Mario and Luigi: Partners In Time Official Thread

[Goron_3]

There hasn't been much hype on this game, but I'm definately looking forward to it. I never got to play the original. What did you people think of it? How similar is it compared to Paper Mario? I loved the paper mario games and heres hoping that this could be even better :hehe:!!!!!! Hopefully, depending on reviews, this could make my christmas wish list, along with Tony Hawks and Mario Kart! Hype away my fellow gamers! :grin:

[Stefkov]

is this the one where baby mario and luigi join in cos i played the first one and it was an awesome game, it was a rom though so the data delted at one point for some random reason, i got annoyed so i quit it. but it was a great game

[Stocka]

Anyone who hasn't got Superstar Saga I recommend you to get it now!
It's fantastic, anyone who likes SMRPG/Paper Mario 1 or 2 will adore it. I wonder when this is coming out? I doubt we'll see it till early next year. The boxart is so sexy though:heh:

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/558/558353/nintendo-ds-us-box-art-20050915054527777.jpg

[Din]

Superstar Saga was brilliant. I totally loved the whole game.

If this next installlment is anything like Superstar Saga/Paper Mario 2 then I don't doubt for one second that this game will be anything but great.

[Goron_3]

I heard that there might even be an online mode in this game! If not, it was multiplayer...and I heard it will be out in America at the end of this year so I might have to import. Was that Baby Peach in the Boxart? :shock: Nintendo just keep thinking of more characters! Whats next, Baby Waluigi??? :D

What also intrigues me about this game is the fact that you must use to screens simultaneously, using mario+luigi and then their baby versions. Seems this could be the perfect multiplayer game! And oh yeh, I just ordered superstar saga! woot :yes:

[Mike]

Superstar Saga was one of the best - and funniest - games on the GBA, so I'm really looking forward to this. Such a shame that it's not coming out this side of Christmas over here.

[Mimternet]

I'm looking forward to it but I don't believe it will be out before Christmas. There just hasn't been enough mention of it.

[Waylander]

I'm still in the middle of Superstar Saga. It's a great game and I hope Partners in Time is a worthy follow-up.

[Goron_3]

I'm looking forward to it but I don't believe it will be out before Christmas. There just hasn't been enough mention of it.

Yeah I completely agree. With the first Mario and Luigi game, many people ( including myself) were reluctant to buy it but since it did so well, im definately getting this one. It's just a shame that there hasn't been mnay updates to it, because E3 was the last I heard of it :wtf: Hopefully Nintendo will give us some info soon.

[Sarka]

E3 was the only time anything has been said about it apart from the boxart. Here's soping that Nintendo will just pull this one out of there pockets are screa "it's finished!" and I will import it straight away.

[Triple_C]

is this the one where baby mario and luigi join in cos i played the first one and it was an awesome game, it was a rom though so the data delted at one point for some random reason, i got annoyed so i quit it. but it was a great game
Yeah, they go to the past and get them.

I think it's cool that the use the babies for X and Y(you could think the DS was made for this game.

[Ashley]

I wanted to get the first before my holiday but couldn't find it anywhere. Looking forward to this though, played SS briefly and was mucho fun, and funny to boot.

[Goron_3]

The more I'm hearing about this game the more it interests me! How do the battles take place? I heard its not like the ones on Paper Mario? Can anyone explain, cos I'm really considering getting it atm.

In other news, I heard it's coming out 11th November in America, and as its an RPG, i guess we can expect a January release here in Europe!

[Stocka]

Everyone who is wondering how it plays GET SUPERSTAR SAGA NOW!
It's fantastic, and i'm sure you'll find it cheap somewhere. I'm sure Partners in Time will play very similarly.

[MidnightSun]

I own the first one but I haven't touched it yet (I got it for my sister but she didn't really like it...neither of us are into RPGs, but I can tollerate a good one every now and then). I plan on playing it sometime in October to see if the sequil would be intresting to me.

The only thing about it is, Nintendo is so hush on it.. you think it'd be one of their bigger games of the fall.. maybe they're downplaying it because it's not as great as we all hope?

[BlackMesa]

Superstar Saga was brilliant. I totally loved the whole game.


That was truly one of my favourite games on the GBA ^_^

[Din]

I own the first one but I haven't touched it yet (I got it for my sister but she didn't really like it...neither of us are into RPGs, but I can tollerate a good one every now and then). I plan on playing it sometime in October to see if the sequil would be intresting to me.
I'm not an RPG fan but I absolutley love the Mario RPG games (Superstar saga & Paper Mario 2 are the only one's I've played though).

[Stocka]

2 new scans!

http://img21.imagevenue.com/aAfkjfp01fo1i-2851/loc159/3a6_Mario__Luigi_RPG2_ND11ar.jpg


http://img46.imagevenue.com/aAfkjfp01fo1i-15998/loc56/b76_Mario__Luigi_RPG2_ND11br.jpg

Finally something new! Ooh I see Professor E.Gadd.
I'm extremely excited.

[RedShell]

The images aren't appearing. :wtf:

[Stocka]

Do these work?
http://img21.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc159&image=3a6_Mario__Luigi_RPG2_ND11ar.jpg
http://img46.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc56&image=b76_Mario__Luigi_RPG2_ND11br.jpg

[RedShell]

Do these work?
http://img21.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc159&image=3a6_Mario__Luigi_RPG2_ND11ar.jpg
http://img46.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc56&image=b76_Mario__Luigi_RPG2_ND11br.jpg
Yep, thanks!
Can't wait for this game! :smile:

[Sarka]

I can't wait for this. But why are Nintendo realesing it on December 29th in JPN? Why can't they get a couple more people to work on it to get it in before Xmas.

[Twilight]

I can't wait for this. But why are Nintendo realesing it on December 29th in JPN? Why can't they get a couple more people to work on it to get it in before Xmas.
Japanese don´t celebrate christmas like we do. Usually, game sales are HUGE before christmas but they are also pretty big before and after new year.

[Sarka]

Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up. I'm guessing Nintendo are realesing Mario Kart + Animal Crossing for the big JPN holiday season at the start of December.

[zaraki]

Looks good, might get it

[Stocka]

Remember, after Christmas most people have a lot of money to spend :smile:

[mario114]

The first one was great, so i'm looking forward to this one, hopefully it will be even bigger than the first one.

[Stocka]

US date: 25th November!!!!!
Wow! Hope Europe get before Xmas, but extremely unlikely. Take it US get it like a month before Japan? how unusual.

http://www.planetds.de/index.php?page=newsdetails&datum=1128959964

[Stocka]

New scan from JeuxFrance, and they say the American release is 28 November.
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/41391020051015_203332_0_big.jpg

[Hero-of-Time]

I really need to pick the first 1 up. I love the paper mario games....wonder why I never picked Superstar Saga up? Anyway back on topic whats with the evil looking mushroom guy in the corner?

[Stocka]

Yes, HoT. You must get Superstar Saga, its fantastic and my personal favourite out of the Mario RPG series. The mushroom guy looks like hes just tried a medicine that went wrong lol.

[RATM_4_EVA]

whats with the aliens on the box art?

[EchoDesiato]

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9308/marioluigi24qs.jpg

[Triple_C]

Remember, after Christmas most people have a lot of money to spend :smile:
if only that was true........

[system_error]

I am getting it definitly. The first one rocked and this one looks even funnier.

[Triple_C]

Who isn't getting it??????

[Hero-of-Time]

I aint getting it.................until I play the first one as I hate starting a series of games in the middle.

[Triple_C]

Well.......um......................er..........

[Retro_Link]

(Just noticed Stocka also put this info in the DS Rumble Pack for Metroid Pinball thread)

It's just been confirmed that this game will also support the DS's Rumble Pack!!

www.cubed3.com

"Quick News: Metroid Pinball isn't the only title to vibrate to. For those who prefer a little male action, Nintendo have also confirmed this week that the upcoming Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time will feature rumble support via the DS rumble pack. What focus this will provide to the hotly anticipated title isn't clear though expect interesting sensations from the two plumbers."

http://www.cubed3.com/news/4407


Interesting huh, I wonder how?
It will probably just be like the rumble pack in any action game, such as a rumble when you perform a powerful attack, or there is an explosion etc..
but great news, as it helps to immerse you in the game even more!

