It's not the same as it's predecessors, but the breath of fresh air is surprisingly nice.
Graphics:
They're not that great, but the art style is still cool. It's very angular and technical. It's a little TOO papery. It just seems like the amount of effort put into it wasn't as great as it should have been. It just kind of seems like I'm playing an old sidescroller half the time.
Sound:
The sound is more techno than the previous versions, and it fits with the art style. I love the music that plays when you get a new Pixl (creatures that help you with certain things), heh heh. Overall the sound is pretty good, but not super special or anything. It's average.
Gameplay:
It's like a sidescroller crossed with an RPG. You jump on enemies, but they have HP so you might have to jump on them more than once. And you also have ever changing HP and attack power. You can also choose from different characters to play with who all have different skills. Creatures called Pixls are also a factor in gameplay. They each have an ability that the present character can use.
The gameplay (and the entire game) feels like a stripped version of the regular Paper Mario. But it's fun nonetheless. Albeit it's a little too easy. But it's kind of nice to have a game that's just fun about which you don't have to stress.
Replay Value:
Medium. I might play this again, but I don't know. It'll be hard to go through it quickly since you pretty much HAVE to level up to be able to advance (there are no badges or star power or special attacks to rely on). So it'll probably be the same a second time through.
Tilt:
I was really surprised and happy with this game. It definitely isn't anywhere near the greatness of it's brethren, but it's a good spin-off. The cuteness and humor still wins me over, and it has some cool puzzles. But it still feels like it could have been so much more.