Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. shaner757
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed this game . the combat system does need work i.m.o it gets stale,and i noticed myself trying to avoid combat quite a few times because it feels a bit pointless without a xp system even though you do get coins/confetti. But honestly besides that, the games does so well with everything else that it has to offer that i didn't have a problem looking past it. it has stunning scenery,I enjoyed this game . the combat system does need work i.m.o it gets stale,and i noticed myself trying to avoid combat quite a few times because it feels a bit pointless without a xp system even though you do get coins/confetti. But honestly besides that, the games does so well with everything else that it has to offer that i didn't have a problem looking past it. it has stunning scenery, funny puns and dad jokes, tons of hidden secrets/ collectibles and creative/fun boss battles. i know people are upset this isn't ttyd 2.0, but don't let those people stop you from enjoying a really good game because it definitely is.… Expand
  2. Apportal
    Aug 8, 2020
    6
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is a unique and colorful adventure out to shame by the lack of originality and interesting characters. Let me tell you what I mean. Let’s not beat around the bush here, The Origami King is not an RPG. If you grew up in the days of The Thousand Year Door, you’re most likely going to be disappointed with the outcome. Gone are the days of taking turns andPaper Mario: The Origami King is a unique and colorful adventure out to shame by the lack of originality and interesting characters. Let me tell you what I mean. Let’s not beat around the bush here, The Origami King is not an RPG. If you grew up in the days of The Thousand Year Door, you’re most likely going to be disappointed with the outcome. Gone are the days of taking turns and planning your attacks, Instead, you operate a ring-based arena, trying to line up the enemies in either a straight line or a square of four. It takes a while to get used to. In fact, some areas are littered with these ring-based battles it gets overwhelming and repetitive. But I think the end, the battle system is a nice puzzle, and a delightful break from the main game. Speaking of the main game, it doesn’t follow our favorite plumber Mario through the same “damsel-in-distress story. Instead, he finds Princess Peach has been completely turned into Origami by King Olly, the game’s biggest rival. The character itself doesn’t have any notable personality, besides his fierce desire to turn every piece of paper into Origami. That same storyline follows throughout the entire game, and is implemented very well. The beginning stages are very linear. And hearing Olivia, Mario’s over-zealous but sweet partner constantly hold your hand gives very little chance of being able to work things out on your own. And leaving out the very rare cases, it’s like this the whole game. Along with this idea, Mario can ask Olivia for hints anytime he likes, and usually those hints give away the answer completely. However, the stages and areas get much more appealing and larger the further you progress. With collectibles to find constantly, it barely feels like a constraint. But, aside from the mountainous treasures you find along the way, one bad habit sticks throughout the game- the hidden toads. These toads are everywhere. From a leaf on a tree, to a swan in a pool, to a flower hidden away in the dirt, it makes it almost impossible to find them all without any help, especially with how big the areas get the further you progress. And 100% an area is usually limited for this reason alone. It is definitely the games biggest restraint, and leaves much room to be desired in terms of completing the game fully. So, for all those reasons alone, I feel Paper Mario: The Origami King deserves a six. It was a fun adventure, and kept me occupied throughout the vast and expansive areas to explore, but in terms of collecting it really doesn’t hold up well. So, if you’re hungering for an original RPG, you should definitely pass and just play The Thousand Year Door for the Ump-Teenth time. If however you just want a fun little puzzler with lots of beautiful lands to explore, I highly suggest it. Happy Gaming, Fellow Gamers -Apportal… Expand
  3. SirSoil
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario The Origami King is surprisingly amazing with it’s unique take on combat and boss fights, and the charming humorous worlds and stories as well. Let’s begin simple the level design is seriously outstanding, there is many worlds to explore and they are all unique and charming. The story isn’t complex it’s more of a simple narrative and it works, and let’s not forget about thePaper Mario The Origami King is surprisingly amazing with it’s unique take on combat and boss fights, and the charming humorous worlds and stories as well. Let’s begin simple the level design is seriously outstanding, there is many worlds to explore and they are all unique and charming. The story isn’t complex it’s more of a simple narrative and it works, and let’s not forget about the humor it’s absolutely done well. Now the combat system is pretty unique, it’s laid out like a puzzle and when you do it right you get your attacks powered up, the bosses in the other hand are completely different and unique they always add something new to the bosses each one feels unique in they’re own way which is awesome. The soundtrack is absolute perfection, every tune is a jam. There is one minor issue with the game though, at the start you might have issues getting the hang of the combat system and the boss fights but when you master them no harm will be on your way. Paper Mario The Origami King is a thriller, it’s fun in every way from the combat and bosses to the worlds to even the soundtrack it’s all there in this complete package, don’t let the minor issue get to you the game is absolutely worth it especially for the humor. (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. sonjahtroll
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    After finishing it, I don't regret playing it but it's not a great game, there's plenty to collect and it took me over 30 hours to just reach the end of the story without 100%ing all the collectables. It is a mega polished game and looks absolutely gorgeous but the ideas and pacing aren't hugely even throughout the game and my biggest gripe is the companion Olivia, she is written to be soAfter finishing it, I don't regret playing it but it's not a great game, there's plenty to collect and it took me over 30 hours to just reach the end of the story without 100%ing all the collectables. It is a mega polished game and looks absolutely gorgeous but the ideas and pacing aren't hugely even throughout the game and my biggest gripe is the companion Olivia, she is written to be so damn annoying.

    Boss fights are a highlight of the combat system with the minion fights being frustrating when you can't see the correct line up. The writing and localisation is top notch as usual with Nintendo in house games and the world is certainly charming enough, but the choice to point out the blindingly obvious to the player every step of the way puts a dampener on the whole thing. So nothing special but worth it at a cut down price.    … Expand
  8. Dominguezjid
    Aug 7, 2020
    0
    Una basura nose como pueden sacar juegos tan poco entretenidos......

    .......kjikbjikn
  9. Giupy
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    Nice game, but the not best. The battle system it’s amazing but with some problem, the story is great but not the best... anyway I recommend this game to all Nintendo Switch owners
  10. arambs
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Aunque mucha gente se haya quejado sobre que no es como los primeros Paper Mario, el juego sinceramente me sorprendió, el gameplay no están malo como creía que seria y el juego es muy divertido de jugar en si, los diálogos son muy buenos y también el aspecto visual del juego. No es una obra maestra pero sí un muy buen juego, no le hagan caso a las criticas que solo jugaron 5 minutos delAunque mucha gente se haya quejado sobre que no es como los primeros Paper Mario, el juego sinceramente me sorprendió, el gameplay no están malo como creía que seria y el juego es muy divertido de jugar en si, los diálogos son muy buenos y también el aspecto visual del juego. No es una obra maestra pero sí un muy buen juego, no le hagan caso a las criticas que solo jugaron 5 minutos del juego y ya le han puesto 0, el juego ni de broma se merece un 0 como calificación, lo recomiendo mucho.… Expand
  11. AngelStarr
    Aug 6, 2020
    6
    Oh, the mediocrity hurts! I believe the target audience for this game should be marked as children ages 4 to 12.
    The story, the writing, the dialogues... They are all simply mediocre. Moreover, the lack of XP points makes most battles feel like a drag.
    Sure enough, the graphics are sweet, but something just feels... Boring as hell. I wish I'd spent that money on any other Mario title.    Oh, the mediocrity hurts! I believe the target audience for this game should be marked as children ages 4 to 12.
    The story, the writing, the dialogues... They are all simply mediocre. Moreover, the lack of XP points makes most battles feel like a drag.
    Sure enough, the graphics are sweet, but something just feels... Boring as hell.
    I wish I'd spent that money on any other Mario title. Because this game feels like a chore, like something that I have to finish only to justify the expense.    … Expand
  12. WordPlayRay
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    This was a charming and enjoyable play. Granted, it's no Thousand-Year Door, but The Origami King still provides plenty of fun, challenge (especially for the completionists out there), and some great, memorable moments involving its characters. Personally, I enjoyed the puzzle-solving battle system, but I can understand how it can be frustrating to others. Fortunately, coins are abundantThis was a charming and enjoyable play. Granted, it's no Thousand-Year Door, but The Origami King still provides plenty of fun, challenge (especially for the completionists out there), and some great, memorable moments involving its characters. Personally, I enjoyed the puzzle-solving battle system, but I can understand how it can be frustrating to others. Fortunately, coins are abundant in The Origami King, and they can always be used to help solve the puzzles for players who are stumped. Visually, the game is beautiful, and the music is among the best in the series!