[Sarka]

I am praying that it'll come out before Christmas in America, so I can get a new good DS game I've been anticipating for ages, as all the otehrs ones are delayed..

[Stocka]

New screens :hehe:
http://www.jeux-france.com/images_4139.html
And sarka, It is coming out November 28th in America. CONFIRMED :smile:

[Sarka]

New screens :hehe:
http://www.jeux-france.com/images_4139.html
And sarka, It is coming out November 28th in America. CONFIRMED :smile:

Don't get my hopes up! It might still not come true! I need this game.. *hugs knees*

[Goron_3]

OMG!!!!!! This rumble pack thing has intrigued me ALOT! I heard the rumble pack itself wasn't very good at all but it will be interesting to see how the rumble is used in this game. I'm guessing during the battles but not sure yet... :wtf:

[Triple_C]

I will get the rumble pack with Metroid pinball

[Hero-of-Time]

Maybe the Rumble Pack will work like it did in Zelda:OOT. When you were close to a hidden area the Rumble Pack shook so you could find it easily.

[Triple_C]

Hopefully it will :)

[Goron_3]

Maybe the Rumble Pack will work like it did in Zelda:OOT. When you were close to a hidden area the Rumble Pack shook so you could find it easily.

Yeh thats a good idea! Really can't wait for this :awesome:

[Stocka]

Lots of great new screens! The castle looks fantastic.
http://www.jeux-france.com/news12947_mario-luigi-2-a-l-affiche.html
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/41391020051025_192219_4_big.jpg
New facts:
- In this sequel to Mario & LuigiTM: Superstar Saga, the Mario bros. team up with their young selves on a quest of lunatic proportions. Control both sets of bros. to explore the very fabric of time and take on an evil alien entity known as the Shroobs.


- Duke it out with crazy foes using the celebrated fast-action battle system unique to Mario & Luigi games. Dodge enemy attacks individually, then use items like the Trampoline and Cannonballer to team up all four bros. for super moves.


- The second screen will quickly become the players' best friend as they use it to study the land, keep track of the pair of bros. not under their control and even maximize combo moves in battle.

[Triple_C]

Lovely graphics. A huge improvement. I cant wait to play as 4 people.

[Stefkov]

i played a cough* rom *cough of this and it was pretty good, i might get the new one.

[Triple_C]

Pretty good? Understatement of the century. Might? you'd better get it!

(joking)

[Sarka]

One of the new screens has the stats and I didn't realised the babies would have stats... dunno why I thought that. But it's nice to know, Christmas can't come soon enough.

[Hero of Time]

I'm looking forward to it but I don't believe it will be out before Christmas. There just hasn't been enough mention of it.

I fully agree to that.

[Stocka]

I fully agree to that.
Its being released November 28th in the US and likely to be Q1 2006 in Europe.

[|Laguna|]

Gotta love Prof E.Gadd. With Tingle and Peach getting thier own game maybe the ole prof will get one to :D

http://www.n-next.com/marioandluigi(oct25)/13.jpg

[Shenlong]

Tingle's getting his own game....since when and why?!

[Goron_3]

Tingle's getting his own game....since when and why?!

It's called Tingle RPG at the moment but we haven't had much news on it since it was first announced. As for why...I really dont know!

[Sarka]

There are 4 new movies here:

http://www.gamespot.com/ds/rpg/marioluigisuperstarsaga2/media.html?sid=6139172&autoplay=6139172

Pretty cool new moves, nothing to spectacular to gossip about though.

[Stocka]

There are 4 new movies here:

http://www.gamespot.com/ds/rpg/marioluigisuperstarsaga2/media.html?sid=6139172&autoplay=6139172

Pretty cool new moves, nothing to spectacular to gossip about though.

Thanks Chris, :smile: I've wanted to see more gameplay footage of this for ages. Looks just like Superstar Saga which pleases me, as the game is amazing. Its great to have something to look forward to so soon after Xmas is over. I remember I got superstar saga for Xmas when it came out and loved playing it through January.

[Sarka]

Thanks Chris, :smile: I've wanted to see more gameplay footage of this for ages. Looks just like Superstar Saga which pleases me, as the game is amazing. Its great to have something to look forward to so soon after Xmas is over. I remember I got superstar saga for Xmas when it came out and loved playing it through January.

Calling me Chris are we? Oh well, my identity has veen revealed and I'm melting... nooo..

*cough*

Yeah, I want it for Christmas, if it's out in the US by then, which it better be! That and Ossu! (as I'm now calling it, I can't be bothered to write the full thing anymore >_>) should keep me busy til Hunters and Zelda comes along.

[Stocka]

I'm just getting Mario Kart DS between now -> end of year. It will always stay in my slot anyway, and I can't see me getting bored of online MK:D

[Goron_3]

I'm just getting Mario Kart DS between now -> end of year. It will always stay in my slot anyway, and I can't see me getting bored of online MK:D

I don't think its possible to even think about getting bored! I'll be getting this and Tony Hawks, then after christmas I'll get Mario and Luigi and Animal crossing. It really is great that all these games come out during my GCSE year :weep:

[Stocka]

I don't think its possible to even think about getting bored! I'll be getting this and Tony Hawks, then after christmas I'll get Mario and Luigi and Animal crossing. It really is great that all these games come out during my GCSE year :weep:
Join the club, its likely Twilight Princess will come out like a month before my GCSE's too :weep:

[Woz]

better than coming out when I have A levels though isnt it? You lucky sods you....*shakes fist*

[Twilight]

Awesome! :grin: Modojo.com has reviewed the game and it got 5 stars out of 5.

Some quotes from the text:

"Ah, yes. I desire someone, or something, bring me the chocolate cake. That, or a copy of Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Why? Because the game is awesome. Damn awesome. Better than chocolate cake awesome."

"The dual screen integration shines in this title like few other DS games before it. You use no stylus - both screens are for gameplay, interface, and cinematic purposes. It's actually an amazing testament to the design team; you hear so many complaints about half-assed touch screen implementation in other DS games, but here Alphadream ditched all that jazz. What you have with Partners In Time is a no-nonsense title on some unique hardware that knows exactly where its strength's lie."

"Ok, I should stop gushing. I mean, one could almost see Nintendo's hand up my ass as I ramble on and about why this game is so incredible, but who cares. This is an incredibly well done piece. If you own a Nintendo DS, there is no excuse for not checking out Partners In Time. That's not a guarantee that it's a game for everyone, but rather a big fat A+ for Alphadream when it comes to Advanced Game Design. This game is the cream of the portable gaming crop, and you'll be really hard-ressed not to be taken in by at least one of it's plentiful charms."

http://www.modojo.com/reviews/ds/mario__luigi_partners_in_time/20051123/175/

[Stocka]

Awesome! :grin: Modojo.com has reviewed the game it got 5 stars out of 5.

Some quotes from the text:

"Ah, yes. I desire someone, or something, bring me the chocolate cake. That, or a copy of Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Why? Because the game is awesome. Damn awesome. Better than chocolate cake awesome."

"The dual screen integration shines in this title like few other DS games before it. You use no stylus - both screens are for gameplay, interface, and cinematic purposes. It's actually an amazing testament to the design team; you hear so many complaints about half-assed touch screen implementation in other DS games, but here Alphadream ditched all that jazz. What you have with Partners In Time is a no-nonsense title on some unique hardware that knows exactly where its strength's lie."

"Ok, I should stop gushing. I mean, one could almost see Nintendo's hand up my ass as I ramble on and about why this game is so incredible, but who cares. This is an incredibly well done piece. If you own a Nintendo DS, there is no excuse for not checking out Partners In Time. That's not a guarantee that it's a game for everyone, but rather a big fat A+ for Alphadream when it comes to Advanced Game Design. This game is the cream of the portable gaming crop, and you'll be really hard-ressed not to be taken in by at least one of it's plentiful charms."

http://www.modojo.com/reviews/ds/mario__luigi_partners_in_time/20051123/175/

Fantastic! Its out tuesday in america isn't it ?!

