Paper Mario: Sticker Star

 3DS
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. Traumvita
    Sep 6, 2023
    2
    I CANNOT begin to describe my disappointment in this game. I remember being so hyped back in middle school to play a paper Mario on handheld. Loved the first 3. Had the preorder at GameStop went in on release day and I only ever played it on that day. No charm. Combat sucked. Gimmicky trash. I would score it lower but it’s fairly functional and still has the nice paper Mario style. Wish II CANNOT begin to describe my disappointment in this game. I remember being so hyped back in middle school to play a paper Mario on handheld. Loved the first 3. Had the preorder at GameStop went in on release day and I only ever played it on that day. No charm. Combat sucked. Gimmicky trash. I would score it lower but it’s fairly functional and still has the nice paper Mario style. Wish I could forget this ever existed.… Expand
  3. PhoneTheo
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Honestly I don't think this game deserves so much hate. Yes it's not as good as the previous paper mario games but this game still manages to be fun and entertaining. The graphics are cool, the characters are good enough and the whole sticker gimick is interesting and not as annoying as people say. The only issue is the lack of EXP/Levels you really don't have a good incentive to fightHonestly I don't think this game deserves so much hate. Yes it's not as good as the previous paper mario games but this game still manages to be fun and entertaining. The graphics are cool, the characters are good enough and the whole sticker gimick is interesting and not as annoying as people say. The only issue is the lack of EXP/Levels you really don't have a good incentive to fight because you lose stickers and barely earn much coins to make them worth.

    Other than that this game is really fun and definitely is worth your time.

    P.S I played this game as my first paper mario game so maybe that's why I didn't hate is as much.    … Expand
  4. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    Actually the first Paper Mario i actually beat so i didnt have very high standards and i do have some good memories of it, enjoyed it very much as a kid and loved the art style. But seeing it back now some things just dont make sense for an RPG turn based game.
  5. Ert0426
    Jun 11, 2023
    7
    As someone who has played quite a bit of Super Paper Mario, and has begun playing the first two Paper Marios, I can understand why many people dislike this game, as, yes, it is almost, if not totally completely lacking in a compelling story or unique characters, locales, & races. And I will admit, the combat is not as well designed as previous installments. In spite of all of this, I can'tAs someone who has played quite a bit of Super Paper Mario, and has begun playing the first two Paper Marios, I can understand why many people dislike this game, as, yes, it is almost, if not totally completely lacking in a compelling story or unique characters, locales, & races. And I will admit, the combat is not as well designed as previous installments. In spite of all of this, I can't help but admit that I do enjoy this game a bit. The visuals are quite nice, if bland in terms of uniqueness, I can get a chuckle every now and then from the dialogue, and it was quite fun to collect the stickers. While I will admit that it is far from perfect, overall, sticker star is a bit of a guilty pleasure game of mine.… Expand
  6. KaS36
    May 14, 2023
    7
    One of the most overhated games on the internet, but to be fair it is the weakest Paper Mario games (though I haven't played Color Splash). Isn't horrible by any means, but don't go in expecting a proper RPG. Music is great.
  7. DantaeC
    May 14, 2023
    8
    I first experienced the game when I got it for my birthday, And this game has a reason to exist in the Paper Mario series. I give it a 8/10
  8. Noctilum
    Mar 7, 2023
    4
    most of the game is boring and inoffensive, plus theres some parts of this game that are outright frustrating. combat sucks too, you get rewarded more from running away from fights than actually doing them, coins are plentiful and have basically no purpose. There is some good here though: I REALLY like the OST and visual style of it, plus the animations for things are really nice andmost of the game is boring and inoffensive, plus theres some parts of this game that are outright frustrating. combat sucks too, you get rewarded more from running away from fights than actually doing them, coins are plentiful and have basically no purpose. There is some good here though: I REALLY like the OST and visual style of it, plus the animations for things are really nice and filled with personality. the writing is good too, when it happens (as in just individual characters and not the actual story, the story sucks). overall: dont play it, listen to the ost on youtube or something, maybe watch an LP of it. a lot of this game are ideas that sound good on paper but are horrible in execution though. i think its completely wrong to call this game soulless though.

