Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. powerofviva
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The best Paper Mario till now. Perfect music, colorful and nice story. Game play is also amazing. I can't understand why peopledont like any change with the game play! how can a game keep the same game play after about 20 years!!! if you dont like any change, play first Paper Mario only. Otherwise this game is amazing.
  2. Pkm21
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Gran diseño de mundo, muy colorido, humor inteligente, jefes desafiantes y combates originales da como resultado un título con muchas horas de diversión, Paper Mario vuelve con gran fuerza
  3. efelix
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    i was so wrong, is amazing, im sad i finished ir already. you have to play it a little longer and be a little patience to get along, but once done it, you can let go, the music is great, the visuals, and funny as hell.
  4. Kacak321
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    ........................................................ W tej ankiecie brało udział 12 osób 6 i w ogóle nie
  5. Jaylen9421
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I’ve been so confused by the negativity around this game. This paper mario has been so refreshing to play through so far! I’ve felt rewarded for looking in every nook and cranny I can find and hammering all sorts of the overworld searching for secrets. The music is very good as well. Most combat is avoidable and the combat that isn’t is usually shaken up to keep you on your toes! II’ve been so confused by the negativity around this game. This paper mario has been so refreshing to play through so far! I’ve felt rewarded for looking in every nook and cranny I can find and hammering all sorts of the overworld searching for secrets. The music is very good as well. Most combat is avoidable and the combat that isn’t is usually shaken up to keep you on your toes! I especially love the ring puzzle system, it’s extremely fun and enjoyable and really adds some needed depth to combat so It isn’t just a button mashing fest. Though you could argue that some of the puzzles are easy i’d say that it doesn’t really matter because at least for me it’s still fun to solve.

    I’ve played Paper Mario for the N64, TTYD, and Super Paper Mario on the Wii (was a personal favorite story wise for me) and I even played Color Splash.

    Paper Mario: The Origami King is without a doubt worth playing.    … Expand
  6. ReyBowser
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Yo soy fan de Paper Mario y me encanta lo nuevo lo fresco, extraño la jugabilidad de Nintendo GameCube y Nintendo 64 en los nuevos paper mario pero este esta muy bueno en gameplay! solo no me gusto la parte de origami, pero el juego es de mas de 9.1 para mi
  7. BirdSquanchy
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The best Paper Mario since Gamecube's. Amazing soundtrack, original battle system, beautiful art style and funny dialogues. Play it and enjoy this excellent RPG!
  8. shoulder
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    was not sure at the start but the more you play it the better it gets honestly very good and love the idea of paper against origami.
  9. Goodnightmoon
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Critics are right, this game is fantastic, gameplay works, graphics are amazing, music is awesome and the writing is so fun. This is one of the funniest experiences on Switch, people is blinded by nostalgia.
  10. Beto1960
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The paper Mario saga has a great return with this Game i love it, 10/10 guys
  11. nemuiyo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is a great game that some users are reviewing with abysmal scores because dissing on quality productions is somewhat trendy and being edgy is the new cool.
  12. Hahn
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Beautifull
    - Good adventure game
    - Beautiful game
    - Creative fight mechanic
    - Cool Boss Fights
  13. PotatSalad
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game is actually pretty good. I wouldn’t exactly consider this game a sticker star 3 or a color splash 2 as it gets rid of my two least favorite aspects of those games, which were the “things” and the single use cards and stickers. Battles feel like much less of a chore than those of color splash, and while the return of partners feels mediocre at best, the game still feels much lessThis game is actually pretty good. I wouldn’t exactly consider this game a sticker star 3 or a color splash 2 as it gets rid of my two least favorite aspects of those games, which were the “things” and the single use cards and stickers. Battles feel like much less of a chore than those of color splash, and while the return of partners feels mediocre at best, the game still feels much less barren and lonesome than the last two paper Mario games. Don’t play this game expecting it to be the next TTYD, however. If you play with that mindset you WILL be disappointed.… Expand
  14. atillaakay
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Very very charming and always nice to see Nintendo invent new ways to play this game is a must play
  15. GARU94
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    After playing it for 40 hours until 100% completion I can say that this is easily one of the most grate surprises Nintendo has given me in years. After the boringly disappointing Sticker Star and its sequel Color Splash that didn't do enough to improve upon it, Intelligent Systems managed to get their stuff together and delivered the best Paper Mario experience since the beloved ThousandAfter playing it for 40 hours until 100% completion I can say that this is easily one of the most grate surprises Nintendo has given me in years. After the boringly disappointing Sticker Star and its sequel Color Splash that didn't do enough to improve upon it, Intelligent Systems managed to get their stuff together and delivered the best Paper Mario experience since the beloved Thousand Year Door despite insisting on departing from its RPG roots. The Origami King is a beautiful, charming and fun Adventure game that is more similar to a Zelda game than any other Mario game out there, and it managed to keep me hooked in its world for the entire duration of it.

