Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. danuffo
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    ENGLISH:
    This game is receiving very unfair ratings, many come from some Nintendo users of the toxic community, their displeasure is because the game is not a silly RPG, it's all that simple, they wanted a continuist game, I gotta say most of these disgusting haters were players since the Nintendo 64 era, these Nintendo young fans are the worst people (I'm the same young as them). And    ENGLISH:
    This game is receiving very unfair ratings, many come from some Nintendo users of the toxic community, their displeasure is because the game is not a silly RPG, it's all that simple, they wanted a continuist game, I gotta say most of these disgusting haters were players since the Nintendo 64 era, these Nintendo young fans are the worst people (I'm the same young as them). And when it comes to RPGs, I am sure that most of them come from the USA and Spain, countries where most RPG fans live.
    Latin America countries are almost happy, because their mind is more open to platformer games and they know little about RPGs.
    Paper Mario is actually a good game if you look at it from another perspective, you need to "be" a fresh and new player who is unfamiliar with RPGs, and you will see the game is actually very good, but if you are a angry old gamer, you will see it as trash because you have other expectatives which is terrible way to review a game.
    It is called Paper Mario but it does not mean that it must be RPG game, it's only Mario made in paper. There are A LOT of RPG games already, you really want more? Don't have selfish thoughts!

    ESPAÑOL:
    Este juego está recibiendo calificaciones muy injustas, muchos son de los propios fans de Nintendo que para mi son una comunidad muy tóxica, su disgusto es porque el juego no es un tonto RPG, así de simple, ellos querían un juego continuista, y hay que decir que la mayoría de estos asquerosos fans de Nintendo son jovenes que jugaron desde el Nintendo 64, son de lo peor ni saben valorar juegos del Nintendo clásico. Y tratándose de RPGs, estoy seguro que la mayoría son de USA y España, países donde hay más fans de dicho género.
    Latinoamérica está má feliz, porque la mente es más abierta a los plataformas y sabe poco de RPGs.
    Paper Mario en realidad es un buen juego si lo ves desde una perspectiva de jugador fresco y nuevo, que no conozca RPGs, esta es la forma en que hay que verlo ya que no intenta ser lo que los haters quieren.
    Que se llame Paper Mario no significa que deba ser RPG, en ningún lado se firmó eso. Juegos RPG ya hay muchísimos, no tengas pensamientos egoístas.    … Expand
  2. panchoenlared
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de nintendo, me ha gustado muchísimo, gracias nintendo por esta obra maestra
  3. RachanHD
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    bueno que se puede decir otra joya de nintedo , ojala no se vea machada por los 0 de los mierderos estos que jamas en su vida van a tener una nintedo que sigan jugando al fifa
  4. overspartan1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    buen juego divertido y buena mobilidad esta entretenido las historia te da lo que necesitas
  5. Whacka
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game has amazing music, visuals, and funny dialogue. The amount of detail in the environment is incredible. They fixed so many commonly complained about things from the previous installments. The battle system keeps your mind fresh and the use of badges and “weapons” keeps things interesting! Great storyline!
  6. Davidsoler14
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Sin lugar a duda, un juego que no tiene ningún fallo, muy recomendable.
    Mecánica creativa, no es de rol como los antiguos pero sin lugar a duda uno de los juegos mas recomendables de NS con animal crossing en este 2020
  7. TuPapaChief
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Nunca había jugado un papel Mario, pero este juego brilla por sus gráficos minimalistas pero con gran diseño.. es increíble que un juego diseñado para niños sea tan divertido para los adultos.
  8. Alexdh64
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I would rate 8, but I'm rating it 10 because of all of the hate. I played the game a bit, and up to now, it's fun.
  9. lustrofuria
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Origami King is a game a lot better than looks at first glance.
    Is a new story, is very inovative, but follow some aspects of storyline like Thousand year Door
    The game have a excellent soundtrack and use the of things in paper form is a lot better than previous games. Who liked some previous Paper Mario, will like this one too.
  10. Freedumbdclxvi
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Outstanding game. Characterization is great, lots of humor and the world is a wonder to explore. The battles are very fun. Even standard battles can have a good challenge with initial enemy setups. The boss battles are some of the most fun I’ve had in a game - all require strategy or things can downhill fast. Art direction and soundtrack are also top notch. Definitely a worthy entry forOutstanding game. Characterization is great, lots of humor and the world is a wonder to explore. The battles are very fun. Even standard battles can have a good challenge with initial enemy setups. The boss battles are some of the most fun I’ve had in a game - all require strategy or things can downhill fast. Art direction and soundtrack are also top notch. Definitely a worthy entry for the series and Mario as a whole.… Expand
  11. Kengo19
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I've been a fan of the Paper Mario series since the first game. Origami King has jumped to my 2nd favorite. I loved just about everything in this game.
  12. ScavengerDragon
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now I'm seeing a lot of 0's because it's not a traditional Paper Mario Game, but hear me out. It doesn't have to be. Now some may not like what I have to say, but I have to commend the devs for branching out and trying something new. Keep in mind that Breath of the Wild took away much of what made the franchise what it was but it still became a big hit, one of the best Zelda's of the franchise.

    Paper Mario: The Origami King ticks a lot of check boxes for me. The first hour I played, I was a bit concerned, as it wasn't like the original series, but after getting a hold of the battle mechanic, it really isn't that bad. It might seem like a bad fighting mechanic but after getting used to it, I actually found myself going into battle a lot more often for extra coins, as well as familiarizing myself with it's mechanics. It's less than ideal, but I can see what they were trying to do. In Paper Mario, usually you have a 2D Plane in the middle of a fight, between just you and the enemy but in Origami King, they tried to expand that into a 3D Perspective and add a layer of depth and strategy into the game.

    For the most part, I find myself enjoying the combat system. The world is vibrant and the art style they went with is spectacular, with story writing that just fits in with the Mario universe and the cheesy comments from Olivia just add to the charm that we've grown used to since the original game on the N64.