    I believe that Paper Mario fans, while perhaps disappointed by some missing aspects from games prior, will still find plenty to enjoy here. It's not the zenith among the series' entries, but The Origami King is still solid!    … Expand
  13. DreamCore
    Aug 2, 2020
    7
    I've never played a Paper Mario game before, but I think this one is quite nice. My main complaint is the combat system. I think it's an interesting idea but every so often there are fight where it's practically impossible to align the enemies in the short amount of time you have which is very infuriating. Also there is very little reason to fight enemies since all you get is coins whichI've never played a Paper Mario game before, but I think this one is quite nice. My main complaint is the combat system. I think it's an interesting idea but every so often there are fight where it's practically impossible to align the enemies in the short amount of time you have which is very infuriating. Also there is very little reason to fight enemies since all you get is coins which you also get in lots of different ways. It definitely lacks something and definitely drags down the score. Outside of combat the game is enjoyable and worth experiencing.… Expand
  14. MatchSmatch
    Aug 5, 2020
    3
    Very boring game. It has been stated that this should be viewed as an adventure game, but the levels are empty, the story is dull and spent most of time wishing I was in the next area already. There no story just events and some minor character interaction. Some of the puzzles are ok and the music is good. The combat is terrible, you spend all time actively avoiding combat, there is noVery boring game. It has been stated that this should be viewed as an adventure game, but the levels are empty, the story is dull and spent most of time wishing I was in the next area already. There no story just events and some minor character interaction. Some of the puzzles are ok and the music is good. The combat is terrible, you spend all time actively avoiding combat, there is no point to engage as there is no benefit to fighting at all. The boss fights are uninspired and also easy. Right at the end, the Origami King Olly starts criticizing the game, 'once you have seen one toad you have seen them all'. The grip that Nintendo have put over Intelligent System has stifled their creativity and does it really show with another failed paper Mario. I regret buying this game.… Expand
  15. WoodyPWX
    Aug 5, 2020
    6
    Beautiful game that would be fun, but horrible battle system breaks that all.
  16. rcal26
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The game is beautifully made! Is awesome to play, it has a catchy story and it’s so good!
  17. Aragornmiki
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    Un juego muy fresco y divertido. La mecánica del juego es un pseudo RPG con combates por turnos (un sistema de combate nuevo y bastante ágil).

    El juego en si está dividido en los típicos mundos de los juegos de Mario, con algo de plataformas y puzzles.

    No es un juego difícil, es entretenido y la historia esta bien.

    Hay que destacar sus diálogos muy frescos, con humor y muy actuales.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Olumas
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    An absolute delight. As someone who played and loved TTYD and hated Sticker Star, this game is phenomenal. It chooses to do things differently than TTYD and 64, so if you're looking for the classic paper mario rpg experience you might not find it here. But if you're looking for a great game with wonderful music, diverse settings, hilarious writing, gorgeous visuals, and lovable, wellAn absolute delight. As someone who played and loved TTYD and hated Sticker Star, this game is phenomenal. It chooses to do things differently than TTYD and 64, so if you're looking for the classic paper mario rpg experience you might not find it here. But if you're looking for a great game with wonderful music, diverse settings, hilarious writing, gorgeous visuals, and lovable, well written characters, The Origami King does not disappoint.

    The battles are fun and some of the later ones are pretty puzzling. The boss battles in particular are all super diverse, force you to think, and are tons of fun. Some people say the battles are pointless because they give EXP instead of coins, but honestly I never ran from a fight. Battles are fun, so you don't need to attach some arbitrary incentive like EXP to make the player want to fight.

    It's a shame review bombers brought the score down. The user score is way lower than it should be.    … Expand
  21. PepperU
    Aug 4, 2020
    0
    I've never felt so cheated out of 60 bucks. The combat is absolutely pathetic and there is zero incentive to complete it. If there was XP or a chance to gain items that would be one thing. But instead you spin a stupid circle around every single time, solving the same boring puzzle over and over again just to receive coins. I hate this game.
  22. mario1892
    Aug 4, 2020
    6
    I'm a huge fan of Paper Mario series, this one has an incredible soundtrack, amazing visuals, but lacks of the vibe the 1st and 2nd one had with the combat system =(
  23. DaBoss12
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    Overall an alright game, though I do feel for the old paper Mario fans who wanted more from the entry. As this is my first entry into the series I’ll say that the world is amazingly detailed with many distinct locations, there are some cool collectibles, the characters are charming to a limited extent, the combat was just ok and I never dreaded it. There are some ok bosses and there areOverall an alright game, though I do feel for the old paper Mario fans who wanted more from the entry. As this is my first entry into the series I’ll say that the world is amazingly detailed with many distinct locations, there are some cool collectibles, the characters are charming to a limited extent, the combat was just ok and I never dreaded it. There are some ok bosses and there are some really questionable bosses but overall it is an ok game for me.… Expand
  24. Litopirus
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Oh my, what a great time I had playing this game. Level design is absolutely gorgeous. The music and sound design are perfectly orchestrated. The narrative is one hell of a blast and utterly (and I can't stress this enough) FULL of puns, jokes and humour that would make you either laugh or at least smile.
    The only downside I saw (which is why I'm leaving a 9 instead of a solid 10) is    Oh my, what a great time I had playing this game. Level design is absolutely gorgeous. The music and sound design are perfectly orchestrated. The narrative is one hell of a blast and utterly (and I can't stress this enough) FULL of puns, jokes and humour that would make you either laugh or at least smile.
    The only downside I saw (which is why I'm leaving a 9 instead of a solid 10) is simply because the battle mechanics, although innovative, felt a little empty in terms of weapons/Items/Party allies.
    Other than that, Paper Mario: The Origami King, is a light hearted, joyful, immersive, vast, eye-catching game that 's LOTS of fun for all ages.    … Expand
  25. Ultimateweege
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game. Out of the 3 later paper marios (sticker star, color splash, origami king) this is definitely my favorite. The world is so much fun to explore and there's always something in the dialogue that makes me laugh. The battle system, while not perfect, has a certain fun to it and the boss battles are unique and interesting. I'm currently on the blue streamer area and I loved the water vellumental fight, and I'm super excited for the rubber band boss. Definitely would recommend, even to an older PM fan. The only thing I wish was different was partners, if we could have a party and have the battles scale in challenge and size along with your party, I think it would give a great sense of progression, which I feel is limited with how the party system works. Otherwise, great game, would recommend.… Expand
  26. LatsaSpege
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    This is bad because it's not 1,000 year door. Your better off grabbing your money and putting it in the trash than buying this game. There are paper jokes, and a HORRIFYING battle system. This is a bad one
  27. PheDii
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    I just want to start by saying this was my first Paper Mario game.

    Was it a bad game? No. Was it a perfect Game? No. Why are people giving it zero scores and negative reviews? Because they want absolutely everything and everyone to cater to their needs. The writing in the game was a solid 9/10, some of the best writing I've seen in a long time and props to the writers for how good it    I just want to start by saying this was my first Paper Mario game.

    Was it a bad game? No.

    Was it a perfect Game? No.

    Why are people giving it zero scores and negative reviews? Because they want absolutely everything and everyone to cater to their needs.

    The writing in the game was a solid 9/10, some of the best writing I've seen in a long time and props to the writers for how good it was.

    The gameplay was certainly better than I expected from looking at trailers or videos. I want to add that I find puzzles and riddles very difficult so this was a challenge for me at times.

    The graphics and art style are amazing in this game, the colours pop right off my monitor when playing the game. Also the framerate was good for the most part, when there is a lot of particles on screen (confetti is a good example) the framerate certainly dipped into the 20's.

    I'm not the greatest at reviews but if someone see's this and it helps them make their mind up about the game then my mission will be complete.

    Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  28. Bannef
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    I personally loved this game. The soundtrack and visuals are amazing, and so is the writing. The partners might be regular Mario characters, but they have a back story and personality. The only thing I didn't like is how there was no EXP for battles, but they were still useful to some degree, rewarding you with coins which with you could buy accessories and weapons. It also had someI personally loved this game. The soundtrack and visuals are amazing, and so is the writing. The partners might be regular Mario characters, but they have a back story and personality. The only thing I didn't like is how there was no EXP for battles, but they were still useful to some degree, rewarding you with coins which with you could buy accessories and weapons. It also had some emotional moments which made me like the game even more. Overall, good game. Just fix the combat next time.… Expand
  29. OMaNgOz2
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decent game but very different from the previous paper marios in the series but the humor in this game is somewhat funny.—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————… Expand
  30. kraftw33rk
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Was für ein fantastisches Abenteuer! Ich war seit Donkey Kong : Tropical Freeze nicht mehr so entzückt. Ein echter A plus plus Titel von BigN. Hier herrscht Witz, Charme, eine spitzen Grafik in 60fps und bewegende Musik. Aus rein dieser Sicht, empfehle ich diesen Titel uneingeschränkt weiter.
    Was nun ein wenig zum Abzug in meiner (!) Bewertung führt, wäre z.B. dass ein Leicht-Modus fehlt.    Was für ein fantastisches Abenteuer! Ich war seit Donkey Kong : Tropical Freeze nicht mehr so entzückt. Ein echter A plus plus Titel von BigN. Hier herrscht Witz, Charme, eine spitzen Grafik in 60fps und bewegende Musik. Aus rein dieser Sicht, empfehle ich diesen Titel uneingeschränkt weiter.
    Was nun ein wenig zum Abzug in meiner (!) Bewertung führt, wäre z.B. dass ein Leicht-Modus fehlt. Ich bin so überfordert mit den Kämpfen, dass mir nicht mal 10 Minuten ausreichen um einen sinnvollen Zug auszurechnen, wie man einem Boss Schaden zufügt. Gott sei Dank kann man sich (noch) eines legalen Tricks bedienen, in aller Ruhe seinen Zug zu planen.
    Ebenfalls wäre schön gewesen (aber kein Muss) die Schnellreise-Röhren auf der Karte zu sehen. So muss man sich die merken.
    Ein Hot-Swap für’s Zubehör wäre eine weitere Steigerung. Hat man die Toad-Glocke aktiviert, muss man durchs Menü rascheln um die Frageziechen-Glocke zu aktivieren.
    Manche Rätsel (wie. z.B. die Kristall-Augen der Türme) fand ich für mein Alter zu kryptisch. Die drei Tempel gegen Ende fand ich böse.
    Für ein RPG fehlen Angaben wie z.B. Stärke etc. eines Rüstungsteiles
    Warum kann ich Items nicht verkaufen beim Händler? Ich muss die entsorgen?
    Die Rate Show am Quell der Farben war zwar witzig, äußerst witzig, aber für mich ebenfalls nicht mal ansatzweise machbar.
    Ein Completion Bildschirm nach dem Durchspielen hätte alles abgerundet.
    Alles in allem muss sich durch die Community kämpfen, die wenig gute Haare daran lässt. Verstehe ich einerseits nicht, da Intelligent System hier einen fehlerfreien Job macht, aber andererseits doch ein bisschen, da bspw.. in meinem Fall die Kämpfe zu schwer sind ohne Leichtmodus.    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. okna
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    Poor controls and battle system like it's sending you to take remedial tests every time you get into an encounter. Why couldn't you just give us the option of skipping this. It literally ruins the entire fluidity and experience of the game.
  34. 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.
  35. ElSmasher
    Aug 2, 2020
    7
    Paper Mario Origami King wants to be inventive. Artistically, this opus is close to excellence due to humor and well-balanced characters. Despite this, some aspects (although varied) of exploration or combat are not well mastered ... But don't worry TOK remains a pleasant and surprising game for young and old alike.
  36. GamErin8622
    Aug 2, 2020
    7
    A mostly fun and quirky adventure, Paper Mario: Origami King slots right into the series. The world, while nothing too special, is interesting to explore and full of decent puzzles and zany characters (not even just Toads, which is very nice), with the new exposition fairy, Olivia, being a particular standout. The graphics are aesthetically pleasing and fit the “paper” theme very well, theA mostly fun and quirky adventure, Paper Mario: Origami King slots right into the series. The world, while nothing too special, is interesting to explore and full of decent puzzles and zany characters (not even just Toads, which is very nice), with the new exposition fairy, Olivia, being a particular standout. The graphics are aesthetically pleasing and fit the “paper” theme very well, the locales you visit are fun and interesting (the samurai-themed amusement park most of all), and the music is also quite good. Even with those positives, I have my gripes with the game: the lack of EXP, the mediocre battle system, and the story, in that order. While you can find Max Hearts and purchase accessories, there was no incentive to battle enemies for almost any reason due to there being no experience. It’s better than Sticker Star, of course, but a third game with a lack of EXP is a worrying trend. The battle system is original and fairly interesting, but a lot of it is just frustrating, trying to figure out how to line up enemies. I had much more fun after getting the puzzle solver item, but even then I found myself just paying Toads to do the lining up for me. The only thing you get from battles are coins, and since those are scattered all around the world, there isn’t much of an incentive to fight anything but the mandatory battles. The plot, lastly, is a very simple stop-the-bad-guy-from-taking-over-the-world story with no frills attached. Olly isn’t an interesting antagonist, with almost no personality besides being evil, and he looks like an emo teenager. There were a lot of missed opportunities for fights; the whole thing is that Olly is turning characters into evil origami. There could’ve been an Origami Peach fight, an Origami Bowser fight, or even an Origami Luigi fight, but it’s all Bowser’s minions, these new elemental spirit creatures (who aren’t interesting enough to make up for how long you spend running around looking for them), and origami-making tools. There was even a mention of how the Captain guy you find stole the submarine from the spa area (it makes sense in context), and I was convinced there’d be a fight or at least a mention of it. Nope. While definitely better than the last two installments in the series, Paper Mario: The Origami King lacks a lot of what made the first three games so special and I feel absolutely no need to return and play to 100% completion, or even to play it again. Overall, a short but fun experience with a few flaws.… Expand
  37. RougailSaucisse
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    ++
    Awsome ost
    Great boss Funny game
    Great graphics
    Various gameplay(real time battle...)
  38. LuisferSSB
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    The visuals, soundtrack and writing are where Paper Mario: The Origami King really shines.
    The combat is fun, but it can get repetitive really fast and you'll eventually find yourself trying to skip as much fights as possible, only fights you're really looking forward too are the boss fights. They're really creative and they can be really challenging.
    The toad system on the fights it's    The visuals, soundtrack and writing are where Paper Mario: The Origami King really shines.
    The combat is fun, but it can get repetitive really fast and you'll eventually find yourself trying to skip as much fights as possible, only fights you're really looking forward too are the boss fights. They're really creative and they can be really challenging.

    The toad system on the fights it's like an easy mode in the game, if you want a real challenge, try to avoid using it. But I warn you that if you use them, even the boss fights will be a breeze.    … Expand
  39. OrigamiKingBad
    Aug 2, 2020
    2
    Its just not good, the battles are slow and clunky, the music is at best ok, there are no "real" characters that actually get me invested in the story (Olivia is just annoying), and even the loading times arent representative of a current gen game.

    I loved TTYD as a kid, and as an adult, this is just spitting on its grave, and even the Wii paper mario was better than this crap. Long    Its just not good, the battles are slow and clunky, the music is at best ok, there are no "real" characters that actually get me invested in the story (Olivia is just annoying), and even the loading times arent representative of a current gen game.

    I loved TTYD as a kid, and as an adult, this is just spitting on its grave, and even the Wii paper mario was better than this crap.

    Long story short, play bug fables instead.    … Expand
  40. lebin28
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    this game has a lot of funny dialogue and the graphics look beautiful. yes the combat is fine but the boss battles are REALLY fun.
  41. Xeneise_gonza
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El reino champiñón de papel se ve alterado cuando una figura hecha de origami, llamado Olly, secuestra a la princesa Peach con el objetivo de reclamar el trono para él y su hermana (Olivia), sometiendo a todas las figuras planas que no sean de origami. Sin embargo, Olivia no está de acuerdo con el plan maléfico de su hermano y decide ayudar a Mario para restaurar la paz entre planos y origamis. Olly envuelve el castillo de Peach en 5 tiras de papel, diseminadas por todo el reino.
    Mario y Olivia emprenderán un largo viaje para detener a Olly, enfrentando grandes peligros pero también ayudados por entrañables compañeros de aventuras.
    El juego cuenta con un apartado de exploración donde Mario debe recabar información para cortar las cintas de papel, y otro de combate en donde se enfrenta a enemigos diversos.
    En el modo de combate, nos encontramos en una plataforma circular con enemigos posicionados en lugares específicos. Mario debe ordenarlos de dos maneras: La primera es en fila, de esta forma podrá usar el ataque de pisoteo con sus botas.
    La segunda es agrupar 4 enemigos en 2 filas de 2 para poder liquidarlos con el martillo.
    Situar a los enemigos en el lugar correcto requiere de mucha práctica y concentración por parte del jugador, ya que Mario solo dispone de movimientos y tiempo limitados para acomodar el tablero. Una ventaja con la que cuenta Mario es la de ralentizar el tiempo haciendo uso de monedas, así como también pedir ayuda a los Toads rescatados en el modo exploración.
    Conforme el jugador se vaya adentrando en el juego podrá encontrar amuletos muy útiles para tener más tiempo y salud en estas batallas.

