2D vs. 3D - May 11, 2007

I always say that game play should always come before graphics. I`d rather have a game that plays great and isn`t all that flashy than a game that looks gorgeous with all the glitter and tinsel, but gets boring after five minutes. But the absolutely uncommon thing about Super Paper Mario is that the graphics themselves are actually a key part of the game play!
Super Paper Mario is not your typical action/adventure title. It does, however, follow in the same vein as its Nintendo 64 and Game Cube predecessors. Like the other titles in the Paper Mario series, SPM stars Nintendo`s famous mustachioed plumber, and every other character in the game, as flat 2D sprites. But, unlike the other Paper Mario titles in SPM, players can flip between 2D and 3D graphics at the push of a button. If you`re confused already don`t worry, we`ll get through this, just be strong.