Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
Super Paper Mario Wii
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Apr 9, 2007
Super Paper Mario Image
See the trailer
Metascore
85 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 200 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Summary: The 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 pages of the Paper Mario universe soon turns into a 3-D action-adventure that defies all video game logic. Fusing 2-D and 3-D perspectives, not to mention RPG and platformer elements, the game slips back and forth between dimensions. The action sprawls across eight worlds filled with traps, puzzles, bizarre mysteries and items that often draw themselves out of thin air. Oh, and just because Mario's in the title doesn't mean he's the only star – players also get to play as Peach and Bowser. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Cheat Code Central
    96
    Probably the perfect game for those that enjoyed New Super Mario Bros. and don't mind reading a bit too much as it has an actual story and cutscenes...This game is so engaging that you won't quit without finishing the game and finding out what happens at the end.
  2. Game Informer
    95
    Super Paper Mario's seemingly simple concept - giving the player the ability to flip between 2D and 3D worlds - pays off in level designs that are nothing short of brilliant.
  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    Charming, irrepressible and inventive, the fact that it never manages to blend its ingredients smoothly together doesn't stop it being a toothsome pick 'n' mix of playful puzzles, familiar faces and unrestrained whimsy. [June 2007, p.84]
    All this publication's reviews

See all 56 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 86
  3. Negative: 12 out of 86
  1. Exogenesis
    10
    The Paper Mario series has long been the benchmark of video game creativity. the 2D to 3D puzzles in Super Paper Mario are sometimes pure devious, the music is among the most catchy ever, it plays like a dream, and although it's not at good as it's GameCube cousin, it is easily one of the best Wii games that will ever be made.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. ToddS.
    6
    Changing from 2D to 3D to solve puzzles is fun. I like the platforming element to this game. But all in all, there isn't enough RPG elements to it, and it has little to no replay value.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. NeilB.
    3
    Super Paper Mario is a terribly boring game. The gameplay, when you get to it, is reasonable enough, but there's always some idiotic conversation you have to scroll through (hint: 1+2 fast forwards each dialog; there seems to be no "shut the heck up" option for the game overall). Level design is ok, but nothing nearly as well thought out as New Super Mario Bros (DS). Pass on this one. Play Wii sports instead.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

See all 86 User Reviews

Trailers

Related Articles

  1. Games

    Ranked: Mario and Super Mario Games

    Ranked: Mario and Super Mario Games Image
    Published: May 20, 2010
    This weekend, Nintendo releases Mario's latest adventure, "Super Mario Galaxy 2" (Wii). It seems like the perfect time to explore the history of the Mario series, and rank the previous titles from best to worst.
    More »