    Bosses are a mixed bag. I have found that in the ones that I have fought so far, half of them have been incredibly inspired. Yes the coloring pencils is not exactly...creative...but it fits into the world of Paper Mario very well, but there are also the Volumental bosses which are much more creative in design and goes to show what the team was able to do with an Origami themed Paper Mario title

    The game isn't perfect. It doesn't have traditional Paper Mario mechanics like it did in the first two titles, but I'm not going to stone the devs or Nintendo for wanting to try something new AND breathe new life into the series. It's a cut above some of the titles of the past. If I had to rank The Origami King with the titles already out...I'd say it's just below TTYD but it's definitely better than Super Paper Mario. Which again wasn't too bad of a game, I loved SPM, it was the last good Paper Mario that I found myself enjoying, and Origami King brings that love back to me with it's open world, vibrant art style and storytelling. Gameplay isn't bad, and it's above and beyond Sticker Star. It's not perfect, but it's very nearly there. So I give it an 8.    … Expand
  13. Riemaru
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Es interesante este paper mario, vengo de rejugar el paper mario de wii u (color splash), el sistema de combate es interesante pero si puede llegar a enfadar un poco, en cuanto a la historia me gusta lo que he visto, y el humor es genial!, se llega a extrañar eso de subir niveles aunque se nota esa experiencia cuando pasas los jefes. Me sorprende la nota al juego, no es malo, de tiro meEs interesante este paper mario, vengo de rejugar el paper mario de wii u (color splash), el sistema de combate es interesante pero si puede llegar a enfadar un poco, en cuanto a la historia me gusta lo que he visto, y el humor es genial!, se llega a extrañar eso de subir niveles aunque se nota esa experiencia cuando pasas los jefes. Me sorprende la nota al juego, no es malo, de tiro me gusta muchas de las mecanicas que tiene. La verdad si quieren un RPG vayan a por el Xenoblade, pero si te atrae la mecanica, la historia o los pequeños toques de humor pruebelo, juego divertido la verdad.… Expand
  14. vicente252
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Is not the perfect paper Mario, but have one of the best soundtracks and have a good open world. Combat mixed whit puzzles are nice and the comedia dialogues are good.
  15. AVD_Ratings
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This game has a beautiful art style, everything actually looks like it was made out of paper. The game is very well written and has a lot of great jokes. It's fun to collect all the Toads, just like the Korok seeds in Zelda, they are everywhere and have lots of great one-liners The world is fun to explore and I actually love the combat, although the first world holds your hand a little tooThis game has a beautiful art style, everything actually looks like it was made out of paper. The game is very well written and has a lot of great jokes. It's fun to collect all the Toads, just like the Korok seeds in Zelda, they are everywhere and have lots of great one-liners The world is fun to explore and I actually love the combat, although the first world holds your hand a little too much, but other than that I have no complaints. The bosses are fun and creative, It's not an RPG but it's not advertised as one so that's not even a complaint, I totally recommend checking this game out.… Expand
  16. Kaasworst
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Solid Nintendo Switch game! It is defo not the best Mario game made for the Switch but it is still a blast to play. Great writing and characters.
  17. Zenga
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Amazing storyline, excellent graphics and great boss battles. Regular combat is not on pair with the rest of the game, it's even a little boring and not rewarding, but it doesn't get in the way of the game being awesome.
  18. HectorRuben
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    RPG/Rol por turnos, listo, cumple el juego, se vio en los trailers de que va,se vio en un tree house de que se trata,nada se escondió, por lo tanto¿Quién compra un juego para darle pésima calificación?,ojo,nada se escondió,ni la jugabilidad ni nada,así se vio en los trailers y nada cambió, no fue un TLOU 2 donde ahí el peso fue más la historia que la jugabilidad,por la que se crítico, elRPG/Rol por turnos, listo, cumple el juego, se vio en los trailers de que va,se vio en un tree house de que se trata,nada se escondió, por lo tanto¿Quién compra un juego para darle pésima calificación?,ojo,nada se escondió,ni la jugabilidad ni nada,así se vio en los trailers y nada cambió, no fue un TLOU 2 donde ahí el peso fue más la historia que la jugabilidad,por la que se crítico, el juego de paper Mario es bueno, tiene aventura, RPG y a quien le gusta el.puzlle le gustará mucho. Excelente música además y mucho colectaton.… Expand
  19. Plushjavi
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego, súper divertido, con buenos gráficos y una música genial
  20. Oldskoolberk
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I really dug the graphics of this game. Very top notch. Controls are pretty solid overall. The style of the game is something we have not seen before with the Mario RPG and really any RPG so I do applaud Nintendo for trying something different with battle mechanics and so forth. The difficulty setting is one of the most challenging games on the Switch and I like that as it beatsI really dug the graphics of this game. Very top notch. Controls are pretty solid overall. The style of the game is something we have not seen before with the Mario RPG and really any RPG so I do applaud Nintendo for trying something different with battle mechanics and so forth. The difficulty setting is one of the most challenging games on the Switch and I like that as it beats Kirby, Yosh, and Mario Odyssey.

