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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

The third installment in the Mario brothers' handheld RPG series is the funniest and most engaging one yet.
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90%Game Brain Score
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story
90% User Score Based on 114 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

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Nintendo Ds
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is a single player role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by AlphaDream and was released on September 14, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is the third game in the Mario & Luigi series of games. Players control Mario and Luigi simultaneously in the side-scrolling platform environment of Bowser's body, while also controlling the Koopa King himself in the top-down world of the Mushroom Kingdom. Similar to games like Earthbound, enemy encounters are seen as actual enemies that players can avoid or at…

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions

  • The game features clever writing and humorous dialogue that enhance the overall experience.
  • It effectively combines platforming and RPG elements, making it engaging for players.
  • The controls are well-utilized, providing a fast-paced and enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • Some players may find the game a bit too easy.
  • The dialogue can be lengthy, which may disrupt the pacing for some.
  • The game lacks a mature tone and is not epic in scope or length.
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    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue and a fast-paced delivery that keeps players engaged. Additionally, the clever use of DS controls enhances the comedic experience, making interactions more dynamic and entertaining.

    • “The game features hilarious dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “The humor is spot-on, making every interaction entertaining.”
    • “The witty writing and funny scenarios add a delightful charm to the gameplay.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story" is not characterized by complex narratives or dark themes, but rather presents a lighthearted and whimsical adventure typical of the Mario franchise.

    • “Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story isn't some film-noir mystery game.”
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is a role playing game with comedy theme.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is available on Nintendo Ds.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story was released on September 14, 2009.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story was developed by AlphaDream.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is a single player game.

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