    as a paper mario game however, this is completely awful and much much worse than games 2, 3 and 6 (i havent played 1 and 5). just dont play it    … Expand
  9. Larxi
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    Buena aproximación del mundo de Paper Mario a la consola 3DS, muy divertido de jugar como viene a ser habitual en todos los Paper,con un gran uso del 3D precioso que hace que te detengas en algún escenario a contemplar el paisaje y su profundidad Una historia divertida con una gran compañera, una banda sonora bastante agradable y un buen repertorio de niveles lleno de secretos y diferentesBuena aproximación del mundo de Paper Mario a la consola 3DS, muy divertido de jugar como viene a ser habitual en todos los Paper,con un gran uso del 3D precioso que hace que te detengas en algún escenario a contemplar el paisaje y su profundidad Una historia divertida con una gran compañera, una banda sonora bastante agradable y un buen repertorio de niveles lleno de secretos y diferentes rutas para ir.
    Lo peor es que la historia a pesar de divertida es muy simple (la más simple de todos los Paper) y también que sin una guía, a veces descubrir por donde tienes que ir, que objeto tienes que usar o que tienes que hacer con ese boss que no se muere porque tienes que usar un objeto determinado, puedes perderte con facilidad y estar dando vueltas sin ningún tipo de pista. Por lo demás muy recomendable y divertido.    … Expand
  10. Nevu_z
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Nostalga carries this one. love to play this game. The Raft level suck though.
  11. Resetto
    Jan 23, 2023
    3
    Imagine ruining your franchise that much. Like how do you make a game that much worse than the first 3 Paper Mario games?
  12. GDChrome
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    Dont really get the hate for this game, definitley the worst Paper Mario game, but that doesn't mean it's bad. yes, the sticker mechanic is a bit annoying and the game isn't as charming as it could be, but that's where my gripes end. even though I like the regular RPG gameplay of 64 and the thousand year door better, the sticker mechanic still brings a neat sense of inventory managementDont really get the hate for this game, definitley the worst Paper Mario game, but that doesn't mean it's bad. yes, the sticker mechanic is a bit annoying and the game isn't as charming as it could be, but that's where my gripes end. even though I like the regular RPG gameplay of 64 and the thousand year door better, the sticker mechanic still brings a neat sense of inventory management into this game, the writing is still very charming and the level design is still pretty fun. it is the weakest in the series, but if you want a 3DS game, you can do a whole lot worse than Sticker Star… Expand
  13. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 14, 2022
    0
    - de "puzzels" zijn zo abstract dat ik nergens geraak.

    - de combat is pointless

    - de bazen hebben "dingen" nodig om verslaan te worden die in andere levels/ werelden zijn

    conclusie:
    als je het concept van deze game toch leuk vindt dan kun je beter Color Splash spelen
  14. LoL2134
    May 7, 2022
    8
    OK, I understand you all. Paper Mario lost on quality. Sticker star is actually a good game, but as a Paper Mario not.
  15. PaperMarioFans5
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Many criticize this fourth installment of the series without any valid reason, I can assure you that Paper Mario Sticker Star is more than a great video game; It is a true masterpiece with a fantastic cast of characters and an epic battle system! A beautiful comedy and unique music. I recommended it to all my friends and they loved it.
  16. Qat
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Great game. Very original and nice ost. Good ambience. If you’re not one of those old nostalgic rpg players, you will love this game.
  17. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    7
    This game was a regression from the thousand year door, especially the beginning. I think the last three worlds revive some of the adventure, with some memorable moments like sniffit or wiffit, the boo house, and the final boss. The beginning of the game was boring and monotonous and there are some places where I think a guide is necessary unless you enjoy trial and error as a puzzle.
  18. Its_Catter
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In complete honesty: this is a good game, but a bad Paper Mario game. Same for the 2 games that were released after Sticker Star. It is an incredible experience but if you're looking for Paper Mario, you'll only really find that in the 3 prior entries to this series. This game should not be considered absolutely terrible for deviating from the previous Paper Mario games, nor for causing it's two succeeding games to stay in such deviation. This game certainly has it's problems, but ultimately I personally think they don't affect the overall game except for one single mistake which I will address later.

