… is one of the cutest games ever made since the dawn of time! I’m not just talking graphics here, because graphics-wise, I can think of several other games that can totally outclass Super Paper Mario, but I’m talking about the game play and concept. In this 3D age where most games are gearing towards realism and kick-arsery, this baby stands out with a 2D concept, similar to the old Mario Adventure games we’ve played back in Nes and Gameboy, with a very unique pseudo-3d twist to it. At each point in the game, you can go “3D” with a press of the button. The screen flips to show a different perspective of the world, allowing you to find hidden coins, go to obscure tunnels, or avoid getting hit by moving boulders. You can also use your wii remote as a wand and move it around the screen to see if there are any hidden doors, and you’ll feel just like a Hogwart student.

The storyline per se is very trite (as you’d expect), but the gameplay itself and the fact that it reminds you so much of the good old low-tech Mario game days makes it one of my top cutest games ever. Now, if they can only make a 2-player version of this…