Super Paper Mario

[INpixl]

Since we Europeans haven't seen the release of this title yet (and probably won't until Q3) can those who have played it share some input? Is the title as great as the reviews I've read (Averaging a score of 9/10)?

[Dazza]

Our friends at NintendoLife sum it up pretty well:

Super Paper Mario review

I have it for my US Wii. It is truly excellent. My favourite Wii game so far. 9/10 for sure!

[iNma]

October...

A nearly 6-month lead time for Europe is baffling, and nigh-unforgivable, especially given the dearth of titles here at the moment.

[INpixl]

That sounds great Dazza. I actually haven't played the earlier entries in the Paper Mario series, but I'm really looking forward to this one now.

iNma: Is the release date set for October? God damn what a hold up. I'm guessing it's a translation related issue, given the games hefty amount of dialogue. By the way... Where did you hear about October being the ship date? I haven't seen any official word on it, just placeholder dates.

[Hendo]

The last I heard was the end of November, which is fairly believable.
And if it does come out over here at the end of the year, can you still see the other big hitters coming out? I can't.
But anyway, I've only played the Cube's Paper Mario and it's awesome.
It it's as funny as that one I'll be happy.

[Dazza]

Originally Posted by Hendo

It it's as funny as that one I'll be happy.

The script is very funny. Very surreal in places!

[iNma]

I can't remember where I saw the October release date, so don't take it as gospel. Still, it wouldn't surprise me if October was optimistic.

And I second the opinion about other big games. However, one hopes that Nintendo are smart enough not to delay them significantly. Firstly because I *need* Metroid Prime 3, and secondly because they're paramount to the credibility of the Wii as a gaming machine

[INpixl]

Nintendo has a lot to prove, given earlier statements. They have made "promises" that there would be a steady flow of AAA-titles and that we would see Metroid 3 and Mario Galaxy early on. Neither of those "promises" reflects our present situation (according to me), but given the gaming goodness that awaits us I'm playing the waiting game for now.

Back to Super Paper Mario. I'm a little unsure if shaking the Wiimote for extra points is such a great feature. It seems a little tacked on, just for the sake of it. Does it add or take away from the gameplay?

[Mendez]

I can't believe I've never played a game from the Paper Mario series
I'm getting it on launch, and I'm hoping for the original on VC.

[Jonno]

It is the best wii game I have! *Looks at Twilight Princess...*

What!?