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Closing Comments:
The Mario & Luigi series has already established itself as a fantastic RPG franchise, and the third game does not disappoint. I have no problem classifying it as the best of the bunch, thanks to an excellent and appropriately surreal script, epic oversized battles, and the fact that Bowser is a playable character and gets most of the gameplay time. Let's hope that this is a jumping-off point for Bowser – this guy really needed a top-billing production!

IGN Ratings for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (DS)
RatingDescription
out of 10  
9.5 Presentation
It's almost as if the Mario & Luigi brand is a license to go surreal with the characters. The incredible voyage through Bowser is awesomely original.
9.0 Graphics
The game sticks with 2D nearly 100 percent of the time, and it looks fantastic with awesome pixel art animations.
9.0 Sound
The characters speak only at opportune times, but it's always hilarious. And the music is delightfully Mario.
9.5 Gameplay
You play as Bowser for more than half the game. That should be enough. But this is easily one of the most fun and funny RPG series around, and Game Number 3 does not disappoint.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
About 25 hours all the way through to the end, with a "gimmie" if you finish it with 100%.
9.5
Incredible

OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

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wow!

Definitely picking this one up.





Can't say I'm surprised - can't wait for it!



Great score. but I hope gamespot and EDGE give it a good enough review, since great looking games like these deserve a good score. I know how they are like with their reviews.



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I wanna play it!!!



Curse you Manuelf now I'm going to have to buy this before the month ends!



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Blacksaber said:
Curse you Manuelf now I'm going to have to buy this before the month ends!

You don't have to.



Buying in 2015: Captain toad: treasure tracker,

mario maker

new 3ds

yoshi woolly world

zelda U

majora's mask 3d

Great! This seems like a glorious return to form after the merely 'pretty good' Partners in Time.



Could I trouble you for some maple syrup to go with the plate of roffles you just served up?

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izaaz101 said:
Can't say I'm surprised - can't wait for it! @Rol There are sidequests and rare items.