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Paper Mario - the good and the bad

Published August 15, 2008
3 out of 5 starsScore: 60/100

kbd here to tell you the good and the bad of Paper Mario in as few words as possible. ;)
  
NOTICE: the rating should be 4/5 not 3/5.  I don't know how to change it so please let me know if you know.    
 
The good:
+ 10 - 20 hours approx. single player mode augmented by optional challenges
+ charming and genuinely funny
+ good artistic design (graphics and sound)  
+ good characterisation and story
+ robust turn-based combat system 

The bad:
- bosses tend to be easy
- lots of dialogue
- lots of backtracking    

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