Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Reviews

Mario & Luigi Paper Jam is ranked in the 63rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4.6 / 5.0
Nov 30, 2015

AlphaDream has refined its own RPG formula to near-perfection while accommodating another series. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a modern classic.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2015

This game is in no way a revolution of what's come before, but that doesn't matter one bit - the mechanics are still as solid as they always were, the humour still makes my face ache from smiling, and not once did it ever outstay its welcome.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 26, 2016

For what it lacks in a "unique" storyline, Paper Jam makes up for in spades, leaving it as the best Mario & Luigi title yet.

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8.8 / 10.0
Jan 20, 2016

Mario & Luigi continues to have the best sense of humor of Nintendo's assorted franchises, and a quicker pace in the tutorial and storytelling departments make this one of the best entries yet

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Drew Leachman
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2016

All 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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 15, 2016

Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam manages to be more than the sum of its parts delivering a steadily challenging RPG experience with light-hearted, witty writing throughout.

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4.2 / 5.0
Jan 20, 2016

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam has personality. There's a little bit of extraneous filler here, in the form of papercraft battles and optional amiibo cards, but people who chose to focus on the delightful story, fantastic battle system, and assortment of mini-games will be more than happy to join Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario on their adventure.

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8.3 / 10.0
Jan 25, 2016

Even though the visuals are a bit softer and there are a few elements you may have run into before, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam continues the winning streak for the team at Alphadream. It's done remarkable work mixing the Paper Mario universe into the mix, and the hilarious script, backed by a strong combat system, will keep RPG fans of all ages pleased. This is one adventure that certainly doesn't wear thin.

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8.2 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2015

The latest entry in the Mario & Luigi and Paper Mario series is a good one. The new trio works smoothly, and the game is as funny as it always been. But the Paper Toad missions are a bit tedious and the Papercraft battles lack something.

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Nov 30, 2015

If you've never played a Mario & Luigi game, this is the perfect on-boarding point. It's got a hilarious script, near-flawless battling, and bucketfuls of charm.

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Jan 28, 2016

AlphaDream hits the mark again in terms of combat and dialogue, even if some new additions fall flat.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Jan 22, 2016

By shoving the story aside and doubling down on its great battle system, Paper Jam smartly emphasizes what the series does best. Some of the padding can be a little annoying, but the way paper-thin characters add new angles to enemy encounters makes this crossover more than just a simple gimmick.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 7, 2015

Overall, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a really rock solid game, with a few visible creases that need to be noted before purchase. It captures the bright colorful fun of the Mario universe perfectly, pairing it with incredibly well localized dialogue and a very strong combat system. While it sometimes holds your hand for a little too long and at times fails to take proper risks, it was consistently polished, enjoyable and memorable.

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Jan 20, 2016

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a wonderful mashup of two already great series. The visuals aren't all that impressive, even for the 3DS, but the gameplay is classic Mario RPG stuff. Fans of either series will like how these two come together in the story department, with a truly enjoyable script that will have players laughing throughout.

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8 / 10
Nov 30, 2015

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam does everything you would expect it to do, and is all the better for it.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2016

Nintendo's latest handheld RPG is bursting with entertaining activities and a clever wit to boot. Just don't use your Amiibo with it and you'll have a blast.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 28, 2016

Mario and Luigi Paper Jam successfully mixes the two long-running Mario RPG series, but outside of a few new Paper-based gameplay surprises it's the same solid, self-aware role playing experience you'd expect from the Mario and Luigi series.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 20, 2016

With superb writing and fun combat, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is another solid addition to the series' lineup. While the game does seem to lose focus once in awhile, and capturing Paper Toads can get very tedious, the addictive battle system and great presentation more than make up for it. Fans of the series and newcomers as well will find a lot of enjoyment with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

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Daily Dot
Top Critic
Jan 21, 2016

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a solid adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom

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Emma Schaefer
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jan 20, 2016

This amusing crossover of Mario & Luigi and Paper Mario adds another solid title to the Mario RPG lineup. Though the recurring minigames and the length of some battles can get a little tedious, combat is generally immersive and fun, and a good sense of humor breathes life into the well worn Bowser-captures-the-princess plot.

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