[Sarka]

I had completely forgotten, thanks to MK's hype, about this game. Can't wait to see the reviews roll in, although, I'll be far to busy playing MK... so I can wait. Still, if this is half the game M&L1 was, I'll be importing.

[Hellfire]

God damn it, too many DS games! Not enough money!! AARRRG!!
Anyway, I wouldnt worry about not having played the first one, it's not like its a deep storyline. Awesome, yes, but not deep.

[Bluejay]

Ooh, I'd completely forgotten about this little treasure with MKDS and Sonic Rush hogging my attention. I enjoyed the first one and this one seems just as tasty. I'll pick it up with Christmas money in january.

[Twilight]

I was a bit concerned when Game Informer (or something like that) said it wouldn´t be as funny as the original but it´s good to see that´s not the case. :)

Looks like Alpha Dream has made another masterpiece. Does anyone know what they have done besides Mario & Luigi series?

[Bluejay]

Looks like Alpha Dream has made another masterpiece. Does anyone know what they have done besides Mario & Luigi series?
Not much according to this (http://www.neoseeker.com/Companies/profiles/Alpha_Dream/), a hamtaro hamster game and some tomato game both for GBA.

[Twilight]

Official site:

http://ml.nintendods.com/launch/index.html

It can be kinda confusing but at least I found a nice clock to my desktop. :)

[Atomic Boo]

heres the new official site i think

http://ml.nintendods.com/launch/index.html

[Mimternet]

Contrary to my previous post the game DID come out in the US before Christmas! It surprises me as it just seems to have been released quite quietly.

9.0 from IGN. Excellent! Keep the quality games-a-comin' Nintendo!

[Owen]

My preorder of this game shipped from VGP today! This is one of my christmas presents though!

:smile:

[Hero-of-Time]

I was reading some posts on Gamefaqs about the game and it sounds hilarious. I dont know if these 2 guys were in the first one as I havent played it yet but they sound pretty funny.



Spoilers*******



















This quote is off one of the hammer bros which is clearly taking the P out of internet fanboys language.

AREA RESTRICTED. ALL N00B INTRUDERS 2 B HAXORED BY US L33T HAMM3R BROZ.

WE R TEH SHROOB ALLIES. WE ROXOR U AND THEN ROFL. THEN U AM CRY.

WE RECEIVE ORDERS THRU ANTENAS ON THESE L33T HELMETS. THEY R HOTNESS.

WE MUST OBEY ALL ORDERS. WE LIKE 2 PWN N00BS 4 TEH MASTER SHROOBZORS.

U = N00BS. BROZ. = L33T. PREPARE 4 TOTAL PWNAGE. W00T! W00T! W00T! W00T!

N00BZ STILL R NOT PWNED. CONTINUE PWNERSHIP UNTIL ALL N00BZ R PWNED.

TEH ESCAPE IS IMPOSSIBLE. W R 2 L33T. WE OWNZ J00.

U WILL GET FLATZ0RED BY R L33T HAMMERS.

NOOBZ STILL R NOT PWNED. CONTINUE PWNERSHIP UNTIL ALL NOOBZ R PWNED

[DiemetriX]

hehe :) i just played that bitt :) greate game :) Lov it.. To bad you don't use the touch screen to select targeted enemies :/

[|Laguna|]

Gamespot Video Review up. Got a 8.9. The guy reviewing it seems a bit spaced out...
http://www.gamespot.com/videos.html?platform=&category=Video+Reviews&type=videos

[Bluejay]

My preorder of this game shipped from VGP today! This is one of my christmas presents though!

:smile:
Same and same. Won't be playing it until Xmas day.

[Stocka]

Unfortunately its been delayed in Europe to 10th February 2006 instead of 27th January. Ah well not too long wait.

By the way I changed the title of the thread from '2' to 'Partners in Time' because the fulll name just feels better :smile:

[revcube]

Well I'm gonna get it imported for christmas. :D

[Mike]

*sigh* I was looking forward to playing this at the end of January. What is it with Nintendo delaying games in Europe recently? I can't believe it's translation problems..

[mario114]

Super star saga was amzing, i can't wait for this game, i hope it's really big and has loads of cool mini games.

[Hero-of-Time]

Personally Im glad for the delay. I have yet to pick up ( for a 3rd time ) and finish the first game. Hopefully by the time the 2nd one comes round I will have it done.

Also off topic im glad the boards are back i was lost all weekend without them.

[darksnowman]

I just checked out the review on gamespot and it sounds great, its a pity they didnt manage to give it 9.0 but thats not gonna stop me buying it.

I checked out the review for the first as Im replaying it just now and it was a nice read. Im at the bit where Mario has been poisoned by the invincishroom. The desert sequence just before wasnt so bad as I remember.

[Girly hiyaz!~ Gamer]

It's a great game so far.

[khilafah]

can anyone help me on yoshi's Island?

How do you put out the fires?

I have managed to put out the first one from the going up to the cloud. how do i put out the rest?

[GigaPlay]

Oh hurrah! A delay, just to make matters worse. Ah well, it's not nearly as bad as Zelda: FSA was, and Animal Crossing: WW (Though I do wonder why people would buy games for Easter over chocolate).

I loved the first, though never finished due to my brother getting too far.(It seems pointless to finish a game when a sibling of yours already does, like RE4 for me, it always happens with the games I buy). This should be good, it's pretty much number. 1 on the import list for me.

[Stocka]

Famitsu have given it:
9 / 9 / 8 / 9 = 35/40
Which for those that don't know is 87.5%

[darksnowman]

So its getting up around the 90% mark then, thats good enough. I wonder whats kept it back from getting up there at the 95% area though.

Anyway after taking into the first one again I got it completed today. It was great fun except the swimming bits... but swimming levels are the bane of most my gaming experiences. The only thing I would have liked though would have been a bit more of an ending, story wise. I can hardly fault it though and it was lovely to see the Thank You For Playing coming up... no need to thank me, it was a pleasure to play!

Im not sure if Im looking forward with superly high anticipation for Partners in Time but once I get a break from RPGs for a month or that (Baten Kaitos for Chrimbo lol) Ill be raring to go again once February comes round again.

[Stocka]

I'm suprised there's no page up for it at Gameplay.co.uk yet.

[Ramar]

I was going to import this after Christmas, then I had the wonderful idea of a getting a guitar and learning how to play it. So I'm skint.

I suppose I now have time to finish the first one.

[Sprout]

I was reading some posts on Gamefaqs about the game and it sounds hilarious. I dont know if these 2 guys were in the first one as I havent played it yet but they sound pretty funny.



Spoilers*******



















This quote is off one of the hammer bros which is clearly taking the P out of internet fanboys language.

AREA RESTRICTED. ALL N00B INTRUDERS 2 B HAXORED BY US L33T HAMM3R BROZ.

ETC
Lookie here:
http://www.bomb-omb.com/Video/DS/MarioLuigi2%201337.mpg

[Stocka]

Lookie here:
http://www.bomb-omb.com/Video/DS/MarioLuigi2%201337.mpg
LMAO Nintendo have got spot on there. I love the humour in these games.

[|Laguna|]

Lookie here:
http://www.bomb-omb.com/Video/DS/MarioLuigi2%201337.mpg

Ah, Nintendo should make more comedic games.
On another note, thinking of buying Paper Mario GC, is it in the same style as that, humour and such? If so I will definetly buy it.

[Stocka]

On another note, thinking of buying Paper Mario GC, is it in the same style as that, humour and such? If so I will definetly buy it.
Absolutely. One of my finest gaming experiences was playing through the Thousand Year Door. Unforgettable, 100% recommend.