    The one drawback is the lack of leveling up. I think that was grossly needed for a game like this. But overall it was another great game by Nintendo.    … Expand
  21. misselisa
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Better than expected! The game looks frankly gorgeous and moves at a pleasant pace. The bosses are engaging and creative! Its battle system risks getting tedious over time, due to its repetitive nature, but the world and environmental puzzles draw you back in when that fatigue hits. Great fun!
  22. danielvzqz
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Definitivamente uno de los mejores de la saga jugabilidad entretenida que apantalla pero enrealidad es bastante simple gráficos los esperados y una historia simple pero funcional aunque me parece que es demasiado simple y sin chiste
  23. Alexb18
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Un juego unico al igual que el ghach of suchima le estan dando malas notas los piperos pero no importa
  24. Steplcy
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Good Game !!! Good graphics , the puzzles are challenging .Creative Story, Character Designs & Map Designs.
  25. LuigiHelpsOut
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This is an amazing game. I'll start by pointing out the elephant in the room, I liked the battle system. But don't take my word for that, since the battle system seems to be very polarizing. I cannot think of a single thing I didn't like about this game. Now, this game is great, but it is absolutely not worth 60$. You'll finish it in a week and, in my opinion, there isn't enough to keepThis is an amazing game. I'll start by pointing out the elephant in the room, I liked the battle system. But don't take my word for that, since the battle system seems to be very polarizing. I cannot think of a single thing I didn't like about this game. Now, this game is great, but it is absolutely not worth 60$. You'll finish it in a week and, in my opinion, there isn't enough to keep you coming back. But other than that, this is a fantastic game. (And that bob-omb partner will be your favorite character in all of gaming at the end of the game.)… Expand
  26. NielDilandy
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Muy divertido y con un sistema de batalla original, banda sonora muy linda y con muchas horas de diversión.
  27. GerardCS
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Hermoso! colorido y divertido, uno de los imprescindibles de este año. NO ES UN RPG!
  28. Blazejaw
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I am enjoying this game more then I anticipated. I was hesitant about buying when I saw the tree house live event but an hour before released I decided to give it a try. I have not stopped playing since the battle system though it is not perfect it’s a huge improvement from colour splash and sticker star. This game deserves a much higher score. It’s disappointing that people are hating onI am enjoying this game more then I anticipated. I was hesitant about buying when I saw the tree house live event but an hour before released I decided to give it a try. I have not stopped playing since the battle system though it is not perfect it’s a huge improvement from colour splash and sticker star. This game deserves a much higher score. It’s disappointing that people are hating on it just because it isn’t the thousand year door 2. People need to get over that and realize that this game is great and a load of fun.… Expand
  29. Taco_Chile
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    El juego es realmente bueno, me ha encantado, sobre todo la banda sonora que es muy buena
  30. Berdabo
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    If you go into this game expecting a classic Paper Mario game, I am sorry to say that you will not find what you're looking for. If you're expecting a cleverly written action puzzler (yes, Puzzler) with cute characters and an excellent world, than I am happy to say you will not be disappointed. In my opinion The Origami King's best quality is it's world, both artistically speaking andIf you go into this game expecting a classic Paper Mario game, I am sorry to say that you will not find what you're looking for. If you're expecting a cleverly written action puzzler (yes, Puzzler) with cute characters and an excellent world, than I am happy to say you will not be disappointed. In my opinion The Origami King's best quality is it's world, both artistically speaking and functionally the game's world is incredible, Unlike the last two games, the Origami King's world is entirely connected meaning there is no world map that will hinder your progress throughout the world in any way this makes the world feel more more alive with the cities, theme parks and much more located all throughout the world, each of witch is riddled with interesting characters and unique missions that helps spice up the game from the typical over world battles that I honestly didn't like all that much outside of seeing new enemies or if It's scripted into the game. In summery I like the game a lot and think you should definitely play it.… Expand
  31. gaylilyreed
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The Origami King may not be a direct successor to TTYD, but it pulls off an action-adventure Paper Mario game better than any game in the series. It has a great world, fun characters, and incredible presentation. The battles can be a bit slow, but the ring puzzle mechanics are fun in their own right. Despite its flaws, I had a great time with this game.
  32. JVA18
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    I find the story of the game much better than the other last games.
    I really love the places, story, jokes and pretty much more about this game.
    I really think should give this game a chance.
  33. MesiasArt
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    It is an excellent game with very funny dialogues and situations, visually it is beautiful and the puzzles, although they are often tedious, give the game some difficulty.
    It's certainly not better than paper mario 64 or paper mario the thousand year door but it is really worth playing.
  34. Ebikkit
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario the Origami King has been an enjoyable experience through and through. RPGs are typically very hit or miss with me but the integration with puzzles in the game in both the over world and combat system makes it thoroughly engaging. I enjoyed the characters and the classic paper Mario humor. The boss designs are really clever. I do wish the game had a few more unique charactersPaper Mario the Origami King has been an enjoyable experience through and through. RPGs are typically very hit or miss with me but the integration with puzzles in the game in both the over world and combat system makes it thoroughly engaging. I enjoyed the characters and the classic paper Mario humor. The boss designs are really clever. I do wish the game had a few more unique characters as there is an abundance of toads to find throughout the game. However, the unique characters we do have are full of charm and add a lot to the experience. This game is an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys puzzles and Mario RPG fun… Expand
  35. UP10K
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario: The Origami King is an excellent entry in the series that felt very refreshing and never boring to play. It has created a new combat system that while not as good as the basic select and attack, is certainly more fun than the previous two. While the game has proven to be very enjoyable and have a lot of charm, the only problems are the battle system and lack of original characters. In conclusion, this is a great Paper Mario game, albeit not the one we wanted… Expand
  36. drewsaucy
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Just like Breath of the Wild is a phenomenal game, despite not necessarily catering to the usual Zelda formula, The Origami King is itself an overall great experience... but if you go into it expecting a true successor to the original Paper Mario or its critically & commercially lauded sequel (TTYD), you're going to be left feeling a bit short-changed.

    Regardless, this is definitively    Just like Breath of the Wild is a phenomenal game, despite not necessarily catering to the usual Zelda formula, The Origami King is itself an overall great experience... but if you go into it expecting a true successor to the original Paper Mario or its critically & commercially lauded sequel (TTYD), you're going to be left feeling a bit short-changed.

    Regardless, this is definitively the best game to arrive in the post-Super Paper Mario era of the series. And while the at-times convoluted battle system has incited quite a bit of controversy (I personally go back and forth on it), I think that to base your entire opinion of this game on that does a huge disservice to the aspects in which it excels. The writing (and humor!) are spectacular; the overworld, more vast, beautiful, and interconnected than we've ever experienced in a Paper Mario game; the soundtrack, one of the best & most diverse Nintendo has put out in years; the plot, surprisingly deep and positively rife with Easter eggs & little nods to the series' history. In fact, one of the game's "chapters" had me feeling so nostalgic for another all-time Nintendo classic that I couldn't help but smile for the whole 3 or 4 hours it took to complete it - you'll recognize it too, when you get there. (And yes, each chapter really is that fleshed out with multiple "dungeons", bosses, areas, etc. Not to mention the HUNDREDS of collectibles, many of which are extremely well-hidden, spread across the world - this will no doubt be completionists' favorite Paper Mario.)

    TL;DR - It's no PM64 or TTYD, nor does it necessarily try to be. But where the previous two titles in this series have done less with more, The Origami King at last does more with less. 8.4 / 10    … Expand
  37. LinkHyrules
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario and the origami king is the funniest game I’ve ever played. The graphic are great and the only downside is that the combat system starts to get a little annoying. It’s an all around great game and there’s plenty of stuff to collect for completionists
  38. hav0kfgc
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Having actually played through the game, I can tell you that the game is good. It's Paper Mario, and while it has partners and light RPG elements, it is definitely not a spiritual successor to Paper Mario 64 or TTYD. But it's good. Nintendo has been taking Paper Mario away from its RPG roots in favor of an action adventure puzzle game, so know what you're getting into. This is basically aHaving actually played through the game, I can tell you that the game is good. It's Paper Mario, and while it has partners and light RPG elements, it is definitely not a spiritual successor to Paper Mario 64 or TTYD. But it's good. Nintendo has been taking Paper Mario away from its RPG roots in favor of an action adventure puzzle game, so know what you're getting into. This is basically a much better, very polished Color Splash.

    People will feel mixed on the combat. Rather than resource management from Sticker Star or Color Splash, you attack by rearranging hordes of foes in a circle. You are always given enough spins and turns to perfectly clear regular enemies, and you get a damage boost from lining them up correctly. While this rewards players' puzzle-solving, it often times trivializes every battle in the game apart from boss battles, and many times I go through entire areas without ever seeing an enemy's attack animation. However, the bosses, while also puzzles, are well-crafted fights and definitely a highlight.

    Story and humor is top notch as always. Instead of badges, you can equip accessories to boost abilities in and out of combat. You can buy and equip boots and hammers to choose from that act like stickers or cards from Sticker Star or Color Splash. They have durability, but are so sturdy and easy to obtain that you rarely need to think twice about using them if the situation calls for it. Partners sometimes attack in battle after Mario but aren't player-controlled, and oftentimes Mario will kill the enemy before they can even do anything.