    Pasamos ahora a las batallas de jefes; Mario y Olivia se enfrentarán a distintos jefes con forma de equipo de oficina (tijeras, cinta adhesiva, lápices, máquina agujereadora) que son letales si el jugador no planifica bien su estrategia de ataque. En estas batallas, el jefe está en el centro del tablero y Mario en el borde. El tablero cuenta con flechas y fichas de activación que el jugador debe acomodar para atacar al jefe, con atención al tiempo y cantidad de movimientos limitada.
    En cuanto a mi experiencia personal debo decir que los jefes me costaron un poco al principio, ya que no entendía bien la dinámica del tablero. Sin embargo, luego de practicar comencé a jugar mejor y a entender bien la dinámica del combate. Entiendo que mucha gente se haya sentido frustrada con este sistema de combate complejo, pero no deben bajar puntos al juego por intentar algo innovador e interesante.    … Expand
  42. Ttxxdd
    Aug 1, 2020
    0
    Poor controls, graphics are mediocre, story is long and boring. I would not recommend this game.
  43. NFMO
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    To give this a 0 and call this game crap just because it's not an RPG anymore it's truly unfair. Paper Mario started going on a different direction, and even thought the last two games weren't up to par and were average, this one truly goes the right direction.
    I can understand some people being frustrated by some aspects of the game like combat or the lackluster character design in some    To give this a 0 and call this game crap just because it's not an RPG anymore it's truly unfair. Paper Mario started going on a different direction, and even thought the last two games weren't up to par and were average, this one truly goes the right direction.
    I can understand some people being frustrated by some aspects of the game like combat or the lackluster character design in some places, but this is truly one of the most, if not the most, charming paper mario. The dialogue and humor is some of the best to date, the world is the most beautifully crafted one yet, and the story is actually good. The soundtrack, for example, is absolutely amazing.
    I find that most of the people rating this low have never played the game and are joining the hate bandwagon that the paper mario community seems to join just because the new games aren't carbon copies of TTYD or 64.
    Many concepts change and I'm actually grateful for that since a lot of these new features are welcome and propel the game towards new heights and develop it further. All in all, I can't really understand why people truly hate this game. It's amazingly done, and one of the best mario games out there. I just wish people wouldn't rate it based on the online hate or even the lack of playing the game itself.
    To conclude, this game is truly great. As a diehard fan of 64 and TTYD I feel like Nintendo is going in the right direction. There are of course things to improve, but overall this was really enjoyable. Gaming is to be enjoyed and to have fun, rather than screaming a new paper mario game isn't good just because it's not the same as a 20 year old title.    … Expand
  44. ABZUCAN
    Aug 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UN MAMUT CHIQUITO QUIERIA VOLAR Y CACACSCASHDKKDKELDKDLSOSKSKSKSKSKSSJJSKSKSKSISISISjioftijhylff… Expand
  45. HappyHermyHype
    Aug 1, 2020
    1
    Again a bad Paper Mario Game. While the world, the artstyle and the overall gameplay is great, RPG's need a deep story with memorable charakters and a good battle system. This game's story is non-existant and the battle system not fun at all. The game gives me no desire to complete it and fighting is a chore
  46. gonzalo94
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Es un juego entretenido y merece mas reconocimiento. Jueguenlo y saquen sus propias conclusiones, de mi parte lo recomiendo.
  47. Avaible
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game treats Bobby’s death as if it was nothing and you even kill more yourself.… Expand
  48. Clockworknate
    Jul 31, 2020
    0
    I honestly feel like a F****** idiot for buying this sh*ty uninspired game. Omg it's so godamn boring its killing me. Wtf is wrong with Nintendo???
  49. EZrev2006
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    pros:
    visuals
    story and characters
    puzzles and exploration
    music
    interconnected world
    bosses
    cons:
    battle system
    character design and enemy design
    no exp
  50. JimVanHinckle
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Before start my review, I wanna start by saying, that I am a huge fan of paper Mario thousand year door, I love that game to the extent that I try to replay it once a year, and I have been doing such since 2004. I understand that we always look for a new paper Mario game, and want it to be exactly like thousand year door. And I am also on the boat, but at the same time I also would like toBefore start my review, I wanna start by saying, that I am a huge fan of paper Mario thousand year door, I love that game to the extent that I try to replay it once a year, and I have been doing such since 2004. I understand that we always look for a new paper Mario game, and want it to be exactly like thousand year door. And I am also on the boat, but at the same time I also would like to recognize, in my personal opinion, what I think is a fantastic game. I thought the same about Super Paper Mario Wii, And I have not felt the same about a paper Mario game since. As I was not a fan of the 3DS paper Mario nor the Wii U version.

    In Paper Mario origami king, although it does take away the RPG elements, Taking away our judgments of what we perceive a Paper Mario game to be, this game is really fantastic. The game makes the story very clear, at least in terms of determining who the main enemy is. Like most RPG Mario games, it has great humor, and a great cast of characters to boot. The different worlds it takes you through, are inventive, and offered wildly different challenges. There is a different game play throughout the game, making it continuously fresh. And it does find moments to tug at your heart strings, which is truly amazing for any game, let alone a Mario game. If there’s one thing I would like to see in future games, is more inventive boss character models.
    The bosses in this game, in terms of their dialogue, we’re so creative and made you want to crush them, but, each major boss in this game happens to be some type of tool, you can find in a office setting. That part was somewhat disappointing, But, the boss battles themselves were really fun, inventive, and very humorous. They also provided a great challenge, the more and more you play the game.

    I know puzzle Solving, in your battles, may not be everybody’s cup of tea. But paper Mario found a way to make that fresh, by giving you extra boost, whenever you solve a puzzle, while battling. It’s easier to look on YouTube, and look at the battle system, to see what I’m referring to. But, reward for solving a puzzle, getting extra points for damaging enemies, and the satisfaction of ending a very hard boss battle, is very tremendous in this game.

    Overall, I would highly recommend this game, I would recommend that anyone played, play with your family, because of the cast of characters, soundtrack, the humor and everything in between, To me, this is one of Mario’s greatest outings, and it is a game that I will personally go back to from time to time.    … Expand
  51. Johns0405
    Jul 30, 2020
    6
    The paper mario humour and art is there, but the combat is lacking. I find myself trying to avoid enemies just to progress through the story faster. This is the type of game you would probably find more appealing watching a no-commentary play through of. Unless you really like simple and tedious puzzle mechanics, you won't get much out
    of the battle system. The story and paper mario    The paper mario humour and art is there, but the combat is lacking. I find myself trying to avoid enemies just to progress through the story faster. This is the type of game you would probably find more appealing watching a no-commentary play through of. Unless you really like simple and tedious puzzle mechanics, you won't get much out
    of the battle system. The story and paper mario humour is great though.    … Expand
  52. MoldyMarshmello
    Jul 30, 2020
    2
    A soulless cashgrab piece of shovelware that doesn't carry the spirit of the first two Paper Mario games, it's not a RPG by any stretch of the imagination, yes, it may be better than the previous two installments, it's still a steaming pile of garbage. There is no reason to engage in combat as you get nothing out of it.
  53. Mitchell05
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is an excellent game in with both an entertaining storyline and excellent artwork. Unlike the last two Paper Mario instalments, this is a game enjoyable to the end even with a reworked combat system.

    In the entirety of the game, there were only two things that stuck out to me which I wasn’t a fan of/would change. First and Foremost was the reworked combat    Paper Mario: The Origami King is an excellent game in with both an entertaining storyline and excellent artwork. Unlike the last two Paper Mario instalments, this is a game enjoyable to the end even with a reworked combat system.

    In the entirety of the game, there were only two things that stuck out to me which I wasn’t a fan of/would change. First and Foremost was the reworked combat system turns the game more into a strategy game than rpg, and while that is Nintendo’s goal for the series I did enjoy the level based system more.    … Expand
  54. BeryAb
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    I think that the game is really good overall. The story is nice and it feels good to have Mario and Bowser fight on the same side, against a greater threat. Also, I feel like I am one of the only people who likes the combat system.

    And as always, fantastic soundtrack!
  55. Samusgamgee
    Jul 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was a huge fan of the original two Paper Mario games (and even Super Mario RPG for SNES) but I would not recommend this title. The combat system is tedious and boring. There is no leveling system and there are no experience points to be gained. The boss designs are all based on office supplies: hole punch, rubber band man, etc. Olivia and her brother are both annoying. The music and art style are nice but that’s it. Go back to what works Nintendo! Make Mario RPG’s great again!… Expand
  56. Hugh201
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    It’s an improvement I can say that. I actually like this game a lot. The humor is actually kinda good. I can see why people like this game. I give it an 8/10
  57. Marcosvg084
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Lo primero que hay que tener claro es que este juego es un buen juego en general, es obvio que si lo comparamos con los dos primeros juegos de la saga o con otros grandes títulos de la Switch este parece peor pero a mí por lo menos me ha gustado bastante, es un buen juego con unos escenarios hermosos y unos personajes carismáticos que te atrapan personalmente yo he jugado a este juego conLo primero que hay que tener claro es que este juego es un buen juego en general, es obvio que si lo comparamos con los dos primeros juegos de la saga o con otros grandes títulos de la Switch este parece peor pero a mí por lo menos me ha gustado bastante, es un buen juego con unos escenarios hermosos y unos personajes carismáticos que te atrapan personalmente yo he jugado a este juego con 18 años y lo he disfrutado, por lo que creo que es perfectamente disfrutable para todos los públicos, lo único que no me gustó son los combates normales, pero los combates contra jefes son geniales y variados. Si tuviera un sistema de niveles el juego sería fácilmente de un 9 o un 10… Expand
  58. sagebrushfire
    Jul 30, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A wonderful world and charming script marred by a frustrating and lifeless battle system, Paper Mario: Origami King is a huge middle finger to fans of the franchise. While the script is tight and full of great humor, the actual gameplay is so intolerable that I jumped ship and bought Bug Fables before beating Chapter 3. Everything about the battle system is unrewarding.

