Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. Cesar2009
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Es un juegazo y mínimo tiene q tener más de 88 de media. Jsjsihfjwwjddsssgds
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  2. Awesomehz
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    I love this game while parts of it may be flawed the story the characters and set pieces are magical this was the first paper Mario game I played and after playing the others while it may not stack up to the first 2 it ties if not exceeds super paper Mario one of my favourite games
  3. gusman
    Jul 26, 2023
    8
    After reading many reviews that gave it a bad score I didn't got it until 2023 when it was discounted. Surprisingly I liked it a lot, the game is really good. The combat may get some times a bit tedious if you don't want to think but is not so bad as others seem to think.
  4. nickhouse
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    Paper Mario: The Origami King was a fantastic gaming experience. I milked this game for as long as I could because I didn't want it to end. The plot is truly one of the best I have experienced in all my time gaming. To be honest, it did not hook me right from the start. This is not because it was not compelling enough, but as a traditional Mario gamer it took me a while to resonate withPaper Mario: The Origami King was a fantastic gaming experience. I milked this game for as long as I could because I didn't want it to end. The plot is truly one of the best I have experienced in all my time gaming. To be honest, it did not hook me right from the start. This is not because it was not compelling enough, but as a traditional Mario gamer it took me a while to resonate with the new characters that played a massive role in the story. It did not take long for the plot to hook me though, and once it did I couldn't put the game down.

    I do not understand complaints about any game being too long. If you're bored of a game, just... stop playing? People who enjoy games want them to continue. It's not like this game was overly repetitive - in fact, I'd argue the opposite. The ability to explore new settings, meet new characters, and the variety of objectives kept Origame King fresh throughout the entire story. The toad collection was repetitive but it was not much of a requirement to advance through the story so it could be ignored. Paper Mario games have always included humor and charm (shoutout to Gourmet Guy), and Origami King is no exception to this. The humor is very clever - got a few good laughts out of me. Of course, as an E-rated game it is a bit cheesy, but not in a cringeworthy way. I personally do not take much pride in beating a game as quickly as possible, I prefer to take my time and enjoy the experience. For those considering Origami King, I'd suggest taking such an approach if you do decide to give it a shot.

    Like others, I did not love the puzzle solving battle system. Unlike most others, it was not nearly egregious enough to ever make me consider putting the game down. It added another complicated element to the heat of these RPG battles, and while I see the vision, the execution was lacking. These battles are of course a huge part of this game, so this was the only reason I did not give Origami King a perfect score. That being said, the music for these battles was an absolute masterpiece. Truly one of the best pieces of VGM to ever enter my ears. Contrary to everything I said to criticize the battle system, I would find myself seeking out enemies just to bop to that banger. That music absolutely slaps. Great OST throughout the game but the battle music takes the cake. Also, the boss battles were not affected by the flaws of the battle system in my opinion. I thought the boss battles were fantastic.

    Overall, Origami King was a great time and I would suggest it to anybody who enjoys RPGs, adventure, Mario games, etc. I'd put this on par with the original Paper Mario for N64. Both games shine in different ways, but the bridge between them is a fantastic story that makes you never want to end.    … Expand
  5. Lyord
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Paper Mario is fun, because unlike Mario Odyssey, the story is humorously designed with allusions. There are a few mini-games that are entertaining, but not a must. The game can be played through 100% with skill without having to grind. The battle system takes some getting used to, (I haven't mastered it yet), but the attempt to create something new. One of the best Games for the Nintendo Switch.
  6. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    Played it after 3ds and it improved a lot of things from that one, but still some things just dont make sense for an RPG turn based game, like not leveling up, so usually you dont want to enter any fight.
    I actually like the new art style with everything papery so I think its a very beautiful game also with great graphics. It is very comic and engaging, did almost 100% and had a great time.
  7. Ikereviews1
    May 24, 2023
    9
    A great game. The team has really improved on the series. Great villian and story. And gameplay is very fun and the graphics are beautiful
  8. SLMU
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, I highly recommend it, amazing graphics, gameplay, soundtrack.
  9. SpikeySpukey
    May 5, 2023
    8
    Paper Mario The Origami King is a game that had me really surprised. The start was too long and boring but that changed soon after. The game got better and better and even had a semi open world. The art style of the game was cool and the soundtrack amazing. In addition, the game had a very emotional and deep story with pretty good gameplay. Im not a big fan of the fighting system thatsPaper Mario The Origami King is a game that had me really surprised. The start was too long and boring but that changed soon after. The game got better and better and even had a semi open world. The art style of the game was cool and the soundtrack amazing. In addition, the game had a very emotional and deep story with pretty good gameplay. Im not a big fan of the fighting system thats right but i liked the boss battles tho. In short good game with even more potential.… Expand
  10. Kleher
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Das Spiel ist cool!DVD ist das Gedicht noch nicht so richtig gelungen haben die tieferschatten von
  11. Plunger91
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    didnt play it but the music is good‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  12. tewatson715
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was initially hesitant upon getting this game due to the reception of the last 2 Paper Mario games, but I’m glad I did. In my opinion, this is the best Nintendo-published Switch game of 2020. The visuals are gorgeous; the slightly tweaked art style created to fit the origami nature really pops and makes the world seem much more alive. The soundtrack is great (I especially love Autumn Mountain’s music), and the writing is simultaneously quite funny, serious and heartwarming all at once. There were many moments in the game that left an impression on me in a very good way, like the lead-up to the boss battle in Shogun Studios where Mario was acting out scenes of a play in real time and the calming ride down the river in Autumn Mountain. Additionally, the areas of the game are so much more fun to explore and get lost in than Sticker Star or Color Splash. The world is interconnected in TOK and that is much better suited to this kind of game than separate stages. Plus, the locations aren’t quite as basic or rudimentary as they were in Sticker Star or the NSMB games. However, the game certainly isn’t without its problems.

    I complimented the writing and some parts of the story, but others were quite uninteresting. Olly is uninteresting as a villain and so are his motives; he only wants to create an origami realm because he hates the toads. That’s it. And on the subject of characters, there aren’t many that left an impression on me besides Bobby the Bob-omb (who ends up dying later on). Olivia, the companion character, can be frequently cute and wholesome, but not enough for me to have that much of an attachment to her. In terms of Mario himself, he has a few new abilities in this game, but they’re somewhat limiting. The 1000-Fold Arms technique allows for Mario’s arms to stretch out and grab certain creases on the wall to progress, but it’s context-sensitive and can only be used with a corresponding Magic Circle on the floor. It’s not used in battles or with solving puzzles or anything. Mario can also throw confetti to patch up holes in the ground, but that’s literally the only use it has. It doesn’t play into the battles in any way like the stickers or paint did in the last 2 games. And in terms of the battles themselves... Oh boy. If anything, I can commend Intelligent Systems for trying something unique and new, but the battles in TOK are cumbersome, frustrating, and worst of all, meaningless. It’s set in a ring where you have to line up the enemies in certain patterns that enable you to kill all of them at once, so it’s essentially a puzzle you have to solve before actually being able to attack. To me, it just takes a longer time than necessary to get going, especially if there are multiple rounds to the same battle, and it only lasts longer if you don’t line the enemies up perfectly. Yet if the battles get anything right, it’s the fact that they don’t use stickers or cards, meaning you will absolutely always have a means of attacking the enemy, which is wonderful. But in the end, none of that matters because you get no EXP from battles. All you get is coins, which are everywhere in the game and SO numerous. At least in Color Splash you were able to upgrade your paint capacity via battles, but in TOK they’re absolutely worthless. And the boss battles? I absolutely hate them (but I also kind of love them). There are a lot of boss battles in TOK, from the Vellumentals you have to defeat to utilize their powers later on, to real-life objects like a bin of colored pencils that make no thematic sense in this game. In the boss battles you have to clear out a path to reach them and beat some sense into them, but there are a lot of tricks they pull to make it harder. More often than not, it’ll be reaching the bosses that provides the challenge more than the actual attacks the bosses have, and it’s infuriating most of the time. To me, the boss fights are the worst parts of the game by a mile. However, the 1000-Fold Arms technique is actually utilized in the boss fights, and if you have motion controls turned on (yes, motion controls are something you can optionally use for things like 1000-Fold Arms and some other areas) you can shake the controller to beat the bosses senseless, and I am not exaggerating when I say that it’s one of the most therapeutic experiences I have ever had in a video game. It is SO gratifying that it almost makes up for how frustrating the journey was getting there.

