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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
humor
story
90% User Score Based on 130 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 fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by AlphaDream and was released on February 11, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is a unique RPG where players control Mario, Luigi, and Bowser in separate environments. In Bowser's body, players navigate side-scrolling levels, while top-down exploration of the Mushroom Kingdom occurs with Bowser. Combat utilizes turn-based menu attacks and timed reactions to enemy movements, allowing for counterattacks and damage avoidance.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 130 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.
  • 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.”
  • humor
    2 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.”
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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is a role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes.

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

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story was released on February 11, 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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