    Let's talk about the positive things about this game first:

    This game, like the prior entries, has great world design, from the castle at the end of world 1 to the mansion during world 4, all of these stages are very nice to look at (and for some reason Paper Mario is one of the only games that can make desert levels fun). And on top of that the soundtrap that goes along with these worlds is incredible, and the boss themes (especially Gooper Blooper's) are incredibly appealing to the ears.

    However the best part of this game are the bosses, every single one of the 6 bosses in this game are incredibly fun to fight, from flambéing Mizzter Blizzard to batting away Tower Power Pokey, to the entirety of Gooper Blooper, every boss is crafted masterfully and it is the best part of the game in my eyes.

    Now onto the negatives:

    There is practically no story or character development to this game, which practically turns this game into Super Mario Bros. than Paper Mario, now for me this doesn't bother me that much when paired with the positives from before, but the story has been a major sticking point for every Paper Mario game prior, so this has angered tens of thousands of fans.

    There's some minor problems I won't go in depth on, like the lack of info on puzzles, the Kamek flip-flop shenanigans, and problems with certain levels. They aren't important here, there is one big issue however that will either make or break your perception of this game. And that comes from what got many people hooked on the first two games.

    The battle system of the first two games is what made the series so beloved to gamers of all stripes and shades. I hope you liked it then because it all the good parts got stripped away here. Liked partners? Gone. Liked level-ups? Gone. Liked stupid status effects for missing one action command? No? Well it's still there. In this game you use stickers that are gone the second you use them, and what do you get when you win? Coins, coins that are given out like candy when not in battle, which practically leaves there no reason to battle enemies if you're not forced to. Maybe it can help if you're trying to empty the store in world 3 of all it's doors but still, what's the point in fighting if you get coins for practically scratching your nose.

    So yeah if you're looking for a good Paper Mario game, you've reached the wrong half of the series. But if you're looking for a good game, with great platforming and incredible bosses, you can find that in this game right here. And to be honest I think the only negative the positives can't outweigh is the effect it has had on the fanbase as a whole. I do think that this game and it's 2 successors are good games but when you compare them to the 3 real Paper Mario games, it's obvious that Sticker Star, Color Splash, and Origami King stand no chance at beating one if the 3 prior games, even when all 3 are combined.    … Expand
  19. Triplerman
    Dec 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst Paper Mario game by far and maybe one of the worst games Nintendo has ever released. Who thought it was good game design to need a certain sticker to beat certain enemies? I just wonder what happened between the beta showcase and the final release date, because this was a huge disappointment. Super Paper Mario, while it does have its own fair share of flaws, still feels like a Paper Mario game, Sticker Star, on the other hand, doesn't even feel like it was made by Nintendo. I wish I could wipe this game from my memory, because I had a miserable time with it, and would steer clear of ever playing it again.… Expand
  20. tipp
    Dec 12, 2021
    5
    you're probably sure how mediocre and boring this game is, the characters are also boring, but its not a bad time actually. Its kinda aggravating, but still playable. 5.3/10
  21. RalphcCiurczak
    Nov 27, 2021
    4
    +Art style is nice
    +Soundtrack is pretty good
    +Fun at first

