Difficulty:

Just Right

Time Spent:

100 or More Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Underappreciated"

Gameplay: 90/100
This game is an action RPG with side-scroller elements. This is where I feel that people are trolling, simply to insult this great game. For a long time, did you miss 2D platforming? I played Paper Mario on the Nintendo 64, and I didn't get too disappointed by the fact that this game has real-time fighting instead of RPG-style fighting. This is where many people complain.
Controls: 90/100
The controls are really good for a Wii game. You hold the Wii Remote like an NES controller. Traditionally, if you press left or right, you will move in that direction. In this game, you can flip to 3D by pressing A, but that only applies to Mario. You can jump by pressing 2, even when you're in 3D. Later in the game, you can play as Peach Bowser, then Luigi. When you play as Peach, you can float across large gaps, like in Super Mario Bros 2.When you play as Bowser, you're attacks are stronger, and you can press down to breathe fire. As Luigi, you can hold down, then release, to jump higher than usual. You also have Pixls that replace partners from the earlier Paper Mario games.To use their abilities, just press 1.
Sound: 90/100
Like most games, this game does have sound. Some people complain about the soundtrack, but I like it. There are some disturbing tracks in there, such as the River Twygz theme. Despite some disturbing tracks, the sound is really good.
Final verdict: 95/100