Super Paper Mario---remix gameplay video by gft77 here---
created by gtf77 on 04-06-07



Super Paper Mario from Nintendo and development studio Intelligent Systems is a 2D platformer, a 3D adventure, and depending upon how snooty you are about your qualifiers, a role-playing game, too. The Big N's famous Italian plumber-hero jumps across surreal, not to mention sometimes-nostalgic worlds and battles a cast of foes including angry flowers, gaseous super-villains, and even a toad-nerd undoubtedly inspired by some of the very message board posters who complain about videogames on a weekly basis. This is a silly project, but don't be fooled by the primary colors and goofy characters because underneath the cute exterior lies a very clever and challenging affair that, while not perfect in every way possible, still easily ranks amongst the top-tier of Wii games to date.



There is a history to this franchise that you may already know about, but bear with us. Paper Mario debuted for Nintendo 64 in 2001 and introduced the now-recognizable cut-out, paper style and RPG-light gameplay mechanics which were later carried over to a 2004 GameCube sequel, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. These titles employed a classic 2D perspective reminiscent of early platformers, and yet there was very little true platforming to be found. Occasionally, the flat look of the efforts was contrasted against purely aesthetic 3D perspective changes; for instance, a seemingly 2D house would fold inward into 3D space as Mario entered it. Additionally, both projects utilized turn-based battle systems -- a trademark of the RPG genre for so many years.



Super Paper Mario is obviously inspired by these games -- one look at the similarly flimsy-thin characters and simplistic 2D backdrops is proof enough of that -- and yet it's also refreshingly different from them. It foregoes the RPG feel of its predecessors in favor of a pleasing new emphasis on speedy platforming. The turn-based battles of old have been completely discarded to make way for on-the-fly enemy encounters, which we happen to prefer. The Thousand-Year Door featured a dynamic battle system, but not nearly as dynamic as real-time controls -- running and jumping atop the heads of enemies is immediately accessible and enjoyable and it's also a natural fit for any 2D interpretation of the Mushroom Kingdom. That all being true, the project hasn't completely ditched the RPG mechanics of old. Mario still gains access to new items as he progresses through the storyline and you will notice some genre cliches, too, from experience and hit points to leveling up. To use a cliche of our own, Nintendo really has reworked the old and made it new again.



click here for the new Super Paper Mario TV spot

info from IGN.com

This post was last modified: 04-07-2007 01:42 PM by gft77.

Awesomeness!
Great remix video too!
I can't wait to get this game! Keep up the great work dude!

That's really great work and the remix video was good too

if i wasn't short on cash i'd pick this up when i can.

Great Job!

Off topic, but Bobo, I hate your sig.

Nice remix vid, looks like a fun game!

Good Job! I like it!

Aw...I wanted to do the SPOTLIGHT ON: Super Paper Mario. But you did a good job...

very nice . i especially like the contrast between the Wii SLO and PS3 SLO banners

and if you want to join the SLO writing crew, just PM me with your idea for the article so there's no confliction between writers. alex has told me he should be getting his next article up Wednesday or so, but the week after is wide open so far. (would be nice to give Mr.luben and alex a break once in awhile

lol, well I've actually kinda did have a break this week. (Although I had school work. xD)

But ya I'll be doing one next week so if Rooster wants to do one the week after then cool. (b'-')b

looks like you got beat to SPM though. sorry, but i had to let GFT do it. with it releasing soon, i wanted it to be SPOTLIT ON quite soon. a member review for it would be nice though

I wills be getting it soon. So expect one! : D

I toatlly call doing the SPOTLIGHT ON on Battlion wars 2!! That is the one game i HAVE to do!

lol. I call SSBB. : D

I call Mertoid prime 3!!
Those two games are all i want... lol

I call one of those Barbie horse riding games!

On-topic: great job GFT. Those videos are always mighty secksy

maybe there needs to be a seperate thread, one made up for all the spotlight on areas so that people can get hooked up to do them.

Then I also call Mario Galaxy! : D

WTF!?! alex and luben are taking all the good ones!