    As far as newer Paper Marios this one shines atop the rest and is legitimately a good puzzle game. It just might not be the Paper Mario fans have been clamoring for.    … Expand
  39. rinoclub99
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    - Funny as hell
    - Likeable charterers
    - Beautiful landscapes and areas
    - Engaging combat
    Cons: - Combat can get repetitive but each boss fight feels very refreshing
  40. TheShowMeister1
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This game is a fun new addition to the Paper Mario series. The world is great, the story is great, and I love the Boss Battles. The only real complaint I have with the game is that the normal battles have no reward other than coins. All in all this is a great game and would recommend to anyone who wants to play a fun new and exciting Mario game.
  41. Zer0Dwarf
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    It's pretty fun it's not like any game before it and the game is taken in a direction where you spend more time exploring and finding collectables then going through the main quest It has the best story from any of the last 3 games and it brings back older elements plus a new rng based system to make combat kind of fun and not completely useless

    The environments are beautiful and    It's pretty fun it's not like any game before it and the game is taken in a direction where you spend more time exploring and finding collectables then going through the main quest It has the best story from any of the last 3 games and it brings back older elements plus a new rng based system to make combat kind of fun and not completely useless


    The environments are beautiful and extremely fun to explore and even though everyone is just a mairo person there personallitys makes everyone diffrent    … Expand
  42. Gaven
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is the latest adventure in the Paper Mario universe. This game holds it's own next to the best of the series and is a great time. Boss battles are a fun challenge and the connected world you explore throughout the game hides plenty of collectibles for you to spend hours finding. This game is more than worth the $60 asking price and will provide hours of fun.Paper Mario: The Origami King is the latest adventure in the Paper Mario universe. This game holds it's own next to the best of the series and is a great time. Boss battles are a fun challenge and the connected world you explore throughout the game hides plenty of collectibles for you to spend hours finding. This game is more than worth the $60 asking price and will provide hours of fun. If you're new to RPG's or are a longtime fan this is the game for you. The ring combat system offers a unique and fun experience you wont find anywhere else. Paper Mario: The Origami King is well worth your time and gives a bright future for the series.… Expand
  43. McyDJ
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Amazing game. Very long story to keep you entertained. I like the combat system even though it can be a little hard some times. It makes it a fun challenge.
  44. Testdoomy
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I liked this game a lot. It made me laugh out loud quite a few times and it plays out as a really pretty adventure game. The music is great and the boss battles are pretty fun. It dragged in a couple places but overall the gameplay, environment, characters and music kept me invested. Very cool, I recommend picking this one up.
  45. KardinoDX
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game, but not a "Thousand-Year Door 2."
    Enjoyable throughout the entire adventure and I would recommend this to any open-minded Paper Mario fan or anyone looking to get into the series
  46. iiAngelTheory
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    A beautiful game, with a story that exceeded expectations. Despite Nintendo keeping the younger audience in mind, they masterfully tackled some rather mature topics. Origami King shines with it's colorful open world, unique personalities, and an enormous checklist of things to get done. The only drawback is the repetitive battle mechanics, but I absolutely forgive that flaw in favor of allA beautiful game, with a story that exceeded expectations. Despite Nintendo keeping the younger audience in mind, they masterfully tackled some rather mature topics. Origami King shines with it's colorful open world, unique personalities, and an enormous checklist of things to get done. The only drawback is the repetitive battle mechanics, but I absolutely forgive that flaw in favor of all of the aspects this game got right.… Expand
  47. Letala
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Its a really fun game! The batle system can get anoying sometimes, but ingeneral this game is really good, its a solid 8, Its really colorfull and it has this very silly dumb sence of humor, its great. My favorite part of this game is the colectables, there is Toads to find all over the world, pices of the ground to fix and many other things. In general I haf a great time with this game
  48. Hellhound8040
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Fun simple qnd looks beautiful. I wasnt expecting qlot from this but I've found myself just playing more as is a nice game.
  49. Alex684
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Paper Mario the origami king may not be the same style of the other games but it is a good game if you look past that with its amazing art style and its story, this game a must try game.
  50. Dr_Lumbargo
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    When judged as a stand alone game (as it should be) instead of comparing it to its very popular predecessor, the thousand year door, this game is a masterpiece. It is an absolute joy to play from start to finish and new elements are added to the combat during every boss fight, and within many encounters, which keeps the already amazing combat fresh throughout the entire duration of theWhen judged as a stand alone game (as it should be) instead of comparing it to its very popular predecessor, the thousand year door, this game is a masterpiece. It is an absolute joy to play from start to finish and new elements are added to the combat during every boss fight, and within many encounters, which keeps the already amazing combat fresh throughout the entire duration of the game. Speaking of the combat, nintendo absolutely hit the nail on the head with it. The combat is unlike anything ive seen in an rpg and it is executed very well. Even though exp isnt gained from battles, I found myself willingly fighting the random enemies around the expansive open world just so i could learn all of the differnet ring combinations that the enemies could be arranged into. Also, the story in this game is by no means complex, but i think that is is sufficient for what the game wanted to achieve, and it does have its dark and heart touching moments. Overall, after the last 2 entries in the paper mario franchise, this feels like a much needed breath of fresh air, and makes me hopefully for the future of paper mario.… Expand
  51. Horvatjj
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I've played every game in the PM series. Origami King is a phenomenal game that brings together elements from each era of the franchise, and creates something new. The massive connected world, the characters, the exploration, the story/writing, the graphics, the collectibles, the music, the real-time combat sections, the bosses, the dungeons...there is SO much to love in this game. itI've played every game in the PM series. Origami King is a phenomenal game that brings together elements from each era of the franchise, and creates something new. The massive connected world, the characters, the exploration, the story/writing, the graphics, the collectibles, the music, the real-time combat sections, the bosses, the dungeons...there is SO much to love in this game. it BLOWS the other recent entries in the series out of the water, and its not close. i haven't put it down since it came out. Its very very cool… Expand
  52. Spudworks
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed it well. While it's not the game I wanted, it was still fun to play, and I like how it tried to do some things differently than even the previous games.
  53. Droeser
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    While this game is different from the original two paper Mario games, it is still a great game. The music is fantastic, exploring the worlds is exciting, and finding toads all over the place is very rewarding. While there is no incentive to battle enemies, the new combat system is new and inventive. I did however find myself avoiding enemies constantly, which fans of grinding levels to getWhile this game is different from the original two paper Mario games, it is still a great game. The music is fantastic, exploring the worlds is exciting, and finding toads all over the place is very rewarding. While there is no incentive to battle enemies, the new combat system is new and inventive. I did however find myself avoiding enemies constantly, which fans of grinding levels to get stronger will dislike. Overall great game, doesn’t deserve all the hate it is getting.… Expand
  54. Robertsjbyrd
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    First time playing a Paper Mario game and haven't played anything else since it's release. Not comparing to anything else and new to this series I've found it fun and somewhat challenging. Some puzzles so far have had me really using my brain which I can say has been welcome since I seem to be using it less during quarantine...
  55. Goosh
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    I've never played a Paper Mario game before but I am enjoying the game. I was hoping it would be as exciting as Mario Odyssey but the unnecessary battles and the mechanics behind them are 1 of the biggest setbacks for the game. The companion (Olivia?) is fine for the story but she is constantly talking and slowing down the story.

