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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

 

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  • User Score (50)
    8.5 8.5 from 50 reviewers
  • Expert Score (89)
    8.7 8.7 from 89 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    10 10 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound quality (3)
    9.3 9.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Gameplay (23)
    9.2 9.2 from 23 reviewers
  • Graphics (26)
    8.7 8.7 from 26 reviewers
  • Sound (24)
    8.6 8.6 from 24 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    9.9 9.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (7)
    9.5 9.5 from 7 reviewers
  • Addiction (3)
    9.0 9.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    9.7 9.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (2)
    6.8 6.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    8.9 8.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Funfactor (2)
    5.3 5.3 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Gamertell

    9.8/10
    21 October 2009

    Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story is nearly the perfect portable RPG. The characters are iconic and identifiable, the script is funny and well written, the soundtrack is a joy to listen to, it looks bright and clear and... Read more

    • Clear and bright worlds and characters, funny script, could be a good first RPG for people, interesting gameplay, lots of areas to explore, can see the map at any time and makes great use of the top and bottom screens.
    • No save anywhere. Bros items are gone. Not a lot of side quests.

  2. Hooked Gamers

    Hooked Gamers
    6.5/10
    27 August 2009

    Max & The Magic Marker is a legitimate effort of a platformer with many shortcomings that drain the experience of the tremendous amount of fun that - could - be had. Read more

    • Refreshing and innovative gameplay. Fun puzzles.
    • The controls will put your furniture on the endangered species list.

  3. VideoGamer.com

    8.0/10
    6 November 2009

    This bizarre adventure is tailor made for Nintendo fanboys. It's packed with in-jokes and Nintendo references that'll soar above the Brain Training crowd's head like a Star Powered aeroplane. Read more

    • Loads of clever, stand-out moments, Hilarious dialogue, Bowser gets his five minutes of fame
    • Superficial role-playing

  4. Fragland

    9.2/10
    4 November 2009

    A unique story, immersive and varied gameplay, beautiful characters with crazy dialogues, music, graphics and sound that are perfect up to the smallest details, and enough originality to fill ten other games with: those that Read more

    • Fantastic gameplay, Original and unique, Constantly surprising, Fun story and characters, Beautiful presentation
    • RPG 'light'

  5. Game Revolution

    Game Revolution
    7.5/10
    25 September 2009

    Where do you go when you have explored the ends of the earth, the far reaches of the galaxy, the Nether World, the cross-dimensional timeline, the glory of Heaven, and the bowels of Hell? Well, inside , of course. Read more

    • Daring and successful concept, Whimsical story and dialogue, Polished animations and environments, Light-hearted humor
    • Too easy and straightforward, Too many forced mini-games

  • User Reviews

  1. Mario and Luigi have to explore Bowsers bowls.

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: tommy_lop, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    I remember playing through Mario and Luigi Super Star Saga and having a laugh riot at just the kooky Read more

    • funny story and many improvments over it's predesor
    • stupid touch screen mini games.

  2. "One of the best RPGs on the DS"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: Kingofe3, CNET
    4 December 2010

    This is a amazing DS game, I think every fan of RPGs should get this game. If you looking for a game that you will for a long time. This is it. Read more

    • Great Story Awesome Boss Battles Very Funny Great Graphics for DS Playing as Bowser Lots of ways to play from turning your DS sideways to using the touch screen to destroy a castle, while your giantanic!
    • Only two save files

  3. Beware of the Dark Star

    Target
    10/10
    Reviewer: Naporu98, Target
    30 June 2011

    I have had this game for a while and I am near the end, it is really hard at the point im at. This game is great and where people say there is to much reading I dont see why they say so and you can always use a little reading... Read more

  4. Bowser as hero?

    10/10
    Reviewer: Secre, Ciao
    2 weeks ago

    Honest to God, I do not know why I bought this game. I’m going back a couple of years so it was probably a typical ‘Oh, pretty!’ reaction mixed with some nostalgia about how much I used to love Mario before the days I... Read more

    • An outstanding game; quirky, original and most of all fun!
    • Possibly too many mini games

  5. Newegg

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Newegg
    26 November 2009

    If you loved the original Mario & Luigi on the GBA and were disappointed by Parters in Time, this should be some redemption for you. Read more

    • Gameplay is solid, classic Mario RPG style with timed attacks. Entertaining characters and charming story.
    • The repetitive style of Mario RPGs may not be for everyone.

  • WikiFreak Description

Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story

Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story is a Nintendo DS game developed by Nintendo/Alpha Dream and published by Nintendo. The game revolves around Fawful’s evil plot to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. Fawful tricks Bowser™ into eating a magic mushroom. The mushroom causes Bowser to begin inhaling everything around him, including Mario™, Luigi™ and Princess Peach™. The game puts the gamer in the journey of the Mario Bros. in their bid to rescue Peach and escape.

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Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story

Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story is a Nintendo DS game developed by Nintendo/Alpha Dream and published by Nintendo. The game revolves around Fawful’s evil plot to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. Fawful tricks Bowser™ into eating a magic mushroom. The mushroom causes Bowser to begin inhaling everything around him, including Mario™, Luigi™ and Princess Peach™. The game puts the gamer in the journey of the Mario Bros. in their bid to rescue Peach and escape.

Features

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story, players are in control of two separate storylines. One features Bowser and his efforts to stop an arch-villain from taking over his castle. The other features the microbe-sized Mario & Luigi who must muscle their way through challenges (inside Bowser) to find their way out. Gamers take action to control Bowser from the inside – but without his knowledge. Players can switch between storylines at will. What happens inside Bowser affects what he’s doing on the outside. This game requires gamers to solve puzzles (as Mario & Luigi) and challenges behind the scenes to help Bowser overcome various obstacles and advance the plot. In some battles, Bowser grows so large that players must turn their Nintendo DS or Nintendo Dsi™ system sideways, blow into the microphone or tap on the touch screen with the stylus to keep up with the action. The game features the same hilarious dialogue that has been the hallmark of the Mario & Luigi series.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The Mario brothers are trapped inside Bowser’s bountiful body in this eccentric entry in the whimsical Mario & Luigi role-playing series. Two distinct story lines await players: one focusing on Bowser’s dealings with arch-villain Fawful, and the other involving the trials and tribulations of the recently inhaled Mario and Luigi. Each story is displayed on its own screen, allowing you to switch between the narratives at any time.

  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Genre: Role-Pla…

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