Game Reviews for Mario Games

• Run, jump, and stomp your way through raging volcanoes, tropical islands, snowcapped peaks, and unimaginable challenges!
• Grab a Mega Mushroom and grow to incredible proportions, or smash through your foes in a blue Koopa shell!
• There are two multiplayer modes in New Super Mario Bros. -- Mario vs. Luigi and Minigames. In Mario vs. Luigi mode, it's brother vs. brother in a race for Stars.
• New Power Ups! You'll find classic power-ups like the Super Mushroom and the Fire Flower in the game, and there are some all-new power-ups that let Mario explore the Mushroom Kingdom like never before.
• New Moves! New Super Mario Bros. expands Mario's arsenal of moves to include some very powerful advanced techniques. If you want to uncover every secret in the game, you'll have to master them all.

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Customer Review Summaries: THE BEST GAME ON THE DS (5 stars) Love Mario !! (5 stars) Love This Game (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. This is the best game on the ds. Period. The 3D maps and the 2D gameplay make an excellent match. Tons of enemies are in there, too. Here's a cheat to get Luigi as a playable character. While you are selecting a file, hold down R and L. Then you can play as Luigi. I hope this helps.
2. I loved playing the old Mario Brothers games on my old sysytems and now this is like playing them again only better because I can play where ever I am.
3. This is the best game on the DS that I have ever played! So many new levels and worlds to unlock will keep you busy all day long. It's a load of fun and I can never stop playing it! My sister and I used to fight over it because we loved it SO much!

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionNew Super Mario Bros. for the DS lets you play an updated version of the classic Super Mario Bros. world, with all-new moves taken from other hit Mario games. When Mario and Princess Peach are taking a walk, a bolt of lightning hits Mushroom Castle. Mario goes off to investigate, but he returns Bowser has kidnapped Peach! He'll track down Bowser on the classic, original Super Mario Bros. map with all the moves he's picked up in the other games. Throw turtle shells, butt-stomp to crack open floors -- you can even use the tanooki suit from Super Mario Bros. 3. Use the DS dual screen to see where you are on a map & play fun minigames. Also includes a two-player mode where Mario and Luigi race and compete for coins.

• Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy
• Players can run, jump, and battle enemies as they explore the many planets
• Press buttons, swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, and use the Wii Remote to point at and drag things on-screen
• Perform mind-bending, low-gravity jumps across wild alien terrain
• For 1 to 2 players

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Customer Review Summaries: Another great Mario game (5 stars) Colorful Lands of Excitement (5 stars) Think Mario 64, but 64 times better (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I actually liked Super Mario Sunshine, so take this review for what it is worth.
   This game is a true return to Mario 64 form, but with great new twists. Wild gravity, spherical worlds, and the novelty of shooting "star bits" make this game keep your attention for hours.
2. This game is amazing. When I picked it up at the store, I got it hoping that this would finally be the Mario Game I have been waiting for: Exciting, Fun, and Original. This game is unque in every way. There is a different story line (though not really that far off), with many new bad guys as well as some old ones, and a startlingly huge world or I should say, galaxy to explore. There are tiny planets that take two seconds to walk around, as well as big ones that could take an hour to explore. I loved the colorful comical Mario that Nintendo has finally delivered.
3. This game will challenge you just like Mario 64 did the first time you cracked open your Nintendo 64. The difference is that everything is smoother, more fun and more challenging. The graphics and levels are astonishing. The levels are imaginative and allow you to go truly 3-D all over the place. This game will give you your Mario fix and then some, especially if you choose to get all the stars and complete the entire game.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionEvery hundred years a comet passes over the Mushroom Kingdom and rains down stars and stardust, and as Princess Peach and the citizens of the kingdom are celebrating the centennial event, Bowser and his legions attack by launching asteroids at the Mushroom Kingdom and crystalizing the Toads! Knowing that Bowser is after Princess Peach, Mario runs to save her. Things go awry as Bowser summons a massive spaceship, abducts Peach's entire castle and hits Mario with a massive magical attack. The next thing he knows, he finds himself on a mysterious moon high above the Mushroom Kingdom! Navigate Mario through a bevy of exciting new worlds and the depths of space, with all new enemies, power-ups and attack skills, as he collects the Stars needed to save Princess Peach! Two player functionality ESRB Rated RP for Rating Pending

