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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 ...

Paper Mario Color Splash gives the franchise a new coat of paint, sporting high quality graphics and animation. The new entry to the series is fun, filled with humor and references, and is worthy of ...

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 ...

Paper Mario: Color Splash is one of those games that looks to the past to help shape the future. Everywhere you look, it’s referencing previous entries in the series, employing nostalgia to create ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Like Sticker Star, Color Splash's semi-turn-based battle system utilizes collectable stickers (or in this case, cards). Different cards produce ...

Super Mario: Color Splash came out back in October for the Wii U, and many fans of the series noted the game’s lack of original characters, considering the majority of the game’s characters were Toads ...

Paper Mario: Color Splash is the best looking installment in the series, offering the most immersive world to-date. Still, its battle system suffers in a misguided bid to innovate. One of the best ...

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 ...

Paper Mario: Color Splash isn't the Paper Mario sequel I wanted, but I would be lying if I said it wasn't a ton of fun. Filled to the brim with a cast of colorful characters, dad puns, and meta ...

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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 ...