    I know this game is probably going to be a bit divisive among long time fans of the series, but for what it is, Origami King stands on its own as one of Nintendo's most refined adventures in recent times. Go play it for yourself and stop doubting the direction its taken, this time they got it right    … Expand
  16. moiseskhaleb
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Good game with no inclusions and politics perfect for all, really good game
  17. Rocketmantan
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    If The Last of Us Part 2 score 10/10, then this game deserves 20/10, since TLOU2 is just trash filled with political agenda and woke culture. This game is so so so much fun, this is how game should be made!
  18. MrOvechkin
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This paper mario entry might lack the combat system we all know and love about the first two games. But I'm currently 8 hours in and I'm just really loving the open worldness feel/comedy side to the story is charmingly hilarious. Definitely a must buy for any paper mario fan who played them all!
  19. Memes_foreverTM
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario: The origami King es un aire nuevo a la franquicia que algunos creían muerta de Paper Mario, este juego vino a dar una nueva perspectiva a la saga con una trama oscura casi similar a la segunda entrega de la saga, trayendo escenarios nuevos, con unoas formas muy coloridas y una historia de la cual no hablare por no Spoilear, su fallo mayor son nuevamente los combates, losPaper Mario: The origami King es un aire nuevo a la franquicia que algunos creían muerta de Paper Mario, este juego vino a dar una nueva perspectiva a la saga con una trama oscura casi similar a la segunda entrega de la saga, trayendo escenarios nuevos, con unoas formas muy coloridas y una historia de la cual no hablare por no Spoilear, su fallo mayor son nuevamente los combates, los cuales te pareceran inecesarios y hasta algo aburridos aunque muy parecidos a los originales, aunque no tiene la escencia que deberia… Expand
  20. Clyle2046
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome Game! Once you get use to the battle system (in particular for Boss fights), the game is just perfect. That is the only reason I gave it a 9 instead of a 10/10.… Expand
  21. gddurruti
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está divertidísimo, bastante emocional y los jefes son muy retadores, el Villano cumple muy bien su función, los diálogos son buenísimos; por otro lado falla en precisión del joycon, no hay evolución del personaje (incrementar nivel, solo corazones, no hay ataques tándem cómo en "Superstar saga") en cambio tienes que comprar objetos más poderosos, es un juego muy largo y colorido, el soundtrack está muy genial, los puzzles muy buenos... Yo le pondría un 9.5, está muy bueno para mí perspectiva, a diferencia de los "Review bombing" en metacritic que se nota que no lo jugaron. Son geniales los mapas y las inteligentes búsquedas de toads, quienes te ayudan en tus batallas (siempre que los encuentres y les pagues con monedas), a mí me encantó el teatro, el barco, la zona ninja y samurai, bastante interesante el desierto..... Es un clásico instantáneo, de los mejores Paper Mario.… Expand
  22. camrnnn
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The games actually really good my favorite paper mario games are the original 2 but this game is up there with them to me.
  23. traziona
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best Paper Mario since the Wii days. Also, a completionist's nightmarish heaven.
  24. Karin31
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Es muy buen juego ,con una muy bonita ambientación y colorido a veces estos juegos hacen mucha falta y en esta época son de lo mejor .
  25. felixsstyles
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Für mich ist dies ein sehr gutes Paper Mario. Es hat ein gutes Kampfsystem, außerdem ist wieder eine richtige Story vorhanden. Für mich bekommt dieses Spiel 10 Punkte, allerdings kommt auch dieses Game nicht an Paper Mario 2 heran. Da geht noch was Nintendo.
  26. LoogiRavioli
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is the Paper Mario people have been asking for. Nintendo has brought us a brand new battle system that makes every battle a puzzle. Along your journey you'll team up with 4 different partners to aid you in quests and in battle. Extremely catchy soundtrack. A game with an incredibly intriguing story with emotional moments that could make one shed a tear. An ending that could really putThis is the Paper Mario people have been asking for. Nintendo has brought us a brand new battle system that makes every battle a puzzle. Along your journey you'll team up with 4 different partners to aid you in quests and in battle. Extremely catchy soundtrack. A game with an incredibly intriguing story with emotional moments that could make one shed a tear. An ending that could really put a smile on your face with tears of joy. If you own a switch, this is a must-have title. Thank you Nintendo. This has become one of my favorite games ever.… Expand
  27. PlotPusher
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The game is actually really good, and the visuals and especially the music are both amazing.
    If you haven't, you should really give this game a chance.
  28. trippfox
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I’m really glad I picked this up on a whim. I was itching for a new RPG to really sink my teeth into and I have always been a fan of Mario games but never picked up a Paper Mario title in the past. My friends had the previous games growing up and I would watch them play and I was fascinated with the charm in the art style, beautiful soundtrack, and great humor. Well those things stayed inI’m really glad I picked this up on a whim. I was itching for a new RPG to really sink my teeth into and I have always been a fan of Mario games but never picked up a Paper Mario title in the past. My friends had the previous games growing up and I would watch them play and I was fascinated with the charm in the art style, beautiful soundtrack, and great humor. Well those things stayed in tact as I finally joined the Paper Mario fandom. Granted some mechanics are different and the battle system while sometimes frustrating is still fun in its own way and offers a fresh spin on rpg battle systems. I found myself exploring carelessly in this beautiful paper world while playing through the main story. If you think that you might have any doubt in giving this a shot but are a fan of the rpg genre, a fan of exploration and humor, or a true Mario fan, hesitate no more. Grab this game immediately!… Expand
  29. OJ294
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    This game takes elements from previous paper mario game styles, while still feeling fresh and new with its unique battle system and plot. The game is similar to sticker star and color splash with no exp and optional battles, but it also pulls elements from the original games such as more unique landscapes, as well as more open world enviorments, not to mention the addition of partnersThis game takes elements from previous paper mario game styles, while still feeling fresh and new with its unique battle system and plot. The game is similar to sticker star and color splash with no exp and optional battles, but it also pulls elements from the original games such as more unique landscapes, as well as more open world enviorments, not to mention the addition of partners (sorta). The game has some cool gimmicks, and whether your filling all the holes with confetti, finding all the missing toads, or collecting all the trophies (which there are a lot of), your sure to have a blast in the newest addition to the franchise. The battle system in the game takes more if a puzzle-like approach, having the player lineup the enemies in a way that they can be taken out before launching their attack. This is a very cool concept, and personally, I live the way it functions in the game. However with all the optional enemy battles littered throughout different areas, it may get repetitive and mayne even boring after a little while. Another main piece of the game is the puzzles, which their is a plethora of. These puzzles, however, are never too grueling, and if younger or more inexperienced players need help they can ask olivia ( your partner throughout the game) for a hint on how to complete it. Th e boss system is very similar to the normal battle system, except instead of mario being in the center attacking his enemies, you have yo solve a puzzle to get to the center to attack the boss, which I adore. Not to mention, each boss brings a creative new gimmick to keep the player guessing on what will happen next. Overall, I think the Origami King is a really good game, and one that truly deserves your time. I had a blast playing through it myself, and while it may not live up to the originals glory, it is an overall really solid title in the franchise.… Expand
  30. Fezehim
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    I wasn't expected much going in, but I was pleasantly surprised, the battle system, while not as fun as in 64/TTYD, was still enjoyable, the humour was excellent and the characters were lovable. Sadly, there's likely never going to be another Paper Mario game in the style of the first 2, but what they produced with Origami King, was the next best thing, and If they made another game inI wasn't expected much going in, but I was pleasantly surprised, the battle system, while not as fun as in 64/TTYD, was still enjoyable, the humour was excellent and the characters were lovable. Sadly, there's likely never going to be another Paper Mario game in the style of the first 2, but what they produced with Origami King, was the next best thing, and If they made another game in this style, I'd buy the game in a heartbeat.… Expand
  31. katieelizabeth
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    I'm sure this will get disliked, but I'm 2-3 days into Origami King and the game is really good. The environments are amazing, jam-packed with stuff to do, puzzles to solve and stories to tell. The music is stellar. Like color splash, the game looks gorgeous. And the writing is superb and the characters are really funny and interesting. Olivia is definitely a standout partner in this gameI'm sure this will get disliked, but I'm 2-3 days into Origami King and the game is really good. The environments are amazing, jam-packed with stuff to do, puzzles to solve and stories to tell. The music is stellar. Like color splash, the game looks gorgeous. And the writing is superb and the characters are really funny and interesting. Olivia is definitely a standout partner in this game - I really like her - she's naive, witty, funny, honest, etc.

