Author Topic: Super. Paper. Mario. April. 2007. (Read 44971 times)

IceCold · « **Reply #75 on:** February 14, 2007, 06:59:03 AM »

That's no fun! Tell them to preorder it, or give you a note saying "Good for one Copy of Super Paper Mario (Wii). Reedemable April 9, 2007" and then they buy it for you on the day.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #76 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:28:53 AM »

This does look like it'll be pretty good.

Probably going to pick this one up on release, unless I hear terrible reviews.

Ghisy · « **Reply #77 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:37:49 AM »

YES!! Finally!! I've been waiting for this one for quite some time now.
April come soon!

TrueNerd · « **Reply #78 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:46:48 AM »

OMGOMGOMGOMG

Alright, nothing amazing, but some new details are revealed, like the game is around 30 hours long and in the opinion of one Shane Bettenhausen, the Wiimote execution is "clever and intuitive." Hopefully more questions will be answered and more info will be revealed. I'll be keeping my eye on that blog and you should do likewise.

IceCold · « **Reply #79 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:53:00 AM »

Awesome!

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #80 on:** February 22, 2007, 10:18:22 AM »

27 hours for what is basically a platforming game is truly insane...

TrueNerd · « **Reply #81 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:15:05 PM »

Nazi Nintendo ordered Mr. Bettenhausen to take his blog down because it was breaking an NDA he signed, so that link on my previous post no longer works. That's what you get for promoting a Nintendo product that Nintendo themselves has said NOTHING about for over nine months now. Seriously, I don't get it.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #82 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:20:30 PM »

He must have revealed something that he shouldn't have...

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #83 on:** April 05, 2007, 08:57:00 AM »

Super Paper Mario 8.9

Not a bad score, but they missed the point on the graphics score. I think it was deliberate that the graphics change from great in 2D to kind of barren in 3D because the world is paper, and when looking at paper sideways, as the game is done when in 3D, you won't be seeing all the pretty stuff you see while in 2D.

I guess some people just don't see artistic genius.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #84 on:** April 05, 2007, 09:35:33 AM »

8.9ed?

It seems like IGN's complaints were niggling - too much reading and weird sideways graphics? The reading thing could be key if it really does break up the flow of the game like Matt claims, but I certainly didn't have a problem with it in the other Paper Marios.

All that said, an 8.9 is a 9 for all intents and purposes, and that's a good score. I can't wait.

SixthAngel · « **Reply #85 on:** April 05, 2007, 10:15:10 AM »

Looking good with that score, a definite pick up. Matt complaining about the text is nothing new for him. He seems to have a general aversion to text in games since he usually finds a way to complain about it, although usually he mentions how he wants voice acting instead.

MaryJane · « **Reply #86 on:** April 05, 2007, 10:52:42 AM »

Here's my favorite part of IGN's review, it says a lot for all the questions about Nintendo direction in gaming and why we should stop worrying so much:

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Super Paper Mario proves the point that even as Nintendo makes titles like Wii Sports and Wario Ware, it hasn't forgotten about the hardcore gamer. The title not only harkens back to the days of the 2D platformer, but retains enough of the RPG mechanics to satisfy players who liked the previous outings in the franchise. And unlike some Wii titles, which can be completed in an afternoon, this undertaking will keep you busy for a good 20 hours, give or take -- incidentally, you'll find yourself challenged more and more as the quest progresses.

The quote speaks for itself.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #87 on:** April 05, 2007, 11:12:37 AM »

I think the review sounds very fair, Matt LOVES the game even if he gave it an 8.9. That in itself should tell you something, and I cannot wait to get it!

Caliban · « **Reply #88 on:** April 05, 2007, 12:07:48 PM »

I have been holding myself not to watch any of the videos that have been popping around, and it seems to me that Tuesday is still a ways to come.

Artimus · « **Reply #89 on:** April 05, 2007, 12:13:27 PM »

I'm not surprised about the dialogue thing. Paper Mario games (Mario & Luigi too) are kind of bad for that. They go on and on and on. The graphics thing sounds stupid to me, though.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #90 on:** April 05, 2007, 12:14:13 PM »

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Originally posted by: Caliban
I have been holding myself not to watch any of the videos that have been popping around, and it seems to me that Tuesday is still a ways to come.

I've been doing the same, I've only seen a few still pictures of the game. Luckily I've avoided the temptation of watching videos because there seem to be some out there that show much later levels, which I would consider pretty big spoilers.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #91 on:** April 05, 2007, 01:02:05 PM »

I loved the abundance of text in the previous Paper Marios, so I'm completely fine there...The 7.5 in graphics makes me laugh, though...

Ceric · « **Reply #92 on:** April 05, 2007, 01:04:22 PM »

Boy by reading this thread you think an 8.9 was a 2 or something. If we go by that criteria then there only been what 1 game worth a darn on the Wii.

Mario · « **Reply #93 on:** April 05, 2007, 02:08:48 PM »

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Super Paper Mario proves the point that even as Nintendo makes titles like Wii Sports and Wario Ware, it hasn't forgotten about the hardcore gamer.

Screw you. This is coming from someone who can't even aim in Wii Tennis properly, you are NOT hardcore Matt. I don't understand how a game with lots of text is more hardcore than something with 100% gameplay. Terrible review, and two extra points should be docked for those god damn fairies who will probably end up ruining the game for me like Navi would have in TP if I couldn't turn it off. I'm also quite annoyed at the amount of spoilers in the review, then Matt has the nerve to say "oh I wont say anymore due to spoiler issues, tee hee!". Fall off a cliff.

Smoke39 · « **Reply #94 on:** April 05, 2007, 03:04:05 PM »

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Originally posted by: Mario
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Super Paper Mario proves the point that even as Nintendo makes titles like Wii Sports and Wario Ware, it hasn't forgotten about the hardcore gamer.

Screw you. This is coming from someone who can't even aim in Wii Tennis properly, you are NOT hardcore Matt. I don't understand how a game with lots of text is more hardcore than something with 100% gameplay.

I think "hardcore" in this type of context generally refers to traditional style games. Y'know, stuff like Mario and Zelda as opposed to Wii Sports and Brain Age. "Hardcore" may not be the best word for it, but it seems to have stuck in a lot of places.

TrueNerd · « **Reply #95 on:** April 06, 2007, 12:45:36 PM »

OMG, it's almost here!

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #96 on:** April 07, 2007, 12:40:49 PM »

My (obviously definitive) review should be up shortly!

IceCold · « **Reply #97 on:** April 07, 2007, 05:02:33 PM »

I can't believe everyone is so apathetic about this. It's SUPER PAPER MARIO!!! You should be starving yourself and counting down the seconds before you get it!

TrueNerd, are you with me?

Caliban · « **Reply #98 on:** April 07, 2007, 05:52:26 PM »

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I have been holding myself not to watch any of the videos that have been popping around, and it seems to me that Tuesday is still a ways to come.

There, I quoted myself, can I join your club Icecold?
I'm getting quite impatient because of the few reviews that are out already, which give my subconcious the impression that the game is out already and then I'm in the state of mind "fvck, why haven't I bought this game already", can it get any crazier than that? Don't answer.

TrueNerd · « **Reply #99 on:** April 07, 2007, 07:02:35 PM »

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Originally posted by: IceCold
I can't believe everyone is so apathetic about this. It's SUPER PAPER MARIO!!! You should be starving yourself and counting down the seconds before you get it!

TrueNerd, are you with me?

I've always been with you, Ice.

Really, there's only one question about this game: Is the best game that ever has been made, or is it the best game that ever WILL be made? 10/10 GOTY.

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