As someone who grew up on games like this I can confirm without a doubt that Paper Mario will have kids laughing and enjoying themselves for hours on end unless they just don't like the gameplay

my kids love it too.

Loved this game as a kid and had to have it!

I'll never forget the Koopa Bros., who are basically Bowser minion versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rosie the self-absorbed flower, or the adorable little Star Kid that is Twink