[Destiny Blade]

Same and same. Won't be playing it until Xmas day.
same as you bluejay only a couple more days now

[darksnowman]

thinking of buying Paper Mario GC, is it in the same style as that, humour and such? If so I will definetly buy it.

Its a wonderful game and one Im yet to complete,at the part where you have to go and find the people to make the cannon work, Ill go back and do that sometime.

But Laguna, if you see it, buy it and get playing at it! Great graphics, great dialogue... Yer gonna love it!

[Sarka]

Just got it for Christmas, only played an hour but it's been an hour of joy! Absaloutly loving it, more than the original even. Can't wait til I can stop playing with other stuff so IC an really get stuck into this.

[Cheapshot]

Ah, Nintendo should make more comedic games.
On another note, thinking of buying Paper Mario GC, is it in the same style as that, humour and such? If so I will definetly buy it.

Yep, Paper Mario 2 is one of the most hilarious games I've ever played, buy it or feel the raawwwwwk!! :santa:

[Stocka]

Well according to NOE http://www.nintendo-europe.com/NOE/en/GB/news/article.do?elementId=kKOqfxknfVLDOdO9hy-Ft4mFndtGPRum

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time - January 27 (UK February 10)

...So the whole of Europe get it two weeks before UK. wtf.

[DiemetriX]

Gaming-Age forums have pointed to a Japanese-language interview with Alpha Dream, the developers of Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time for DS, via the Official Nintendo Online Magazine website. Fortunately, the particularly choice part of the interview is visual - a snapshot of Alpha Dream's 'development DS' which the team concocted before the real Nintendo DS hardware was available.

http://ds.qj.net/alphads.jpg

[BlueStar]

Grrr, the game shop round the corner had it over a month ago, and when I went in to get it they'd sold out. They're getting some more in though, and the guy who works there says he'll get one from another branch for me if it'll be quicker.

[Stocka]

Woo finally its up for preorder at gameplay.
http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=DS1028&title=mario_and_luigi_-_partners_in_time
Just ordered:smile:

[Nintenchris]

Woo finally its up for preorder at gameplay.
http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=DS1028&title=mario_and_luigi_-_partners_in_time
Just ordered:smile:

About time too!
Cant wait now... i shoulda imported but i had too many games to play at the time.

[Goron_3]

Wow, I almost forgot that I started this topic :shock: This game got into the top 10 in Japan, hopefully it can stay there too! I just got Superstar saga and :D . It's a shame that my matge, who's a playstation only fanboy, laughed at it when I told him it was a good game :( He also said Paper Mario had no good gameplay factors and that GTA:SA was 'innavotive' :cry:

Looking forward to this game!

[Hero-of-Time]

Well I have just bought the original game from Amazon. It will be with me in 2 weeks so hopefully I will have beat it before the next one arrives.

[Stocka]

Yeah everyone here who hasn't got Superstar Saga I REALLY recommend you buy it, you'll enjoy Partners in Time more if you're planning on getting it anyway. Superstar Saga is my favourite Mario RPG, and thats not an easy thing to be :hehe:

[Goron_3]

Yeah everyone here who hasn't got Superstar Saga I REALLY recommend you buy it, you'll enjoy Partners in Time more if you're planning on getting it anyway. Superstar Saga is my favourite Mario RPG, and thats not an easy thing to be :hehe:

I can't agree more, and i'm only just getting in to it :grin: I love the way Luigi says 'Okie Dokie' before you enter a battle :hehe:

[Stocka]

...and then the addictive battle music. Aw I need some Superstar Saga mp3s for my VGmusic collection :heh:

[Hero-of-Time]

Hey Stocka I have just remembered this is the 2nd game that you have "made" me buy. First was Baten now this. Seems you have some weird power to make people buy Nintendo games. Methinks you should apply to the Nintendo uk office for a job.

[|Laguna|]

Hey Stocka I have just remembered this is the 2nd game that you have "made" me buy. First was Baten now this. Seems you have some weird power to make people buy Nintendo games. Methinks you should apply to the Nintendo uk office for a job.


MeAgrees, I have you to thank for making buy Soal and BK. Cheers!

[Stocka]

lol thanks guys, its just when I really enjoy a game I like as many others to experience it aswell, and I suppose my recommending works. :wink:

Well as unrealistic as it is, if I DID work for NOE I'd do a better job then most of them, especially the website and marketing. :laughing:

EDIT: Stickied because I'm frickin' excited :heh:
When I got Superstar Saga I hadn't looked into it at all, and therefore everything was such a lovely suprise, so its exciting not knowing much about this.

[BlueStar]

Loved Superstar Saga, and 5 hours in to Partners in Time I'm really enjoying it, though I don't know if it's as good as the first one. Seems a bit more linear, and some bits are pretty much carbon copies of sections from SSS

[Owen]

The game rocks, i haven't played that much off it, seeing as i have my 360 and other games (completing the two thrones for example) but it just feels like older Nintendo which we all love, a true Ninty adventure!

I am finding using Mario and Luigi, Baby Mario and Luigi a little confusing though...

Still the colourful graphics and good humour just makes you wanna keep playing!

:D

[Stocka]

Argh :hmm:well my parents told me last night we are going on holiday in my half term in early February (and of course I was pleased and suprised etc.)
A few minutes later I then thought about Partners in Time, and how it'll be great as I'll be able to play it on holiday...so I asked my mum when we are leaving, and she said Thursday 9th February! I know the game is out on the 10th, but i've pre ordered from Gameplay.co.uk so I should get it on the thursday...the problem is we are leaving the house at 10am, so I am SO hoping it gets through the post in time, it usually comes like 11ish though :red:
So depending on the Royal Mail I'll either get it just in time to take on holiday, or they'll come just after I leave and won't be able to play it till I come back a week later.

..How awkward.

[Hero-of-Time]

Argh :hmm:well my parents told me last night we are going on holiday in my half term in early February (and of course I was pleased and suprised etc.)
A few minutes later I then thought about Partners in Time, and how it'll be great as I'll be able to play it on holiday...so I asked my mum when we are leaving, and she said Thursday 9th February! I know the game is out on the 10th, but i've pre ordered from Gameplay.co.uk so I should get it on the thursday...the problem is we are leaving the house at 10am, so I am SO hoping it gets through the post in time, it usually comes like 11ish though :red:
So depending on the Royal Mail I'll either get it just in time to take on holiday, or they'll come just after I leave and won't be able to play it till I come back a week later.

..How awkward.

Unlucky Stocka. Fingers crossed you get it for your jollydays

[Hero-of-Time]

Sorry for the double post here but i have started playing the first game this weekend and im loving it. Favourite area so far was the university with all the retro blocks and Donkey Kong bit. I am on the runway at the moment fighting the Pirana plants and so far this game is class.

[Stocka]

Love that place :D
I'm REALLY looking forward to Partners in Time now, but its irritating that I don't if I'll be getting it on the 9th February or when I get back on the 17th, and the latter seems so likely.

[darksnowman]

I saw this in a shop today!! I resisted buying it because of a couple of reasons - I wasnt expectin it til February and Id like to atleast get Final Fantasy I completed (finally!) if not Final Fantasy II aswell and Id just bought Kirbys Airride for a bitta fun.

Ill aim for mid February so I can start playing with the rest of you UK guys and gals.

[volvis]

Ah, got it yesterday, because I'm one of those lucky continental bastards. Just as good as I expected. :)

[mike-zim]

Is partners in time really that good? if so then i will buy it.

[volvis]

Well, I don't want to set anyone up for a disappointment, but it has that feel-good feel to it. Good for giggles. The battle system has a smaller emphasis on strategy and more on proper timing. So you either dodge all attacks, or get confused and get a smacking. I haven't played the original, but I don't feel like I'm missing on anything while playing this.

I'll just say that if you think you could see yourself enjoying this game, you most definately will.

[GigaPlay]

I don't know what's up with Gamestop, but they're refusing to sell it to me. Were they not told that it's released today, or are they under the impression that the UK release is Ireland's release. Unreliable bastards, don't even make sure their release dates are correct.