    The game isn't perfect. The tutorials at the beginning are a bit drown out and I wish I could have skipped them. Anyone who watched the trailers probably knows how the basics of the game works already. There's also some weird resource mechanics where you have finite supplies of resources - like confetti, gold and items - but everything is so plentiful I am not sure why it's finite in the first place. It's a shame we can't control our partners in battle, but I don't really miss the loss the xp progression - the game has other ways to progress in the form of accessories, heart containers, items, etc.

    As someone who loved ttyd and rpgs in general, I thought the puzzle-like battle system would bother me a lot, but it hasn't. Most battles are required to progress in the story, or at least make it so you don't have enemies chasing you constantly in the environment. Beating them is not pointless like some say because you have to beat them to progress in the story. Solving the same in-battle ring puzzles can get a bit boring and most of them are easy, but it hasn't really been such a major problem to drown out the rest of the game. The rest of the game is so great that the overall experience is still great. I really have fun playing it.

    Oh, and the boss battles are a lot of fun and each one has different mechanics. At first, they are not too difficult, but by the 4th boss, things definitely ramp up. They hit like a truck too, doing 40-75 damage at this part in the game.

    Overall, I'm really happy with Origami King. It is a game with lots of polish and love put into it. It just has so much charm, and it does so much so well. I would have given it a 10 if the battle system incorporated your companions more and offered more depth than just solving the puzzle, but I think the environments, the writing, the sound track and the bosses steal the show that I really do think this game deserves a 9/10.

    I think anyone giving this game a lower score than 8 just because it's named "paper mario" but is not designed the same way as TTYD is being dishonest. A game needs to be judged on its own merits. It's hard to take these people seriously when the game could have had a different title, like "Mario's Origami Adventure" and it would suddenly have a better rating using their review standard. It's frankly a dishonest way to review games. For better or worse, the series has changed - it's been over 15 years since TTYD - the old rpgs games have essentially been discontinued. I miss them too, but that doesn't make Origami King an objectively "bad" game.

    Part of me doesn't really understand how Nintendo fans of zelda or mario or metroid would not like this game - it's an adventure game like many other Nintendo games. Do these ttyd fans only play rpgs? If so, then I understand why they don't like it, but wow that's a pretty niche interest to only like rpgs on a Nintendo console while disliking all of the other adventure/action games Nintendo has on offer..... seems a bit biased/close-minded if you ask me. If you like Zelda, you would like this, whether you like or rpgs or not.    … Expand
  32. AventadorWesley
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    After giving up on sticker star and color splash, did I enjoy Paper Mario: The Origami King? Short answer yes. And I even loved it.

    The Gameplay This Paper Mario entry is very similar to the old Paper Mario games when it comes to exploring the world. You meet new townspeople like normal Mario enemies, talk to them and discover a new story with a problem that you have to solve. It is    After giving up on sticker star and color splash, did I enjoy Paper Mario: The Origami King? Short answer yes. And I even loved it.

    The Gameplay
    This Paper Mario entry is very similar to the old Paper Mario games when it comes to exploring the world. You meet new townspeople like normal Mario enemies, talk to them and discover a new story with a problem that you have to solve. It is really fun to explore the world and discover more about the world. Especially because the writing in this game is absolutely amazing.

    The most controversial part of this game is the battle system. How I would describe it is a mix of the old paper Mario battle system and match 4. It is different but things that are different are not always bad. Which sometimes fans seem to think so. The battle is system offers complex encounters especially when there are a lot of enemies. Where you need to think fast and perform your attacks. It offers quite a challenge and I found myself attacking every enemy I came across.

    The only downside so far is that the intro is pretty slow which might become an issue if you plan on replaying the entire game multiple times.

    Style
    The graphics are simply amazing. If this game was running on a PS4 or XBONE I would have believed you. Everything looks stunning from the 2d paper to the 3D origami. The music is absolute amazing as well. Especially the star man theme.

    In conclusion Paper Mario: The Origami King is an amazing game with beautiful music and graphics. The battle system is new and a lot of fun. If you have a switch and need to decide which is your next game. This is an absolute contender if you love fun gameplay, good stories and good music.

    Like my dad always says "Don't hate it, because it is different'.

