Paper Mario takes a step in the right direction with the great-looking Color Splash, which continues the series’ trend of moving away from its RPG roots in favor of new gimmicks -- this time paint ...

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The paper-crafted visual gimmick may no longer be particularly novel after years of sequels, but the new “Paper Mario” is an adventure worth unfolding. In “Paper Mario: Color Splash,” Mario – like the ...

When I play RPGs, I’m an ability and item hoarder. My mages are forced to rely on physical attacks. I’ll revisit a nearby town and become the inn’s most frequent customer, rather than resort to ...

Paper Mario Color Splash feels more like walking through a board game or a diorama than like playing a video game on Nintendo’s Wii U console. The fifth game in this side-series, Color Splash also ...

IGN has the tips, tricks, strategies, and secrets you need to succeed in Paper Mario: Color Splash. Paper Mario: Color Splash is not your typical Paper Mario game. The combat is quite different so I ...

Paper Mario: Color Splash isn’t scheduled to launch for another two weeks, but a few select fans have managed to get the full game early. This wasn’t from a local game store breaking the game’s ...

Mario has come in a lot of different styles and shapes over the years, but few have been as memorable as the Paper Mario series. Just like it sounds, the series gives us a 2D cutout version of Mario ...

Paper Mario: Color Splash is built on paper and paint, but it places its biggest bet on cards. With the RPG inclinations of the original Paper Mario and its beloved follow-up Paper Mario: The Thousand ...

Here's GameSpot's take on the five best Wii U games of the year. How did Nintendo's console do this year? The gang sits down to discuss the Wii U's highs and lows for 2016. Destroy some shy guys and ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Paper Mario: Color Splash puts a new spin on the "Mario Paint" idea. Reminiscent of the adhesive gimmickry of Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Color ...

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