[Nintenchris]

Im a little pissed of that theres still a week to wait and the rest of europe already have this game. NOE you seariously like to screw us in the uk dont you!

[RedShell]

Im a little pissed of that theres still a week to wait and the rest of europe already have this game. NOE you seariously like to screw us in the uk dont you!Yeah right, I still don't get what the hell is up with that.
I mean what logical explanation is there for it!? ::shrug:

[Nintenchris]

Yeah right, I still don't get what the hell is up with that.
I mean what logical explanation is there for it!? ::shrug:

Strange isnt it? NOE have said nothing about it as if we are just gonna say "o dont worry its only 2 weeks longer" but then you have to remember that America had this game in November... it just takes the piss GGRRRRRR

Nintendo Of Europe .. you realy know how to make your fans angry!

[RedShell]

If I'd known of this stupid extra delay for the UK earlier I would have imported it, I really think it's about time NOE got an overhaul, I wonder if NCL are even aware of how incompetent they are?

[Nintenchris]

If I'd known of this stupid extra delay for the UK earlier I would have imported it, I really think it's about time NOE got an overhaul, I wonder if NCL are even aware of how incompetent they are?

It does make you wonder doesnt it!?
I mean where is Wario Ware Twisted!!!!!!! even Austraila have it :mad:
Metroid Pinball is coming out after Mertroid Prime Hunters... somethings not right there :shakehead

[Triple_C]

If they made the games more spaced out I would get more.

I haven't even got sonic rush yet! And now I'm broke because I bought a phone, so now I wont have a decent amount of money till... Easter! I can buy a game about every three weeks, then I'd buy another. But they put them all together! All you guys who have proper jobs can pay, oh yes, but what about us teenagers with shitty wee paper rounds????? I wont get Partners in time till, say march, and then they release all the games at once! How will I get them?????

[Hero-of-Time]

Well im now close to the end of the original game. I have just entered Jokes End area. Just need to finish it before friday so I can pick up the next 1.

[Triple_C]

I finished it in a month. Thats generally alot for me.

[Hero-of-Time]

Yeah im not really playing it all the time I just dabble with it while im lying in bed....wait that sounds wrong.

Anyways what level should I be at by the end of the game? Im around level 35 now and I seem to be managing alright so far.

[Triple_C]

I always added everything to 'stach.

[Stocka]

BTW Hero-of-Time, don't think its going to be easy to finish. The last boss :shock: Has to be one of the hardest bosses I've EVER fought in an RPG.

[Triple_C]

That took me about 4 days. I tried loads!

[Hero-of-Time]

I have just finished Jokes End and some of the normal guys in that level caused me trouble so I may spend some time just levelling up before I head to the last area.

[Triple_C]

You'll need to level up alot then, I mean it!

[Supergrunch]

BTW Hero-of-Time, don't think its going to be easy to finish. The last boss :shock: Has to be one of the hardest bosses I've EVER fought in an RPG.

Seriously? I don't think I even got damage in that fight.

[Jordan]

I dunno whether to this get this or wait another week and get monkey ball.

I'm definatly getting Rub Rabbits! on Friday though.

[Domstercool]

I'm gonna wait for a while before I get this. I'm slowly spending up all my money, heh. I'm getting Rub Rabbits next week though, I need to rub some rabbits.

[Stocka]

I would get Rub Rabbits too but money wise I can't do it. And then theres tons of games next month. I'll be getting Phoenix Wright and Brain Training, although I'd like others too. And this is just DS I'm talking about :heh:

Oh money

[Katie]

I pre-ordered this last night, can't wait to play it.

[Hero-of-Time]

Despite me not finishing the first 1 ( I restarted today as I got a decent guide and seen that I had missed many things, still got to bowsers castle though ) like Katie I have just Pre-ordered it off Gameplay today. Cant wait!

Still got my fingers crossed that you get it before you leave on holiday Stocka.

[Stocka]

Still got my fingers crossed that you get it before you leave on holiday Stocka.
Thanks mate, although its looking doubtful...:hmm:
http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/helpindex.asp

We are still currently in the process of relocating our business.
Please be aware that there may be slight delays on some orders. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Normal Service will resume shortly.

[Katie]

I avoided ordering from gameplay because of the warehouse move, I went with simplygames this time. I haven't pre-ordered from them before but I've heard good things and always had fast delivery. Hopefully it will get here Friday or Thursday if I'm lucky.

[Hero-of-Time]

Son of a.....I forgot about the warehouse move situation. Maybe I will cancel my order and get it from my local retailer as they usually have the games in on a Thursday.

Thanks for the heads up guys.

[RedShell]

Mine has now been dispatched from Gameplay so I guess the warehouse move didn't cause any delays after all.

Should have it tomorrow! :yay:

[Stocka]

Yeah mine has been dispatched from Gameplay, so I should get it tommorow. But whether I will get it before 10:15am [when I leave house to go on holiday] or not is another issue. It looks unlikely so I'm not getting my hopes up but I'm not ruling it out.

[RedShell]

But whether I will get it before 10:15am [when I leave house to go on holiday] or not is another issue.What time does your post usually arrive? Or is it all over the shop, because mine is.

Anyway, have a good holiday. : peace:

[Stocka]

Usually arrives between 9 30-12:00...and thanks :smile:

[Nintendork]

Hype hype hype.. I'm not getting it.

[Ashley]

Went to work today and met up with a friend and agreed to wait for him to finish college (bout two hours later) so I took the store's DS and a copy of Mario & Luigi to a coffee shop. Nice game, the use of the babies is pretty interesting, although im still getting to grips.

[Stocka]

I heard the early stages take a while to get use to but once you get deep into the game it gets extremely better.

[Nintendo Fan]

will it be released with the rumble thing?

[Stocka]

No, I don't know what happened about that...

[Ormingstoke]

The rumble thing comes bundled with Metroid Pinball.

Mario & Luigi uses it, but doesnt come with it.

Looking forward to this, still cant figure out why we've had to wait an extra two weeks than the rest of europe though.

[Stocka]

Its come! :awesome:
Good ol gameplay. I shall now enjoy it on holiday. See ya next week everyone!

[Ashley]

I heard the early stages take a while to get use to but once you get deep into the game it gets extremely better.

Chances are I'll have to do them all over again. Can't afford the game at the mo and I'll have to give this copy back. Ho hum.

[Din]

Getting this game tomorrow. I just know it's gonna be brilliant and I can't wait to play it.

[triforcemario]

I just picked it up the other day, I haven't got far in it (I'm at the second world now) but what I can say about it is that it is extremly good, I'm a bit dissapointed that it doesn't use the touchscreen, but it uses the Dual screens perfectly.

[Hero-of-Time]

I picked it up today but still havent played it yet as im trying really hard to finish the first game. I cant progress any further till I find some Hoo beans....

[Katie]

I got mine this morning :D I've played for just over an hour now and am loving it. I wasn't sure about controlling 4 characters but it's easy to get used to and I'm guessing there will be lots of interesting puzzles.

[Din]

I got mine this morning :D I've played for just over an hour now and am loving it. I wasn't sure about controlling 4 characters but it's easy to get used to and I'm guessing there will be lots of interesting puzzles.
I can see the four player thing getting very confusing in battle!

[RedShell]

I've played for about 3 hours and have just finished the Vim Factory part, so far I'm loving it. I like how it's so similar to the GBA game too, felt at home right away.

I can see the four player thing getting very confusing in battle!Yeah, the button combinations can get quite intense with the special moves like the Green Shell and Cannonballer. I much prefer having a system like this though rather than a boring choose a move and just watch it happen style game play, you're so much more involved with the battles when you have to perfectly time the attacks.

[Din]

I've played for just over an hour and it's totally great! I really do think it is the greatest RPG battle system ever made!

[Jordan]

I just got into the Vim factory, been playing 2 hours solid. Fantastic battle system, i got into it really fast.