    I know I spent much more time talking about my critiques with this game than the parts I enjoyed, but I really did have a great time with it. I would absolutely recommend this game, but I recommend playing it as an adventure game instead of an RPG. Skip the battles and you’ll still have a really fulfilling experience. I clocked in around 30 hours when I was done with the game so there’s still quite a bit of substance without the battles. Overall, this is a great game.    … Expand
  13. Supah69
    Jan 20, 2023
    9
    Really nice game with a beautiful artstyle, an interesting story and characters and a fun rpg combat, definitely one of the best paper mario games
  14. FunkyPopMan
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The soundtrack is phenomenal. I don't think I've ever heard such incredible music from a Mario game. It really feels like I'm Paper Mario, doing whatever Paper Mario does. Honestly, the battle system is better than people say. I like how this game handles puzzle combat. The best part about this game is it's basically color splash and sticker star but it adds a few things from the older games to get the best of both sides. The dang environments are Origami and they each have their own banger theme to them so it's just a win to hear a track and explore the beautiful Paper World. It really feels like this is peak Paper Design here. It even has a similar mechanic as color splash where you fill in a part of the environment! What makes this even better is the new gimmick made possible by motion controls. It's wacky, it's creative, and it's enjoyable! The best part is, you get to use it in battle too! Now aside from the flashy art and effects, there is instances where some attacks might be very ineffective to the boss's health but there is obviously a more effective way to deal with each of them. The plot is as simple as writing your own name on paper but that's just another mario trope. The action is great and even though there isn't any EXP, Mario still grows a little stronger just by collecting Max-up Hearts which I like doing. The battle system doesn't really have much strategy and half of the time it's the same puzzle you gotta solve but because of the exaggerated effects and the music, I don't think you won't be running from too many battle just because of how flashy this game is!… Expand
  15. Peruggino
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Nos ha gustado mucho a mi hijo Leo de 6 años y a mi. Hemos vivido muchas aventuras super chulas. Y nos íbamos pasando el mando para compartir. Hemos conocido muchos personajes que nos han emocionado. Me han encantado los doblegaciones de los papeles elementales. Recomendamos que todo el mundo lo juegue.
  16. Mlpwatercritic7
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome I love the confetti and coin system, I love the battle system and the characters such as Bommy, Olivia and professor toad. The graphics are great and the story is amazing. The final boss with king Ollie is also very creative and the vellumentals are a cool feature. Over all this game was very fun beating.… Expand
  17. ILuci
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Was a great game but others in the series have been better. The puzzles of the game were fun to solve and at some points challenging
  18. Derpcat
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is better then Color Splash. That is no achievement, or a standard. Compared to the rest of the series, it’s fine. As a stand-alone game, it is superb. Let’s go further in.

    The story is very good. Mario and Luigi go to a festival, which would be a recipe for disaster if it were sticker themed. Toad town is deserted, so the bros venture inside the castle.    Paper Mario: The Origami King is better then Color Splash. That is no achievement, or a standard. Compared to the rest of the series, it’s fine. As a stand-alone game, it is superb. Let’s go further in.

    The story is very good. Mario and Luigi go to a festival, which would be a recipe for disaster if it were sticker themed. Toad town is deserted, so the bros venture inside the castle. Mario and Luigi find an oddly angular Peach, who drops them into her dungeon. Mario, now alone, finds Olivia, the sister of King Olly who has turned many of the inhabitants into Origami. He wraps the castle up in some streamers and Mario and Olivia get away. This is the most emotionally compelling Mario game. Play it yourself to see what I mean.

    The gameplay is more action and puzzle based. When you do find an enemy, you battle it in a ring-like style. You’ll like the overworld more then the battles. The gameplay is good.

    They go all out with the paper theme. It’s no Luigi’s Mansion 3, but it looks very good. The locations look nice and are interesting, like Shogun Studios, which is a Japan-Styled theme park. The music is insanely good, a standout being the Shogun Studios theme.

    There is about 15 hours of story. I wouldn’t 100% it, as that may take very long.

    A criticism I have is that the characters don’t look interesting. A lot of people say they don’t like it, and I kind of know what they mean. If you’re interested, I’d recommend it. You’ll like it, trust me.    … Expand
  19. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + dit is een zeldzame RPG/ adventure game die ik tof vindt. deze game gaat zelfs verder en geeft je 1 kans om een perfect gevecht te hebben als je de puzzel kan oplossen. anders loop je schade aan

    + uniek battle system. wapens kopen is optioneel

    + de game heeft minigames die je variatie geven

    + deze game maakt gebruik dat ze niet origineel zijn door origami versies te maken. het komt verder dan je denkt

    + de graphics zijn creatief en geweldig

    + je moet in theory niet vechten maar de confetti en munten die je van ze krijgt zijn niet te vergelijken met objecten te slagen

    - de toads zijn de klein om te zien meestal

    - je teammaten zijn nutteloos, zijn 100% automatisch en kunnen falen

    + de arm gimmick word niet teveel gebruikt en is een toffe editie

    +/- de game heeft achievements. sommige achievements weet je pas als je de game hebt uitgespeeld maar die achievements heb je waarschijnlijk al gefaald in je eerste playthrough. ik vind dat je een game op 100% moet kunnen spelen als je het uitgespeeld hebt (tenzij er nieuw game+ achievements zijn)

    + de bazen zijn een highlight

    + de muziek is een banger

    conclusie:
    deze game neemt de serie in een goeie directie. de game kon beter zijn maar vanwege het verhaal kan ik niet boos zijn op de originaliteit. deze game is tof en intresant, er zit meer in dan je denkt. ik zeg: probeer het    … Expand
  20. paztelu
    Sep 24, 2022
    9
    Really enjoyed the game, open world adventure each new level brings new interesting challenges and puzzles. The battle system is a bit boring but that does not take fun out of the other stuff. The boss battles have their own unique battle system which is really fun.

    I also really enjoyed the story, finding toads and collectibles and adds an extra layer to the game. Go play it and see    Really enjoyed the game, open world adventure each new level brings new interesting challenges and puzzles. The battle system is a bit boring but that does not take fun out of the other stuff. The boss battles have their own unique battle system which is really fun.

    I also really enjoyed the story, finding toads and collectibles and adds an extra layer to the game.

    Go play it and see it for yourself.    … Expand
  21. Babode
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    Good but needs to add xp. absolutely huge improvement from colour splash though, infact i think its better than pm64. I havent played TTyd so i cant say if its better or worse.
  22. Unkn0wn_Dev
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de mis juegos favoritos de nintendo switch, su mundo es hermoso, el combate aunque tiene fallos es divertido e interesante, los combates de jefes son excelentes, y tiene momentos realmente emotivos. Le daría un 8/10, pero al ver tanta gente dandole criticas negativas a este juego he decidido darle un 10/10. No escuchen a los que dicen que el juego es malo, son solo fanboys que ni han probado el juego… Expand
  23. KaS36
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Great soundtrack
    Amazing visuals
    Interesting environments

    My only gripe with it is the battle system and the fact that there's no incentive to battle, but the rest of the points more than make up for it. EDIT: 2 years later and the game grew even more on me. 9/10!
  24. HybridX56
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Great game as long as you don't see it as an RPG.
    Great music. looks great. Funny and charming.
  25. ion87
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Fun gameplay. Fantastic graphics and gameplay. Also fun new enemy in the origami king.
  26. ZeoN
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Apartados positivos:

    - El desarrollo de personajes es sobresaliente dando mucha riqueza a su universo - Su apartado artístico está cuidado al más mínimo detalle y se hace precioso a la vista - Su banda sonora es de las mejores de la franquicia - Su humor está bien ejecutado Apartado negativos: - En algunos puntos del juego sobran combates y se hace tedioso - Poca variedad de    Apartados positivos:

    - El desarrollo de personajes es sobresaliente dando mucha riqueza a su universo
    - Su apartado artístico está cuidado al más mínimo detalle y se hace precioso a la vista
    - Su banda sonora es de las mejores de la franquicia
    - Su humor está bien ejecutado

    Apartado negativos:

    - En algunos puntos del juego sobran combates y se hace tedioso
    - Poca variedad de armas

    Valoración:

    Apartado artístico Flecha hacia la derecha 100/100
    Apartado técnico Flecha hacia la derecha 98/100
    Jugabilidad Flecha hacia la derecha 89/100
    Historia Flecha hacia la derecha 95/100
    Banda sonora Flecha hacia la derecha 100/100

    9️⃣6️⃣/1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

    El juego se coloca en los títulos de élite de Nintendo Switch para mí. No le pongo el 10 debido a que eché en falta un sistema de niveles en los combates, pero en lo demás, muy recomendado.    … Expand
  27. SMLNGN
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    It so happened that the game, from which I expected nothing at all and with prejudice cool turned out to be a bright event of the year and, perhaps, became one of the most favorite games, which I will remember with warmth and a smile in years to come. After that I got hooked on Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, which repeated the fate of The Origami King - I abandoned it at the point where youIt so happened that the game, from which I expected nothing at all and with prejudice cool turned out to be a bright event of the year and, perhaps, became one of the most favorite games, which I will remember with warmth and a smile in years to come. After that I got hooked on Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, which repeated the fate of The Origami King - I abandoned it at the point where you have to defeat the enemy only with perfect kicks. In a month I'll come back to it and I want to believe I'll drool over it again.