• Wii Wheel must be used with a Wii Remote (Remote not included)

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Customer Review Summaries: The Folly of Mario Kart (3 stars) SOOO Much Fun (5 stars) Mario Kart Wii makes it worth it with free online play (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Why did I rate this game as an overall 3 stars, yet give it 5 for fun?! It's because of a huge tragic flaw with the game, that turned what was a totally amazing game, into something you want to break after you get into it. The reason being... Hackers.
   
   People who use cheats to have a total advantage against others for wifi playing are the ultimate low. You can't ignore them because it's so obvious they're cheating. They'll continuously throw blue shells at you, big you, or special you. It's annoying and because wifi has a point system it makes the game VERY unfair.
   
   Besides that huge flaw, that ruins what I believe is the best part of the game, Mario Kart is endless fun. The graphics are amazing compared to the Nintendo 64, Gamecube, and especially the DS versions. I'm a huge Mario Kart fan, and this game is amazing.
   
   NOTE: I wouldn't suggest using the wheel because it's just a handicap.
   
   -KW
2. Everyone in the family loves this game. It has different levels so even my youngest (age 6) can have a blast.
   
   The graphics are very good, color is bright, choices for characters are fun, sound is adjustable.
   
   We like using the wheel with the remote for better handling.
   
   This is a great game for both young and old, boy or girl.
3. Unlike some consoles where you have to shell up a monthly fee to play online, *Coughxboxlivecough*, Nintendo offers free online play which makes it worth it. You will make all your friends buy this, and meet up online for crazy games with mushrooms, and bombshells, and what not.
   
   At $45, this was worth every penny. Check out merit line for spare wheels if you need them. It could be cheaper, but I'm guessing Nintendo is bankrolling their server infrastructure with the profits fro

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionStart your engines and race with Mario and his friends with their finely tuned racing machines in Mario Kart Wii. Use 3 different control styles with the Wii Wheel included in the box. The worldwide race is on with a whole new set of tricks, tracks, and ways to play. Mario Kart Wii draws on courses and battle arenas from every game in the series - not to mention tons of new ones. The true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits will finally be crowned. Experience new tracks, enhanced Wii graphics, extraordinary gameplay and much more. Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits. You can have multiplayer races on any open courses or battle in arenas. Now you can feel like you are Mario and steering to avoid obstacles and doing incredible stunts.
   
   Special Powers/Weapons/Moves/Features - Shake the Wii Remote to pull off a trick that will temporarily boost your speed. When riding a bike, gain additional speed by flicking the Wii Remote up and popping a wheelie Up to 12 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or up to 10 people via Wi-Fi Connection with 2 people playing locally
2. Amazon.com

   Drivers, start your engines!

   Nintendo is bringing Mario and his friends with their finely tuned racing machines back and this time to the Nintendo Wii. With 3 different control styles and a Wii Wheel included in the box, Mario Kart Wii is bound to be the best in the series. The worldwide race is on with a whole new set of tricks, tracks, and ways to play! Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions. Mario Kart Wii draws on courses and battle arenas from every game in the series – not to mention tons of new ones – the true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits will finally be crowned.

   Wii Wheel Included!

   New Intense Tracks and Tricks View larger.

   Cool new car designs View larger.

   Mario and his friends are back and ready to race once again in Mario Kart Wii! Experience new tracks, enhanced Wii graphics, extraordinary gameplay and much more! Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits. Players can have multiplayer races on any open courses or battle in arenas. Also included with Mario Kart Wii is the Wii Wheel! Now you can feel like your Mario and steering to avoid obstacles and doing incredible stunts - in the safety of your home of course.
   