    9/10

    PS Listen to that star man theme!! You won't regret it.    … Expand
  33. Travisra
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'An emotional fold in the right direction'
    -Travis Lee As a fan of the older games in the series like Paper Mario 64, Thousand Year Door, and Super Paper Mario, I'm quite pleased at this huge step in the right direction in Paper Mario: The Oragami King. This game is much wanted sequel TTYD that we all want. Yet, this game is one big step in that direction. It's as if they're testing the water, whilst trying to prove a point to Nintendo and Miyamoto who placed restriction on the Paper Mario Series ever since Production of Paper Mario: Stocker Star.This new entry in the series is a complete masterpiece in it's own right. Hence, it pulls off a 10 out of 10 score from me. You see this game is full of laughs, yet, it knows its fanbase well and that most of that fan base are adults. Thus, they've managed to add some much needed adult humor, easter eggs, and an emotional rollercoaster throughout this paper adventure. Intelligent Systems doesnt pull thier punches when it comes to emotional story telling, not one bit! Now, regarding battles there is still no XP to be warned, yet they make the coin system work! Every moment of this game is pure fun, nothing feels tedious and collecting toads are the incredibly fun. Keep up the great work Intelligent Systems, I know the next game will be even more astounding, oh, I cant wait!    … Expand
  34. bulbasaur234
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I love this game. I loved almost every aspect of the game and really enjoyed the story. If you haven’t played it yet I highly recommend it. The music is amazing and the open world is just so pretty. I like how this game takes some darker undertones and gives the game some emotion. Please if you haven't played the game and you like mario games, get this game.
  35. RichiBP
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Es un juego muy simpático, una historia carismática, el soundtrack no es su punto mas fuerte, pero es muy divertido. es una lastima por las restricciones de creatividad, pero los de inteliggent system lo han hecho bien con las cartas que tenían.
    tengo fe de que el RPG vuelva a paper mario luego de la disolusion de Alpha Dream.
  36. Avenge49
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This is my first paper Mario game, so far this is a really fun game. The world is fun to explore, the battle systems is alright. It’s not bad, but over time it kinda gets annoying. If you never played a paper Mario game I would say get this game,
  37. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    It's definitely flawed, but I feel Paper Mario The Origami King is still a fun adventure even if it feels less of an RPG and more of a turned based combat/puzzle game.
  38. Azantix
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario proves that you don’t have to be an RPG to be a fantastic story, action adventure with brilliant writing, humor, and art direction to keep it together. Paper Mario: The Origami King is brilliant in every conceivable way.
  39. soniction
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Interesting and brain-burning,always looking for things,long,unexpected things will come out.
  40. gonzalo94
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Es un juego entretenido y merece mas reconocimiento. Jueguenlo y saquen sus propias conclusiones, de mi parte lo recomiendo.
  41. Michael64
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game is simply amazing! Creativity throughout the whole game! The final boss and game ending are great, and it is one of the best endings in Mario! Please don't listen to the TTYD fans who are hating on this game.
  42. Batman070896
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I just love this game, the design, the characters, and the dialogs are just fun. Lovely game that brings my childhood back to me.
  43. Yiuky
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I like It, but the game fighter repeat ALL The TIME, but the exploration is a lot of fun
  44. Aidswayz
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    This is probably the most splitting Paper Mario to date, old fans versus the new fans. The people that just want a true sequel to TTYD and people who just like modern Paper Mario. I find myself in the middle, while it would be nice to have a "TRUE" sequel to TTYD, that didn't stop me from really enjoying Color Splash. While yes, the combat was not the best in CS, the personality andThis is probably the most splitting Paper Mario to date, old fans versus the new fans. The people that just want a true sequel to TTYD and people who just like modern Paper Mario. I find myself in the middle, while it would be nice to have a "TRUE" sequel to TTYD, that didn't stop me from really enjoying Color Splash. While yes, the combat was not the best in CS, the personality and writing in the game were just so enjoyable. When I started Origami King I went in hoping to get back that same awesome feeling of loving a Paper Mario game and I most certainly did! The combat isn't necessarily "combat" but I do really like puzzles and the game most certainly scripted that itch. The writing is hilarious with Olivia becoming one of the most adorable Mario character's ever in my opinion and also becoming one of my favorite Mario Characters too. The boss fights are sometimes genius and sometimes a real thinker of what to do. The narrative isn't anything mind-blowing and it just comes down to "Bad guy did this, go collect these" shtick all over again and the lore isn't amazing either but the personality in this game just shines through and I had a goofy grin on my face whenever someone had a word of dialogue for just how good the writing is! The graphics are amazing whether or not you don't like the "PAPER' of Paper Mario becoming more and more of a thing. I overall had a blast with this game and would only recommend it to people who love Paper Mario and not just holding onto the old games, puzzle solvers like myself, and people new to the series. It's definitely worth the price and I am very satisfied with my purchase.… Expand
  45. Greenapple1990
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Ok I really loved this game and just didn't agree with the criticisms of the battle system (which seemed to be the main issue with a lot of people?) The puzzles at the beginning of each battle were challenging enough that you would feel super smart when you got it - and some were hard enough that you had to skip / get help from the toads. I felt like there was a really good balance.

    In    Ok I really loved this game and just didn't agree with the criticisms of the battle system (which seemed to be the main issue with a lot of people?) The puzzles at the beginning of each battle were challenging enough that you would feel super smart when you got it - and some were hard enough that you had to skip / get help from the toads. I felt like there was a really good balance.

    In terms of the lack of EXP that people were upset about - I still felt like Mario was getting stronger throughout the game - your health bar and strength would increase, you would collect more and more coins which enabled you to extend the time you spent on puzzles (which was handy as they get harder as the game goes on) and you can also get accessories which increase your health, decrease damage taken etc. So it did still feel a lot like an RPG to me - albeit an unconventional one.

    All the other stuff was fantastic:

    beautiful, sharp, colourful and varied environments

    great environmental puzzles and secrets everywhere

    Hilarious, witty dialogue

    So much variety in gameplay. Sometimes youre solving puzzles, youre in a quiz show, dogfight battle in midair, QTEs, fleeing hordes of goombas, real time battles, hunting ninjas in a theme park etc etc

    I just finished my playthrough at 35 hours last night and feel sad about it! An adventure I really enjoyed and will play again one day.    … Expand
  46. Kallene
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    A really good game! Better than the other paper mario games! A lot of pepole don't like the fighting but i like it!
  47. SergioMX84
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    English / Español:

    A true visual masterpiece. The music is amazing and this game will undoubtedly be the winner of the Game Art Direction award at the next Game Awards, it is unrivaled, as Cuphead was in 2017. This is the game we needed for this 2020, it is full of creativity in all aspects. The script is very good, and it is full of very funny dialogues that will make you take    English / Español:

    A true visual masterpiece. The music is amazing and this game will undoubtedly be the winner of the Game Art Direction award at the next Game Awards, it is unrivaled, as Cuphead was in 2017.