    Paper Mario: The Origami King was a turning point for me, after which I started to trust Nintendo more. And if a game seems uninteresting at first glance, it's better to try it anyway and form your own opinion. In my case, it worked with Fire Emblem, and a month ago I would have laughed in the face at someone who said I would play turn-based tactics and drink tea with anime girls.    … Expand
  28. ScaliCali
    Jun 19, 2022
    8
    Everything about Paper Mario: The Origami king is good.
    All the characters have a lot of personality, the visuals are stunning, the world has a lot to explore and the story is really good with a lot of unexpected twists.
    Even though it is really good in all these aspects there's just one essential thing that I've disliked about this game : gameplay. Your first battles are good but after    Everything about Paper Mario: The Origami king is good.
    All the characters have a lot of personality, the visuals are stunning, the world has a lot to explore and the story is really good with a lot of unexpected twists.
    Even though it is really good in all these aspects there's just one essential thing that I've disliked about this game : gameplay.
    Your first battles are good but after a few time the gameplay starts to be boring it's the same board and techniques over and over again if it didn't have the timer it would be extremely boring. The boss battles are an exception though, they're actually really unique on their own and they need a little more strategy to be defeated.
    Basically, this new entry to the Paper Mario series has a lot of charm in it's characters, world, story and boss battles that are all unique and many times unexpectable, It's a shame the regular battles are boring.    … Expand
  29. The_Paper_Gamer
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Basic Review: This game is really enjoyable, the world is not connected instead of being levels on its own; which was a problem people had with the previous two games. But the game is only enjoyable when you look at the whole thing. The battle system is badly made when fighting bosses.

    Sometimes you may do a certain move too early & then have to do it later, but the game may not tell    Basic Review: This game is really enjoyable, the world is not connected instead of being levels on its own; which was a problem people had with the previous two games. But the game is only enjoyable when you look at the whole thing. The battle system is badly made when fighting bosses.

    Sometimes you may do a certain move too early & then have to do it later, but the game may not tell you that or give a hint. It can be confusing.

    This game also has partners, but they aren't helpful in battle. The best they can do is leave a basic attack & you can't even control them, you also lose your partners after a section of the game is completed.

    Also, this game is kinda short for the story mode, the game takes around 25 hours to beat without going for %100. These games take 4 years to come out in between titles so a longer experience for the next game would be nice.

    Overall this game is a step in the right direction for returning to the Paper Mario classic formula. But it has design flaws outside of it not being like the other games.    … Expand
  30. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    I give this game a high rating because I simply like paper Mario games. Not everyone does, but I have always enjoyed them. I still hope that one day the series returns to the creativity from the Thousand Year Door.
  31. LysolPionex
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    Hated it at first, it really grew on me when I revisited it. I really hated the new fighting system, but it grew on me too.
  32. TimeJ
    Apr 9, 2022
    9
    This game is great. It's visuals are honestly up their with botw and Luigi's Mansion 3 for best on Switch. The soundtrack is great as usually and the dialogue is top notch.

    Most feel different, but I actually loved the battle system. Lining up the enemies is really fun.

    Great game would recommend, I was smiling my entire playthrough.
  33. AncientSting
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Paper Mario the origami king es un gran juego con buen soundtrack, obviamente el diseño del mundo es hermoso y que Bowser no sea el malo le da un poco de frescura al juego, solo espero que Ninetendo vuelva un poco como los primeros juegos de la serie pero es un buen juego con puzzles y sistema de combate interesante
  34. Lucas359
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    Como fan de la saga Paper,con la excelente 1er trilogía de 64-Gamecube-Wii,pasando el desastroso cambio en la 2da trilogía por el cambio de políticas de Nintendo, llega este nueva entrega para poder ofrecer algo mejor que lo que se había hecho con la serie.
    Unas graficas y aspectos visuales hermosos, unas muy buenas soundtrack en las batallas y una historia suficientemente interesante    Como fan de la saga Paper,con la excelente 1er trilogía de 64-Gamecube-Wii,pasando el desastroso cambio en la 2da trilogía por el cambio de políticas de Nintendo, llega este nueva entrega para poder ofrecer algo mejor que lo que se había hecho con la serie.
    Unas graficas y aspectos visuales hermosos, unas muy buenas soundtrack en las batallas y una historia suficientemente interesante para complementar. El esperado regreso al clásico sistema rpg visto en las 2 primeras entregas o una historia espectacular como el 3 no tuvieron lugar, pero Inteligem system logro con todas las limitaciones impuestas que tenían ofrecer un titulo que llegue a media de lo que fue la saga y que nunca debió cambiar. Una tarea que demuestra una vez mas para lo que realmente esta el estudio. Quizás este nuevo camino que tuvo que tomar la saga vuelva de a poco a sus orígenes.    … Expand
  35. gief9hwe
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    I think we should take Origami King as an independent game and as an adventure game and not as an RPG and a continuation of the saga, seeing it that way it works great in most of its aspects.
  36. Its_Catter
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly didn't know what to expect from this game, I wasn't expecting much, but I was shocked to see how the game managed to do just about everything right. Granted I will still never be able to hold this game to the same praise that everyone does with the first two Paper Mario games, but this game did some things that make me believe that a game like those two is certainly not unreasonable to expect from Intelligent.

    There is so much good in this game that I'm honestly not sure what I should praise in this review, the visuals in this game are absolutely stunning, quite possibly the best in the series, and all the areas are very appealing, and the gimmick of almost everything being origami really makes this game stand out from the two games it descended from.

    On top of that they fixed the biggest sticking point in the game, battles are now no longer a net loss, since stickers and cards are no longer a thing, you now have weapons you can equip, and these weapons are not gone immediately when you use them, instead breaking after repeated use, which may be a turn off for some people but for me that definitely is a good idea, one which I'd prefer as opposed to losing it immediately. Plus you can get accessories which basically act like badges from the first Paper Mario games, which definitely helps.

    But if you thought that was good, wait until you hear this: they added back partners! Ok well not like in the first two games but still in certain areas characters will follow you around, now in battle they aren't as useful as the first two games cuz they will just choose whether they want to actually be useful or not, but it's nice that they're not forgetting the original games.

    And for the first time in 2 Paper Mario games, the story isn't just a boring Bowser captures Peach narrative. Instead it's a story about an evil Origami King Olly wanting to fold everyone into origami so they will be loyal to him. And unlike a crown from the sticker star or a paint can from a fountain, your main assistant in this game is Olly's sister! That's incredibly awesome especially since we haven't had a story that isn't Peach kidnapped by Bowser in a long time.

    Now I will say I do not have any big issues with this game, instead only a few small issues, issues that don't really affect the game that much.

    Now the biggest issue I have with this game is with the tutorial, you cannot skip it and it explains the entire system in excruciating detail for just about the entire first area. This is okay for first time players but for those replaying the game it is torture, this could've easily been fixed by just adding a skip tutorial option.

    But surprisingly for the first time, I actually don't like the bosses that much. Well specifically the ones guarding the ribbons, the Vellumentals are sick, I don't wanna bash on them. But the Legion of Stationery I have a big dislike for, especially since they're all things from the previous two games, you got Colored Pencils, Rubber Bands (I actually kinda like this one but only a little), a Hole Punch, a Tape Dispenser, Scissors, and (although not guarding a streamer) a Stapler. These bosses feel really uninspired and I feel like they could've tried to get them to work in other ways than this.