    The puzzles are frustrating, namely because of the looming timer, and provide no benefit beyond coins. The catch here is that you can amass 20,000 coins in a matter of minutes just by exploiting an easy wave battle in one of the very first areas. After you do that, there is literally no motivation to ever participate in an avoidable battle again since coinage is all you gain. The boss battles are almost fun but you still find yourself either taking a screenshot so you can mull over strategies or using an online guide—They’re not enjoyable enough to want to repeat so it’s either cheat or get mad and rage quit.

    The “teammates” you get don’t even do anything. They randomly show up and attack in battles, often when it doesn’t even make sense. The bomb character showed up in one of my battles only to sit in the arena and sleep—which was especially confusing because (In the story) we had lost him and I was literally on my way to find him—apparently he was simultaneously stuck in a tree 2 screens down but also somehow able to join the fight? That’s pretty lazy development. The puzzle aspects are well-developed but the RPG aspects seem lazily tacked on.

    Therein lies my issue with Paper Mario: Origami King—it’s a repetitive puzzle game deceitfully wearing the “Paper Mario” title. I’m sure there’s a market for this type of game but why did Nintendo force Intelligent Systems to turn one of the most beloved RPG franchises into an annoying brain teaser marathon? The last decent game in the series was Paper Jam on the 3DS. Fans have been craving the classic, turn-based RPG experience of the first 2 titles for over a decade. Some decent games have been developed but the magic of the original Paper Mario and Thousand Year Door seems to be gone forever.

    Luckily you can save yourself $40 and just buy Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling which is basically Paper Mario reskinned with an insect theme—and honestly it does a great job of it. Almost nothing is innovated from the original Paper Mario games in the best way possible: all the magic and playability is still there AND it even has several ways of amping up the difficulty for people who want a challenge.

    Overall verdict on Origami King: It’s a decent puzzle game but the RPG elements get in the way of the puzzles and the Puzzle Elements drain all life out of what little RPG play there is to be had. It is the worst of both worlds, which is a shame because the quips are pretty good. I recommend you just lookup the best moments on YouTube—watching someone else play Origami King is probably more satisfying than actually playing yourself.    … Expand
  59. Mish12
    Jul 30, 2020
    4
    Despite having what I consider to be a good base, I think paper Mario the origami king flops on any potential it had. I don’t care that it wasn’t a return to form, since bug fables had that covered, but I just didn’t enjoy my time with this game. The worlds are too big so I consistently got lost, and the combat never evolves past the first enemies your shown. Not only that but this gameDespite having what I consider to be a good base, I think paper Mario the origami king flops on any potential it had. I don’t care that it wasn’t a return to form, since bug fables had that covered, but I just didn’t enjoy my time with this game. The worlds are too big so I consistently got lost, and the combat never evolves past the first enemies your shown. Not only that but this game tries to have its cake and eat it too, by being an adventure game with RPG like combat and yet no XP system. And to me the worst part is that half the time I had no idea what to do, and since traversing the world took so long I would get incredibly bored. However, I think the art style and humor are on point, i just wish everything else was… Expand
  60. moiseskhaleb
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Good game with no inclusions and politics perfect for all, really good game
  61. Cassdain
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me está gustando mucho, no entiendo el odio que le tienen al juego por no ser igual a los dos primeros. La verdad es que yo he jugado el de nintendo 64 y ahora este y ambos me han gustado un montón. La comedia es muy buena y la verdad el juego no cae en ritmo casi nunca y eso hoy en día es difícil de encontrar. Soy amante de los rpgs y jrpgs y aunque este juego no se denomine rpg pues tiene muchos elementos del mismo. Me a gustado que casi nunca te aburres o se te hace repetitivo, siempre tiene algo nuevo que te hace seguir con la aventura, los acompañantes tienen todos bien carisma y Olivia es un gran personaje, muy bien escrito. Coleccionar las elementos no cansa y es muy divertido casi siempre. Los gráficos son hermosos, hasta ahora no puedo creer que una tablet pueda hacer esto, la verdad es uno de estos juegos donde te cuestionas sobre si el fotorealismo significa mejores gráficos pues este no es fotorealista pero es hermoso. La exploración es muy satisfactoria y los diálogos tienen una comedia que no cansa, muy buen guión. Sobre el combate con enemigos comunes, la verdad este es su punto más flojo pues aunque te dan monedas necesarias para mejorar los atributos de Mario, creo que están poco aprovechadas y una vez que tengas monedas de sobra solo vas a querer evitarlos. Sobre los jefes, las peleas son muy buenas y de verdad las disfruté mucho. Solo tengo la queja, debieron crear otros jefes finales que no sean solo materiales de oficina. Se que nintendo es una idiota que no deja crear nuevos personajes en la saga y espero que eso cambie la próxima vez. Por el lado bueno,estos materiales de escritorio tienen carisma y personalidades muy divertidas. Me encantó el perforador y si sabrosura xD. Finalmente, puedo decir que el juego si vale la pena. Me a gustado mucho a pesar de sus defectos y eso en estos tiempos como gamer de muchos años es muy raro. Eso sí, si vas a querer enterrarlo porque no se parece a los dos primeros, mejor dedica tu tiempo a otra cosa.… Expand
  62. Camospeed
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Qué cantidad de haters!!! Este juego es lo que es Nintendo, pura diversión!!! No podrá ser el mejor RPG de la historia, pero si es un gran exponente de la saga, con una evolución innovadora, propia de los juegos de Nintendo, me encantan los gráficos, la historia, el humor, ojalá fuera un poco más difícil o tuviera la opción de aumentar la dificultad, por lo demás, es otra joya del universoQué cantidad de haters!!! Este juego es lo que es Nintendo, pura diversión!!! No podrá ser el mejor RPG de la historia, pero si es un gran exponente de la saga, con una evolución innovadora, propia de los juegos de Nintendo, me encantan los gráficos, la historia, el humor, ojalá fuera un poco más difícil o tuviera la opción de aumentar la dificultad, por lo demás, es otra joya del universo Mario.… Expand
  63. Pilotciab
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    It really is not a good game. I feel like the people who were reviewing this game are lying because most of the "humor" is unfunny. I cannot stand Olivia. She is constantly talking and "singing" which I feel breaks any flow I had in the game. I generally don't care what she has to say because it is usually completely obvious. There are a lot of parts in the game that just feels like I'mIt really is not a good game. I feel like the people who were reviewing this game are lying because most of the "humor" is unfunny. I cannot stand Olivia. She is constantly talking and "singing" which I feel breaks any flow I had in the game. I generally don't care what she has to say because it is usually completely obvious. There are a lot of parts in the game that just feels like I'm doing stuff for no reason.… Expand
  64. piscesperiod
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    It took me around 50 hours of playing Paper Mario: The Origami King (without any walkthroughs or guides) to complete the game 100% (all treasures, hit blocks, non-bottomless holes, toads, trophies etc.).

    My verdict is: 9/10 and here's why (since I know this game is being review-bombed, I'm giving it a 10 though): # battle system # Cons: - yes, there are no permanent partners    It took me around 50 hours of playing Paper Mario: The Origami King (without any walkthroughs or guides) to complete the game 100% (all treasures, hit blocks, non-bottomless holes, toads, trophies etc.).

    My verdict is: 9/10 and here's why (since I know this game is being review-bombed, I'm giving it a 10 though):

    # battle system #

    Cons:

    - yes, there are no permanent partners nor exp points, and one could certainly argue if the series has moved on from RPG, then why have a turn-based battle system altogether
    - yes, most bosses are office stationaries

    However, in my opinion, there's still enough motivation to battle in that you get a lot of coins (which help you in battles and bosses, as well as purchasing equipment and treasures) and confetti (which you need to cover non-bottomless holes and get harder to get in the open after a while).

    Pros:

    - the puzzle-based, ring system is quite fun and satisfying
    - boss battles are unique and challenge your expectations and strategy
    - because there is no exp progression, you don't need to worry about grinding to advance the story

    # soundtrack #

    No cons here.

