled by the cartoon environment, this game is for all ages AND GENDERS. It is first very easy if you are a habitual gamer however it progresses and becomes slightly harder as you go. Just like any other Mario game, this one is packed with hidden passages, tricks and special attack badges you can find in the most bizarre places! If you are not an RPG fan however, rent this game first! There is a lot of dialogue and gamers who enjoy hardcore action may be left hanging impatiently for a bit. ...

Mario rules!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is so amazing. I've beaten it 3 times so far. I love that it's an RPG and also that it's 2-D. In this game, Mario does his usual job and tries to save the princess. In order to do that, he must overcome many levels, find objects, and make friends. Throughout the game, you/he can look for Star Pieces -- which can be used to buy badges, which will assist you in your journey. You can earn coins to buy mushrooms or fire flowers and the like. You can take these objects to a cook and she can make new recipes. What else? There's too much to mention. This is an extremely fun game; it'll take you over 24 hours to completely, probably. Really worth the money since it can be played over and over.

Classic, immersive gameplay

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: February 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is the best N64 game I've played in a very long time. It is totally immersive, smart and beutiful. The graphical style is totally unique. As the name suggests, the characters appear as 2-dimensional 'paper dolls' and they seem to be roaming through a fantastic, pop-up picture book world. It is really beautiful, and reminiscent of the original SNES "Yoshi's Island". The game, though, is more akin to the SNES classic 'Super Mario RPG" (My favorite SNES game). Combat is turn based (but action-oriented), and much of the fun of the game is aquiring item and using them effectively. It is is in fact, like its predesessor, a very deep RPG hidden behind a 'cute' facade. I especially like the way characters are upgraded: when you reach 100 exp., you choose to up your Life(HP), your 'Magic'(FP) or your Badge Points(BP). The Badge points are really the selling point of this system. The more BP you have, the more Badges you can use to customize your character. Different Badges do different things, and they are all useful in some way. for instance, ther is one area where you must fight many fire enemies, so equipping the Snowman Badge (extra dammage vs. fire) and the Ice Shield (Protects from fire) makes sense. In other areas, these badges are all but useless, though, so you need to keep switching to suit your "mission". Very cool.

The game is really much more thn the sum of its parts, though. It is really magical, loaed with secrets and surprise, and lots of humor. As someone who has been a Mario fan since playing the original Donkey Kong in the 80's, I was really awed to see just how far that weird little plumber has come. It will probably be one of the last games for the N64, certainly one of the last great games, and the last time we will see Mario on a console cartridge (it's off to the optical world of Gamecube for our hero). Kids and adults alike should love this game... no real violence, great nostalgia for us old-timers, and a new, exciting view into Mario's world.

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