IGN has now reviewed the game. They gave it a score of 8.9. Not too shabby! » IGN: Super Paper Mario Review 8.0 Presentation The Paper Mario series reborn with a new emphasis on platforming. All your favorite characters are back and there's a humorous storyline, but there's also just way too much text to read. 7.5 Graphics A beautiful 2D platformer and an uninspired 3D one. The worlds Mario explores look fantastic when they're flat, but the moment they gain depth they become barren landscapes. 7.5 Sound Fitting silly sound effects and a compilation of MIDI music -- some of the tracks really ring true and others are throw-aways. 9.0 Gameplay Really fun and extremely clever. You'll play it as a platformer, but there's a light RPG in place, too. Tight controls and clever levels that use the 2D/3D dynamic will impress you again and again. 9.0 Lasting Appeal A good, long adventure that will span upward of 20 hours and that doesn't even consider some of the goodies you might have missed along the way. ** It also received an Editor's Choice Award!