    Oh man, it's just fantastic. From Wild West themes to traditional Japanese flute, the soundtrack really sets the mood to your adventure. I find myself just walking around Shogun Studios and Autumn Mountains, only to listen to that beautiful soundtrack.

    The boss battles have a more metal feel to set the tone and there are sad moments too (no spoilers).

    # visuals #

    No cons here.

    The game is colorful and vibrant. Each area is unique, with a special highlight to Shogun Studios and The Great Sea. The effect and sound of confetti orbiting towards you is so good, and every interaction with either the scenario or other characters yields a reaction (most often a funny one).

    # story #

    Cons:

    - it's shorter than I had hoped. =(

    It's a simple story, like all Paper Mario games. Not really a con, just, keep in mind that the script is not minding-blowing. It's funny as hell though.

    Pros:

    - there's depth in the characters, you get to relate to and care for them
    - you laugh all the time, the game is super funny, and you actually look forward to saving all the toads, just to hear what they have to say
    - you don't just walk around, you interact with the world in multiple ways and that's awesome
    - Easter eggs, if you explore enough you'll find them

    I respect the fans that long for the old Thousand Year Door games (I played it myself and I have it in high, high regard) and I understand how they feel regarding the turn the franchise took.

    I myself don't mind the turn they took and I think this is a memorable game, I really enjoyed it and am already looking forward to the next iteration in the franchise. =)    … Expand
  65. Jgtaurus
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Clever and hilarious game. Just not a fan of the wheel battle system or the lack of xp
  66. Lendax
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is one of the great games of the Nintendo Switch.

    In the Action-Adventure genre with RPG components, this is clearly the best. The artistic direction is sublime and allows many varied environments that makes us travel all the time and say "wow, it's really wonderful here" The game runs perfectly, is very fluid docked or portable. The OST is a gem    Paper Mario: The Origami King is one of the great games of the Nintendo Switch.

    In the Action-Adventure genre with RPG components, this is clearly the best.

    The artistic direction is sublime and allows many varied environments that makes us travel all the time and say "wow, it's really wonderful here"

    The game runs perfectly, is very fluid docked or portable.

    The OST is a gem and most definitely in the top 5 of the best this year 2020 (as the game finally)

    The story, one of the best in the series (the best?), because there is emotion at several times and it's something I really did not expect to see in Paper Mario. Humor is omnipresent, as always in the series and the variety of situations and staging allows a constant renewal of the show.

    The gameplay is really very innovative, it's clearly tactical RPG, I'm not very good at puzzles but I really took a lot of fun throughout the game, and what about the awesome boss fights, again with each time new combat situations that came to refuel the way you have to understand the system.

    I finished the game in about 37 hours, a perfect lifespan for this type of game. I've never been bored, which is always the mark of the big games on my side.

    I do not necessarily have a flat, my gluttony would have liked the adventure to be longer in places and in some temples, but it's quibble.

    It's 9/10 on my side.    … Expand
  67. Subject_Alpha
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    The game is extremely charming. The visuals, humor, and overall STYLE of the game all land. The boss battles all have their own unique mechanics to them that keep you thinking.

    The biggest issue I have with the game is the standard "Ring combat" that happens with normal enemies. In the late game, I had so many coins that I just used the "Cheer" mechanic to avoid having to waste time    The game is extremely charming. The visuals, humor, and overall STYLE of the game all land. The boss battles all have their own unique mechanics to them that keep you thinking.

    The biggest issue I have with the game is the standard "Ring combat" that happens with normal enemies. In the late game, I had so many coins that I just used the "Cheer" mechanic to avoid having to waste time solving the multi-move puzzles in combat.

    It doesn't kill the game for me though, and there are several moments through the entire game that made me feel genuine emotion. I certainly recommend this game to fans of puzzle games and fans of comedic adventures, because that is what this is at its very core.

    People looking for another TTYD will find the game familiar enough in its looks and dialogue, but lacking in the deeper combat mechanics and multi-member party system.    … Expand
  68. Peable
    Jul 29, 2020
    2
    Pros: Amazing graphics, amazing music. Good yet pretty sad story.

    Cons: The combat system. Man, that thing is bad. Even the game makers knew it was bad, so they give you a puzzle solver option after the first act so you dont have to fight! Boss battles arent fun either. The battles dont give XP or make you stronger, they just throw gold coins at you so you can buy more failing    Pros: Amazing graphics, amazing music. Good yet pretty sad story.

    Cons: The combat system. Man, that thing is bad. Even the game makers knew it was bad, so they give you a puzzle solver option after the first act so you dont have to fight!

    Boss battles arent fun either.

    The battles dont give XP or make you stronger, they just throw gold coins at you so you can buy more failing items.

    The game is overall not even close in quality to the very first 2 paper mario games, which were truly great.

    Pass your way, fellow gamer    … Expand
  69. Ehjay
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    The game seems to be torn between wanting to please both fans of the original games, and the fans of the newer series. There are some extreme difficulty spikes at points in the game, and the game does have a few glitches (some more severe than others, look up the game breaking glitch so you don't ruin 20-30 hours of gameplay and lock yourself out of the ending).

    Its a fun game that    The game seems to be torn between wanting to please both fans of the original games, and the fans of the newer series. There are some extreme difficulty spikes at points in the game, and the game does have a few glitches (some more severe than others, look up the game breaking glitch so you don't ruin 20-30 hours of gameplay and lock yourself out of the ending).

    Its a fun game that doesn't quite know what it wants to be. Its 50% RPG and 50% Adventure Puzzle Platformer. If you enjoyed the original Paper Mario games for their RPG elements, this is not the game for you. If you are interested in a puzzle platformer within the Paper Mario Universe, this is a decent entry in the franchise. Certainly better than the last several entries.    … Expand
  70. Hisenzerg
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    I liked that game so much. Must play nintendo exclusive. But not the best actually.
  71. AgelessDreams
    Jul 29, 2020
    4
    I’m a huge fan of the original Paper Mario games. They’re fun, colorful, and they have such a humorous spirit and usually incredible gameplay.

    The past few installments I’ve skipped out on because I’ve heard they deviate from the RPG style of the originals. I had such high hopes for the Origami King. Pros: Funny. The dialogue will have you laughing, which I always loved about these    I’m a huge fan of the original Paper Mario games. They’re fun, colorful, and they have such a humorous spirit and usually incredible gameplay.

    The past few installments I’ve skipped out on because I’ve heard they deviate from the RPG style of the originals. I had such high hopes for the Origami King.

    Pros:
    Funny. The dialogue will have you laughing, which I always loved about these games. The graphics are great too - big, bold, lush colors, and lots of well-crafted environments and characters.

    Cons:
    The battle gameplay. Horrible. NOT FUN. An actual nuisance to understand, much less enjoy or master. Brutal, unexplained battle rules that change without any notice, preface, or reason. One of my favorite parts of Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door was the battle mechanic. This game has completely ruined that aspect. Boss battles are boring, regular battles are annoying, and the motion mechanic is a headache. (You have to quickly shake, slam, lift, etc. your Switch over and over again to defeat bosses). Poorly thought out and even more poorly executed.

    Each battle is accompanied by a “puzzle” - you have to line enemies up in a certain way in a certain time frame. It is seriously unfun, and often stressing and frustrating.

    There are no EXP points. So basically you get some extra health as you go through the game, but even that simple element from the original games is gone.

