Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam
Platforms
- Nintendo 3DSJan 22, 20168.0playscore7.756 Critics8.76.21K Players
56 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
If you still have a copy of the DS original rocking, you don’t necessarily need to spend money on this version, but if you’ve never played the DS original, or played it and loved it, but don’t have that copy around for whatever reason, jump right back in. Bowser’s Inside Story stands the test of time, and is a fantastic, light hearted, fun game, and an incredibly strong addition to the 3DS’ already strong library.
Pramath · Jan 30, 2019 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewTo sum it up, even though Paper Jam's story might not be as "unique" as some may have hoped, it's hard to ignore how focused the game is in every other regard. The overworld is a joy to explore, battles are more dynamic and interesting than ever, and characters, although limited to classic Mario characters and Starlow, are plenty interesting, with lots of humor and interesting dialogue littered throughout the game. That's not to say anything about the music and/or the art style.
James Galizio · Feb 26, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewAs a crossover between two of the more beloved alternative Mario adventures coming together as one, it truly feels like the paper mâché of the spin-off Mario RPG titles. Not all of its elements stick together entirely or fit nicely, but Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam still gets by with a lot of heart and humor to boot.
Ryan Meitzler · Feb 16, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewUnfortunately Papercraft does more to disrupt the overall flow of the game than maintain it, but that’s just one setback is what otherwise is a sea of positive thoughts. Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam makes me long for the days of a proper Super Mario RPG 2 more than ever, but it’s an acceptable alternative in the interim.
Jason Fanelli · Jan 30, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewMario & Luigi: Paper Jam is an odd game, a semi-successful title that achieves a lot of success in its different elements but fails to come together as a cohesive title. Where gameplay is good, it's got subtle strengths and intense engagement. Where it's bad it borders on game-breaking design, likesome of those Toad-capturing sections, and RPG-lite mediocrity. Hopefully, the game is representative of growing pains for the series.
Blake Peterson · Jan 29, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewPaper Jam effectively relies (and often coasts) on its novel crossover appeal. Bold experimentation will have to wait, perhaps in an installment where, conversely, Mario and Luigi visit Paper Mario’s world. I’d be on board with such a sequel, provided that it doesn’t suffer from the dialogue-heavy NPC interactions of prior Paper Marios.
Miguel Concepcion · Jan 29, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewPapercraft battles and toad collection busywork turned me off of some sections of Paper Jam, but I really enjoyed the majority of the game. It's disappointing that these new additions fall a bit flat, but you'll spend maybe four of your 30 hours with this game engaging with them. After the slow trek through Dream Team, the speedier nature of this game makes it a significant step up
Dan Ryckert · Jan 28, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewAll in all, Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam is still a fun RPG that fans of the previous game will enjoy. The mini games regarding the Paper Toads are really annoying and monotonous after a while, but the core game play is solid and works really well. Top that off with a great art style and some pretty funny humor, and there’s still a lot of enjoyment to be had with Paper Jam. I still highly suggest it.
Drew Leachman · Jan 27, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewIf you are a fan of Mario role playing games, I would still recommend this as the overall experience is positive. It’s a game that has issues, ones that drag the game down a bit, but doesn’t totally take away it’s charm and mechanical depth.
Bryan Rose · Jan 25, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full reviewMy time with Paper Jam was great early on, and I was thoroughly enjoying what I was starting to think may be one of the better 3DS games in recent memory. But the longer it went on, the more its problems became apparent. Somewhere in Paper Jam are trappings of a great game.
Willie Clark · Jan 23, 2016 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on 3DS
About the game
Paper Mario jumps out of a book and into the bizarre adventures of Mario & Luigi, resulting in hilarious, and dangerous, hijinks! Become the superstar team of Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario to take on quests, take down enemies, and untangle these two unique universes in this playful new entry in the Mario & Luigi series.