    This is the game we needed for this 2020, it is full of creativity in all aspects. The script is very good, and it is full of very funny dialogues that will make you take screenshots all the time. This Paper Mario is not typecast in just one genre, it has a bit of everything and that is its strength, for that reason The Origami King never bores you. The battle system is very ingenious and challenging, the mechanics to position the enemies before hitting them is something very original and entertaining, the countdown adds challenge and also, the use of weapons and objects during battles give it that touch of RPG game.

    Don't worry if you are not adept at strategy, you can always ask the Toads in the stands for help or spend money to increase the countdown. The best thing about the game are the boss battles.

    The main story will take you around 30 hours, in this game there is a lot to collect so you can entertain yourself a bit more looking for all the hidden Toads and trophies.

    This is the type of games in which it is noted that the developers had complete freedom when creating the game, you are going to come across such rare and funny situations, that make the adventure very entertaining. What a great surprise this game has been. If you have a Nintendo Switch, go buy this game.

    Una verdadera obra maestra en el apartado audiovisual. La música está increíble y este juego será sin lugar a dudas el ganador del premio Game Art Direction en los próximos Game Awards, no tiene rival, como lo fue Cuphead en 2017.

    Este es el juego que necesitábamos para este 2020, está lleno de creatividad en todos los aspectos. El guión es muy bueno, y está lleno de diálogos muy divertidos que te harán tomar capturas todo el tiempo.

    Este Paper Mario no se encasilla en solo un género, tiene un poco de todo y ese es su fuerte, por esa razón The Origami King nunca te aburre.

    El sistema de batalla es muy ingenioso y retador, la estrategia para posicionar a los enemigos antes de golpearlos es algo muy original y entretenido, la cuenta regresiva le añade reto y además, el uso de armas y objetos durante las batallas le dan ese toque de juego RPG. No te preocupes si no eres hábil para la estrategia, siempre podrás pedir ayuda a los Toads que están en las gradas o gastar dinero para aumentar la cuenta regresiva. Eso sí, lo mejor del juego son las batallas contra los jefes.

    La historia principal te tomará alrededor de una 30 horas y bueno, en este juego hay mucho que coleccionar así que te puedes entretener un rato más buscando a todos los Toads y trofeos escondidos. Este es uno de juegos en los que se nota que los desarrolladores tuvieron completa libertad a la hora de crear el juego, te vas a topar con situaciones tan raras y divertidas a la vez, que hacen muy entretenida la aventura.

    Qué gran sorpresa ha sido este juego. En fin, un juego obligatorio para todos los poseedores de la Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  48. Makesme
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best paper mario game since super paper mario I feel this game is very similar to super paper mario that had a new genre that bieng a platformer and this is an action adventure game I hated sticker star thought color splash was good with the story bad with battles and good on jokes I don’t like how games this year get review bombed because of one island per console or Joel dying I got why Pokémon was review bombed that game was just straight up awful but this game is the 4th good paper mario game… Expand
  49. GamingSpreeMX
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    El juego es bellísimo en su justa razón. A decir verdad, la música y el aspecto visual están en su punto, se disfruta bastante. Las batallas son muy crípticas al principio y de cierta manera innecesarias ya que el juego carece de elementos RPG a diferencia de sus predecesores.

    Las mecánicas de juegos previos se tradujeron a medias en esta entrega por lo que está infinitamente por encima    El juego es bellísimo en su justa razón. A decir verdad, la música y el aspecto visual están en su punto, se disfruta bastante. Las batallas son muy crípticas al principio y de cierta manera innecesarias ya que el juego carece de elementos RPG a diferencia de sus predecesores.

    Las mecánicas de juegos previos se tradujeron a medias en esta entrega por lo que está infinitamente por encima de Sticker Star y Color Splash. De entre los seis, se encuentra fácilmente a la misma altura de Super Paper Mario.

    Altamente recomendable.    … Expand
  50. Guillermothecow
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Es buen juego pero no es un paper mario de toda la vida pues ya sabes no te esperes un RPG porque no va a ver
  51. ThisGuy_412
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I got 100% and had a blast doing it, definitely the best completion experience in the series. I never felt the need to use a guide, despite the fact that some moments can be pretty challenging. If you're looking for a fun action adventure with strong puzzle elements TOK is a game you should consider checking out.
  52. Tri9322
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, I just finished this game and loved it. I want to leave this to share my thoughts and also combat people giving the game a zero because of one specific reason or other. The game is really fun. First of all, the music and graphics are amazing. The story is pretty good, though I feel the yellow streamer or "world 3" was a bit long and tedious (thus the 9 instead of ten). The jokes were all pretty funny, and while a few might have been lost in translation, there are plenty of good ones. The combat seems to be something people don't like, so here are my thoughts on that. I want to preface this with saying, I think that even if the combat was completely awful, one aspect of the game shouldn't define your entire review and cause you to give it a zero. I enjoyed the combat, and it did get a bit repetitive sometimes. Here's the thing, it's pretty optional. You can just not engage a lot of enemies, and the ones you have to are fun. A lot of people complain that you don't get anything from battles other than worthless coins. On that, I think coins aren't worthless. You need a lot of them, for weapon buying, for finding collectibles, for side quests, and what not. There was not a single point in the whole game where I thought I had too many coins with nothing to use them on, and several times thought "I need more coins". Overall, the game is really fun, the story is sweet and actually made me cry at one point, and the jokes land for all ages. A great game.… Expand
  53. FadedGiant
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    First and foremost, this is a good PAPER MARIO game. If you are looking for a complex or challenging RPG, don't stop here. If you're asking me, classifying this series as an RPG is not correct. Paper Mario games are adventure games, in my opinion. Go play an MMO or Divinity if that's the itch you want to scratch. If you are looking for a relaxing stress-free game as a break, or if you areFirst and foremost, this is a good PAPER MARIO game. If you are looking for a complex or challenging RPG, don't stop here. If you're asking me, classifying this series as an RPG is not correct. Paper Mario games are adventure games, in my opinion. Go play an MMO or Divinity if that's the itch you want to scratch. If you are looking for a relaxing stress-free game as a break, or if you are just a casual gamer, maybe check it out.

    For what the series is, a goofy spin on the Mario universe, Origami King does not disappoint. I came in expecting a slightly cringe, pun-filled, and charming story and that's what I got it.