    Summary:
    Honestly, I don’t know who this game is for. Fans of the originals will dislike the major game changes, and new players are more likely to enjoy Odyssey or something in the classic Mario vein. I started out earnestly trying to like this game, and have ended up regretting buying it the more I’ve played it. I will definitely be trading it in.    … Expand
  72. PielomUil
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    First of all, this is my first time playing a Paper Mario game, and I gotta say, it's so much fun! The graphics look stunning, the text is funny, the music is amazing, the gameplay is fun and the battle system is very interesting and can be very hard throughout the game. I also think the boss battles are interesting, basically i think the whole ring thing is great. I loved collecting theFirst of all, this is my first time playing a Paper Mario game, and I gotta say, it's so much fun! The graphics look stunning, the text is funny, the music is amazing, the gameplay is fun and the battle system is very interesting and can be very hard throughout the game. I also think the boss battles are interesting, basically i think the whole ring thing is great. I loved collecting the toads and the collectible treasures. I havent had this much fun playing a game for a long time, thanks Nintendo!!… Expand
  73. Dyla
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    It's not the old games, but it doesn't need to be. It takes the franchise to a new, better direction that people only rag on because it's something new. The story is why this gets a 9, not a 10. It is somewhat repetitive and boring, and I can't stand it after a while. The combat is fine, I guess. While it may be a staple of the series, I don't like the timing element of attacking orIt's not the old games, but it doesn't need to be. It takes the franchise to a new, better direction that people only rag on because it's something new. The story is why this gets a 9, not a 10. It is somewhat repetitive and boring, and I can't stand it after a while. The combat is fine, I guess. While it may be a staple of the series, I don't like the timing element of attacking or defending because I like to be able to zone out while playing a game.… Expand
  74. UmAlguem
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é melhor que o paper Mario de GameCube, o combate é mais divertido, os momentos são mais memoráveis e mesmo não tendo level ainda tem progressão de personagem e updates.
    Esse jogo é o segundo melhor paper Mario apenas perdendo para saper mario
  75. ScarletBean
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    Honestly, things would have been better off if Paper Mario died instead of the Mario and Luigi series, seeing as how the direction this game is taking is no longer appealing to the core fans of the series. Huge disappointment
  76. Sebita93
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor de Paper Mario, son su nueva mecánica y jugabilidad, me encantó este Paper mario the Origami King, recomendable
  77. nscotti1994
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    A huge step in the right direction for Paper Mario. This game features some of the best writing in the series; the dialogue is full of that series-defining charm, wit, and heart. The environments are picturesque and unique, with sprawling landscapes and so much to explore. The combat is inventive, and grows on you the more it develops.The only thing that mars my score is the ending, whichA huge step in the right direction for Paper Mario. This game features some of the best writing in the series; the dialogue is full of that series-defining charm, wit, and heart. The environments are picturesque and unique, with sprawling landscapes and so much to explore. The combat is inventive, and grows on you the more it develops.The only thing that mars my score is the ending, which is a bit lackluster due to a poor villain with little legitimate motivation.… Expand
  78. Rogerundio
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    En términos generales, es mucho mejor que Sticker Star y Color Splash. pero al comparar con 64, Thousand-years o Super, la situación se vuelve mas complicada.

    Lo bueno: Guión excepcional, su mundo es sin duda el mejor conectado de la franquicia, excelente estructura de niveles, excelente ambientación, gráficos similares a Color Splash, la mejor música y la mas variada de la serie, una    En términos generales, es mucho mejor que Sticker Star y Color Splash. pero al comparar con 64, Thousand-years o Super, la situación se vuelve mas complicada.

    Lo bueno: Guión excepcional, su mundo es sin duda el mejor conectado de la franquicia, excelente estructura de niveles, excelente ambientación, gráficos similares a Color Splash, la mejor música y la mas variada de la serie, una estructura de historia mas cinemática y épica.

    Lo medio: Los Toads aunque siguen siendo demasiados, comparten el mundo con mas especies. Los compañeros regresan, algunos con grandes arcos argumentativos, pero su uso en el juego no es tan definido como en los primeros dos juegos, el sistema de combate es mejor que Sticker y Color, especialmente en las batallas contra jefes.

    Lo malo: la carencia de un sistema de experiencia hace (igual que con los anteriores dos juegos) innecesario el pelear con todo enemigo y el sistema de puzzles hace que las batallas normales puedan ser tardadas y aburrirte con el tiempo, el diseño visual de los jefes deja mucho que desear, el control para mover la rueda en los puzzles puede ser frustrante cuando compites contra el reloj.

    Conclusión: Lo recomiendo si juegas los paper mario por la historia, los personajes y la música. Si deseas un sucesor de Thousand-Year Door o un juego de RPG por turnos clásico y de media dificultad este juego NO es para ti.    … Expand
  79. VTL
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Gran juego y excelente paper Mario. Hilarante como siempre, visualmente espectacular y con los escenarios mas estramboticos que veras en un juego jejeje... Si peca de algo y no tiene más nota es por el combate contra enemigos (no jefes) que al principio es entretenido, pero al final se me ha atragantado mucho. Sin duda un must de NS.
  80. livelovelaugh22
    Jul 28, 2020
    6
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is a game I had mediocre hopes for coming in, but still was curious. Sadly the game fell flat like I predicted, yet it was better than expected. First off, very visually appealing game and easily the prettiest Paper Mario game to look at. That goes well with the nice soundtrack. I do think the battle theme is a tad overrated, however it still accomplishes itsPaper Mario: The Origami King is a game I had mediocre hopes for coming in, but still was curious. Sadly the game fell flat like I predicted, yet it was better than expected. First off, very visually appealing game and easily the prettiest Paper Mario game to look at. That goes well with the nice soundtrack. I do think the battle theme is a tad overrated, however it still accomplishes its purpose. The bosses were cool and that is the pros aspect of the game. Look, I like the battle system ring gimmick. But battles have zero purpose whatsoever, therefore they are a waste of time. That seems to be my only big gripe of the game. Overall, an enjoyable game yet it still fails to have the soul and original characters and fun of the first two games in the series. It is worse than Color Splash yet a massive improvement from Sticker Star.… Expand
  81. danjudo09
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um Ótimo game, história cativante e incrível! Jogo superou minhas espectavas, vi vários comentários falando mal do jogo, mas quem falou mal não jogou nem 8 horas de jogo, não tem como falar mal deste jogo! Realmente é um RPG de responsa, indico ele para todos! Nota 10 Nintendo fazendo mais uma vez história e revolucionando os modos de lutas de turnos!… Expand
  82. CatfaceMeowmers
    Jul 28, 2020
    3
    I want to love this game, I really do, but the combat system makes it impossible when compared with what it used to be. The combat system feels childishly easy, repetitive, and boring to the point where i dont even bring myself to attempt the timing actions.

    I could of easily gotten the same experience from watching a playthrough on twitch or youtube.
  83. Ivovovo
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Definitely a big step in the right direction for the Paper Mario series, in my opinion.

    Although losing what made it so big in the first place, that is the RPG elements, the game manages to be the Paper Mario we all know and love while still being super unique on its own. The amount of charm, love, and hard work put in it is so clear at first glance, you could tell everyone had fun    Definitely a big step in the right direction for the Paper Mario series, in my opinion.

    Although losing what made it so big in the first place, that is the RPG elements, the game manages to be the Paper Mario we all know and love while still being super unique on its own. The amount of charm, love, and hard work put in it is so clear at first glance, you could tell everyone had fun making this.

    Firstly, the battle system. It was nice, I like how it involves puzzles, but it gets boring and repetitive over time with little to no changes other than the enemies that aren't even that great in variety either which is usually why I try to stay away from the enemies. The coins being the incentive to it is fine, but the return of XP would have made it so much better. It almost feels like they're experimenting with it, at least to me. How it's implemented in the boss fights though are so much better though, more engaging with actual strategies involved rather than mindless whacking and stomping. I'd say it's the most fun I had in a turn-based battle system.

    And then the soundtrack, probably one of the best that I've heard from a video game, almost every piece is worth bobbing your head to and they fit the situations they are used in really well. The battle music is made to get you in the mood to brawl, and man does it work so well! And believe me on this one, but I've had the music stuck in my head for an entire week now ever since I started playing the game. That's just how good it is.

    I think the best part of this game is the writing. It's so simple and funny at first, but it's just as effective as well. I could not count how much I'd laughed at the jokes, but even then there are still moments that are sure to hit you hard to remind you of the stakes you have in the story. The characters are also really well written, I always found myself picking my favorites just because of their little quotes.

    As someone who plays games rather slowly and takes them lightly, I always like to explore for possible secrets hidden beneath the surface, and this game does not let down on that part with numerous collectibles waiting to be found and toads crying for their much-needed rescues.

    A few parts of the game are, admittedly, disappointing to the point I don't feel completely satisfied, but the entire journey was a real fun ride and many fond memories were created after playing what took a full week because I wanted to see everything the game's got and in the end, I got everything I wanted, and it was amazing. Amazing for what it is.

    I would definitely recommend it for the newer fans who will buy this as their very first Paper Mario game. Trust me, you will enjoy this one!    … Expand
  84. Gnificent
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    While this game may not be the complete return to form that many fans of the early installments in the series may have hoped for, I still found game mostly enjoyable. The writing is pretty good, and managed to make me laugh more then I expected. The visuals are quite nice and the environments are well done, and fun to explore. The music in this game is fantastic, easily one of the bestWhile this game may not be the complete return to form that many fans of the early installments in the series may have hoped for, I still found game mostly enjoyable. The writing is pretty good, and managed to make me laugh more then I expected. The visuals are quite nice and the environments are well done, and fun to explore. The music in this game is fantastic, easily one of the best parts of the game.

