Solid Mario game but not its best
Mario and Luigi Partners in Time is a solid RPG much like its previous game Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga. The gameplay is solid, graphics are solid along with the sound. Unfortunately its not the best in the series due to the fact that there isn't much innovation from the previous game.
The story is the same ol' Mario story with the villain being Elder Princess Shroob and the story revolving around travelling to the past when all the characters are young. This leads to Mario and Luigi teaming up with their baby selves. The story is interesting and keeps you interested in playing it through.
But the gameplay is the star of the show and it follows it tried and true formula like its previous RPGs. If you have played any of the previous games you know exactly what to expect. The innovation is that the babies and the adults fight together giving unique moves. My biggest complaint is that it isn't innovative enough and if you have played the previous games there is nothing new here to motivate you.
The graphics are solid being the first in the series to be on the DS, utilizing the dual screen well. The sound is also good giving the distinct Nintendo sounds. If you have played any Nintendo (and i know you have) you know what to expect.
Overall if you are looking to play some more Mario RPG this is the game. If you are looking for any Mario RPG i would recommend the latest Mario RPG game (Browser inside story) as that has more innovating and an interesting story. Mario and Luigi Partners in Time is a good game but as of 2010 Browser inside story is a better made game.