    Ultimately, the game is vibrant, fun and entertaining all    I've never played a Paper Mario game before but I am enjoying the game. I was hoping it would be as exciting as Mario Odyssey but the unnecessary battles and the mechanics behind them are 1 of the biggest setbacks for the game. The companion (Olivia?) is fine for the story but she is constantly talking and slowing down the story.

    Ultimately, the game is vibrant, fun and entertaining all around. I'm happy I got it and would recommend it to a friend. I would even commit to a digital copy.    … Expand
  56. Netsal__94
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Me gusto el juego, sale de lo común trata de reinventarse y a la vez crea que el jugador este atento a las batallas
  57. GalaxiesBard
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario and the Origami King is a great game with a good soundtrack. The graphics are wonderful and the story, though very simple, is fun to play through. The only downside I have with the game is that battles can sometimes get repetitive or boring with no real purpose to them. Even with this problem, I still believe the battles are fun enough to go through especially the boss battles.Paper Mario and the Origami King is a great game with a good soundtrack. The graphics are wonderful and the story, though very simple, is fun to play through. The only downside I have with the game is that battles can sometimes get repetitive or boring with no real purpose to them. Even with this problem, I still believe the battles are fun enough to go through especially the boss battles. With the unique battle system and bosses, I firmly believe this is way a step above Sticker Star and Color Splash.… Expand
  58. Helio2007
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I love the game but the fighting gets boring after some rounds tho the boss fightes are great..Just with there was a different way to fight the normal enemies
  59. B3466
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Although it’s different from the original two in many ways, The Origami Kings new things allow it to shine up as one of the best in the series. It’s combat is a mix between turn based RPG battles and ring puzzles. The puzzles gain you an attack bonus, and get pretty damn complicated as the game goes on. It’s bosses come in two forms, Vulumentals and Legion of Stationary. Vulamentals areAlthough it’s different from the original two in many ways, The Origami Kings new things allow it to shine up as one of the best in the series. It’s combat is a mix between turn based RPG battles and ring puzzles. The puzzles gain you an attack bonus, and get pretty damn complicated as the game goes on. It’s bosses come in two forms, Vulumentals and Legion of Stationary. Vulamentals are origami beasts that look like bosses you would see in a traditional RPG. Legion of Stationary bosses are office supplies (You learn why as you play the game) that became sentient. They are normally guarding streamers that engulf peaches castle. Along your journey you can free toads, collect treasures, and fill in holes with confetti. Collected toads show up in battle. You can pay them in coins to do special actions in battle, and help you defeat enemies. I think most of the games mechanics work great, and the battles aren’t nearly as repetitive as SS or CS. The main twist is the weapons. They are more powerful than your normal attacks. You can buy them, but be sure to be stocked up as they will break eventually. It’s weapon durability system isn’t nearly as brutal as BoTWs so you don’t need to spend too many coins on them. But stronger enemies will be much easier with the high end weapons, so be sure to have the right amount. It isn’t the Paper Mario for everyone, but it’s still pretty damn good.… Expand
  60. DSAxMAVERICK
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego con el sello que siempre caracteriza a los juegos de Nintendo , muy entretenido y colorido .
  61. Mfong001
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Lots of fun, feels fresh and deserves better. The only detail I would add to it is a RPG like increase of stats
  62. RandomGuy110
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is perfectly fine but for review bombed hard. I was going in expecting an alright game because of all the drama surrounding it, but I was surprised when u found a really good game. Paper Mario Origami King is a really fun game with an interesting combat system never seen before. It has an art style that looks really good for being a game based off of paper. Very good worldThis game is perfectly fine but for review bombed hard. I was going in expecting an alright game because of all the drama surrounding it, but I was surprised when u found a really good game. Paper Mario Origami King is a really fun game with an interesting combat system never seen before. It has an art style that looks really good for being a game based off of paper. Very good world design, I feel like everything is all connected in some way. The dialogue is top notch and has a lot of funny moments. The soundtrack is also amazing. I don’t see why the game is getting hate, but oh well.… Expand
  63. Hylian_Hero
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This is a fun, creative, and comical adventure through the world of Paper Mario. The visuals are bright, vibrant, and gorgeous, the music is grand and epic, the writing is witty, and the boss battles are innovative and interactive. The only negative I’ve experienced in the 25 hours or so I’ve played is that the normal enemy battles can get tedious after a while. They really only serve theThis is a fun, creative, and comical adventure through the world of Paper Mario. The visuals are bright, vibrant, and gorgeous, the music is grand and epic, the writing is witty, and the boss battles are innovative and interactive. The only negative I’ve experienced in the 25 hours or so I’ve played is that the normal enemy battles can get tedious after a while. They really only serve the purpose of earning coins and confetti. Many enemies are skippable, thankfully, and I think this helps make up for the tedium of the regular battles. I am glad they tried something different with the battle system, even though it isn’t the greatest approach in my opinion. Other than that, I am thoroughly enjoying my time with Paper Mario: The Origami King. There are twists and turns around every corner, and I love all the collectibles. If you enjoy grand adventures through the Mushroom Kingdom with surprises, comedy, and references to other Nintendo titles, then you will enjoy this game.… Expand
  64. LuigiCuau
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Simplemente es un juegaso, Paper Mario demuestra que sin mega gráficos puedes hacer un juego sumamente divertido y hermoso en el aspecto artístico, cada detalle de los lugares, el carisma de los personajes y el gran OST nos traen uno de los mejores juegos de la Switch, simplemente es un juego que todo usuario de Switch tiene que tener
  65. WackoDaSniper
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Good paper Mario, charming. The only gripe I have is the wave battle system can be a bit annoying. Constant unwanted battles feels a bit like Pokemon. But confetti/origami artstyle is very nice. I would recommend this.
  66. leche_paterna
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Una obra maestra tanto en el apartado jugable como artístico. Sencillamente sublime.
  67. enterfusion
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario The Origami King is a very good adventure game. If you don't expect an RPG and if you love adventures and a bit of puzzle games, than it's your game. The beginning is a little bit slow and Nintendo typically is the tutorial with multiple explanations, etc. But after the "bumpy start" its unfolds itself to a very good journey to the mushroom kingdom, with also a few "bold" plotPaper Mario The Origami King is a very good adventure game. If you don't expect an RPG and if you love adventures and a bit of puzzle games, than it's your game. The beginning is a little bit slow and Nintendo typically is the tutorial with multiple explanations, etc. But after the "bumpy start" its unfolds itself to a very good journey to the mushroom kingdom, with also a few "bold" plot moves , they are untypical for a nintendo game. Of course I don't spoiler but I think players know what I mean.