    Even with those few negatives, I feel this game is very well-made, and I would even recommend it to people who consider Sticker Star and Color Splash to be absolutely awful.    … Expand
  37. RatchetR23
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    Entretenido, una gran historia, mucha exploración, horas de diversion garantizadas,; si Bien se aleja de algunas convenciones de los rpg, como la subida de niveles en los personajes, no le quita a paper mario the origami king un juego que te matendra entretenido de principio a fin.
  38. CaptainCharisma
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Good story, very funny dialogue, graphics look perfect, nice music - what more could you need for such a game? Well, the combat obviously - and the combat in this game is great, it's challenging and always gets you thinking unlike other "rpg" games.

    This is by far the greatest Paper Mario game and a must play game on Switch if you like rpgs, this is the best rpg game you will play because    Good story, very funny dialogue, graphics look perfect, nice music - what more could you need for such a game? Well, the combat obviously - and the combat in this game is great, it's challenging and always gets you thinking unlike other "rpg" games.

    This is by far the greatest Paper Mario game and a must play game on Switch if you like rpgs, this is the best rpg game you will play because it is more than just an rpg.    … Expand
  39. Moreno_0709
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Es un juego muy bueno, muchos se quejan con el sistema de batalla cosa que a mi nunca me molesto, es más, el sistema de combate me encanto los Puzzles cada vez se ponían más desafiantes. Con respecto al apartado visual es una belleza, se ve precioso el juego y el apartado sonoro mis respetos, el mejor sountrak de toda la saga. Considero que es un gran juego viendo como ahora esta la saga yEs un juego muy bueno, muchos se quejan con el sistema de batalla cosa que a mi nunca me molesto, es más, el sistema de combate me encanto los Puzzles cada vez se ponían más desafiantes. Con respecto al apartado visual es una belleza, se ve precioso el juego y el apartado sonoro mis respetos, el mejor sountrak de toda la saga. Considero que es un gran juego viendo como ahora esta la saga y todo lo que le prohíbe Nintendo al estudio como no crear historias profundas porque Mario no la necesita, ni crear personajes y sobre todo quitarle el juego de Rol a la saga. Aún mantiene unos estratos. Considero que el estudio hizo un gran trabajo pese a toda la controversia… Expand
  40. TheSniveLife
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Amazing soundtrack, good story, etc. This game is one of my favorites games, i really like the battle system. I have bad anxiety and when i play this game i can calm down and feel good, amazing game i really like it its pretty good
  41. diego_scz
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Espectacular entrega de la saga Paper Mario, a pesar de las críticas que tuvieron las anteriores entregas de la saga Paper Mario, esta entrega brilla por su sistema de juego, historia y dirección artística.
  42. Bleeding_Jester
    Nov 10, 2021
    8
    this game has a lot of charm i love the aesthetics and the story is charming but the main combat in the game is garbage its a puzzle and while its usually not that hard to solve its annoying which is made more annoying by the addition of a time limit to solve it and since im not good at puzzles and im terrible under pressure making it even more annoying for me if it was just the bosses ithis game has a lot of charm i love the aesthetics and the story is charming but the main combat in the game is garbage its a puzzle and while its usually not that hard to solve its annoying which is made more annoying by the addition of a time limit to solve it and since im not good at puzzles and im terrible under pressure making it even more annoying for me if it was just the bosses i would probably enjoy it more but its the main source of the combat and because of that there are a lot of these annoying puzzle in the game

    a bit into the game there are ways to extend the time limit to solve the puzzles but this only lightens the pressure of the time limit for me and there is still the annoyance of solving the puzzle

    this game has a lot of pros the art style is truly enjoyable and the humor has its moments everything else and if you like puzzles this game would probably be better fit for you then it is me    … Expand
  43. Adasc2906
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I am honestly impressed (in a good way). I thought this game just won't be for me but after playing through it i can definitely recommend this to everyone. Whether you're a paper Mario fan or new to the series this is an excellent entry in the series. Probably the best out of modern paper Mario games.
  44. SkyrimGod
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    So I never palyed a Paper Mario Game before so I thought I'd gvive Origami King a try and........
    my god where do I begin? This game made me remember why I love video games,
    like man Origami King so charming and beautiful and I didn't set any expectations because of the reviews I saw but wow I was suprised how much I enjoyed this game. It gave me a wonderous feling that not just any    So I never palyed a Paper Mario Game before so I thought I'd gvive Origami King a try and........
    my god where do I begin? This game made me remember why I love video games,
    like man Origami King so charming and beautiful and I didn't set any expectations
    because of the reviews I saw but wow I was suprised how much I enjoyed this game.
    It gave me a wonderous feling that not just any game can make me feel. Oh nad the story is
    great and the legion a stationary are so clever. But wait i'm not done, the soundtrack........
    THE SOUNDTRACK!!!! Words can not do it justice how freaking good it is. So yeah
    Paper Mario The Origami King is a near perfect game in my eyes so I give it a high 9.
    If you gained xp from battles then I might give it a 10 but other than that the game is
    truly amazing.    … Expand
  45. Mattybro54
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    Honestly a great game compared to the last few that have released. I would highly recommend the story line is great, the boss fights are a little boring but other than that the game is great.
  46. KevinK101
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    The game may have a combat system that takes some time getting used to, but it's still absolutely worth playing. Just for the beautiful world, the great humor, the good story and one of the most lovable characters in video game history. Anyone who doesn't take Olivia to their heart has no heart.
  47. GodofSky
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    It's so funny。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。““。””。。。。。。。。。。。。。
  48. SanjiG
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Le meilleur Paper Mario est donc sur Switch. Un jeu long, fun, émouvant parfois. Une grande aventure à la Zelda avec des personnages attachants. Très bon système de combat (de toute évidence il faut aimer les puzzle-game).

    N'écoutez pas les rétrons, non les premiers Paper Mario n'étaient pas meilleurs que cet excellent jeu, ni même meilleur que Color Splash qui était également à sa    Le meilleur Paper Mario est donc sur Switch. Un jeu long, fun, émouvant parfois. Une grande aventure à la Zelda avec des personnages attachants. Très bon système de combat (de toute évidence il faut aimer les puzzle-game).

    N'écoutez pas les rétrons, non les premiers Paper Mario n'étaient pas meilleurs que cet excellent jeu, ni même meilleur que Color Splash qui était également à sa façon un très bon jeu.    … Expand
  49. ThaFlu84
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    This is a cute, charming, and very funny game. The writing is full of nonstop wacky humor. I was trying to screenshot every joke and couldn't keep up. Also, your companion Olivia, establishes herself as a memorable character.

    The battle system is unique compared to other turn based games, as it has puzzle elements. The game is mostly simple and easy, but these puzzle elements are ramped    This is a cute, charming, and very funny game. The writing is full of nonstop wacky humor. I was trying to screenshot every joke and couldn't keep up. Also, your companion Olivia, establishes herself as a memorable character.

    The battle system is unique compared to other turn based games, as it has puzzle elements. The game is mostly simple and easy, but these puzzle elements are ramped up during boss fights, which I found horrible. During boss fights, you must create pathways to attack. They are usually littered with obstacles, you have limited turns, are on a timer, and often have to pick up items along the way. There is a specific way to beat them and you have to figure it out on the fly. It is needlessly complicated and vague.