   
   Game Features:
   • The Wii Wheel transforms the Wii Remote™ controller into a steering wheel that feels natural in anyone's hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ controller offer a classic control style for the Mario Kart veteran. In either configuration, players can perform speed-boosting tricks with a shake of the Wii Remote.
   • Players can race as their favorite Nintendo character, or even as themselves! Mario Kart Wii lets players race with their personalized Mii™ characters. And racers will see other Mii characters they have created cheering from the sidelines on some race courses.
   • Players can compete with up to three friends in their living room. Or challenge up to 11 opponents via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the biggest Mario Kart race yet. All tracks and modes of play are available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and players can visit the Mario Kart Channel to compete in tournaments, check rankings, see when their friends are playing and download ghost data.
   • Cruise new tracks and arenas or tour classic courses from Super Mario Kart™, Mario Kart® 64, Mario Kart®: Super Circuit™, Mario Kart®: Double Dash!!™ and Mario Kart® DS. Tired of riding on four wheels? Bust out one of the new motorbikes for special tricks and techniques.

   Characters
   Nintendo favorites Mario™, Luigi™, Peach™, Yoshi®, Donkey Kong®, Wario™, Bowser™ and Toad™, plus a host of new faces-including your own! Get into the game and put your Mii™ character behind the wheel.

   Special Powers/Weapons/Moves/Features
   Whether racing around an obstacle-filled track or battling in an arena, drifting and tossing items are the keys to Mario Kart success. Players can shake the Wii Remote while launching off a ramp to pull off a trick that will temporarily boost their speed. When riding a bike, players can gain additional speed by flicking the Wii Remote up and popping a wheelie

   Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
   Keeping in the tradition of Mario Kart, Nintendo has pushed multiplayer racingeven further utilizing the Wii's built in Wi-Fi Connection. There are two options for races and battles over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: up to 12 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or up to 10 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with two people playing locally.

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• Dozens of new mini-games, six new party boards and many new game modes
• Extra large mini games like Star Carnival Bowling and Table Menace
• With motion control you'll row your way through a river race, punch a statue to pieces, steer race cars, mopeds and go-karts, handle a balancing pole while walking a tightrope
• Shoot at Boos in a haunted house, drag and drop toppings in a cake-decorating competition, select the correct answers in game-show challenges
• Use the Wii Remote's Buttons - Jump and pummel your way through a football brawl, hop and run across a field of spinning platforms

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Customer Review Summaries: A keeper for sure - great group game. (5 stars) Multi player good...game bad (2 stars) Fun for young and old! (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I'm not a lifelong gamer - the Wii is the first gaming system I've ever owned and I have a 6 year old and a 9 year old son. So I don't know about the long history of Mario games - I've certainly heard of Mario, but the Mario franchise is new to me. So I was a little nervous buying into the game - would I have to know all sorts of back story to play it? No, not a bit.
   
   The game format is simple. Up to four players (living or computer) can play a board game in which you roll dice (the Wii remote), move around a board and play little 1 minute mini games to earn prizes. The goal is usually to collect Stars but how you do that changes from game to game. Games can last for 10-50 turns (a typical 10 turn game is about 30 minutes), and players can be handicapped (so I can let the kids start out with two extra stars and then play as well as I want to, as I try to beat them).
   
   The mini games are pretty fun - everyone has their favorites and everyone has games that they hate. The mini games get picked at random, so you never know what you'll get. One thing I love is that you can practice a game before you play it for real. So when friends come over, they have a chance to see how the game is played before jumping in and getting their butts kicked by my kids (who have played many times). It's a great leveling field. The games are also designed to have a fair bit of randomness in them (a few of the games are completely luck). While there's skill, you can still see that luck plays a role and when you've got a 40-year old vs. a 6-year old that's a really good thing.
   