    The only big "problem" that I experienced was that the battle system in this game, for the most part, can get very old quickly. The puzzles get a bit too repetitive after a rather short time with them, and often after you solve the puzzle, and move to the combat phase, it gets a bit boring. The combat itself is rather uninvolved at this point. Except for the boss battles, all round those were my favourite fights. While the game might not be the RPG that the first installments were, this game holds its own charm and value and all in all was an enjoyable experience.
    If you're looking for TTYD 2 , this isn't it, but it also isn't sticker star/color splash all over again either.    … Expand
  85. DutchPotato
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    it's truly baffling how Intelligent Systems can clearly put so much time, care and effort into making this lovelingly crafted (and at times increadibly beautiful) paper craft world while simultanously putting so little thought into making the game actually fun and interesting.
  86. schwartzedelic
    Jul 28, 2020
    2
    I'm giving it a 2 because the gorgeous visuals are so beautiful that the artists deserve recognition for it - but a 2 and no more, because a masterfully-painted deck without wheels is still useless as a skateboard.. Indeed, I've always been in love with the Paper Mario art style, ever since I first played Thousand Year Door back in middle school. Sad to say, I've tried just about all ofI'm giving it a 2 because the gorgeous visuals are so beautiful that the artists deserve recognition for it - but a 2 and no more, because a masterfully-painted deck without wheels is still useless as a skateboard.. Indeed, I've always been in love with the Paper Mario art style, ever since I first played Thousand Year Door back in middle school. Sad to say, I've tried just about all of them, and with the *POSSIBLE* exception of Super Paper Mario, they have all lacked the RPG magic through which Thousand Year Door had won over my heart. Each new Paper Mario release is a more hollow shell of their legendary Gamecube predecessor, with the heart and soul of the game - 1000 yr Door's *actually fun* turn based battle sequences and *crucial* leveling system - smashed like an origami Toad under Mario's puzzle-solving hammer, leaving the miniscule spark of spirit that remains in the franchise to be painted over (no pun intended - PS Color Splash sucked too) with ever-shinier visuals and marketing in an attempt to hide the fact that ever since those Gamecube glory days, Nintendo just keeps missing the mark on delivering an ENTERTAINING gaming experience with their exhausted Paper Mario franchise. I stupidly pre-ordered Origami King, as I do with every new Paper Mario (I never learn my lesson) with the earnest hope that somehow, someway, somebody at Nintendo will realize that the main thing that made the Paper Mario RPG fun was that it had... hmmm... lets see.... RPG ELEMENTS. Origami King lacks all elements of an RPG except for a storyline, which I guess I could admit was relatively decent for the first 3 levels/world portions that I managed to get through before being permanently sedated by the almost savagely boring gameplay, which revolves around painstakingly searching visually-stimulating environments for Toads folded into dumb shapes and sequestered in even dumber hiding places, with a heavy dose of doing-your-best-to-avoid-agonizingly-unsatisfying-puzzle-battles-with-classic-mario-series-villains. In my dream scenario where Nintendo actually reads and processes any of the above grievances, I'm sure they'd retort by ignoring 90% of them and fixating on the final point: "no! These Koopahs are different, you jerk! They're made of Origami now!!!" Touche, Nintendo. Touche. Now be a dear and walk me through the Nintendo eShop refund process before I have my boy Mario bop your pretty Origami head with his hammer.… Expand
  87. Nocnor
    Jul 27, 2020
    1
    Its a game for kids they remove the great rpg essence, its a shame for this big serie...
  88. Gillbot7000
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's very cool and epic. Battle mechanics aren't great but they're not terrible. Humor is epic
  89. lolhhh
    Jul 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel the game does a poor job at being an rpg and in that sense, as someone who liked old Mario rpgs I can't recommend it… Expand
  90. Craftydan
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    The game was excellent. The story was decent for a modern Nintendo game, and I personally enjoyed the combat a lot. It has room for improvement obviously, for things such as the story and the characters, but apart from that I really enjoyed it.
  91. TheHand
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    The brilliant music alone makes this game worth the $60 price point, the boss battles are engaging and interesting, and the game is beautiful to look at. While I prefer the old paper Mario battle system, the battle system in this game is still really good. The beginning of the game is really easy but as the game goes on it gets progressively more difficult. They also finally brought backThe brilliant music alone makes this game worth the $60 price point, the boss battles are engaging and interesting, and the game is beautiful to look at. While I prefer the old paper Mario battle system, the battle system in this game is still really good. The beginning of the game is really easy but as the game goes on it gets progressively more difficult. They also finally brought back partners, which randomly attack in battle. If partners were fully expanded upon and had full controlable movesets in battle and uses outside of battle other than being able to talk, then this game would be perfect. Either way this game is more than worth buying and while not as good as the first 2 paper mario games, it is miles better than anything to come out from paper mario since.… Expand
  92. Okamips2
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    O jogo é incrível, apesar do sistema de batalha não ser igual os primeiros da série esse com certeza tem o melhor mundo de paper Mario, cada um é único, e ainda tem uma campanha bem longa pra um jogo de aventura atual
  93. Plexart
    Jul 27, 2020
    3
    I’m buying my games digitally, this one was the only one I’ve preordered so far as it looks just gorgeous and it’s Mario game so what could go wrong, right? Being massive RPG fan I couldn’t wait for it. Hype was really high. Then upon release I got game designed for 3-4 year old with the worst and I mean THE WORST battle system. Puzzles are rather pathetic too. What a boring stupid system.I’m buying my games digitally, this one was the only one I’ve preordered so far as it looks just gorgeous and it’s Mario game so what could go wrong, right? Being massive RPG fan I couldn’t wait for it. Hype was really high. Then upon release I got game designed for 3-4 year old with the worst and I mean THE WORST battle system. Puzzles are rather pathetic too. What a boring stupid system. I gave up on that game. Can’t even get rid of it and I’m not having any intentions to go back to it. Spent about hour and half with it and honestly this is biggest gaming disappointment I had to face in all my 30 years of gaming. It all felt like a tutorial so far and I just can’t be bothered with it. For kids under 10 years it could be real treat but for anyone over that age it will fall short. It looks amazing yeah, but gameplay sucks.… Expand
  94. safiredx
    Jul 27, 2020
    6
    The amount of Toads that substitute new and innovative characters is disappointing. I found myself actively avoiding battle by World 4. This game, like many switch titles, had potential but settled for OK.

    My praise is the humor and some of the writing.
  95. Gnafar
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    The good:

    + Fantastic soundtrack + Great visuals in a beautifully crafted world + Lots of fun puzzles and areas to explore + Witty and funny dialogue. The bad: - The ring combat system can get tedious. - Combat is unrewarding and the player is encouraged to avoid it. Have to agree with the average critic score here. This game is worthy of a solid 8 out of 10. The 6.8    The good:

    + Fantastic soundtrack
    + Great visuals in a beautifully crafted world
    + Lots of fun puzzles and areas to explore
    + Witty and funny dialogue.

    The bad:

    - The ring combat system can get tedious.
    - Combat is unrewarding and the player is encouraged to avoid it.

    Have to agree with the average critic score here. This game is worthy of a solid 8 out of 10.
    The 6.8 average user review (at the time of writing this review) is because a number of people review bombed this game because they're upset that it's not a Thousand Year Old Door clone.

    I mean, I get it. I'm a longtime fan of Paper Mario. I too wish the series would return to its RPG roots. It has been a long time since we had a proper Paper Mario RPG. But that being said, Origami King is a great game and it has exceeded my expectations.

    Don't pay too much attention to the mixed user review score here. I encourage you to give this game a chance.    … Expand
  96. awinter105
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    Really love the game and its writing. The dialogue really cracks me up in some scenes. The level/world design is beautiful, but the combat/boss battles can range from extremely tricky on one battle, to easy peasy immediately afterwards as you progress.
  97. SteadyMoblin
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Make no mistake, this is Sticker Star 3. And it might be the worst of the trilogy. Easily the worst first party Nintendo game I've played in the last decade.
  98. FrostyFeet97
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Paper Mario is really nice game. Well crafted but the combat is awfull and repetitive. This game is definitely not for everyone.
  99. iNoo
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    If you are a big fan of Paper Mario series overall --- including TTYD, I assure you --- you'll love this game. You'll see similar but up-to-Switch-level-expectation ingenuity tantamounting to what made first and second game such monumental games.

    If you are not a fan , you will be absolutely stunned by sheer amount adventures, musics, visuals, and unexpected turn of events this game is    If you are a big fan of Paper Mario series overall --- including TTYD, I assure you --- you'll love this game. You'll see similar but up-to-Switch-level-expectation ingenuity tantamounting to what made first and second game such monumental games.

    If you are not a fan , you will be absolutely stunned by sheer amount adventures, musics, visuals, and unexpected turn of events this game is prepared to offer. It is worth mentioning that this game does not run out of what to offer until its end.

    If you are a fan of TTYD and liked it only because its fight mechanics, you may be better suited to Bug Fables, not this one.    … Expand
  100. Stevable
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    Very Good Game, good combat system, good adventure, good graphics and very ironic writing.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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