[system_error]

It is a really great game but I prefer the GBA version. I mean I loved to walk around, find new stuff and just explore everything but now everything starts at the castle and that is a bit boring in my eyes. I also believe that the NDS game is a bit easier. I am near the end and I think I had to use about 2 1UP mushrooms.

[Jordan]

The game is MILES easier now that you have a map though. Before you actually had the explore and use spacial awareness. Now.. you just have to follow the top screen.

[Din]

Yeah it is easier but you've gotta love the dual screen use. It's brilliant when you have the babies on top and the oldies on the bottom.

[Katie]

Did it take anyone else ages to do the second boss? It just went on and on forever. I really like the use of the duel screen too, those arrows annoy me a bit though.

[RedShell]

Did it take anyone else ages to do the second boss? It just went on and on forever.Is that the one with the Yoshi eggs? I've lost count already. :heh:

Anyway, I've not had any problems so far. I use the Cannonballer for the bosses because it seems to do the most damage, especially if you get lucky hits! :grin:

[Jordan]

I took out that boss Katie, learned that new move, got sent into the underground and talked to that guy about beans for badges (the physco!)... now i'm lost. Clues anyone?

[RedShell]

got sent into the underground and talked to that guy about beans for badges (the physco!)... now i'm lost. Clues anyone?Just done that bit myself, now you need to go...

to the second floor and use the Bros Ball move to get up the
slopes within the time limit, that opens the way to the desert.By the way, how much play time have you got on your game? I'm at 06:33.

[BeerMonkey]

got it today great game gunna go play it for hour or two before bed :D

highly recommend

[Jordan]

Sorry Replicka. I kinda worked it out 5 minutes later.
Anyway, i'm currently 7 hours 55 mins in and in that crazy thomp place! Mucho fun so far, shame i'm already half way through or so.

[Hero-of-Time]

BTW Hero-of-Time, don't think its going to be easy to finish. The last boss :shock: Has to be one of the hardest bosses I've EVER fought in an RPG.

I know your on holiday but I will still post this. You have to be kidding right? I have just beat the last boss from the first game and I didnt even have to heal once. I was level 42 with both bros. and just had them both equp the Mushroom AA badge. I then bought 99 of each mushroom and hey presto the Last boss was dead in a few rounds.

Now on to Mario and Luigi: PIT.

[Mike]

I also found the last boss on Superstar Saga really hard. It took me five or six attempts, if my memory serves me correctly, and each attempt lasted about 25-30 mins.

I'm really enjoying Partners In Time so far, and I'm around ten hours into it. It definitely doesn't feel as good as Superstar Saga, though. The script's not as funny, it's more linear, and the gobbledegook conversations between the bros, which were great in the first one, are just the same old same old in this. Still good fun, though.

[GigaPlay]

I forgot about my copy that I reserved. I was under the impression it was coming on Jan. 27 in Ireland, as Nintendo told me, but nope, that Nintendo retard told me a lie. Heh, didn't realise I was meant to get it until I looked at the last cover of NOM.

It's a good game, but the American English bothers me. I would think they'd at least put a "u" in "colour", but nope, it's still "color". Laziness, it would've only taken a few hours to correct the simple differences.

The game is a little easy I think, I was always stuck on Superstar Saga, but the map makes it far too easy. ><. I'm still not used to using X and Y for the babies, espcially when they're seperated, I keep pressing A and B.

[Hero-of-Time]

The game is a little easy I think, I was always stuck on Superstar Saga, but the map makes it far too easy. ><. I'm still not used to using X and Y for the babies, espcially when they're seperated, I keep pressing A and B.

Although I dont think I really got stuck in the main game of Superstar Saga I did enjoy just walking around the map and having to find my own way around. I have been playing this one for a couple of hours and so far I have been guided the whole way. Im hoping this changes later in the game. Oh and yes I too keep pressing the A and B buttons when im seperated.

[Jordan]

12 hours in, just did a puzzle where i had to make a star shape from different coloured lights... only to enter ANOTHER dungeon. Jeeze, i wish there was a town every so often instead of just on centeral hub.

[Katie]

Is that the one with the Yoshi eggs? I've lost count already. :heh:

Anyway, I've not had any problems so far. I use the Cannonballer for the bosses because it seems to do the most damage, especially if you get lucky hits! :grin:


That wasn't the one I meant actually, I've only just done that one. I should have said 2nd shard, it was the big red thing, I've forgotten already. Anyway the Yoshi boss was a lot more fun, the other just seemed to drag.

I've played for almost 7 hours now, I like the new moves they've added to this one.

[Hero-of-Time]

I was on this for a while yesterday and I have just finished the Yoshis island Area. Does anyone else miss the Bros. moves from the first game? Sure the items are alright and all but the amount you get off enemies and in blocks is making it very easy. Also im starting to get the hang of the controls as I dont seem to be pressing the wrong ones now.

[Triple_C]

Although I dont think I really got stuck in the main game of Superstar Saga I did enjoy just walking around the map and having to find my own way around. I have been playing this one for a couple of hours and so far I have been guided the whole way. Im hoping this changes later in the game. Oh and yes I too keep pressing the A and B buttons when im seperated.
Oh no! I loved going around and getting lost.

[Jordan]

I really miss the bro moves, bro items are no way as good really...

[AshMat]

So is this a game worth buying? I didn't realise it was out.

[GigaPlay]

About 14 hours in. 2 of those hours wasted on leaving it down to use the computer and such.

Mrs. Thwomp has to be the worst battle ever, it took me over an hour to beat her. I didn't die or anything, it's just that she takes a very long time to die. And there's a 25% chance you won't even hit the right one when she splits up (The only time she can actually be hurt). I got 90-something Fire and Ice flowers from smashing her boulders though.

I'm at the end of the volcano, and this boss is incredibly evil, you can be dead in two hits.

I'm probably going to stop playing this for a while, this in turn, making me not complete it so fast. I want it to last the Mid-Term =/.

[Hero-of-Time]

Mrs. Thwomp has to be the worst battle ever, it took me over an hour to beat her. I didn't die or anything, it's just that she takes a very long time to die.

I have noticed this with all the bosses so far. The attacks are easy to avoid but they must have godly HP as they all take ages to beat.

So is this a game worth buying? I didn't realise it was out.

If you liked the first one then yes pick it up but IMO it isnt a patch on the first game. Also when Mario and Luigi talk to each other its like watching an episode of Pingu!

[ZeldaFreak]

I got the game at about 4pm yesterday and am up to the boss with Sunnycide, quite annoying really

[Sarka]

I got it at Christmas and I'm only at the end of the desert place.. I've not played it much, I got addicted to Zelda, then Pokemon and now my bass, leaving no time for this... I'm hoping to complete it before May, and I also need to get a team of lv100's on Sapphire so I can battle it out for pokemon cards...

[Jordan]

I think i'm in the last main dungeon now... 16 hours in.

[Jordan]

That final boss IS IMPOSSIBLE.
THREE FUCKING FORMS?!
WHAT THE CRAP?! I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH GOD DAMN ITEMS TO EVEN LAST THAT LONG.

I WAS ON IT FOR ATLEAST AN HOUR TRYING TO KILL ALL THREE FORMS AND GUESS WHAT THE LAST ONE KILLED ME. THANKS GAME! YEAH GOTTA START FROM THE FIRST ONE NOW!!!111

*breathes*

[Hero-of-Time]

Yeah I heard about that on gamefaqs boards. Please tell me there isnt a long cutscene before the fight that you have to keep watching over and over everytime you die? Also what level are your characters while fighting the boss?

[Nintendork]

This game sounds lame.

[Hero-of-Time]

Its still fun to play and its good in its own right its just it had a hard act to follow ( Mario and Luigi: SS ) and comparing it to that it is the worst of the 2.

[GigaPlay]

This game sounds lame.

It's actually quite fun, it was on for hours when I was playing.

Ugh, turns out the volcano boss was easy, or I got lucky. Usually he'd get nearly 10 attacks in every turn ._. .