    However, I am giving an 8 because of the lack of difficultly. Yes, I know I mentioned not looking for a challenge here, but hear me out. There could have been a FAIR (not unforgiving) challenge with the battle system they have designed under all of the hand holding Nintendo insists on including in Mario Games. While I understand this game was designed for children, I think an assist mode implemented similar to Mario Odysseys would have helped the game get a better score from me. I finished the game charmed, but lacking a sense of accomplishment.

    An optional "assist pad" or something during challenging fights instead of littering your path with hearts when your HP is low would have been better. I beat every boss first try. The battle system could have offered a fulfilling challenge and feel that it was wasted to avoid rage quits.

    The game is quick to just "give away" puzzles, too. If a puzzle takes you more than a few minutes to solve, the game will just spoil it for you, or give an option to pay to skip it with coins. On one occasion, I accidentally spent 3000 coins on a skip while spamming A during a dialogue sequence and felt very salty for awhile.

    Regardless, this is no Color Splash. If you are a Paper Mario fan, don't skip this one!    … Expand
  54. Dario0258
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    The story is beautiful and original. The game is really funny to play, but sometimes the combat system is annoying. There are a lot of emotional and surprising moments that made me smile during the adventure. I highly recommend playing it 9/10
  55. RougailSaucisse
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    ++
    Awsome ost
    Great boss Funny game
    Great graphics
    Various gameplay(real time battle...)
  56. Madpenguin64
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed every part of this game, it just sucks that everyone leaves bad reviews just because it isn’t The Thousand Year Door. If it isn’t an RPG, don’t criticise it for not having xp or party members. And no, battles aren’t pointless as they give you coins and confetti, which are important things in this game. This game doesn’t deserve 6.8.
  57. Stravvberry
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Really loved the game, i think it's one of my favorite along with super paper mario (the story was beautiful ngl)
    Even if they stepped away from the rpg-like style, they proved that they can be pretty original, and yes, it was a simple story but it was capable of making me cry. The music was a masterpiece, and even if we had less companions they were really well made. I feel that olivia,    Really loved the game, i think it's one of my favorite along with super paper mario (the story was beautiful ngl)
    Even if they stepped away from the rpg-like style, they proved that they can be pretty original, and yes, it was a simple story but it was capable of making me cry. The music was a masterpiece, and even if we had less companions they were really well made. I feel that olivia, bobby, professor toad, junior and kamek were perfect, but captain t. Ode could be used more, he was an interesting character. Also they could have made king olly appear more. A part from this things i really enjoyed the game and the battle sistem. I'm already feeling nostalgic! Can't wait for the next paper mario game!
    Also, PROTECT OLIVIA AND BOBBY!!!    … Expand
  58. BobDaRage
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Such a cool game. Dont believe the others, they are just salty. Amazing sound track, writing, humour, bosses, Gameplay, design and graphics. Amazing
  59. jbernier
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    I am a huge fan of Paper Mario 64 and PM: TTYD, they are in my top 5 favorite games. I was so excited when this game came out because I was hoping that it would be a return to form! As we all know that didn't happen and from what I heard about the game I was so sad/mad that they didn't want to recreate those amazing experiences and it seemed like they were doing all the wrong thingsI am a huge fan of Paper Mario 64 and PM: TTYD, they are in my top 5 favorite games. I was so excited when this game came out because I was hoping that it would be a return to form! As we all know that didn't happen and from what I heard about the game I was so sad/mad that they didn't want to recreate those amazing experiences and it seemed like they were doing all the wrong things (keeping a weird battle system, no real partners, no star points or RPG element, no badges, no unique characters just toads galore) and I decided I'd skip the game as a boycott. I ended up getting a copy as a gift from a good friend who knows I love Paper Mario and didn't have a choice keeping it, felt bad telling them i wanted to skip it and....

    I, LOVE, THIS, GAME. Sure it IS NOT a return to form in anyway, but it's still a fantastic game full of wonderful surprises. The world is SO picturesque, probably one of the most beautiful Mario worlds EVER created, I have to say whoever was part of developing the art for this game NEEDS a raise. The music is beautiful and makes the world come to life. The dialogue is SO SO SMART and funny. I am having such a good time playing this game, it's so colorful and happy, it's almost like a therapy that's well needed in times like these! The puzzles and platforming are great and I even got into the new battle system. Honestly speaking, had they made this exact game but kept the old battle system it would be my favorite Paper Mario by far. it has CHARM and SOOO MUCH LIFE to it. I just can't explain it, please don't boycott it for no reason, TRY, THIS, GAME!!!! I don't think you'll be disappointed!    … Expand
  60. Alice_whitetale
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing, I loved the music of many scenarios at the same time as the battle mechanics that it had, of course, at first it is a bit uncomfortable, but as you continue to advance the story, you learn and improve making it very fun the gameplay.… Expand
  61. joaoavena
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    It deserves more de 6.8. And thats right. Pretty damn good game you people.
  62. SneezingRicksha
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    After playing The Origami King once I though that it was great but not on the level of Thousand Year Door as I remembered it. After playing TTYD again to refresh my memory, I’ve come to the conclusion that The Origami King is actually the best in the series. It fixes so much that I didn’t realise was irritating about TTYD, it’s definitely a superior game in almost every aspect.
  63. Screenxx
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    How could anyone make this style of mechanics .
    It is wonderful game , they even spent time on making songs!!
  64. MasterDni
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That game is my favorite game and even the Final Boss and the part where Bobby dies are incredibly good and detailed made.… Expand
  65. tristanvhuizen
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    I really loved this game. The storyline was so compelling. I loved the characters. And the game itself, with all the mechanics, were super enjoyable.
  66. caca2009
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    El juego esta piola compralo y si no te gusta el sistema de batallas y por eso no quieres comprar el juego no hay problema pero si lo tienes y te arrepentiste de comprarlo ve acostumbrándote al sistema de batalla xd
  67. Williamhvx
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    This game rock the combat was weird but ignotavive the graphics are amazing and the music rocks!
  68. Hij45g
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This takes the spot for best paper Mario in the series for I really loved the dialogue the characters the battle system and the big open world was truly amazing it's an awesome game
  69. Mcmardigang
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Es una pena que algunos usuarios valoren el juego con 0. Lo hacen por envidia de no tener en sus plataformas un juego exclusivo como este. Basta ya de tanto mediocre. Posiblemente lo incluiría en el top 10 de los juegos de Nintendo. El juego por cierto está estupendo. Es muy entretenido y tiene una música y unos gráficos magníficos.
  70. raichuian
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Possibly the best experience I've ever had with a game in my whole life, driving me to the point of literal tears. Having only played Super Paper Mario, my opinion doesn't clearly reflect those who are long time fans of the series, but I enjoyed the game nonetheless.