    The Graphic is very good and the journey makes fun. The Boss Battles are cool, but sadly the normal battles are a bit moot, because you only get money for it and normally you doesn't have money issues in this game xD

    But I think Paper Mario The Origami King is a "Step in the right direction" and as a Action-Adventure (Zelda) Fan and Puzzle Fan, I like the Adventure Paper Marios and I think for Adventure Fans its a great experience.    … Expand
  68. JoeMoney333
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    It's not an RPG. If you understand that it's an adventure game it's delightful.
  69. Sensey_DARJ
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Después del super éxito de paper Mario para la N64 y la puerta milenaria de GC y el jugo rarísimo de super Mario paper para Wii y el descenso del color splash con el de los sticker creí que nunca vería a esta saga renancer de nuevo tal vez no como la puerta milenaria pero me encantó la nueva forma de pelear albprincipio lo vi raro pero despues se va desarrollando muy bien y loDespués del super éxito de paper Mario para la N64 y la puerta milenaria de GC y el jugo rarísimo de super Mario paper para Wii y el descenso del color splash con el de los sticker creí que nunca vería a esta saga renancer de nuevo tal vez no como la puerta milenaria pero me encantó la nueva forma de pelear albprincipio lo vi raro pero despues se va desarrollando muy bien y lo mas importante es que te diviertes muchisimo el humor es como el juego de color splash y paper Mario de N64… Expand
  70. Dinerogod
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I haven’t really played the other paper Mario’s but this is a pretty good game
  71. 820_alvaro
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Good adventure game, beautiful game, creative fight mechanic and cool Boss Fights. Its Mario game.
  72. pacomantu
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Lo mejor (sin spoilers):
    -Visualmente es espectacular, por lo colorido que es y también por todos los diseños de escenarios y las figuras de origami.
    -Tiene situaciones muy variadas y originales. Si vas evitando los combates contra los enemigos débiles, no se hace repetitivo en nada. -Los diálogos de los personajes son de lo mejor que he visto en un juego, son un puntazo. Y la    Lo mejor (sin spoilers):
    -Visualmente es espectacular, por lo colorido que es y también por todos los diseños de escenarios y las figuras de origami.
    -Tiene situaciones muy variadas y originales. Si vas evitando los combates contra los enemigos débiles, no se hace repetitivo en nada.
    -Los diálogos de los personajes son de lo mejor que he visto en un juego, son un puntazo. Y la localización a España es perfecta.
    -Los toads. Salvarlos es adictivo.
    Aviso que es un Mario con mucho de Zelda. Exploración y puzzles que te hacen pensar un poco y ser rápido con el mando, pero sin ser muy difícil. En resumen, lo puede jugar cualquiera y se lo pasará genial.    … Expand
  73. ElguapoAlex
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I love the game, it's my first paper mario game, I love the humor of the game, even the final has a little of it, the combat is great too, is a little annoying but, only a little at the start of the game, I don't like the weapons has limited uses, but has a lot of uses, I believe that was super annoying in color splash and sticker star because only has one use, the the toads in combat areI love the game, it's my first paper mario game, I love the humor of the game, even the final has a little of it, the combat is great too, is a little annoying but, only a little at the start of the game, I don't like the weapons has limited uses, but has a lot of uses, I believe that was super annoying in color splash and sticker star because only has one use, the the toads in combat are super helpful if you pay 999 coins can heal you and can even give you good objects like hammers and more, visually is beautiful, I love it, if you like paper mario saga, you need to play it, and if you want to start with the saga, I recommend you to play it too, you need to play it if you have a Nintendo switch, and one of the best things are the soundtrack it's simply great.



    CONCLUSION
    Is a good game that you must play and is better than colour splash and sticker star and here in metacritic need to has more note in user score    … Expand
  74. Peebe
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    a good rpg game: it has an interesting and fun story, a different combat system. I'm missing an experience system to increase stats instead of finding them, but I like the evolution of the game
  75. yt-friendlydog
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario the origami king for me, has flaws but doesn't disappoint to be a great experience with its beyond beautiful graphics, great story with heartwarming moments and its brand new battle system which feels like a breath of fresh air, even though it can get a tad repetitive at some points in your action packed adventure to stop king ollie once for all. Quick note : partners arePaper Mario the origami king for me, has flaws but doesn't disappoint to be a great experience with its beyond beautiful graphics, great story with heartwarming moments and its brand new battle system which feels like a breath of fresh air, even though it can get a tad repetitive at some points in your action packed adventure to stop king ollie once for all. Quick note : partners are technically in the game, and have great personalities and were even a highlight in my experience playing the game, the problems with our wacky allies are that even though they do occasionally help in battle, you can't control them, (spoilers : even though most of them aren't beneficial, some are useful to solving puzzle's on your adventure). also special weapons you get on your journey don't break instantly which is great but after a while they can break which is unfortunate. Overall has problems but a great experience… Expand
  76. gamerinside01
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Excelente juego. Divertido y Cómico. Un cambio en el game play pero nada para no apreciar un buen juego.
  77. jordanchicksen
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    It’s not TTYD, but that’s okay! This game is fun in its own right with hilarious writing, beautiful set designs, and puzzling battles that can be quite tough if you mess up! The whole time I’ve played it, I haven’t wanted to put it down!
  78. 808_Blasta
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I’d never played a Paper Mario game before this one but I’m thoroughly enjoying it! The combat system can be boring at times but they manage to keep it fresh by adding in new twists early on. There’s a TON of slow scrolling dialogue that can’t be skipped until the text has finished typing out...I’m not a big fan of that. So far I’m liking it a lot though!
  79. Pitytemimilpa
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Excelente guión me encantan los templos estilo de legen of Zelda y muy buena dirección de arte los convates pueden llegar a cansar pero vale la pena por lo demás de la experiencia
  80. Willpro
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A very nice and original game. The boss battles are tricky sometimes and the new characters are funny even though they don't look really unique. Olivia is maybe a bit to present with her tutorials, but her personality is very special and original. The battle system is great and add a bit of complexity to the game... that's good because the rest is a bit too easy. The areas and the musicsA very nice and original game. The boss battles are tricky sometimes and the new characters are funny even though they don't look really unique. Olivia is maybe a bit to present with her tutorials, but her personality is very special and original. The battle system is great and add a bit of complexity to the game... that's good because the rest is a bit too easy. The areas and the musics are so good! That's a win for me.… Expand
  81. Fancyfilmmaker
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Note I have never played any Mario game but I’m glad this is my first. It’s funny, beautiful, and super fun! Only complaint is sometimes the battles can get slightly annoying. But other than that it’s really a heartwarming fun game to play during these hard times. Don’t listen to the haters this is a must own for every switch owner
  82. Metroid777
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Lindo jogo e divertido. Muitos mini games, exploração interessante. Batalhas interessantes contra os inimigos comuns mas não totalmente necessárias. Batalhas contra os chefes simplesmente geniais.
  83. manfromsteel
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Pretty fun game, addictive and funny, Paper Mario is looong and thats good, worth the money.
  84. ManGigantt
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stunning Game full of collectibles, full of minigames, and actuallly made me cry wyen your companion throught the entire game sacrifices themselves for the greater good. beautiful. stunning. 10/10 would recommend… Expand
  85. River
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Ignore the review bombers who don't even know what an RPG is.
    Here is a real review from someone who actually played the game:
    It's a good game, however the 1st chapter is basically one long and slow tutorial. If you can endure that, then you will enjoy the rest of the game after. Because of the poor start, I can't reasonably give this game a 9/10. It is a solid 8/10 game for the    Ignore the review bombers who don't even know what an RPG is.
    Here is a real review from someone who actually played the game:

