Zero Punctuation irons out Super Paper Mario

by Alexander Sliwinski on Oct 24th 2007 4:55PM

This week the British-born Yahtzee, who harnesses his rage on the outskirts of Brisbane, Australia, takes on Super Paper Mario. Yes, he knows it's old, but apparently the Australians just got it. So, for many, this will be like a review down memory lane -- as others relive their own issues with the title.

Does Yahtzee like the "new" Paper Mario? You can find out for yourself after the break, but we'll tell you he liked the old ones better. Considering the Wii is fully backwards compatible with the Gamecube, it's worth reminding newcomers to the series of the excellent Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It's not much of a step backwards in graphics and the gameplay is as good as ever.

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Tags: escapist, Wii, yahtzee, zero punctuation, zeropunctuation

Reader Comments (57)

I would have to agree with his anti-JRPG sentiment...

That and I thought it was funny. I wouldn't touch this game with a 10 foot pole.

lol, how pathetic.

I used to like JRPGs. I've seen the light recently though. Press A until you win the game, that kind of thing. SRPGs are the glorious exception to that rule. I've never felt Paper Mario was a JRPG though (especially the new game.) It's more an action game with stats. He's right about Earthbound, though. That game was the SHIT and still is. Turned the knob up to 11 on quirky humor, it did. Plus I got to beat up tie-dye stoned hippies.

Anyone else find it strange that he's always referencing American landmarks?

Earthbound. Is. Awesome.

Name any game that has an Eraser Eraser. Or an Exit Mouse.

Also, his description (Cthulu mythos meets Charlie Brown comic) is exactly how I'm going to describe it to others from now on.