    -Battle system sucks and is not fun
    -Quite lacking story(not telling you to avoid spoilers)
    -Sticker system works nice at first,but turns to be a huge drawback
    -Boss battles are lame,depsite what gameplay shows
    -No assistants to help in battle
    -Feels unrewarding
  22. Persona_Q
    Aug 27, 2021
    3
    Recuerdo que cuando se anuncio este juego estaba re feliz porque los 3 anteriores habian sido re buenos, pero cuando lo jugue me quise morir, entiendo que miyamoto le dijo a intelligent sistems que no hicieran muchos OCs pero dime tu que tiene que ver eso con que no puedas ganar experiencia, que no hayan otros personajes casi que no sean toads, que ni siquieran tienes gorros o algo paraRecuerdo que cuando se anuncio este juego estaba re feliz porque los 3 anteriores habian sido re buenos, pero cuando lo jugue me quise morir, entiendo que miyamoto le dijo a intelligent sistems que no hicieran muchos OCs pero dime tu que tiene que ver eso con que no puedas ganar experiencia, que no hayan otros personajes casi que no sean toads, que ni siquieran tienes gorros o algo para diferenciarlos, literal es el mismo sprite puesto una y otra vez, que no hayan compañeros, y que hayan hecho un sistema de combate tan primitivo, el juego tiene cosas buenas como la musica o los graficos que para ser la 3ds estan bastante bien, y esto no tiene nada que ver con el gameplay, pero fijate si es malo el juego que puse el juego en la 3ds, y murio, osea, la musica del menu esta sonando, pero no puedo hacer nada, mientras estoy escribiendo esto, la 3ds sigue trabada, y esa es la unica razon por la que estoy escribiendo esto… Expand
  23. LazyLennii
    Aug 16, 2021
    0
    Sadly, you can see creative restrictions around every corner. This game marks the downfall of the Paper Mario series!
  24. LazyLenni
    Jun 23, 2021
    3
    Unfortunately this game marks the end of the traditional Paper Mario games, which were known for their unique characters, interesting story and strategical gameplay and the beginning of an era of mediocre videogames.

    With this game they took out all of the traits, that made Paper Mario so beloved: The leveldesign is bland and similar to standard levels from the NSMB series. Similar to    Unfortunately this game marks the end of the traditional Paper Mario games, which were known for their unique characters, interesting story and strategical gameplay and the beginning of an era of mediocre videogames.

    With this game they took out all of the traits, that made Paper Mario so beloved: The leveldesign is bland and similar to standard levels from the NSMB series. Similar to that, the interesting characters were mostly replaced with nameless Toads, whose individual oneliners are not even worth remembering.
    Also fights are not as fun anymore, as you do not gain experience points anymore and badges, partners, counters and many more elements, that made them more strategical, were removed.

    This is just the beginning, of what I would have to critisize Paper Mario Sticker Star for. In the end I just cannot understand, why the producers (such as Kensuke Tanabe) would follow through with such flawed gamedesign in the next games.
    Also, instead of completely followng through with their new ideology, they seem to be bringing some of Paper Marios best elements back, but only in an extremely halfhearted way!
    (For example the ,,badges´´ or ,,partners´´ in The Origami King, which had almost no significance for thr overall gameplay)

    At this point I am not even disappointed anymore by newer Paper Mario games.

    To anyone, who read this,

    -play Bug Fables! It is a great alternative for Paper Mario, as it builds on the style of the first 2 titles.
    -I would recommend, supporting Arlo´s petition for Paper Mario.

    Thank you for reading!    … Expand
  25. William11111
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece!
    Excellent adventure, unique levels...the list goes on!
    Sure, it might be the same kind of story where Bowser kidnaps Peach again, but its the little things that really makes this game shine!
  26. Xeilomatic
    Apr 29, 2021
    5
    It‘s very bad that this game has not really a story and only generic (exept Kersti). There‘s a overworld map like in the Mario Games,
    no really chapters, also no background stories of characters, no really battle system, where you don‘t choose who to attack and it also doesn‘t have experience points (XP) what makes the battles almost useless because you don‘t really have a disadvantage    It‘s very bad that this game has not really a story and only generic (exept Kersti). There‘s a overworld map like in the Mario Games,
    no really chapters, also no background stories of characters, no really battle system, where you don‘t choose who to attack and it also doesn‘t have experience points (XP) what makes the battles almost useless because you don‘t really have a disadvantage just to go around the standart battles.
    Also you don‘t have any partners.
    Also you have stickers (with are the only items with you can attack) etc.
    But it made some fun to play it the first time and it also have some little riddles.
    It‘s sad that this game was so great at the beta and it got ruined.
    But you can have fun with this game    … Expand
  27. ND-Bringer
    Mar 31, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game depicts the fall of Paper Mario. Compared to the previous titles, Sticker Star is just uniquely bland. I originally had high hopes for this game, I mean it was the first Paper Mario game I ever laid eyes on. The moment I saw that E3 trailer I thought it was going to be an excellent game. It's an excellent disappointment, that's for sure. I really thought that this was what Paper Mario was meant to be.

