... Just like its predecessor, Superstar Saga, it's not just a celebration of all things Mario, it's a real class act in terms of dialog, scripting and story. An excuse for Nintendo to poke fun at their best loved Mascot, (and friends) and deliver something that feels fresh.
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Advantages: The amazing use of the two screens, the excellent dialogue, the clever little puzzles. Disadvantages: Its a bit easy short and linear
It's not often that a game makes you laugh. And I mean really laugh. You know, the kind of laughter that gets funny looks from anyone unlucky enough to be sat next to you on the train. The kind that, with each little chuckle makes people think, you know - A bit mental.
A good start for Partners in time then. Just like its predecessor, Superstar Saga, it's not just a celebration of all things Mario, it's a real class act in terms of ... ...fun at their best loved Mascot, (and friends) and deliver something that feels fresh.
At it's heart though its a pretty simplistic RPG. You have the usual trappings - a central hub of sorts, diverse locations to explore which end - perhaps a little too predictably - in the obligatory "Dungeon" and boss. And the graphics dio their job, bright 2d images,clear crisp and suit the game perfectly.
Yeah, so there's nothing ... more
It's not often that a game makes you laugh. And I mean really laugh. You know, the kind of laughter that gets funny looks from anyone unlucky enough to be sat next to you on the train. The kind that, with each little chuckle makes people think, you know - A bit mental.
A good start for Partners in time then. Just like its predecessor, Superstar Saga, it's not just a celebration of all things Mario, it's a real class act in terms of dialog, scripting and story. An excuse for Nintendo to poke fun at their best loved Mascot, (and friends) and deliver something that feels fresh.
At it's heart though its a pretty simplistic RPG. You have the usual trappings - a central hub of sorts, diverse locations to explore which end - perhaps a little too predictably - in the obligatory "Dungeon" and boss. And the graphics dio their job, bright 2d images,clear crisp and suit the game perfectly. Yeah, so there's nothing original there, and to be perfectly honest as Rpg's go its a pretty linear experience - but it's the execution which really shines here.
Traversing each location isn't just a case of blundering around a vast environment looking for battles to boost Xp, or searching for the next doorway - the world is smaller and tightly designed than that. Each area of the overall map for every location is basically a set of puzzles (and in some cases one giant puzzle). This makes every area you unlock like a mini challenge in itself. They really try to get the gray matter working as you try to figure out how best to combine the brothers unique skills with each other over both screens. It never feels like a slog, and, more importantly it keeps your interest high throughout each level without any "Low periods" that plague Rpgs.
The level of quality extends to the turn-based battles too. Normally a rather tedious part of RPGS the action commands add a high level of interaction, and more importantly are more of a test of skill than patience. Better yet, the range of enemies- and the attack patterns they bring with them - make battles far more than a case of sitting back while they and the Bros take it in turns to slap each other around the face.
Despite being a very solid RPG, it never takes itself too seriously lending itself a a very good game =)
I picked mine up for 25 quid from a local shop of mine, its not out here yet so look to import. Thanks for reading. Tom
Advantages: AMAZING USE OF DUALL SCREENS,DIALOGUE AND PUZZLES. Disadvantages: A TAD EASY, AND SHORT.
...take itself too seriously.,, Granted, MARIO and LUIGI wouldnt be an obvios choice for a genre that prides itself on sweeping epics, but then that doesnt matter when your faced with something so funny as this. Theres just something very cheeky about it all, as it gives situation after another, which is reason enough to get this game..
GRAPHICS.....Simple and clear-which is perfect for a mario game and what you would expect.
SOUND...Your typicall ...
clarkusmaximus 13.03.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (Nintendo DS)
Advantages: Addictive gameplay Disadvantages: Doesn't use the touch screen
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time is a sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. In this game the brothers travel back in time to retrieve Princess Peach, only to come face to face with baby versions of themselves, the princess and Bowser. They then have to team up with their younger selves to save the princess!
That means you can play as either the grown up or the younger versions of the mushroom kingdom inhabitants, which makes it rather a unique ... ...music can be, but then Mario games have always been the recipient of fun, catchy tunes. There is plenty of content here, it could take up to 25 hours to complete, depending of course how much you want to explore and spend battling enemies to gain items and to level-up.
Overall this is a very entertaining, engrossing game that it well worth a purchase! ...
Walter_Kovacs 14.12.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (Nintendo DS)
Advantages: action packed, excellent and downright addictive Disadvantages: playing on small screen
... match the previous Mario platforms but this one is so addictive that I really can't put it down. If you like platforms like Spyro and previous Marios then this is definitely the one for you - I have spent the last week in the school playground 20 minutes early to pick the kids up from school so I can get some decent play time! In this game you play as two different Marios and Luigis - confused? You should be. You will travel in time to a kingdom ...
rhodese 21.02.2006
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Product details
Publisher
Nintendo
Developer
AlphaDream
Release Date
10th February 2006
Age
3+
Genre
Role-Playing Game (RPG)
Max Number of Players
1 Player
Platform
Nintendo DS
EAN
45496735944
Manufacturer's product description
When Princess Peach disappears into the past in Professor E. Gadd's time machine Mario and Luigi travel back in time in hot pursuit only to come face-to-face with baby versions of themselves the princess and Bowser. Threatened by an evil race of aliens known only as the Shroobs they must team up with their younger selves and travel back and forth through time to save the princess and her kingdom. If you thought their last adventure was insane? In this sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga the brothers travel back in time to retrieve Princess Peach only to come face to face with baby versions of themselves the princess and Bowser. Teaming up with their young selves will soon send Mario and Luigi on a quest of lunatic proportions as players must control both the adult AND baby versions of the Mushroom Kingdom heroes. Players use the top screen to study the land keep track of the pair of brothers not under their control or maximize combo moves in battle. With twice the Mario brothers and twice the laughs this massive sidesplitting adventure could only find a home on the dual screens of the Nintendo DS.
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