   The game boards feature different game goals and scenes. The boys like the variety: ghosts in a spooky house, dolphins on the beachside, a space station. And you can make the computer players as smart or as dumb as you want, so there's a lot of room to create a game that everyone will enjoy. Also, while it's really great as a group game you can play alone - my 6 year old likes to practice by himself and will give himself a smart computer partner so that he can kick butt.
   
   We've really enjoyed it and I've purchased it as a gift, too. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again - it's a keeper.
2. We did not like this version as much as some of the older Mario parties.
3. I like this game a lot.It can be played with several people.We play it when we have family game night.My 6 year old loves it

Professional Reviews

1. From the ManufacturerThe world's most popular party videogame is getting a lot crazier in Mario Party 8 for Wii! Whether you're shaking up cola cans or lassoing barrels, you and your friends will be drawn into the action like never before using the Wii Remote.

   All-new ways to play:

   • Play with motion control: Row your way through a river race, Punch a statue to pieces, Steer race cars, mopeds, and go-karts, Handle a balancing pole while walking a tightrope.
   • Play using the Pointer: Shoot at Boos in a haunted house, Drag and drop toppings in a cake-decorating competition, Select the correct answers in game-show challenges.
   • Play using the Wii Remote's buttons: Jump and pummel your way through a football brawl, Hop and run across a field of spinning platforms.

   All-new features/boards:

   Mario Party 8 for Wii also includes dozens of new mini-games, six new party boards, and many new game modes. In a series first, players can transform their characters into many forms, such as player-smashing boulders and coin-sucking vampires. Mario Party 8 also includes "extra-large" mini-games like Star Carnival Bowling and Table Menace. One to four players can play Mario Party 8 for Wii, each with a Wii Remote.

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• Play as Yoshi, Mario, Luigi or Wario -- each has their own unique abilities and you'll need them all
• Collect the 150 Power Star Bowser hid on the castle grounds
• In Adventure Mode, you'll control the four friends by using the stylus on the touch-screen
• Play and win fun touch-sensitive mini-games
• Battle up to three friends in Wireless Versus mode, which can be played with only one Super Mario 64 DS game card

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Customer Review Summaries: Controls aside, best version to date. (4 stars) Like the original, but with more (4 stars) Pleasantly Surprised (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I have played THE original version of Super Mario 64 (ok, not mine, a friend's copy) and I don't remember if the control was any better, but I remember it wasn't so hard to ground pound a frickin stake.
   
   What's new
   -A slightly altered intro, and you start off as Yoshi, and unlock Mario, and optionally Luigi and Wario, with each having a special ability after gaining the power flower.
   -Improved Visuals
   -30 new stars
   -Mini Games (not to mention a bunch of rabbits holding keys which allow you to unlock more)
   -New multiplayer "battle mode"
   
   So the new stars add some value and a few minutes for grabbing rabbits.
   So far I have logged around 23 hours and have 71 stars. The bad thing is that there are only 15 courses, but there are so many secret levels, stars, and areas, (infact in one case there is a whole NEW part to the level!) and the non-linearity give a great sense of freedom and the cart is loaded with secrets. Sometimes, the control can be a hassle, but Overall, a classic made portable, with 4 unique characters, amazingly clever puzzles, and being the best looking and LONGEST DS game yet, this is truly A MUST have version to get, whether you have the original or not.
2. If you enjoyed the original, you'll enjoy this version. You get to use other characters with different abilities. It takes a little while to get used to the handling, but then so did the original. I guess I just expected really different levels as well...
3. I didn't read much about this game, but I remember really liking the orginal Super Mario 64. When I started I was a little surprised to be playing Yoshi, but I've played through and I have to say, the changes are definitely good changes that make the game more fun and interesting. Having the different characters to play adds a new dynamic. Really enjoyed playing. Overall, great game!