    This game has faults, but they are outweighed by a good soundtrack, a heartfelt ending, and many unforgettable moments and characters this game has to offer.    … Expand
  50. Blaui
    Aug 15, 2021
    8
    While the game clearly doesn't follow the traditional series's formula, Paper Mario: The Origami King is still great on its own. The writing is excellent, the humor is enjoyable, and the gameplay can sometimes really put your strategic brain under pressure.
  51. hazsch
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    A refreshing entry in the Paper Mario series. It takes the great visuals and writing from Colour Splash and improves upon them to make a stunningly varied, colourful and hilarious title.
  52. Grubba
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is a great game. It has funny bits, cool bits and weird bits. It turned around a sinking ship, as Paper Mario: Sticker Star was famously mediocre, and Paper Mario: Colour Splash wasn't much better. It saved a series, and if Paper Mario 7 is just that little bit better, then the previous two will just be a blip. The only problem is the convoluted battlePaper Mario: The Origami King is a great game. It has funny bits, cool bits and weird bits. It turned around a sinking ship, as Paper Mario: Sticker Star was famously mediocre, and Paper Mario: Colour Splash wasn't much better. It saved a series, and if Paper Mario 7 is just that little bit better, then the previous two will just be a blip. The only problem is the convoluted battle technique. But, minus that, I truly recommend this game to Mario fans.… Expand
  53. AceBulborb
    Aug 2, 2021
    8
    One of the most memorable games I’ve played. I like the battles, and I know they are different from the past games but Nintendo’s whole shtick is that they add new mechanics to their new games so I’m okay with it. Really visually pleasing and there are moments that were spoiled for me so I won’t say anything about that without tagging this as a spoiler. While you play you’ll be accompaniedOne of the most memorable games I’ve played. I like the battles, and I know they are different from the past games but Nintendo’s whole shtick is that they add new mechanics to their new games so I’m okay with it. Really visually pleasing and there are moments that were spoiled for me so I won’t say anything about that without tagging this as a spoiler. While you play you’ll be accompanied by partners which help you in battle for most parts of the game. This game has probably some of the best video game music I’ve listened to, I am not exaggerating.… Expand
  54. cc2224
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    I have never been into the Paper Mario Series before but wanted to give it a shot. In my opinion the story totally delivers, I was hooked after a couple of hours and enjoyed it up to the end. There were even some dramatic and sad scenes in there, which is not that common for a Mario game.
    The battle system and the Dungeon is not the challenging but I liked that. You had no trouble to    I have never been into the Paper Mario Series before but wanted to give it a shot. In my opinion the story totally delivers, I was hooked after a couple of hours and enjoyed it up to the end. There were even some dramatic and sad scenes in there, which is not that common for a Mario game.
    The battle system and the Dungeon is not the challenging but I liked that. You had no trouble to proceed with the story and are still able to enjoy some puzzles on the way.    … Expand
  55. TANYRANY
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game 10 is well deserved rating beautiful graphics and insanely good music
  56. Secret_Society6
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    One my Favorite Games of All Time, Great Music,Engaging Combat, Great Writing
  57. YourDearestNya
    Jul 11, 2021
    9
    A wonderful game, well designed, definatly an underrated game that should be a must-play for anyone that has always been interested in the Paper Mario franchise. It's not like the old trilogy, but it's the best step Nintendo has ever take into the right direction of the franchise.

    The battle system could be disliked by people that are not too much into puzzle games, but its a small    A wonderful game, well designed, definatly an underrated game that should be a must-play for anyone that has always been interested in the Paper Mario franchise. It's not like the old trilogy, but it's the best step Nintendo has ever take into the right direction of the franchise.

    The battle system could be disliked by people that are not too much into puzzle games, but its a small problem in an overall perfect game.

    The story is wonderful, the characters are amazing and the game looks and feels like a true paper world to immerse in.

    To add to that, the soundtrack is probably one of the best soundtracks I've personally heard in years.    … Expand
  58. Mimi0
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    A great game!The only problem is the battle system,but looking at everything else this game contains,I don't think it that much of a problem.
  59. Judewjb
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario the Origami King is the best game of 2020. I will die on that hill.… Expand
  60. lemonjuice17
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    Pretty Fun Game. The writing is pretty good and the battle system is well thought out.
  61. William11111
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another Excellent Paper Mario title! The story is excellent, the humour is funny, the graphics is good, the characters are fun, and who can forget that hell of a dance in the desert region!
    This score is actually a 9.9, minor issue is just the fact that Nintendo did the whole, your sidekick dies at the end of the story again!I wish they would stop doing that as it's kind of sad to see you buddy make an ultimate sacrifice and never come back!    … Expand
  62. KRATS8K
    Apr 30, 2021
    9
    Ignore the people who hate on the game just because it's not a carbon copy of TTYD. The game is not TTYD and people need to accept that. You might not like the game if you go into it expecting TTYD 2, but if you think of it as a different entity entirely you will most likely enjoy it. After playing it, it has quickly become my favorite Paper Mario game. It's just such an enjoyable time.Ignore the people who hate on the game just because it's not a carbon copy of TTYD. The game is not TTYD and people need to accept that. You might not like the game if you go into it expecting TTYD 2, but if you think of it as a different entity entirely you will most likely enjoy it. After playing it, it has quickly become my favorite Paper Mario game. It's just such an enjoyable time. Yeah it's not perfect, but does that mean you shouldn't give it a try if you're even somewhat interested? Of course not. Who am I to give you an opinion though. Go give the game a try and see if you like it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested.… Expand
  63. JakeDarko
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    I seriously don’t understand why this game is met with such mediocre reviews. I do agre the combat system isn’t the most intuitive, but there is so much imagination in this game. There are secrets everywhere and an eerie, mature vibe layered throughout the game. This mixed with its classic humous aspects make the game an unpredictable thrill ride. Each section has a completely differentI seriously don’t understand why this game is met with such mediocre reviews. I do agre the combat system isn’t the most intuitive, but there is so much imagination in this game. There are secrets everywhere and an eerie, mature vibe layered throughout the game. This mixed with its classic humous aspects make the game an unpredictable thrill ride. Each section has a completely different feel packed with endless amounts of personality. I think if people would stop comparing this game to TTYD, it would have a much better chance. I stayed away from it for so long because of the reviews but this is my favorite game of my entire switch library. I explore you to make your own opinion and give this game a chance, there really is something special about it.… Expand
  64. Monksman15
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario the Origami King is a solid adventure game. The world that is created here is incredibly unique and visually stunning, even if certain parts of it are comprised of the standard Mario fair. The Vellumentals and their temples give a sense of mystique and allure to the world that few Mario games can manage. The best part of this game without a doubt is the writing and characters. Olivia is one of the best partner characters Nintendo has ever made. She is cheerful, bubbly, easily frightened, and extremely enthusiastic about seeing new things and going to new places. She contrasts perfectly with her brother, King Olly, who feels nothing but contempt for the world and his creators. It creates a very strong emotional throughline for the main journey. And beyond that, the game is really funny. I found myself laughing out loud quite a few times throughout the adventure. Just about every NPC says something witty regarding their circumstances, one of them even parodying the Eric Andre show, which nobody under the age of 15 will probably get.

    The battle system is sort of give and take. Conceptually, it allows for satisfying puzzle solving that can make you feel like you're legitimately smart and can think outside the box. And many times, it does just that. Quite a few battles in the late game can be head scratchers, and took me a long time to figure out. However, just as many puzzles are pretty mindless and can be solved rather easily. And if you really feel like making the entire game this easy, the game gives you options to solve part of the puzzle for you. This is where coins come in. Unlike other Paper Mario games, battles don't give experience. Instead, you earn coins which can be used for buying time to solve puzzles, which is what I used them for most frequently, or you can use them to buy stronger items from shops. This makes the lack of experience pretty negligible, since you also don't earn more HP in the traditional sense. You earn more HP by exploring the world and finding Max increases at certain locations, and this also improves your other stats. The rest of the game is built around coins. But the downside to this, or possibly an upside depending on your perspective, is you can use coins to partially solve every battle puzzle automatically. On the one hand, it's nice to give people a little help when they can't figure it out themselves. On the other, solving the puzzles is never required just to finish the battles, it just gives you an attack multiplier to beat them faster. While I can see them attempting to appeal to that old-school arcade game mindset of "the better you are, the faster you can beat the game," it falls short here because the coins are so numerous that there's basically no punishment for letting the game solve the puzzle for you, so you can easily fall into a pattern of doing that for every fight and eliminating pretty much all of the game's challenge. I actively tried to avoid doing this, and I think it improved the experience for me. But I can fully understand why it would be a turn off for others.

    This is why I started by saying this is a good adventure game, because the best parts of the game revolve around the beautiful vistas, the fascinating locations, the sense of discovery and world-building. All of that is stellar. If you're looking for a solid adventure with funny dialogue, charming characters, and gorgeous scenery, you need to get this game. If you're looking for a challenging or otherwise thoughtful RPG, you're better off with the older Paper Mario games, but I still recommend this as long as you leep expectations in check.    … Expand
  65. Twisteer
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Un juego maravilloso, increíblemente divertido con un humor hilarante. Una aventura recomendado para todo el mundo, especialmente para aquellos que quieren algo distinto. Un juegazo.
  66. Laser_Dawg
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    I just finished the game, and this game is one HELL of an experience. The characters, the plot, the fact that you can get emotional over a piece of paper... it’s amazing. However, far from perfect.

    For example, the battle system. At first I was interested because it was different from your standard Turn-based combat because of the the tile switching and stuff. And it is! It’s a pretty    I just finished the game, and this game is one HELL of an experience. The characters, the plot, the fact that you can get emotional over a piece of paper... it’s amazing. However, far from perfect.