    It's a good game, however the 1st chapter is basically one long and slow tutorial. If you can endure that, then you will enjoy the rest of the game after. Because of the poor start, I can't reasonably give this game a 9/10. It is a solid 8/10 game for the variety they managed to put in this game, mixing elements from all previous Paper Mario games and simplifying some things. They could have made the opening so much better but unfortunately they didn't. They saved all the good ideas for chapter 2 and onward.

    This game does not deserve to be rated lower than Color Splash, and anyone who has played Origami King will see this game is definitely worth the 8/10 I am giving it.

    RPGs at their core have a focus on characters, dialog, and the quest. Origami King delivers on all these so it is definitely an RPG. The rest (leveling system, skills, and turn-based combat) is all optional and diverse among different RPGs.

    Leveling: Rather than gaining xp from individual battles, you level up after each boss. You don't have a visible numbered level, but your base damage increases and you can one shot weaker enemies from the previous area outside of battle. Your hp increases from this and side quests as well, Zelda heart container-style.

    Also small note here, battles are not pointless. They give you resources and progress the story. The way the battles are designed is so that it is pointless to GRIND them. This is a good thing in my opinion, since you never have to needlessly battle enemies on repeat like in past games. Origami King gives you plenty of tools at your disposal so the entire game is a grind-free experience. The fact that people are complaining they can't grind for more xp shows that they are not expecting newer games to be smarter and more seamless.

    The game is structured so that you essentially complete 2 dungeons and 2 bosses per world. So the pacing at which your power increases is well done here. Battling extra grunts for xp is not a thing here and frankly I'm glad, such a thing is not necessary and would only make the game more tedious if it was present.

    The fighting system starts off deceptively too easy, however the further you go into the game the more challenging it gets. You WILL get to a point where you are stumped to solve it and have to use items to creatively find an alternate path to success. Thankfully the game gives you the tools and chances for a fair shot at figuring out a way to win without being too easy.

    The game gives you lots of HP and healing items to start with. However by as early as the 2nd boss you will be hit with large amounts of damage that can give you a game over if you're not careful.

    One of the biggest disappointments is a lack of partners. They aren't playable and don't have unique abilities. They are just tagging along, one at a time, and just deal one decently strong attack every so often.    … Expand
  86. Kwar
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Okay first of all I really loved this game. I just finished playing it all the way through. It did feel a little short and yes the new battle mechanic is not the most enjoyable but the lovable characters and the awesome bosses brought my score up to an 8. It's not like past Paper Mario's and tbh you just gotta get over it cause it's a beautiful story. Stunning artwork and even music. SadlyOkay first of all I really loved this game. I just finished playing it all the way through. It did feel a little short and yes the new battle mechanic is not the most enjoyable but the lovable characters and the awesome bosses brought my score up to an 8. It's not like past Paper Mario's and tbh you just gotta get over it cause it's a beautiful story. Stunning artwork and even music. Sadly it's no TYD but those are some huge boots to fill. The bosses are worth a playthrough in themselves. Still i hope Nintendo graces us one day with another Paper Mario which includes sidekicks. Sadly no sidekicks in this game. Well none that do much to be sure in battles.… Expand
  87. RoxasCar
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    It is a very fun game that renews the Paper Mario saga, has its flaws and sometimes the battles by tedious but very funny turns because they make you think strategically and how to use all the objects that you have, Very colorful and very entertaining, it's mejir game that TLOU **** 2 certainly surpasses it
  88. Peter19
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario has never felt more fun than with The Origami King, and its lighthearted feel is the perfect thing for gamers to sit with this summer.
    This game is actually really good. Sure it is not like TTYD but it is still a fun game.

    Great soundtrack
    Amazing visuals
    Interesting environments    … Expand
  89. Bootikus41
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    This game is possibility the best game on the switch! I can't believe how many trashed this game BEFORE it came out, don't listen to them they are just bitter that it's not the same as ttyd that came out 15 YEARS AGO!! BUY THIS GAME
  90. Jumpbrick
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    About as perfect of a Paper Mario game as I could imagine. The amount of care and detail that was put in this game on on display througout. The journey was great and the destination hit the heart.
  91. drumguru
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    This game deserves better, I love this game one of the best games I've played on the Switch.
  92. ruben1100
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Great soundtrack, fantastic visuals, good partners, an innovative battle system which it has a lot of potential. They could have gone a little further with the battle system.

    Anyways, it is a very good game despite the review bombing just because it is NOT Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door. Some people need to learn to have fun with different games :)
  93. LukeG
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! The combat/battle/fighting system/mechanics some critique is basically a puzzle. This game is for true fans and gamers. Very fun and highly recommended.
  94. wariothelegend
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    After releasing a series of sub-par games in the series, Intelligent Systems decided to start fresh with "Paper Mario", and it paid off well! This game is an absolute joy to play from it's graphics to it's music and it's witty dialogue. The levels are huge and impressive and the puzzles are a brain teaser. But unfortunately, this game falls flat on it's battle system as most would tellAfter releasing a series of sub-par games in the series, Intelligent Systems decided to start fresh with "Paper Mario", and it paid off well! This game is an absolute joy to play from it's graphics to it's music and it's witty dialogue. The levels are huge and impressive and the puzzles are a brain teaser. But unfortunately, this game falls flat on it's battle system as most would tell you...

