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Super Paper Mario confirmed for Wii

by rawmeatcowboy
22 January 2007
GN 1.0 / 2.0

We have seen lists that say Super Paper Mario was on the Cube, lists that say it was moved to the Wii, and so on. It has been a back and forth issue for a long time now. Finally we can officially lay this rumor to rest, Super Paper Mario is indeed on the Wii. The latest issue of Nintendo Power confirms the title for April 07, and lists a slew of details. Check out some info below thanks to Andre.

Takes place in the town of Flipside, where a giant black hole looms overhead, complete with floating math equations (that old story again huh?!)

Mario gains the ability to change perspective at will, switching from the normal side scrolling 2d view to a 3d view of the 2d “paper mario like” world

Switching camera from 2d to 3d is necessary. Some puzzles can only be solved by switching the camera to reveal new paths on a level

Wiimote is held sideways, 2 button is used to jump, A button to switch view.

Mario collects friends called Pixis that give him special abilities. These abilities make use of the Wiimote capabilities. One Pixi named Tippy allows you to point the Wiimote at the screen to learn more about enemies, or discover hidden passages.

Shaking the Wiimote at the right time when you jump on an enemy allows you to get more points

Graphics have received a noticeable upgrade since E3 videos

Thanks Nintendo, now I have another damn game that I can’t wait for!