Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam

Critic reviews

• GBGaming Bolt

  Pramath · Jan 30, 2019

  8.0

  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.

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• TTechRaptor

  James Galizio · Feb 26, 2016

  9.0

  To 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.

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• DSDual Shockers

  Ryan Meitzler · Feb 16, 2016

  7.0

  As 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.

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• ASArcade Sushi

  Jason Fanelli · Jan 30, 2016

  7.5

  Unfortunately 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.

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• GRGame Revolution

  Blake Peterson · Jan 29, 2016

  7.0

  Mario & 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.

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• GGameSpot

  Miguel Concepcion · Jan 29, 2016

  6.0

  Paper 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.

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