    The story starts off with Mario and Luigi discovering a new villain by the name of King Olly, who plans on folding up the entire paper world into origami. King Olly has already folded up most of Bowser's Minions and even Princess Peach. Determined to foil his plans, Mario teams up with his new friend Olivia to stop King Olly and his evil plans. To do this, the pair must travel to the farthest reaches of the Earth to find 5 colored streamers that are holding Princess Peach's Castle captive. And so their journey begins!

    Exploring the gigantic worlds the game has to offer is a joyride you could do over and over again! The levels are beautiful to look at and the music in the background fits the aesthetic perfectly! This game is also a completionist's dream-come-true, as their are lots of Toads to save and treasures to collect.

    The game is also very charming with it's characters and what they have to say. Your primary partner, Olivia, is not a nagging hassle like Kersti was in "Paper Mario: Sticker Star". There are also many other characters you'll meet, like Bobby and Professor Toad who prove to be very helpful on your quest.

    As mentioned before (and probably every review here will tell you), the battle system just isn't as fun (nor effective) as the developers like to think. The game features a 360-degree battle system in which you are tasked with moving the enemies around a turntable to line them up just right to your strategic advantage before attacking them. The battle system's concept in very unique, but it can sometimes be a little unfair. For every battle, you are only given a set amount of time and moves to place the enemies where you want them. This can lead to frustrating moments (like what I went through) if one does not get good at this new system. Boss Battles also work in a similar fashion, but instead of lining up the enemies, you're tasked with building a path for Mario to take to collect power-ups, avoid traps and defeat the boss. I found boss battles to be much more fun than regular battles, but unfortunately, both battle systems are very unrewarding, as their is no Experience Points to be gained from fighting, despite the game having RPG roots.

    "Paper Mario: The Origami King" will surprise players who aren't expecting much from a newer entry to the series, and will be delighted to see elements like Partners, Badges and Audiences implemented from the first 3 "Paper Mario" games. At the same time, for those who enjoy some of the more modern entries in the series, weapons from "Paper Mario: Sticker Star" and several jokes and Easter Eggs from "Paper Mario: Color Splash" make return here as well. The latest game in the series yet has the upsides of having a unique story, gorgeous graphics, catchy music, lovable characters, giant worlds, and lots of collectibles. The game's only true flaw is it's battle system, (which in my opinion is still better than "Sticker Star" and "Color Splash"'s battle systems). If you have any doubt in this game, don't! Because "Paper Mario: The Origami King" is an adventure like no other!    … Expand
  95. shoeless_sean
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    This game is getting absolutely torn down by old fans that are upset it's not an RPG anymore or didn't get past the slow first hour but frankly Origami King is still fun, funny, interesting, very unexpected, and will keep you guessing the whole time. It's also WAY longer than you'd initially think, especially if you go hunting down all the toads, trophies, and other collectibles.

    This    This game is getting absolutely torn down by old fans that are upset it's not an RPG anymore or didn't get past the slow first hour but frankly Origami King is still fun, funny, interesting, very unexpected, and will keep you guessing the whole time. It's also WAY longer than you'd initially think, especially if you go hunting down all the toads, trophies, and other collectibles.

    This is one of the most unique games I've played in a long time, and it is a complete breath of fresh air.

    I know some people aren't a fan of the puzzle combat but I really do encourage you to give yourself over to it because it is a lot of fun once you get into it and start challenging yourself to get perfect runs, and the boss battles are true highlights as each has it's own way of making path obscured and they WILL throw you off once or twice.

    I almost never write these reviews but I really do feel compelled to for this because I'm seeing this game not get half the credit it deserves do to fans of the old games being upset things have changed. Origami King is a truly fun, unique, and interesting game from top to bottom and if you give it a real chance it's great.    … Expand
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. B-Bog
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    I'm one of those old-school Paper Mario fans who has been waiting for the series to return to the format of the first two titles ever since Super Paper Mario released on the Wii, which I found to be pretty mediocre and didn't even finish. As we all know, the series decidedly did NOT improve after that. I have never played Sticker Star or Color Splash because everything that I have seen andI'm one of those old-school Paper Mario fans who has been waiting for the series to return to the format of the first two titles ever since Super Paper Mario released on the Wii, which I found to be pretty mediocre and didn't even finish. As we all know, the series decidedly did NOT improve after that. I have never played Sticker Star or Color Splash because everything that I have seen and read about these games just made me sad.

    So when Nintendo announced a new Paper Mario for the Switch, I was of course vaguely optimistic at first, but then really more pessimistic than anything else, because this looked essentially like Color Splash 2. I complained about the absence of: XP, badges, a traditional battle system, partners, unique characters from the Mushroom Kingdom etc. before the game even came out.

    Nevertheless, I could not help but feel pretty excited for the release, maybe because the whole year has been pretty slow on Switch, or maybe just because I had not played a Paper Mario game in half an eternity. Despite prematurely hating on the game, I decided to just give it a chance and downloaded it on release date. At least after playing it, I would actually know what I'm talking about.

    So, was I right about the sticking points above? Yes. I believe that if Nintendo implemented all these tropes from the first two Paper Mario games that established the franchise and made it popular IN THE FIRST PLACE, Origami King would be a MASTERPIECE. The way it is now, it is "just" a very good game.

    How could that be? How can the game be good even if it misses all these crucial elements mentioned above? Well, the writing, for one thing, is absolutely superb. This is probably one of the funniest and wittiest video games ever created. The visuals are absolutely gorgeous and the level/world design is very inspired and original. All the chapters are very distinct from another and offer a huge variety of approaches to game structure. The soundtrack...THE SOUNDTRACK! Do me a favour: Go on Youtube right now and listen to "Snif City" and tell me that that's NOT an absolute banger. The game is full of memorable tunes like this from all kinds of different genres.

    Navigating the over-world, looking for treasures and hidden Toads and filling up holes with confetti is very rewarding.

    Now, for the combat system: It is very unusual and I would prefer a traditional combat system or, at the very least, to have XP re-integrated. The last point would give you an actual incentive to battle. As it is now, you only get coins and confetti, which can easily be obtained by other methods in most situations. However, this style of combat can still be fun. The regular battles kind of started to annoy me by the end of the game, simply because they took up so much time, but the boss battles were always exciting and interesting (if a little too easy, like the whole game).

    All in all, Paper Mario is just FUN. You know, the unique Nintendo brand of straight-forward FUN. I was just having a good time playing this and I found myself wishing that the game would go on longer at the end because I was enjoying myself so much. I'm currently in the final throes of 100%ing the game and I'm probably going to play it again at some time. So I can only recommend this to everyone looking for a good time. Even if you don't necessarily agree with the direction that the series has taken after Thousand Year Door, like me, I would still strongly encourage you to give it a chance. You might just be surprised at how much there is to like about this game.    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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