    For example, the battle system. At first I was interested because it was different from your standard Turn-based combat because of the the tile switching and stuff. And it is! It’s a pretty good battle system. However, the attacking itself is a bit... weird. A perfect attack and a weak attack have almost no difference in damage. And there are items, but there’s no reason to use them since they do less damage than normal weapons and are really just no different. You can also defend, but that’s only useful during bossfights really. There’s also toad town wich you can go to to buy weapons and items, but you always have a huge supply of them, so there’s really no reason to. The system is a lot better during bossfights, as there’s a lot more different combinations you can make and different things you can do. Talking about bossfights, using regular everyday objects such as scissors, tape, or rubber bands. The bossfights are a lot of fun. So, the battle system is pretty good, but has a big flaw.

    The story is phenomenal. There’s just so much charm in it. That definitely gets a 10/10 from me, no questions asked.

    The graphics are pretty good. I mean, you can’t really make a game about paper look more realistic, and some of the ending cutscenes look like they came straight out of a movie, so yeah.

    And this game is no short game either: I played for a few hours almost every day and it took me 4 weeks to complete. So definitly buy this if you want something that you want to enjoy for a long time.

    The music is great and very rememberable. There definitely has been some thought put into that. The bossfights all have unique music (except for the vellumentals). However, I think the final boss music should’ve been a bit more unique, as it sounded very generic.

    In conclusion: definitly give this game a try. You won’t regret it. I would give it a 9,5, but there is sometimes lack of detail and unpolished game aspects, so it gets a 8.8 out of me.    … Expand
  67. 2MuchVariety
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    While most people don't really like this game, I absolutely adore it. The characters have so much personality and I love them so much. The level design and the puzzles are so creative and fun, and the music is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. The enemy and boss battles are so much fun! This game is so much fun to explore and I honestly don't see why it gets so much hate.

    My    While most people don't really like this game, I absolutely adore it. The characters have so much personality and I love them so much. The level design and the puzzles are so creative and fun, and the music is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. The enemy and boss battles are so much fun! This game is so much fun to explore and I honestly don't see why it gets so much hate.

    My only gripes with this game is that although I love the characters, there aren't very many original ones. The enemy battles can also get pretty repetitive. These two things barely affect my love for this game though as everything else makes up for it. If you love adventure games then I highly recommend you pick this up.    … Expand
  68. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incredibly redeeming for the let down of mario o

    pros
    incredible graphics
    incredible jumping mechanic
    incredible characters
    incredibly not laggy
    amazing story
    good controls

    cons
    none

    a retro game at its best    … Expand
  69. Link327
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario the Origami King is a fantastic game with few flaws and those few flaws are from higher ups. -Story-
    One of the highlights of this game is the story. I will talk a bit about it here so if that worries you skip anything in (). (SPOILERS!——
    Each and every character in Origami King is filled with life, identity and humor. The game strikes an incredible balance between humor, netrual, and serious. This is a modern big N game so don’t expect the next Majora’s Mask or Partners in Time but it knows when to be serious when to be neither and when to be funny. However, Due to Nintendo being safe the team was not able to make unique characters. But they still tried anyways. 8/10 story.)

    -Gameplay-
    —Overworld—
    Mario does not control super well in the overworld. I will admit I played a lot more Mario and Luigi than Paper Mario but it just felt, off. Mario only can really jump and hammer and it’s weird for a Mario game even a Mario RPG to have this horrible small jump. It just doesn’t work right. Overworld battles are ehh... I know a lot of people like them but to me they were alright. Not bad but I think they did a good job by putting just enough in for it not to get old but it doesn’t whear on you. The puzzle elements of the overworld are very very good however. And I think puzzles are a great fit for the series. Same with all the collectibles which are ironically Toads but it is a great deal of fun finding them all. 7/10 Overworld
    —Battles—
    Battles are great as well, It uses a unique battle system that is made very well. It uses this game’s greatest strength by making them like a puzzle to solve. You can use coins to buy extra time to solve the puzzles and pay the toads to help you. If you correctly solve it you get a nice attack bonus and that satisfying ah-ha! moment. It takes out EXP/Star Points/Love/Whatever and has coins. I love this coin system. It is so much more elegant. It takes grinding out completely. And makes it so that it’s more up to skill if you win or not. You get upgraded via coins by going to the mostly balanced shops and getting temporary upgrades. Which work like BOTW except you have a permanent hammer and jump. And get health by finding toads. (Except once which annoys me but I digress) Which allows you to still do hard playthroughs just like the old games by avoiding badges, health, and shops. You can also use items and the combat really didn’t get old till the very end but they were able to make less encounters happen when it got old. 10/10 Combat. Perfect.
    -Music-
    Origami King has one of the hands-down best soundtracks in a video game period. It’s kinda hard to describe it but so much effort was put into the smallest details. 10/10 Sound design.
    -Art-
    Finally, the art. Along with the other things this game’s art is excellent. It takes the design of Paper Mario and perfects it. The game is gorgeous and it is impressive because they would have had to painstakingly fold every price of origami in real life and get it right. It is breath taking. And it is flowing with originality as well. 10/10 Here as well.
    -Finish-
    Origami King is my pick for game of the year 2020 and it really deserves more attention. Please play it.    … Expand
  70. AsalCristian
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Muy original y un juego notable de aventura.
    Muy currado y divertido. Enhorabuena.
  71. M1tch50
    Feb 25, 2021
    8
    I honestly like this game its not the best,but i think its far better than sticker star and color splash
  72. Frane_Zolik
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    La banda sonora es magistral, tiene personajes muy bien escritos como Bombi u Olivia. Gráficamente es hermoso gracias a la dirección artística que se llevo a cabo.

    La jugabilidad a ratos se siente repetitiva y dada a su poca profundidad de combate.
    Muchas Limitaciones de Nintendo a Inteligent System para desarrollar el video juego
  73. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    8
    As someone who has only played Super Paper Mario on the Wii, i really enjoyed this game. It has some of the most astonishing scenarios in a switch game, the characters are very charming and everything it so well polished. i understand people complain about the combat system but for me it wasn't a huge problem. The boss fights are entertaining and the soundtrack amazing. Is not a classicAs someone who has only played Super Paper Mario on the Wii, i really enjoyed this game. It has some of the most astonishing scenarios in a switch game, the characters are very charming and everything it so well polished. i understand people complain about the combat system but for me it wasn't a huge problem. The boss fights are entertaining and the soundtrack amazing. Is not a classic Paper Mario RPG but its really enjoyable.… Expand
  74. ConsoliT1
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    This game is such a fun game! I have beaten it twice and 100% it once. I highly recommend it if you have the nintendo switch, but the game has some defects. The first of them is that without exp. points, the battles are kinda useless and boring, but I don't have any problem with the battle system. The second is that there are not much visual varieties. The ones that exist are reallyThis game is such a fun game! I have beaten it twice and 100% it once. I highly recommend it if you have the nintendo switch, but the game has some defects. The first of them is that without exp. points, the battles are kinda useless and boring, but I don't have any problem with the battle system. The second is that there are not much visual varieties. The ones that exist are really creative and beautiful, but I have the feeling that I want more! There are only 5 worlds in the game, if they had added an beach or snowy world it would be fantastic. The last one are the partners. It is great that there are partners in this game, but you can't control them not even in the battles. They are fun and have different personalities but in the past games they were controllable and had some function in the overworld.… Expand
  75. Nin10doCam
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is hands down the best adventure I have ever had with Mario, there is always an exciting excursion waiting for you! Whether your steering a boat downstream collecting coins or driving a boot car around the dessert this game has it all. This is the first Mario game thats story made me feel something, its more than just a rescue mission this time. Not to mention the art style and world is stunning and feels like im at Disney Land the whole game ...10/10… Expand
  76. e99y
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This game is really really well designed. I love every minutes playing it. The graphic, music, gameplay and story are combine together perfectly into exciting adventure experience.
  77. eogp75
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Love it, battle system IS GOOD! and the puzzles are like a Zelda Game.... This is a Zelda Game for kids,
  78. giovannimaxroma
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Very fun game with a unique and inventive story/presentation.

    The ring system can be a bit immersion-breaking, but overall a great experience!
  79. Antsterr
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    This game hit it on every level for me. I wasn't sure about the combat but it turned out to be fun and engaging. The music was great, the graphics are charming, it has just the right amount of collecting and hidden thing to find. But the best part is the story and all the awesome and silly things constantly going on. One of the best switch games by far and my favourite Paper Mario sinceThis game hit it on every level for me. I wasn't sure about the combat but it turned out to be fun and engaging. The music was great, the graphics are charming, it has just the right amount of collecting and hidden thing to find. But the best part is the story and all the awesome and silly things constantly going on. One of the best switch games by far and my favourite Paper Mario since the original.