    Storywise, it's pretty interesting. A very well executed concept for sure. The battle system may not be what everyone was    Possibly the best experience I've ever had with a game in my whole life, driving me to the point of literal tears. Having only played Super Paper Mario, my opinion doesn't clearly reflect those who are long time fans of the series, but I enjoyed the game nonetheless.

    Storywise, it's pretty interesting. A very well executed concept for sure. The battle system may not be what everyone was looking for, but I've heard most people say that they are fairly satisfied with it. Nothing like the tedious systems of Color Splash or Sticker Star, or so I've heard. Later on the battle system gets much more punishing, but it's perfectly bearable. Characters may also not be the most unique, but the ones that are stand out in an amazing way. Even the bosses are hard to forget. I won't spoil anything that happens with the characters, but I will say that they're very memorable. The soundtrack is a big highlight. So many times I found myself bopping in my seat and cranking up the volume. I'll be listening to it for a long time. The game is also a visual treat. There are some framerate slowdowns, but usually they're forgivable for everything else happening.

    I can't express a whole lot of what I loved about the game without spoiling it, which I don't want to do because it's best played without spoilers. Even watching the trailers for the game spoiled a lot for me, but it was still okay. I loved the game for what it is, and I won't be forgetting it any time soon. Please pick it up, and don't listen to the TTYD and 64 fans as they bomb this review section. It'll be worth your time, roughly 30 hours if you take your time.    … Expand
  71. Jdd2102
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This Game is excelent the mechanics, characters and combat are amazing. Great game
  72. LeGame
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is probably a masterpiece. It's not an RPG, and was never meant to be one. Were other Paper Mario's actually RPG's? What role could you play other than Mario?

    So Nintendo has come up with different incentive to fight enemies other than XP and leveling up (I won't spoil it), but it's basically XP in another form, which is actually impressively clever. The battle system is turn    This game is probably a masterpiece. It's not an RPG, and was never meant to be one. Were other Paper Mario's actually RPG's? What role could you play other than Mario?

    So Nintendo has come up with different incentive to fight enemies other than XP and leveling up (I won't spoil it), but it's basically XP in another form, which is actually impressively clever. The battle system is turn based, but not what the "we want an RPG" crowd wants. So they want turn based battles where you stand in a row and select actions. I mean, that's basically what this is, with the addition of a puzzle on top of the fighting. And it grows on you as it becomes more complex.

    The game is a pleasure to play, and there's constant humor and surprises. The game actually oozes atmosphere, which I wasn't expecting at all. And it has brilliantly designed levels, and even more so the further you get in.

    If you like high-quality first party Nintendo games, there's no reason you wouldn't like this. It's a great game to play after months of Animal Crossing.    … Expand
  73. ryry117
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best Paper Mario game since TTYD and a great RPG.

    The music is great. The characters are awesome. There are unique rememberable ones and then also hilarious funny ones. Tons of production value in this game, I'm honestly surprised. I can't really say anything without spoilers but the team who made this must have had a blast. Combat gets a little old but it is fast which makes    Best Paper Mario game since TTYD and a great RPG.

    The music is great.

    The characters are awesome. There are unique rememberable ones and then also hilarious funny ones.

    Tons of production value in this game, I'm honestly surprised. I can't really say anything without spoilers but the team who made this must have had a blast.

    Combat gets a little old but it is fast which makes up for it. I haven't wanted to skip any enemy I see yet.

    I love your companions.

    COLLECTIBLES!

