Publisher: Nintendo of America
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Platform: Wii
Category: Role Playing
Rated "E" for Everyone
Descriptors: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Number of Players: 1
Wii Remote: Yes
Wii Nunchuck: Yes
Release Date: April 10, 2007

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 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!

Pros
Great platforming and RPG'ing. Replay value and get to use flipping.

Cons
A little too easy and a long storyline.

The Bottom Line
The platformer to own on Wii.

This game takes around 15 hours to complete and if you rush through the game it will take you 14 hours. To fully complete this game, one must devote themselves around 30 hours to complete the game 100% which includes collecting all the recipes, caught cards, character cards, beating the game, completing optional pixels, beating the Flipside Pit of 100 Trials and the Flopside Pit of 100 Trials, and beating the King Sammer Guy Challenge.