    The description claims that it also has exciting combat mechanics, but instead of having a fun turn-based battle system or digital pixies...were using item attacks during the whole freaking game. Oh, didn’t you know that Mario can’t jump unless he has a jump sticker?

    Sticker Star...while it may have nice graphics and music, looks aren’t everything. Most of the time you’ll be forced to backtrack over and over again just to get a missed “Thing”. And these are really important “Things”, so important that they make up most of the game. You can grab a pair of scissors for instance and turn it into a sticker to use in battles and to solve some blockade puzzles.

    While these attacks may be cool they get old real fast. And if your prime gimmick is this new battle system, what am I supposed to learn from it? I’m not gaining any experience from these battles, they're just annoying. I might as well just run away from these foes because they disappear anyway, even if I retreat. And these levels, some of them are passable and yet they're all so generic. You might as well call it “New Super Paper Mario Bros” because we don’t really have any original characters round these parts. Were you hoping to play as good guy versions of Bowser’s minions? Well too bad, this world mainly consists of poetic Toads for some reason.

    The short story is, a big celebration is held every whatever amount of years to honor the great Sticker Comet(Not to be confused with the Star Festival from Super Mario Galaxy)which has the power to make wishes come true. But then Bowser crashes the party and steals one of the comet’s fragments, a Royal Sticker, and gains the ultimate, shiny power!
    We don’t really see what happens after that, but I guess after Mario jumps on Bowser I assume Bowser knocks him out in battle and if that’s a reference to the first game it doesn’t deserve it. Or the Paper Mario Parade! It doesn’t even feel like this game is in the same universe. Everything is a little too colorful, not only is there a lack of dark elements that helped the series stand, but this is just a repeat of the original story when you really think about it.

    So Mario and the Sticker Fairy Kersti are on a quest to recover the Royal Stickers. First off, my biggest complaint in this game is that the tutorial level where you have to search for Toads, drags on way too long. Fifteen minutes in and I was still searching! These morons are hidden too well, you may not even get to try out the new battle system because this level just drags on way too long.

    And it gets worse with the Paperization puzzles. Every once in a while, you have to stop time and pull off a piece of the world and stick it in its rightful place in order to continue through the level. While it may be a creative feature it's hard to know when to use it, some of these objects blend into the background and you find yourself circling around the area for an hour unsure of what to do. A good puzzle helps sharpen the mind, but these levels are just tedious. As for positives, World 3 probably has the best levels. No generic Goomba gangs, we’re instead recovering lost inventory in the spider tunnels, traversing through poisonous rivers, competing in a toxic Snifit game show? That’s the Paper Mario I know and love.

    As for the boss fights, most of them are just big enemy battles. Sure these battles are fun to watch, but the gameplay is just a bunch of button mashing that doesn’t get better with the “Thing Attacks”. In order to power your attacks up, timing is key. Just wait till the yellow signal appears next to Mario if you wish to know when to press the A button. Though it doesn’t appear in a few Thing attacks for some reason, so have fun randomly mashing your controls hoping to get the move to work.

