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xx
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63
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45
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xx
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xx
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77
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56
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73
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xx
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xx
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64
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84
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81
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57
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71
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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70
Guinness World Records: The Videogame
72
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60
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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82
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74
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57
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xx
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71
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57
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67
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xx
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74
Luminous Arc 2
xx
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55
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63
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xx
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77
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69
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xx
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75
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74
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46
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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58
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xx
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62
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xx
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59
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70
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81
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xx
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81
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xx
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xx
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xx
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68
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65
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66
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64
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xx
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65
Quantum of Solace
xx
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70
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xx
Retro Game Challenge
78
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xx
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xx
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xx
Roogoo
66
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61
Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle
79
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xx
Sally's Salon
63
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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72
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72
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77
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xx
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68
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance
51
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xx
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75
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66
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61
Theresia
69
Tom Clancy's EndWar
70
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39
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47
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76
TouchMaster 2
78
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70
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59
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xx
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73
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47
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xx
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xx
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59
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54
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59
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xx
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93
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86
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84
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83
Bleach: Dark Souls
82
KORG DS-10 Synthesizer
81
Ninjatown
81
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81
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79
Age of Empires: Mythologies
79
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78
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78
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78
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77
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77
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77
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
76
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75
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75
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75
Monster Lab
74
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74
Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors
74
Luminous Arc 2
73
Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero
73
Ultimate Band
72
Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals
72
Boing! Docomodake DS
72
Guitar Hero: On Tour - Decades
72
Skate It
71
Legend of Kage 2, The
71
Football Director DS
70
Tomb Raider Underworld
70
Guinness World Records: The Videogame
70
Transformers Animated: The Game
70
Colour Cross
70
Real Soccer 2009
70
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
69
Metal Slug 7
69
Tom Clancy's EndWar
68
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance
68
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
67
Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ
66
Prey the Stars
66
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff
66
Rubik's World
65
Populous DS
65
Away: Shuffle Dungeon
65
Quantum of Solace
64
Prince of Persia: The Fallen King
64
Exit DS
63
Cradle of Rome
63
Master of the Monster Lair
63
Shaun White Snowboarding
62
Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2
61
Theresia
61
Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle
60
Guitar Rock Tour
59
Zenses Rainforest
59
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59
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59
WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2009
58
MySims Kingdom
57
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57
Last King of Africa
57
Flower, Sun, and Rain
56
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55
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
54
Zenses Ocean
51
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48
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47
Tornado
47
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46
Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi
45
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39
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xx
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xx
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xx
Petz Rescue: Endangered Paradise
xx
Petz Rescue: Ocean Patrol
xx
XG Blast!
xx
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xx
Tak: Mojo Mistake
xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
Wordfish
xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, The
xx
Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs
xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
Imagine Ballet Star
xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge
xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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xx
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Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time |
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In this sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, the brothers travel back in time to retrieve Princess Peach, only to come face to face with baby versions of themselves, the princess and Bowser. Teaming up with their young selves will soon send Mario and Luigi on a quest of lunatic proportions as players must control both the adult AND baby versions of the Mushroom Kingdom heroes. Players use the top screen to study the land, keep track of the pair of brothers not under their control or maximize combo moves in battle. With twice the Mario brothers and twice the laughs, this massive side-splitting adventure could only find a home on the dual screens of the Nintendo DS. [Nintendo]
PUBLISHER: |
Nintendo |
DEVELOPER: |
AlphaDream |
GENRE(S): |
Role-Playing Game |
PLAYERS: |
1 |
ESRB RATING: |
E (Everyone) |
RELEASE DATE: |
November 28, 2005 |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
100
Modojo
Not a guarantee that it's a game for everyone, but rather a big fat A+ for Alphadream when it comes to Advanced Game Design. This game is the cream of the portable gaming crop, and you'll be really hard-ressed not to be taken in by at least one of it's plentiful charms.
96
Nintendojo
Fantastic. With an insane plot, goofy characters and some incredibly well-designed gameplay, this is a game which should be on the must-buy list of any DS owner who does not hate fun.
96
Just RPG
A plot that is both epic and comical, a quirky and addictive battle system, beautiful graphics and music, and retro charm. Along with Meteos, this is a DS must-have.
95
eToychest
Anyone else with a heartbeat, a DS and forty bucks should pick this game up immediately.
92
Cheat Code Central
Mario is no stranger to RPGs but there are probably no stranger RPGs than this one. Highly recommended.
92
Worth Playing
An engaging narrative that actually inspires an urge to read all the text, fun and evolving combat, and a smooth coat of presentational polish make Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time a compelling package.
91
Pelit (Finland)
A fun and interesting RPG. The clever combat system works almost perfectly. Too bad the touchscreen is not used. [Mar 2006]
90
Games Radar
Despite being a very solid RPG, it never takes itself too seriously. There's just something very cheeky, almost silly about it all (and the game really focuses on this) as it throws one ridiculous situation at you after the next.
90
Electric Playground
A solid follow-up to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA), this game sticks to its predecessor's proven game play, adding updated graphics, a new story and a couple of extra Mario Bros., making for one of the most enjoyable DS titles to date.
90
DarkStation
Some may scoff at a Mario RPG, but this turn-based masterpiece is perfect for the increasingly popular DS, featuring solid combat and trademark Nintendo feel.
