Testseek.co.uk have collected 49 expert reviews of the Paper Mario: Color Splash and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Paper Mario: Color Splash.
October 2016
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The editors liked
A stunning world that's beautifully crafted
Engaging battle system with great touchscreen controls
Brilliant animation
In cutscenes and in-game
Genuinely funny moments in the dialogue
A sumptuous papercraft world to sink into
One of the year's best scripts
Beautiful papercraft visuals
Charming
Often funny writing
Lovable 2D characters and papercraft worlds
Smart and imaginative puzzles
Surprisingly funny dialogue
Fantastic jazz and ragtime score
Enjoyable story that makes good use of the witty dialogue
Huey the paint bucket is easily one of the best sidekicks
Fantastic use of objects and other game mechanics to solve the various objectives found within levels
Boss battles that require the use
The editors didn't like
Battles lack purpose
Occasionally confusing where to go next
The game thinks you're stupid and over-explains everything
Paper Mario: Color Splash is not without faults, but it serves as a great entry in the series. The writing is incredibly on point, providing both heart and laughs throughout.A lack of character variety and frustrating mini-games along with a somewhat tedi...
Abstract: Paper Mario: Color Splash is a game that's simultaneously anticipated and dreaded by Paper Mario fans. The last game in the franchise, Sticker Star, was largely considered a failure in the fandom's eyes. Nintendo gutted it of the RPG systems it had become...
Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Dave , review by: wccftech.com
Beautiful papercraft style, Loads of interesting areas, Funny
Battle system is a bit weak
Paper Mario: Color Splash is the Wii U game you shouldn't write off. Though it has issues, its fun, funny and looks excellent. If you're looking for a lighthearted, casual RPG-style experience then look no further, this is the best Paper Mario game in yea...
Paper Mario: Color Splash is a step in the right direction for the series after the 3DS's Paper Mario: Sticker Star, continuing its shift from RPG to action-adventure game while also introducing some smart changes to its battle system. The beautiful Wii U...
Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Miguel , review by: gamespot.com
Exquisite detail and lighting make it the prettiest Paper Mario yet, Concise dialogue is a vast improvement over past Mario RPGs, Toads and the rest of the familiar supporting cast are as adorable as ever
Cutout feature lacks problemsolving gratification, The painting mechanic, while functional, isn't remarkable
Abstract: Paper Mario has been somewhat of a niche phenomenon since its inception. I say niche only because the game is small next to the mainline Mario titles. This franchise has a hungry following, and they often cite the fantastic Paper Mario: The Thousand Year...
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Published: 2016-10-05, Author: CJ , review by: destructoid.com
Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth most people's time and cash. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Z , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: The Big Paint Stars of Prisma Fountain have vanished—and with them the veritable life's blood of the once vibrant Prism Island Who has the strength, smarts, and natural eye for color needed to bring this land back from the edge of an ashen apocalypse? Non...