    As for the final showdown with Bowser, you first have to go through a painful magic carpet ride. And the battle has a few fun moments but it feels like Bowser’s minions are doing all the work. And after it looks like Bowser is defeated he transforms into his giant form...where have I seen this before...I think I had more fun beating Kamek with flip flops, then dealing with yet another giant Bowser battle. I just blasted my boom box and then sent out a flurry of Thing attacks, the 2nd stage of the battle was a lot easier than the first. This game isn’t even worth replaying. Everything on display is just a sad reminder for the rise and fall of the Paper Mario series.    … Expand
  28. Cube6gamer
    Mar 15, 2021
    7
    This game is alright. The Story is fine, graphics are good, music is SLAPPIN, gameplay is ok, Alright game for what it is.
  29. BandanaDee13
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    The fourth entry in the beloved Paper Mario series, Sticker Star isn't what many wanted out of the series, being unafraid to break the tried and true traditions of its predecessors. But the result turned out quite brilliantly, in my opinion. Stickers provide a new and engaging way to battle, with nearly 100 different types to chain together and experiment with, and some of the puzzles willThe fourth entry in the beloved Paper Mario series, Sticker Star isn't what many wanted out of the series, being unafraid to break the tried and true traditions of its predecessors. But the result turned out quite brilliantly, in my opinion. Stickers provide a new and engaging way to battle, with nearly 100 different types to chain together and experiment with, and some of the puzzles will certainly give you a run for your money (though some of them are perhaps a little *too* tough). The Mushroom Kingdom may perhaps be a little too familiar a setting for longtime fans, particularly to those that enjoyed the more unique settings of previous Paper Mario entries, but make no mistake--its realms are just as vibrant, colorful, and papery as ever, made even more appealing by the addition of 3D visuals. And perhaps most admirably, the game is continually inventive and always finds new ways to impress throughout the lengthy 30+ hour campaign, amid many witty bits of dialogue that'll ensure you're in for a good laugh.

    It's inevitable that a game that bucks so many traditions will be controversial, especially as a successor to a classic like The Thousand-Year Door. But despite this, Sticker Star gets it right where it matters, and that's in providing you 30 hours of a joyful and colorful adventure--and one you can take with you, too. It has proven difficult for many fans of the Nintendo 64 and GameCube classics to accept Sticker Star's rather unconventional style, but you've truly never played anything like this before and it's absolutely worth a look. As of the time of writing, the game tends to fetch around $20 on eBay, so you certainly don't have to look far, either.    … Expand
  30. DaniloRosales33
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Es un juego EXELENTE, divertido y con mecanica de busquedas y combates muy entretenidas, quiero pensar que quienes le dan malas puntuaciones son quienes no la an jugado nunca o muy poco, yo lo he terminado almenos 3 veses y es realmente bueno, Nintendo le puso mucho cariño y cuidado a los graficos, a la historia y los personajes. Finalmente NO, NO ES EL DE CUBO, ninguno lo es, ni el de 64,Es un juego EXELENTE, divertido y con mecanica de busquedas y combates muy entretenidas, quiero pensar que quienes le dan malas puntuaciones son quienes no la an jugado nunca o muy poco, yo lo he terminado almenos 3 veses y es realmente bueno, Nintendo le puso mucho cariño y cuidado a los graficos, a la historia y los personajes. Finalmente NO, NO ES EL DE CUBO, ninguno lo es, ni el de 64, pero es lo que es, y es bueno, exelente diria yo, SALUDOTES Y JUEGUENLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
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#23 Best 3DS Game of 2012
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#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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#5 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 69
  3. Negative: 1 out of 69
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 21, 2013
    78
    Brilliant humor and an interesting world won't save Mario's latest RPG offering. Even though the stickers add a lot of variety to the turn based battles, an RPG without any character development tends to turn repetitive eventually. Unfortunately for Mario such is the case with Sticker Star. [Feb 2013]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 10, 2013
    80
    A great reinterpretation of what makes Mario work. [March 2013, p.72]
  3. DarkStation
    Feb 7, 2013
    70
    Unfortunately for it, Paper Mario: Sticker Star has to deal with being a “pretty good” entry in a series that is usually considered amongst the best games on their respective consoles. While I did have fun with it, there were times when I felt like I was just going through the motions, and very little of the innovation or character of previous entries shone through.
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