Though, after beating him, I move on to the mothership only to find, I can't even beat the shrooboids there. Seriously, there's five of them, they all take a while to die, and if they hit you you lose nearly 20 HP.

[Jordan]

yes, you have to watch that huge cut scene every time. I dunno if i can be arsed to go back after getting so far...

All my 4 characters are level 25.

[Hero-of-Time]

yes, you have to watch that huge cut scene every time. I dunno if i can be arsed to go back after getting so far...

All my 4 characters are level 25.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I hate it when games do that. Also on gamefaqs they say the recommended level for the last boss is 30 and the Ulti-Free badge is the way to go.

[GigaPlay]

30? That's kind of steep. I'm guessing 16 is below par by the time you get to toadstown (or whatever it's called). I seem to have a lot more difficulty with enemies. Better go Level up a few before I progress any further.

[Hero-of-Time]

They say that if you kill every enemy you encounter you wont be far off that. Im on lvl 15 now and I have just entered the desert area.

[Din]

I've just got to Thwomp Volcano and I've been on for 8hrs 40mins. I'm at level 18/19 and I've been killing every enemy I have came across.

It's a quality game so far although it isn't as good as Super Star Saga. The Bros. Moves aren't really that good I'm just using the cannon one on every boss as it does the most damage and it's easy to use. My hands hurt now from holding the DS for so long.

[Owen]

I've just got to Thwomp Volcano and I've been on for 8hrs 40mins. I'm at level 18/19 and I've been killing every enemy I have came across.

It's a quality game so far although it isn't as good as Super Star Saga. The Bros. Moves aren't really that good I'm just using the cannon one on every boss as it does the most damage and it's easy to use. My hands hurt now from holding the DS for so long.

I'm loving it as well! I don't think i'm anywhere near the end!

Although the controls are getting more complicated for me, it's definately the best layout Ninty could of done, but it just seems very confusing.

:hehe:

[Daroh]

Played through and completed it: 21 hours,all beans, lvl 27(all).

Was highly enjoyable however I preferred M&L:SS, the story on M&S:PiT seemed a bit stitched together... like they were just making it up as they went through the game instead of planning beforehand.

Was a little disappointed at not being able to visit different areas within the present.

But other than the issues I mentioned, Id still recommend people who haven’t tried it give it a go.

[|Laguna|]

Check out this whacky Japanese advert for the game. I'd love for these ads over here. http://gameads.gamepressure.com/tv_game_commercial.asp?ID=3518

[Stocka]

Hey all (just got back from holiday)

I been playing it quite a bit over the last week(about 11 hours in) and am really enjoying it. Not as good as the first one, but then again I didn't expect it to be.

Like Jordan said though, it just dungeon after dungeon and then back to the castle, towns are needed in RPGs to break it up and make it a more relaxing experience.

The battle system is fantastic imo, but yeah some boss fights are lame.

So far I've actually laughed more than the first one[not much], its pretty damm funny at times.

[Sprout]

Ah, welcome back Stocka, I assume the holiday was well.

I got this last Friday, and recently completed it. I wasn't expecting for it to be as short as what it was to be honest. It was easier than the last game too. The game did give me a few laughs, which can only be a good thing. Also, they've fixed Bowser's sprite, which looked awful in the previous version. Anyway, that's enough chatter from me I think :heh:.

[AshMat]

Ok Monkey Ball DS is out tommorow, and it's either this or that. I don't know which one to chosoe, please help.

[Ten10]

Well I dunno that monkey paintball? mini game seems quite fun. One thing I don't like about p.i.t is that your pretty much restricted to navigation through the castle. Also I don't think the dialogue is nearly as funny as ss but its still a quality title.

[Hellfire]

I haven't actually played PiT, but people were so hung up on the first one and created so much expectations that it seems they were just setting themselves up for disapointment.

[Hero-of-Time]

Yup thats pretty much what has happened. Problem is they messed with the formula. Instead of just creating a new story and keep the map system the same they now guide you through the whole game making it incredibly linear.
Still its worth picking up if your a fan of the Paper Marios and the first game.

[Bluejay]

Also at Thomp Volcanoe although I've clocked just over 10 hrs. The game is a lot of fun but it just doesn't feel as engrossing as it should.

[Ormingstoke]

The game was a lot of fun, but there was something definitely missing.

Was far too linear.

Was too easy.

Was too short, bought it on Thursday, felt a little annoyed when I finished it on Monday, and I feel no desire to go back and collect all the beans.

Hope that should they do another one they try combining the best ideas from the first two, like the bros moves, and a free roaming world rather than just a hub that lead to all the levels. The baby bros. were used really well at times though, and would love to see them appear in any sequel.

[Hero-of-Time]

I have just finished the Shroom Flying Saucer. For some reason I cant play long stints on the game I usually do like 1 section of the map and then save it.

[Mike]

I completed the game last night, after just over 19 hours of game time (and 97 beans collected). Just like in Superstar Saga, the last boss took me absolutely ages to beat (at least an hour and a half, I'd say, counting all her forms), but at least I managed to beat her on my first try, thanks to all the mushrooms, ultra drops and refreshing herbs I had. I expect I would have completed it sooner if I'd brought more trampolines and cannonballers, and if I'd worked out exactly what to do to beat her last form sooner, though.

Overall, I really enjoyed the game, and there were some great new additions, like the babies and the bros items. Like many people have said, though, it did feel far too linear, and it just wasn't as funny as Superstar Saga. There were loads of hilarious characters in that, but in Partners In Time, the only character to really make me laugh was Luigi. And on the subject of characters, there seemed to be far fewer cameos from Nintendo characters in this one, too. I would have loved to have seen Baby Wario and Baby Waluigi.

Still, this game was definitely worth getting, and I'd recommend it to any DS owner who hasn't tried it yet.

[Stocka]

and a free roaming world rather than just a hub that lead to all the levels.
Yeah that is one of the things that made SuperStar Saga so awesome.

[AshMat]

Well, i have ordered this game today and i expect it around tuesday/wednesday.
First time i've used my own credit card to order something.

[Hero-of-Time]

Well I have just finished the game. All my characters were level 29 as I hardly missed an enemy fight. My final time was 17:18 and i had just over 10000 coins.

Im a big RPG fan and I have to say that I have never found a boss so irritating. I have played most the Final Fantasy games and I always beat the sidequests which usually have uber powered bosses and even them bosses werent as annoying. The thing is the last boss is hard at all. Sure I got killed in battle but I had MORE than enough mushrooms to win easily. The fact is the boss just has too much life. I was doing near enough 300 damage with each bro and still it took ages.

Well its all over and done now and I have to say its the worst of the Mario RPG family. I did enjoy the ending though.....

[GigaPlay]

The last boss was quite annoying. She could get an attack in when ever she felt, and sometimes they were just impossible to dodge. All the targets grew back nearly instantly, so you could hardly ever get any real damage on her. Good thing I hadthe Ulti-Free Badge so I used loads of Mix Flowers.

Only read if you beat her:
The very very last boss, bowser with Princess Shroob's spirit is the easiest in the whole game. Though, after the pain of the last boss, I guess they had to lighten up.

I finished at Level 31, as I'd kept trying to kill enemies and such in the castle.

The game was great, but it is nothing to the original, or Paper Mario. Having never played Super Mario RPG, I wouldn't know. But then again, quite a few of us haven't, because we're European.

Come to think of it, I'm going to have a hard time going back to the simple A and B original. This always happens, I can no longer live without the addition. Like with the babies, I tried to play Superstar Saga, but the babies aren't there. *sniff*

[Hero-of-Time]

Yeah I also had the Ulti-Free badge and I suggest everyone gets at least 1 for the last boss. You used the same strategy as me which was pummel the boss with Mix Flowers.

[Stocka]

Well I'm right near the end now and to avoid the likely frustration I am going to train loads. Should help at least a bit.

Despite the critisism and although I agree it is the worst of the Mario RPG series, you have to bear in mind how high the standard is, and when you look at it in general its still a damm great game.