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionSuper Mario 64 was a genre-defining classic. Now it arrives on the Nintendo DS with all-new features that take advantage of the new portable system's dual screens, touch screen and wireless features! Mario, Luigi and Wario are invited to a royal party for Princess Peach. When they arrive at the castle, it is strangely empty and the 3 of them try to learn what happened. When they disappear too, Yoshi must rescue them from their old enemy Bowser.

• Race and battle with up to 4 karts at once -- or enjoy 8-player multiplayer action through your Wi-Fi Connection
• Tour courses from classic Mario Kart games -- as well as brand-new tracks and arenas
• All the crazy items and frantic speed players have come to expect
• Five different game modes allows for endless ways to play.

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Customer Review Summaries: Best game on the DS? (5 stars) Mario Kart DS (5 stars) nice game (4 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Mario Kart DS is pretty much the best DS game in the series, in terms of gameplay, content, graphics, and fun.
   
   If you've played any past Mario Kart games, then you kind of know what to expect, but this game brings in all the glory of the older titles, and puts a whole new shine on it, as well as adding great new features.
   
   There's tons of tracks, tons of karts to choose and unlock. We're talking hours and hours and hours of racing and unlocking.
   
   There's also new weapons, like being able to turn into a Bullet Bill and shoot down the track knocking your foes right out of the way. There's also a squid power this time around that shoots black ink on your foes screen, blocking out their version for a short period of time.
   
   All the old classic moves are back as well, like banana skins, red and green shells, etc etc. Great fun!
   
   For the first time ever in a Mario Kart game, now you can go ONLINE and compete against players from all over the world with a wifi connection, OR get this...if you have the game, but your friends dont, up to 8 people locally can play the game using only ONE game pack!
   
   Bottom line, if you're new to Mario Kart, or a veteran of the series, there's simply SOO much to love about this beautiful and amazingly fun game.
   
   10/10
2. My son is loving this game. It's become his favorite and seems to have many different choices from characters to courses which make for great neverending fun.
3. It is a fun game,but the shipping was bad. It took a long time,but eventually it came. It is fun to play.

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1. Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe ultimate Mario Kart race is on…and online via your Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in Mario Kart DS. Drawing on more than 30 courses and battle arenas from every game in the Mario Kart series - not to mention tons of new ones, Mario Kart DS allows you to play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Wario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Toad, Bowser and Shy Guy as you put the pedal to the go-kart metal, grab coins to max out your speed and blast rivals with the ever-popular arsenal of red, green and spiked Koopa shells in a race to finally put to rest the question of who is the true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuit.

   Race the Mushroom circuit

   Mario is a veteran of the circuit. View larger.

   Choose your favorite character. View larger.

   Peach is a master drifter. View larger.

   Select the Kart you want. View larger.

   Bowser is the bruiser of the track. View larger.

   Watch your position in the pack. View larger.

   Progressing Through the Game
   Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits. Of course, players can have multiplayer races on any open courses or battle in arenas.

   Game Modes: At Least Five Ways to Play
   Whether you prefer to race by yourself or to mix it up with friends, Mario Kart DS is a game with something for everyone. Features five different game modes, these include a 'VS' and 'Battle' mode that are available in multiplayer for up to eight players via local wireless connection while all modes are available singleplayer. See a complete list and description of the play modes below:

   • Grand Prix Mode: In Grand Prix Mode, the driver who earns the most points at the end of a four-course cup is the victor. Mario Kart DS features eight different cups, with each cup featuring four different tracks.
   • Time Trial Mode: Your objective in Time Trial Mode is to get the fastest time that you can on a single track. . You can save your best runs as ghost data and share them with a friend.
   • VS Mode: A competitive mode that can be either singleplayer. or multiplayer. In the singleplayer. version you'll race against computer-controlled karts, while in multiplayer you'll race against human opponents who play using their own Nintendo DS systems.
   • Battle Modes: Mario Kart DS contains two battle modes.
   • Balloon Battle Mode: Your goal is to pop your opponent's balloons by attacking/stealing them by colliding into an opponent via a mushroom boost, before your own balloons are popped.
   • Shine Runners: In this mode the driver who collects the most Shine Sprites is the winner.
   • Mission Mode: In this mode you are given sets of specific missions that you must clear in order to move on to the next set of missions. What could wait at the end?
   Special Powers, Weapons, Moves & Features
   Turbo power-drifting and item tossing is the order of the day, whether players are racing around an obstacle-filled track or battling in an arena. Use familiar items taken from every game in the series like Green Shells, homing Red Shells, Bananas, Bombs, Lightning and the destructive Spiny Shell, not to mention new ones like the Blooper. The touch screen features a map that shows items being fired at players, who can even tap it with their fingers mid-race to zoom in or out.

   Wireless Communication: Even More Ways to Play:
   Mario Kart DS features three different forms of wireless game play: two kinds of local wireless game play and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection online game play. Mario Kart DS offers two different options for LAN Wireless game play: DS Download Play, in which only one player has Mario Kart DS and all players have Nintendo DS systems, and Multi-Card Play, in which all players have Mario Kart DS and Nintendo DS systems.

   DS Download Play
   As with all DS Download multiplayer games, the DS Download Play in Mario Kart DS requires that only one player has a copy of the game. Unlike past DS games, however, DS Download Play in Mario Kart DS allows multiple players who have the game card to play with multiple players who do not have the game card. DS Download Play offers the following features:

   • 2-8 player simultaneous wireless game play.
   • A choice of multiplayer racing, Balloon Battle, or Shine Runner modes.
   • Players who own Mario Kart DS can choose their own characters and use personalized icons, while players who do not own Mario Kart DS must play as Shy Guy and cannot use personalized player icons.
   • Track selection is limited to eight tracks for racing and three arenas for Balloon Battle and Shine Runner modes.
   • DS Download Play is limited to the 100 cc engine class
   Multi-Card Play
   Multi-Card Play requires all players to have their own copies of Mario Kart DS, giving players more options, modes and tracks to choose from. Multi-Card Play offers the following features:
   • 2-8 player simultaneous wireless game play.
   • Your choice of multiplayer racing, Balloon Battle, or Shine Runner modes.
   • Players can choose from different engine classes.
   • No limits on character choice.
   • No limits on track choice.
   • Player's win/loss ratio is saved and tracked.
   • Players who race locally are automatically added to each other's friend roster and then can race via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
   • Players can trade ghost data wirelessly, allowing them to race against each others' best times.
   Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
   Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is a free online game-play service provided by Nintendo to Nintendo DS owners. It offers seamless access to online game play and an environment that is welcoming to gamers of all skill levels. Features include: Whether it's the updated graphics that retain the side-scrolling feel of classic games in the Sonic franchise, an expansive world to race through and explore or the multiple and new ways to play, Sonic Unleashed offers something for players of any age or level of ability.
   • 2-4 players racing simultaneously.
   • Choice of playing with:
   • Friends only (players registered as Friends)
   • Rivals (players with similar skills)
   • Recent opponents
   • Regional racers (players in their country)
   • World racers (players anywhere in the world)
   • No limit on course choice, but each player votes for a course and the course with the most votes wins (in case of a tie, the course is chosen randomly)
   • No limit on character choice
   • Players can create and use personalized player icons
   Connecting to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will be quick, easy and seamless. Players can go to an official Nintendo hotspot and immediately go online and start playing. To use their home Wi-Fi routers, players first must configure the DS to connect to their routers by entering the router's network ID and optional security key or install the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector on their PC and configure the DS to enable it to share the PC's broadband connection. After that, players can go online anytime without further configuration. Friends are registered to the friends roster either by exchanging and entering Friend Registration Keys or by playing local Multi-Card Multiplayer mode together.