90
GameSpy
There's enough action so that it doesn't really feel like an RPG, and the humor makes it all the sweeter.
90
Da Gameboyz
The ‘cuteness' of Partners in Time does not take away from any of the overall scope of the game and developers AlphaDream have done the Mario name proud with pretty graphics, great sound and great gameplay to match.
90
GameZone
Though not as innovative or as funny as the first, no fan will be able to put the game down, nor will fans be able to finish it without feeling excited and satisfied.
90
EuroGamer
It's gorgeous. It's cute. It's surprisingly deep. It's deeply satisfying. And it's oh so hilariously funny.
90
Nintendo Power
A worthy follow-up to "Superstar Saga," and the first great RPG on the DS. [Jan 2006, p.110]
90
IGN
Partners in Time has an even crazier story, funnier dialogue, more elaborate puzzles, and more action-based fights than the original game.
90
Yahoo! Games
It's just too original, funny, and innovative to ignore.
90
1UP
It's not a pure action game, it's not really an RPG...and it's not even an action-RPG. It's a successful blend of all these elements, proof that Nintendo does have some good ideas for the DS.
90
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
As good a Mario adventure as you could hope for, and a cracking RPG in its own right. [GamesMaster]
90
N-Europe
Enjoyed "Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga"? Looking for a fun RPG on your handheld? You can’t go wrong with this title.
89
GameSpot
Partners in Time might not have as strong of a script as the previous Mario & Luigi, but it's still another charming, high quality RPG worth any DS owner's while.
89
WHAM! Gaming
As light-hearted as it is, it has a seriously addictive flavour to it and it looks and sounds great to boot.
88
N-Insanity
But don't let the linearity fool you--Partners in Time is an excellent game no matter what platform it's running on.
87
GameBrink
The only feature of the DS used is the double screens, and it's used pretty well too. I wouldn't want it any different.
86
The New York Times
Retains most of the original's brilliance, though it isn't quite as funny.
85
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Clever, addictive gameplay like this fits the Mario subject matter perfectly, but neither the story line (it's too cute to stomach, really) nor the visuals (can you say GBA?) do it justice. [Jan 2006, p.130]
85
Play Magazine
I don't often get a good belly laugh from a video game, but then not many games pack the humorous charm of Mario and Luigi 2... [Nov p.99]
85
RPG Fan
Overall, I'd recommend this game for any fan of Mario RPG titles, anyone looking for a nice solid RPG for the DS, and of course, people who enjoy smiling, since this game will brighten your mood.
84
Armchair Empire
It’s still pleasant, lighthearted fun and legions better than the embarrassing "Lunar: Dragon Song," making it the uncontested champion of DS RPGs.
83
GameShark
It also ends up being around twenty hours, so there is plenty of fun to be had in it.
83
Game Informer
It may not be the most emotionally complex RPG on the market, but it's solid entertainment with a quirky twist. [Dec 2005, p.187]
83
Game Revolution
An exceptional blend of gaming styles filled with enough irreverent humor to please old and young alike. It could stand to be harder and less linear, but in the end this marks another winner for the mustachioed mascot.
82
Gamer 2.0
Combines rock-solid and dynamic gameplay with an actually funny sense of humor. Returning gamers will find a bag full of changes, while those new to the series will have an easy time picking this up and running with it.
80
NintendoWorldReport
My opinion of Partners in Time is smeared by the battle system's flaws, which become more of an issue towards the end of the game. However, this is by far the best RPG currently available for the DS, and its use of the dual screens opens up gameplay possibilities that just aren't available on any other system.
80
GamePro
Some may yearn for a more complicated gameplay, but for those who do not, Partners in Time is still as funny and enjoyable as its predecessor.
80
GameCritics
My complaints about the storytelling and button-pressing aside, it's impossible to deny that Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time is engaging from a tactile perspective—taking out evil toadstools by kicking a red shell back and forth between the mustache brothers just never gets old.
80
Thunderbolt
It has a story chock full of hilarity, the right balance between fast-paced combat and multitasking puzzles, tons of items and a handful of memorable characters, and presents it to use in a psychedelic blend of 2D animation and a wide array of colors.
80
Total Video Games
Perhaps the only real disappointment is the game's inability to make use of the DS touch capabilities.
80
NTSC-uk
A fun, engaging, thoughtful and compelling game in its own right, and a definite purchase for those entranced by earlier iterations.
80
Sydney Morning Herald
While equally entertaining, Partners in Time inevitably lacks its predecessor's impact.
75
PALGN
The game offers around 20 hours of play for the first time through, with several sidequests. Unfortunately, the mediocre story doesn’t have enough impact to keep players enthralled for the full playthrough, and it suffers from a linear, generic world-home-world structure.
75
netjak
Partners in Time has its flaws and can get repetitive at times, but it certainly keeps you coming back for more, thanks to engaging gameplay and the unmistakable Mario charm.
75
Detroit Free Press
A fresh, entertaining title that delicately balances role-playing and classic "Mario" gameplay.
70
Edge Magazine
Often, it can be enough for a sequel to deliver more of the same, but in Superstar Saga’s case, when what the first game delivered was such a powerful sense of freshness, more of the same – which Partners In Time certainly delivers – inevitably feels like less. [Feb 2006, p.86]
60
G4 TV
The threadbare story can barely support the game’s 20 hours of gameplay and the brothers don’t have enough moves to keep the puzzle-solving fresh.
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