[Update:In an effort to make this debate as confusing as possible, this is both a day lateanda week old. Last week when this was first posted, it was swiftly wiped off the front page in a matter of minutes by the deluge of more important Dtoid E3 posts. As a result, it noticeably received far less votes than usual, and I have a feeling it’s not just because our readers don’t enjoy thePaper Marioseries. So for the first time ever, I’ve decided to extend the voting for a debate one more week — keep on debating and discussing and check back next week for the winner and round two of this series’ debate!]
In thelast debate, I took a reader request and asked everyone to choose between theDevil May Cryseries andNinja Gaidengames. Each action series adds different qualities to its genre, and I think Dtoid readerRobotFartsummed it up best with “Personally I thinkDevil May Cryis more about style than skill, and is more forgiving. WhereasNinja Gaidenis pretty much the exact opposite.” Judging by the votes, both gameplay setups are thoroughly enjoyed, but the winner is clear. Here are the results:
This week I’m takingZombiePlatypus‘s debate request, and we’re watching all threePaper Mariogames compete against each other. Next week, when the triple threat dust finally settles and reveals a winner, we’ll crank things up and have the victor take onSuper Mario RPGfor the throne.
So whichPaper Mariogame is your favorite, and why? Did the story of one of them stand above the rest? Were the characters more enjoyable in one than the others? Or maybe the Wii gameplay really impressed you? Has the series gone downhill, or is it only getting better with each update? Give it some serious thought, cast your votes, get somePaper Mariopals to share their opinions as well, and check back next week for the winner.
Bonus Question:What would you like to see the series do next?