• Run through vibrant 2D worlds, stomping on enemies and breaking blocks
• With the press of a button, flip into 3D and find hidden paths, battle foes and uncover secrets hidden from 2D eyes
• Hold the Wii Remote sideways and control the game in classic Super Mario Bros. style
• Play as Peach and Bowser, both with their own sets of essential skills

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Customer Review Summaries: Great game (5 stars) Don't waste [...] Bucks on this! (1 stars) Disappointing (1 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I got this game to play with my 7 years old cousin.
   We had so much fun!!
   It is amazing.
   
   So many cenarios, so many things to do.
   3D,2D the game is amazing!!!!!!
   
   Buy it now!!
2. This game was awful! My seven year old had to have me read 20 minutes of dialogue boxes with words like "dimensionality", "Void" and "Minions" before the 1980s type game actually started. Actually, this is more like something that would have been exciting circa 1974. [...] We will never play this again!
3. Not what I expect. Too much reading and actually I am not even sure how to play the game. I wasted about 10 min reading what they said before I can have my first move. Maybe someone needs to show me how to play or do I really need to buy a guide book??!!

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionThe newest chapter of the Paper Mario story isn’t just out of this world…it’s out of this dimension! What at first glance appears to be a 2-D sidescroller ripped straight from the stylized pages of the Paper Mario universe soon turns into a hilarious dimension-shifting platformer possible only on Wii! 2-D...AND 3-D! Run through vibrant 2-D worlds, stomping on enemies and breaking blocks....then, with the press of a button, flip into 3-D! In the 3rd dimension, you'll find hidden paths, battle foes, and uncover secrets as you explore the previously invisible depth of the 2-D landscapes! Unique Wii controls! Hold the Wii Remote sideways and control the game in classic Super Mario Bros. style! You can shake the Wii Remote to pull off stylish moves and break out of frigid ice and even point directly at the screen to get helpful hints from your sidekick. Not only that, but you'll also play as Peach and Bowser, both with their own sets of essential skills. Hilarious adventure! When a mysterious villain kidnaps Peach and Bowser and forces them to get married, their union creates a rift of dark energy that threatens to tear the universe apart! Hilarious characters, laugh-out-loud plot twists, and unforgettable dimensions await as Mario makes his way through eight worlds, each more memorable than the last!

• Beat Bowser in the race to the crystals
• Single player story campaign in five different giant locations
• Unlock mini-games as you progress
• Play in Story, Puzzle or Minigame modes
• Four person multiplayer option

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Customer Review Summaries: Fun and Cool! (5 stars) My kids are addicted to this game (5 stars) Great way to have a good day (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I think this game is fun too play, You can do just games or story mode! You can do ds download play with people who don't have it over wireless! I played with my older brother and he thought it was cool! It's pretty easy and fun, but for the down side It might get boring, but really other then that I would buy it.
2. I bought this game so that my kids would have a new game to play. I bought it based on the previous rating hoping that they would enjoy it as much as everyone else and they have.
3. can play with friends up to 4 players, tons of mini games and sections to keep me busy and interested

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1. Product DescriptionYou'd think years of defeat would get to a guy, but Bowser just doesn't give up! He's captured Mario and his friends in his pursuit of a crystal that the group collected when it fell from the sky, and he doesn't hesitate to shrink them to miniature size to get rid of them and get his hands on the other four crystals. The mini-heroes have to find the crystals before he does, making their way through giant environments filled with enormous creatures. The single-player campaign takes place in five different settings, each of them ending with a boss. As usual, players have to collect coins and stars, at the same time escaping dangers such as Piranha Plants and other classic creatures from the Mario universe. As they progress through the game, players also can unlock various mini-games, such as Rail Riders, Sweet Sleuth and Goomba Wrangler! When players are tired of exploring the story mode, they can choose one of the other modes, like Puzzle and Minigame. Play with up to four friends on the DS' local Wi-Fi and let the party begin! ESRB Rated RP for Rating Pending