[Hero-of-Time]

Well I'm right near the end now and to avoid the likely frustration I am going to train loads. Should help at least a bit.

Despite the critisism and although I agree it is the worst of the Mario RPG series, you have to bear in mind how high the standard is, and when you look at it in general its still a damm great game.

It is a good game to play but I hate the way they changed the way you play it. Changing the map system was the worst idea they came up with, hopefully they return to th eroam-based system if they make a third part.

Im also quite shocked how high a score this game got. Most places gave it at least 9/10 or 90% which is pretty generous in my eyes. Many games get slated for being liner, easy and too short and M+L:PiT was all of these and yet managed to get great reviews all round.

At least other people are enjoying it though and aslong as you do then dont worry about my comments.

[Katie]

Ok I think I made a big mistake and now I've got no idea what to do.

After finishing the Star Hill boss I didn't pay that much attention to the story as I couldn't wait to turn the DS off after it having taken so long. So I go on it again today and go down the path west, see there's a warp pipe and off I go into the present.

After wandering around for ages I decided to look at an FAQ as there didn't seem to be anything to do, and it now looks like I should have gone to a shrine instead? How on earth do I get back there? It just looks like I'm stuck forever now.

[Ten10]

Ok I think I made a big mistake and now I've got no idea what to do.

After finishing the Star Hill boss I didn't pay that much attention to the story as I couldn't wait to turn the DS off after it having taken so long. So I go on it again today and go down the path west, see there's a warp pipe and off I go into the present.

After wandering around for ages I decided to look at an FAQ as there didn't seem to be anything to do, and it now looks like I should have gone to a shrine instead? How on earth do I get back there? It just looks like I'm stuck forever now.

If it is the bit with that boss carrying the bob-omb then you go north and eventually a path to the east will open up.

[Katie]

Yes but that's the problem, I didn't go north and now I'm stuck in the present :hmm:

[Ten10]

Have you tried going back through toad town?

[Nintenchris]

Yeah Katie you should be able to get back there by going througth Toad town!

In other news the final boss has whooped my arse too many times... im gonna have to level up a bit more me thinks....

[Katie]

ok thanks, I just went completely brain dead and couldn't remember anything. I could only remember that I fell into Toad Town so couldn't work out how to get back there. I just remembered where the warp hole is though. I'm so used to the game over-guiding me I stopped thinking.

[AshMat]

Got the email from GamePlay today telling me the game is on it's way. I expect it for wednesday.
EDIT: Damn that was wuick, loving this game already. Love the character graphics and for some reason, love when the tutorial walks noto the top screen, and then back..

EDIT: I would still be playing but i forgot to bring my charger to my dad's. It's so funny whent he hammer bros start talking l33t

[Stocka]

Just completed it. Yeah last boss does take a bloody long time, but still its not CRAZILY hard imo. I found Bowletta on Superstar Saga MUCH harder personally.

[triforcemario]

So far, I'm not really enjoying this much, its not as good as superstar saga, but its still not bad.

[Katie]

I just finished with all at level 27 at around 18 hours. I didn't think the last boss was ever going to end. The game is pretty good, it's just the tedious bosses that bring it down. I was lacking about 20 beans for the ulti-free badge but my best weapons only started to run out at the very end.

[guarana]

my nephew just got this game for his birthday , hes only 7 and cant read , i know this is a rpg and has lots of text. question is can my nephew still play this game without being about to read it?

[Hero-of-Time]

my nephew just got this game for his birthday , hes only 7 and cant read , i know this is a rpg and has lots of text. question is can my nephew still play this game without being about to read it?

Should be able to I mean the game is pretty linear. Might need a little help when doing bosses though.

[AshMat]

How the hell cdo you get up the stairs in 25 seconds? I can't do it.

[Stocka]

How the hell cdo you get up the stairs in 25 seconds? I can't do it.
cough* bros technique *cough

[Hero-of-Time]

How the hell cdo you get up the stairs in 25 seconds? I can't do it.

Just roll up into a ball and fly up the stairs.

[AshMat]

oh yeah, thanks a lot.

[Flaight]

Got it yesterday and been enjoying it very much. It's a breath of fresh air for me. and earlier someone said cut-scenes are like Pingu. I so know what you mean!! It is like Pingu.

Most chunk of them have me ROFL. Very entertaining. Well done Nintendo.

[Ten10]

I can't be bothered to finish this at the moment. I'm on the last boss area too.

[Adrian DX]

Got it just this Tuesday (was a bit late with this one :( ) And I've got to say I'm a littlebit dissappointed. I mean its extremely funny with the cut-scenes, but its not as entertaining as I thought it would be after reading nothing but great reviews and such. But its far, far, FAR! from a bad game. Its good for time-killing.

(P.S. I'm at the start of the desert level.)

[MrRon]

my nephew just got this game for his birthday , hes only 7 and cant read , i know this is a rpg and has lots of text. question is can my nephew still play this game without being about to read it?


He can't read? At the age of 7?

Is this normal these days? What the hell is going on in our schools?

[Nintendork]

Mr Ron, don't be rude man.. there may be other reasons.

Your point about our schools is a completely different debate, it's not really the place.

[Stefkov]

my sister could read as soon as she was born...oh wait that was to kill a mockingbird... damn ive got to stop thinking im one of the characters.
anyway, on topic, im thinking whether i should et this game. i need a good rpg to last me, well i need a good long game to last me, ive got animal crossing but thats more pick up to play sell some stuff, turn off turn back on during the break of the OC, turn it off when its started again. i want someting to last me like mario 64 did, i played it all the time, anywhere anytime. is this the game or is it too short, i played the first .............*cough* and i liked it until the file 'erased' back to last save point, should i get this?? and is it cheap anywhere mainly under £25 maybe

[Flaight]

Got it just this Tuesday (was a bit late with this one :( ) And I've got to say I'm a littlebit dissappointed.

You know, that happened to me with Star Wars eps 1 2 and 3. I got too hyped up because of the people around me and in the end I lost all sense of proportion.

Sometimes I wonder whether it's really for the sake of a game to build up hype. Us humans are by nature plagued by over expectation and short termism :awesome:

[Adrian DX]

You know, that happened to me with Star Wars eps 1 2 and 3. I got too hyped up because of the people around me and in the end I lost all sense of proportion.

Sometimes I wonder whether it's really for the sake of a game to build up hype. Us humans are by nature plagued by over expectation and short termism :awesome:

Hehe, perhaps.. But I thought Star Wars Ep. 1 & 3 were good (didn't like 2 though).

[pedrocasilva]

my nephew just got this game for his birthday , hes only 7 and cant read , i know this is a rpg and has lots of text. question is can my nephew still play this game without being about to read it?I think so, if you or other relative helps him, that's one good game for that...

Give him time to play it, and when needed take him out of the place he's stuck in, now if he keeps the interest for it or not... I don't really know...

If it was a home console RPG it would be better though, to explain him what's going on and all.

[Atomic Boo]

caaw i love this game! i love it when mario+luigi fall down the hole in the stadium place, and then their young selves land on top of them, young luigi hammers luigi and luigi upsets them by getting angry, they start crying, then mario gets angry and luigi starts crying
i love it when they say 'baabies' its comical

[AshMat]

The bosses are beggining to get tediously long...
Though i am still enjoying this game, can someone tell me which is the last section so that i know when i get to it.
Im ont he boss with the shroobs and the huge bomb-omb, what's the best way of killing it?

[Stocka]

The bosses are beggining to get tediously long...
Though i am still enjoying this game, can someone tell me which is the last section so that i know when i get to it.
Im ont he boss with the shroobs and the huge bomb-omb, what's the best way of killing it?
Takes out the shroob at the front and the shroob in the middle, so the bomb goes backwards.
And your not too far off the end.

And King Boo I agree, I love the way they say it :grin:

[Atomic Boo]

^^^ i also like the animation for luigi when his legs and arms are shaking and he grits his teeth, it looks so good. the graphics have a surprisingly large amount of depth for a 2D game as well...