    Seriously 10/10 I love this game.    … Expand
  74. Vlah
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This is a fun and imaginative SUPER MARIO game, not an RPG (was never meant to be one), fun gameplay, fun exploration, precious graphics and will let you with a smile in your face each time you play it, ¿isn't that what really matters in a videoGAME? it's a good investment in entertainment.
    Don't be fooled by the review bombing from last of us 2 fanboys, it's not the fault of this game    This is a fun and imaginative SUPER MARIO game, not an RPG (was never meant to be one), fun gameplay, fun exploration, precious graphics and will let you with a smile in your face each time you play it, ¿isn't that what really matters in a videoGAME? it's a good investment in entertainment.
    Don't be fooled by the review bombing from last of us 2 fanboys, it's not the fault of this game that their game sucks so badly.    … Expand
  75. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    El ritmo inicial es lo único que me hace ponerle un 9, esa hada molesta es demasiado molesta, demasiado, te detiene en el momento donde mas quieres moverte, mirar, explorar, avanzar para comenzar la aventura, ¿que les costaba poner los mensajes en pantalla y no detenerte?... luego de eso el juego es muy bueno, mantiene el humor de la saga y es muy bello.
  76. jayfjay15
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Not the Paper Mario of old but still a ton of fun. I think if we realize that Nintendo isn't going back to that formula you can have a good time with this game.
  77. Tabdelno
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the jokers who came into this with preconceived notions of what this game should be— the sheer creativity, humor, and fun play of this game can not be overstated.
  78. Themechanic6969
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Demasiado feliz con el juego, aun no le termino pero su sistema de combate su chistes y las batallas con los jefes 10 de 10. Es un juego original y 100 % recomendado
  79. Cocabeer
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Having so much fun with this game. Loving every aspect of it! And it's so funny. My kids (2 and 3) love to watch while I play this game.
  80. Juno100
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Refreshing, fun for the family. The humor is clean but adult enough for all ages!
  81. Metroyt696
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Exelente juego, sus animaciones son hermosas y su modo de juego muy divertido lo necesario para que te la pases muy bien.
  82. TRKK
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I love this game
  83. Andyy1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Loving this game in these first hours. Huge fan of this saga since a I was child.
  84. Diego_94054
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing and bright visuals, captivating worlds, a delightful soundtrack and fun battles. It isn’t what traditional Paper Mario used to be in terms of RPG but I ended up liking a lot the ring battle system, I enjoy those little puzzles before each battle, while the boss battles give a fresh take on the ring system. Overall had a blast, great game!
  85. Sagamo89
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Gran juego muy recomendable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  86. Alexbull123
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Buen juego, no deja de lado en tradicional Mario y eso se agradece. Buen trabajo.
  87. Manu012
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy buen juego nose porque lo ponen tan bajo pinchos haters tiene muy buenas mecánicas y me va gustando más que Mos anteriores… Expand
  88. PS_Gamer2010
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing Job, this is fresh colorful, is an very Big open world ... I love this Game and You Will love it too, the Best Game in 2020
  89. Adam27
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I like the game and the new ring battle system, the story is good and the visuals are great.
  90. Pipeta
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, clásico paper mario, agradable e innovador gameplay, agradecido.
  91. Eltiokevan
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Me encanto este juego, claramente no es un TTYD. Pero es muy bueno por sus propios medios, se extrañan mucho los juegos clasicos de paper mario pero no por eso voy a calificar subjetivamente. El juego se ve hermoso, te divierte, te entretiene, tiene muchisimas cosas por hacer en todo su hermoso mundo, así es, es muy bonito y hay mucha atención al detalle. Cada serpentina (capitulo/arco)Me encanto este juego, claramente no es un TTYD. Pero es muy bueno por sus propios medios, se extrañan mucho los juegos clasicos de paper mario pero no por eso voy a calificar subjetivamente. El juego se ve hermoso, te divierte, te entretiene, tiene muchisimas cosas por hacer en todo su hermoso mundo, así es, es muy bonito y hay mucha atención al detalle. Cada serpentina (capitulo/arco) da muchisimo juego porque hay muchos toads/coleccionables que encontrar. De igual forma existen 2 jefes por serpentina y eso es increible.
    Su sistema de combate esta bien (hasta ahí) es bueno, pero no muy bueno, ni increíble. Sin embargo, las peleas contra jefes son buenísimas.
    La música es muy buena, y el humor es muy bueno, superando al humor promedio de esta saga que siempre se ha caracterizado por ese motivo. intelligent systems realizó un gran trabajo, muy bueno. Espero que pueda seguir ese camino, mejorar y traernos un poco mas del sistema antiguo. Aunque el nuevo no esta mal, no se dejen llevar por el hate de personas sin objetividad y que ni el juego tienen... realmente es muy bueno, y es un gran camino el que tiene paper mario de aquí para adelante. A forma personal lo considero el tercer mejor paper mario superando al de wii.

    Calificaciones:
    Sistema de combate = 8
    Sistema de combate contra jefes = 9.5
    Estilo artistico = 10
    OST/ musica = 10
    Humor/ comedia = 9.2
    Experiencia de juego = 9
    Desarrollo de personajes = 9
    Historia = 8
    Horas de juego = 9.5

    IMPORTANTE:
    Realmente yo elegiría poner un 9 como calificación final, espero que hayan leído toda la reseña. Es cierto que le puse 10, pero fue necesario para contrarrestar el Hate injusto de los nostálgicos de pm64 y la puerta milenaria, espero puedan comprenderme. El juego lo recomiendo bastante    … Expand
  92. Klu69
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is not a traditional rpg, but it doesn't mean that it's a bad Paper Mario game, far from it. Go in with an open mind and you will have a great time, especially if you are puzzle buff like me.
  93. 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
  94. Rulo14
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The characters have good performance every momment in the game are funny and surprising
  95. chema8828
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    muy divertido okokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokoko
  96. TheChiptuner
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    What an amazing surprise, I was going in thinking this game would be mediocre, but man was I blown away. The amount of fun I had during the exploration of each ginormous world is something I never expected. The dialogue is great. The game has tremendous heart despite a lack of unique character design as seen in previous entries (pre Sticker Star) but the game works with what it has and itWhat an amazing surprise, I was going in thinking this game would be mediocre, but man was I blown away. The amount of fun I had during the exploration of each ginormous world is something I never expected. The dialogue is great. The game has tremendous heart despite a lack of unique character design as seen in previous entries (pre Sticker Star) but the game works with what it has and it does it extremely well. It was revealed that Miyamoto was the one that limited Paper Mario from modifying any flagship characters, so he’s really the one to blame for that, but they even joke about the lack of diversity between characters in the game itself. I have to forgive it, they’re working with what they got. The combat is something I thought I would hate, but I actually really like it!I see people complaining that, due to the lack of XP, there is “no motivation to battle” but that’s simply not true. You get a LOT of coins from battles, and you can’t really get that many coins elsewhere in the game. Throughout the game, there are various shops you find that sell collectibles and attack boosts/damage reducers. Basically like leveling up. The incentive is there, just a little more complicated. This game does NOT deserve to be review bombed just because it’s not TTYD 2. It’s great in its own right.… Expand
  97. Topstand55
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I loved it my first paper Mario game technically i played 64 TYD and color splash it's a great game a slow start but it keeps you occupied with its tricky puzzles and puzzle based battles.
  98. King_Sammer
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Very good game. Lovely visuals and memorable moments. Fun and unique battle system with actual attacks rather than cards or stickers. Though the companions throughout this game might seem bland and unoriginal on the outside, on the inside, they are filled with personality and life, especially Olivia. This game boasts a beautiful open-world layout that creates a sense of connectivity andVery good game. Lovely visuals and memorable moments. Fun and unique battle system with actual attacks rather than cards or stickers. Though the companions throughout this game might seem bland and unoriginal on the outside, on the inside, they are filled with personality and life, especially Olivia. This game boasts a beautiful open-world layout that creates a sense of connectivity and realism throughout the game. I recommend you pick this game up, unless you haven't let go of The Thousand-Year Door yet.… Expand
  99. Kth2491
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Un juego excelente, me encantó, a pesar de no ser un jpg, es buenísimo, de los mejores paper mario que he jugado.
  100. Armiados
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Very good game for everyone, absolutely recomended, funny and good moments, nintendo quality
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 87 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 116
  3. Negative: 0 out of 116
  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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