    Small downside, character upgrades were kind of lame and had no strategy, which kept things simple but also made them feel pointless.    … Expand
  80. CrysisNYC
    Dec 31, 2020
    8
    If you're a completionist, and you want a paper mario style type game to play this will definitely keep you busy for hours. It's packed with hours of story, little side games, some humor, collectibles, and a typical mario rescue peach style story. The battle system has changed and it's a bit more complex but it requires you to use your puzzle solving skills along with some minor rpg skillsIf you're a completionist, and you want a paper mario style type game to play this will definitely keep you busy for hours. It's packed with hours of story, little side games, some humor, collectibles, and a typical mario rescue peach style story. The battle system has changed and it's a bit more complex but it requires you to use your puzzle solving skills along with some minor rpg skills to gain victory in battles. It isn't the best paper mario but it isn't the worst either. Personally I think it's valued at a $35-$40 price range… Expand
  81. drumguru
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    This game deserves better, I love this game one of the best games I've played on the Switch.
  82. MarioCutter
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a 10/10. Better than TTYD. All the neck beards that haven’t showered in “a thousand years” keep saying it’s not a true paper Mario game, well it is. The combat is the best out of all games, and the puzzles are the perfect difficulty. The boss fights, and music is also KILLER. Would recommend 100%!
  83. Jafro87
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Overall, I can genuinely say I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the game! I heard a lot of people just talking about how it isn't TTYD, which is true, however it does stand out on its own.

    The battle system is enjoyable, however no, you don't earn EXP, don't use badges etc, but it IS innovative and enticing once you get the hang of it. Regular battles I found fun, but because you only    Overall, I can genuinely say I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the game! I heard a lot of people just talking about how it isn't TTYD, which is true, however it does stand out on its own.

    The battle system is enjoyable, however no, you don't earn EXP, don't use badges etc, but it IS innovative and enticing once you get the hang of it. Regular battles I found fun, but because you only get coins, to but weapons, it's and endless loop only if you care to buy weapons. You can genuinely just go through the whole game fighting no regular enemies and just find hearts to make you stronger. However, because I enjoyed the battles, this wasn't a negative for me. Boss battle offer a real challenge at times, and I did have troubles certain moments where it got a little frustrating

    Characters are charming, especially Olivia and there are some genuine, touching moments here that I wasn't expecting. No, you don't have partners, but I don't find the game suffers by lacking it, as the script is actually funny with a lot of heart. I enjoyed reading dialogue from Toads to all other NPC's. I was caught off guard a few times by how much I laughed out loud, or felt very strongly for Olivia or even the Bomb Om.

    Music is fantastic and at times surprising that it's in a Paper Mario game. Each song fits the mood and scenery perfectly

    All in all, give it a shot if you can, if it's not your taste I can definitely see why; it doesn't fit the traditional mold of most RPG'S, which is a huge ask, but if you're willing to play outside your comfort zone, you won't be disappointed!    … Expand
  84. ajf8360
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Great soundtrack and absolutely beautiful visuals theming of the game was spot on and the story was far better than its most recent predecessors boss battles are a lot of fun and there’s collectibles all over the place the only thing that keeps this out of 9-10 range is a repetitive base battle system that does admittedly draw it back as it starts to get stale a few hours in other thanGreat soundtrack and absolutely beautiful visuals theming of the game was spot on and the story was far better than its most recent predecessors boss battles are a lot of fun and there’s collectibles all over the place the only thing that keeps this out of 9-10 range is a repetitive base battle system that does admittedly draw it back as it starts to get stale a few hours in other than that very underrated and definitely worth your time if you can look past the battles… Expand
  85. TheBestMarioFan
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    +Great visals.
    +Amazing World that is fun to explore.
    +The characters may not look unique, but they definitely have a personality and are amazing. +Amazing soundtrack (my personal favorite) -The combat system is not for everyone (I liked it) This game may not be an RPG, but it is definitely an action-adventure game. Even if the combat system isn't great the other parts are very    +Great visals.
    +Amazing World that is fun to explore.
    +The characters may not look unique, but they definitely have a personality and are amazing.
    +Amazing soundtrack (my personal favorite)

    -The combat system is not for everyone (I liked it)

    This game may not be an RPG, but it is definitely an action-adventure game. Even if the combat system isn't great the other parts are very well done. Also, people saying characters are boring need to play the game to at least the yellow streamer. Bobby is one of the best characters in the franchise and you'll see why.    … Expand
  86. mcadam64
    Dec 9, 2020
    8
    Paper Mario: The Origami King had everything going against it leading up to its release. Fans were tired of the series dismissing elements of the older Paper Mario games in favor of uninspired and not fun game-play. Although this game continues to ignore fan’s requests, it isn’t necessarily for the worst. It falls short as a RPG, but excels in every other aspect. Puzzle solving,Paper Mario: The Origami King had everything going against it leading up to its release. Fans were tired of the series dismissing elements of the older Paper Mario games in favor of uninspired and not fun game-play. Although this game continues to ignore fan’s requests, it isn’t necessarily for the worst. It falls short as a RPG, but excels in every other aspect. Puzzle solving, exploration, art style, story, and even the combat, make this game what it is. There is no experience system, however, you can collect coins from combat, and from finding nook's and cranny s throughout the world to buy weapons and items. Unfortunately, fighting random enemies in the over-world is the most inefficient way to collect coins. Speaking of fighting, the combat can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, random enemy encounters can be frustrating. However, boss fights are exciting and diverse in game-play. The aspect that really sells this game is the story, and the charm in general. You will find yourself falling in love with the characters of this game, such as Olivia and Bob-omb. Puzzle solving, while annoying at times, is usually pretty fantastically integrated in an appropriate context that doesn’t halt the pacing. The world design, for the most part, is diverse. The music is exciting. The art style is gorgeous. Although this formula for a more unconventional RPG will probably return to mediocrity with the next Paper Mario, this entry’s risk-taking certainly paid off.… Expand
  87. mrodsky
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is a solid offering from Nintendo who have clearly tried to bring the series back to its RPG roots. The RPG elements are not as old school as some of the haters would want which is why I believe some people are unhappy. If you judge this game by its own merits, Origami King is a winner. This is the best looking game on switch. The art style is incredible andPaper Mario: The Origami King is a solid offering from Nintendo who have clearly tried to bring the series back to its RPG roots. The RPG elements are not as old school as some of the haters would want which is why I believe some people are unhappy. If you judge this game by its own merits, Origami King is a winner. This is the best looking game on switch. The art style is incredible and immersive.

    The writing is some of Nintendo's best, both story-wise and characters. The humor had me laughing and engaged every step of the way. There are some extremely memorable characters here (looking at you Bobby and Olivia). The puzzles are engaging and you feel a strong sense of progression as you make your way through the adventure.

    The amount of content you get in the game is huge. So many areas to explore, so many different collectables.

    Now for the bad: The combat. The combat itself is not bad, but it is for sure the weakest part of the game. If they allowed you to control your alley and pick your ally's action I think it would have really beefed it up.

    I very much liked the boss battles. Especially the bosses which did not require the ring style combat.

    I have never been so engaged in a Mario adventure. True score is a 9/10 but i will give a 10 to rebuff the haters.    … Expand
  88. Elbarbo
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Excellent musical, graphics, and sense of humor.
    A lot of things to do for completing the game at 100%.
    Original battle system, but à little bit easy in "random" battles. The direct battles on the files, or bosses, are better.
    So bad that people judge their own desires instead of really testing/tasting the Game...
  89. ErickQuinteros
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is nothing but amazing, as someone who's played all of the Paper Mario's for me this is up there with Super Paper Mario and Paper Mario 64
  90. peritin
    Nov 25, 2020
    8
    When I buy this game I was expecting the typical Mario game (Mario rescues peach and everyone is happy forever) but it wasn't like that, the gameplay isn't so cool, and it's something boring, but the thing I most like about this game is the story, the end is not so typical and it gives you a weird feeling when finishing the game, and I like this feeling in a Mario, some character isWhen I buy this game I was expecting the typical Mario game (Mario rescues peach and everyone is happy forever) but it wasn't like that, the gameplay isn't so cool, and it's something boring, but the thing I most like about this game is the story, the end is not so typical and it gives you a weird feeling when finishing the game, and I like this feeling in a Mario, some character is important in the story, and I as a player get the affection for some character if you are looking for a good Mario game, trie this one, but if you are just interested in gameplay this isn't your game, personal I think this is one of the best Mario games of all times when talking about story tellig.… Expand
  91. HedonicWill
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Nintendo came up with a great design and executed very well.

    The game looks great. The world is fun to explore. Lots of collectibles. Fast travel is unlocked as you explore. Dialog with limited role NPCs is charming. Allies join and leave through the story to keep things interesting. The battle system is a puzzle, which isn't for everyone. However, players can ignore the puzzles and just    Nintendo came up with a great design and executed very well.

    The game looks great. The world is fun to explore. Lots of collectibles. Fast travel is unlocked as you explore. Dialog with limited role NPCs is charming. Allies join and leave through the story to keep things interesting. The battle system is a puzzle, which isn't for everyone. However, players can ignore the puzzles and just use the turn based attacks. It will just take longer.

    I personally like puzzles, so I enjoy the system. The puzzles don't require the highest iq, so many can be solved pretty quickly. For the most skilled puzzlers, it will be tedious, but it's a small part of the game. I spend most of the time exploring, finding toads and hidden blocks, and advancing the main story.

    Any Nintendo fan needs to play this game on its own merit. Don't think of it like an installment in a series. As a standalone experience, there is a lot to appreciate. I've paused and taken screenshots of amusing dialog and cute photos throughout the game. Those that don't like it I fear have not truly given it a chance, and perhaps judging it against what they want the game to be instead of appreciating the developer's intentions.    … Expand
  92. Gorag
    Nov 10, 2020
    8
    This game has a good soundtrack, a good level design and it's beautiful. But the fight system is not nice. After few hour of game you want avoid each fight... it's too bad because apart from this point it's a good game.
  93. Kacak321
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    ........................................................ W tej ankiecie brało udział 12 osób 6 i w ogóle nie
  94. Joakoelpro
    Oct 24, 2020
    9
    Este juego fue criticado injustamente sólo por no parecerse a TTYD. Pero la verdad este juego es mucho más que eso. Pros: La banda sonora
    Los gráficos
    El sentido del humor Los jefes El estilo artístico La historia Los escenarios La jugabilidad (en modo exploración) Contras: El sistema de batalla Los acompañantes El confeti. en pocas palabras este juego tiene muchísimos pros pero también    Este juego fue criticado injustamente sólo por no parecerse a TTYD. Pero la verdad este juego es mucho más que eso. Pros: La banda sonora
    Los gráficos
    El sentido del humor
    Los jefes
    El estilo artístico
    La historia
    Los escenarios
    La jugabilidad (en modo exploración)
    Contras: El sistema de batalla
    Los acompañantes
    El confeti.
    en pocas palabras este juego tiene muchísimos pros pero también tiene algunas contras como cualquier otro juego. Le doy un 9 de nota, aparte que la mayor parte de los que reseñaron el juego en esta página ni siquiera lo jugaron y dijeron simplemente que este juego es malo porque no parecerse a los antiguos.    … Expand
  95. Kakadu
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Looks amazing, plays great, great characters and dialogue, great story, surprisingly deep, great soundtrack and overall a strong improvement on the last two entries in the series.
  96. ForgedForged
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    Honestly? I loved this game. It looks great. The soundtrack is absolutely brilliant, so your senses are taken aback with this game. I actually found battles fun to begin with but with a lack of any meaningful reward, I ended up skipping them when I could.

    Boss battles are varied and fun. Battles can be mixed with some being rpg like and others being more free or adventure based.    Honestly? I loved this game. It looks great. The soundtrack is absolutely brilliant, so your senses are taken aback with this game. I actually found battles fun to begin with but with a lack of any meaningful reward, I ended up skipping them when I could.

    Boss battles are varied and fun. Battles can be mixed with some being rpg like and others being more free or adventure based.

    Story? It's okay. Not amazing but it's okay. What they did well though was give us characters throughout that mean something to us and have consequences for each action.

    Nice enough satisfying ending.

    Reading other reviews. People say you get too many coins. That's true at the start of the game. Until you start hitting item after item that costs a fortune. Though mushrooms and so on stay cheap.

    A few fun moments throughout in the story I'd say too, daftness, sillyness. It's nice.

    Though.... There are too many toads at times, haha.

    I honestly find the user rating at the time of writing this to be quite harsh. I recommend this game.    … Expand
  97. Kring_Broo
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    To me, the biggest strength Origami King has is that it actually TRIES to tell a story in the same vain as TTYD and SPM. It isn’t just a generic “Bowser kidnaps Peach” story like Sticker Star and Color Splash.

    The biggest issue is unlike TTYD and SPM, it doesn’t make enough of an effort to dive beneath deeper waters. Compared to TTYD and SPM, there isn’t really much to decipher in terms    To me, the biggest strength Origami King has is that it actually TRIES to tell a story in the same vain as TTYD and SPM. It isn’t just a generic “Bowser kidnaps Peach” story like Sticker Star and Color Splash.

    The biggest issue is unlike TTYD and SPM, it doesn’t make enough of an effort to dive beneath deeper waters. Compared to TTYD and SPM, there isn’t really much to decipher in terms of lore. I feel like they could of taken an opportunity to expand upon the Vellumentals and the Bibilofolds instead of just making them bosses you have to fight and plot devices you need to pick up. OK doesn’t have its own version of Grifty who explains the lore behind the game like TTYD and SPM do.

    Like, Olly’s motivations were because of a Toad scribbling on him? That’s...kind of lame. Even if the game DOES seem fine with making fun of the “deep” aspect of PM, there should of at least been more of an effort to flesh out Olly’s character like Count Bleck and make him someone we can sympathize with.

    In terms of story it’s definitely a step in the right direction, but they could do SO MUCH more with it. I was happy that they gave us some insight into Bobby as a character, and if they take the extra step to build a more immersive environment then Origami King would of been PERFECT.

    As for the combat, the ring-based system is DEFINITELY a massive improvement over SS and CS’s battle system, in that it actually puts more emphasis on strategy. There were moments where I was genuinely scratching my head and wasting coins on extra time. The biggest gripe I have is that it's incredibly unrewarding at times...if you aren't able to solve the puzzles fast enough you only get maybe 100-150 coins for clearing the battle. Not to mention the over world also kind of throws coins at you, even if it's not much. I feel like the ring-based system could work more IF they flesh it out a bit more.
    Overall, I give Origami King an 8/10. It's a fun little adventure that makes a half-step towards a return to form, but it could be SO MUCH better if they'd fleshed out the story a bit more and made the combat more rewarding.

    At this point, the future of Paper Mario is up in the air. There’s no sure way to tell whether or not the series will continue to abandon its RPG roots or even opt to remaster the older games. All we can do is hope for the best and that Nintendo makes decisions that will please everybody.    … Expand
  98. Bentuso
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    Having played this as my first paper mario game I really have no point of comparison as to how the series has been going I've heard lots of different reviews about how it is far from the original series, I'd say if this game was not good enough for those people I don't know what is. What I'm trying to say is that its a really good game its fun, challenging and has very well written story aHaving played this as my first paper mario game I really have no point of comparison as to how the series has been going I've heard lots of different reviews about how it is far from the original series, I'd say if this game was not good enough for those people I don't know what is. What I'm trying to say is that its a really good game its fun, challenging and has very well written story a must play for those first time playing paper mario.… Expand
  99. Bcshiguemichi
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    Even with all the medium and bad criticism. My personal review is excellent. The story is very fun, the game is very well made with the scenario a details, Mario faces. And the fighting dynamic is quite different and make you think. Again even without the experience points the game is world class.
  100. Ggg47
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate this game. I only wanted to play a light game without great story or brain themes. This game make me cry. I hate this. But they have had a great job.… Expand
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  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    70
    The Origami King is a game greater than the sum of its parts. It reaffirms Nintendo’s status as king of innovation, even if the folds don’t quite align. [Issue #2, p.66]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 16, 2020
    95
    Paper Mario: The Origami King arrives on Nintendo Switch with very high quality graphics, a pleasant soundtrack and a plot full of very good humor, typical of the Paper Mario series. Among countless places to visit, bosses to win, and puzzles to solve, the game can be considered one of the best in the franchise.
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  3. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 29, 2020
    70
    Paper Mario deserves better. The prestige of a Final Fantasy veteran appropriating his magic onto a handicraft world deserves better. The unforgettable wit and lovable cast expanding Mario lore deserves better. And we know that Intelligent Systems can do better than committing themselves to a misguided identity crisis.
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