Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. bound4earth
    Jul 26, 2020
    3
    Pros
    Sounds great
    Looks like Paper Mario Adventuring is great Cons Everything else This is the first time I have ever given a game from a series that I love below a 6/7. Nintendo or Tanabe lost the plot, the story isn't just nonexistent it is horrific how bad it actually presents the little story that exists. They insert the ultimate Navi, she interjects so often, I find myself    Pros
    Sounds great
    Looks like Paper Mario
    Adventuring is great

    Cons
    Everything else

    This is the first time I have ever given a game from a series that I love below a 6/7. Nintendo or Tanabe lost the plot, the story isn't just nonexistent it is horrific how bad it actually presents the little story that exists. They insert the ultimate Navi, she interjects so often, I find myself hating her and wishing she died. The combat is the worst I have seen in any AAA game. They just nuked the entire Paper Mario series. Tanabe doesn't even care, he did an interview where nothing that worked in the series previously can be used in the series going forward. So the next game is probably going to be an apocalypse. No thanks, I am out. What happened to you Nintendo? I thought you had a quality assurance team.

    Nintendo saw Last of Us 2 and said, hold my beer. We can do better by making every aspect of the game the antitheses of the entire series.    … Expand
  2. mtkf
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    Combat is the only thing I'm not a big fan of, but the boss battles are super fun and the art style and music is fantastic.
  3. SpadonKing
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There will be some spoilers here so be warned. No major endgame spoilers though. Having played all the different paper mario games including the fan favourite thousand year door this was a tough game to buy. Honestly didn't want to because of the battles but enentually did, and boy was I glad I did. To start of this review the game actually begins pretty dark and creepy which for an opening was kind of unexpected and overwhelming but still fun nevertheless. After that the game truly starts and get's lots of fun. I will try to get through every aspect of the game in this review so let's get started. First up the story. This one is honestly pretty good in my opinion. It has a nice combination of humour, seriousness, even creepy at times (beginning parts especially) and lots of character has been put into every different character you come across. Even all the toads have different dialogue. You can find toads scattered across all parts of the world for you to be found and they all have some pretty funny dialogue not gonna lie. Next up the design. The world look absolutly stunning in game. It has vibrant environments and locals. The game has a really good paper ecstatic to it (just like color splash but just that more beautiful) and the world is interconnected so it feels like one huge world instead of different "acts". As for the battle system, that is where it get's a "little" lacking. This time the battle system has a puzzle solving element to it. The arena is made of 4 circles and 8 parts with enemies positioned on each of these parts. The thing you have to do is position them so they are 1. After each other in a line or 2. 4 characters in a square in front of you. After that it is actually just like other paper mario games. Chose the attack and hit them with a jump (the line) or with a hammer (the square) to win, or letting the enemy attack afterwards, rinse and repeat. Whem defeating enemy you only recieve coins instead of exp and confetti (this games version of paint and is used to fill out holes in the world to restore them to their original shape and color). The coins are needed to buy items and weapons. These weapons are like the badges from thousand year door and let you use a new type of attack but the difference is that they break after an x amount of uses. So overall the game is amazing and really worth it if you like paper mario. If yoy are way to nostalgic driven then you might want to skip this one but it is compared to the recent releases (sticker star and color splash) the most old school you will get.… Expand
  4. Tomplinkinstein
    Jul 26, 2020
    2
    Worthless addition to a series that should know better. I'm not mad, just disappointed.
  5. Tim_X2
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I love this game. The locations are so beautiful and the Charakteres are interesting.
  6. randomReviewerz
    Jul 26, 2020
    2
    Two hours in and I'm getting really bored. I read all the reviews and was hyped this might actually be "the one", the long awaited decent Paper Mario game. Good story, music environments, battle systems, partners are back, finally!... Oh... wait a second, not really.

    Cons / Just OK: -Coming from TTYD, combat makes no sense. You do a ton of damage even if you miss the cues, you can    Two hours in and I'm getting really bored. I read all the reviews and was hyped this might actually be "the one", the long awaited decent Paper Mario game. Good story, music environments, battle systems, partners are back, finally!... Oh... wait a second, not really.

    Cons / Just OK:

    -Coming from TTYD, combat makes no sense. You do a ton of damage even if you miss the cues, you can essentially one hit anything. The puzzles are boring, hand holdy (you get 2-4 puzzle spins and attacks!) and tedious.

    -No exp, no real rewards from battle. You're instead SHOWERED with coins. Will we finally hit millions or even billions of coins in the next iteration of this game?

    -I'm easily entertained, I laugh at almost anything, but I need to ask, where is this humor everyone keeps talking about? I smirked once or twice, but that's about it. Haha, Luigi dropped his hat...haha...?

    -Contrary to what some have been saying, the environments are just OK in my opinion. It almost feels like people have forgotten how vibrant other Paper Mario or even recent Nintendo games have been. Have we forgotten how beautiful Animal Crossing, Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, etc, have been? This game is no where near that level of epicness yet some reviewers are claiming this game is on a whole other level. This game feels just like par for the course.

    -Maybe just the way the game is designed or just me, but it feels like the game is running between 20-30 fps often.

    -I have no opinion on the music, haven't noticed anything standout or bad either way.

    Pros:

    -I do appreciate the dark story. If you think about it, it's really **** up at times. You'll have your first taste of this dark story during your very first fight. But not just the dark story, the story overall is VERY well put together and different from any Mario game I've played. I won't spoil anything, it's something you need to experience yourself!

    -There is some clever and cute puzzles in the outer world. You need to really investigate an area sometimes to make sure you got everything from it. Sometimes I would spend several minutes trying to figure out how to get to that one ledge or spot. There's also a lot of hidden areas too which is nice.

    -Bowser being an ally has some interesting implications to the story and I appreciate this change. It does get old with "Bowser bad guy again" trope.

    Overall

    Overall, I think that the battle system has once again been the downfall. I'm not sure why Nintendo experiments with every iteration of this game when they know exactly what would work. If you put in the old battle system, I EASILY can give this game a 9-10. But since Nintendo can't bear to listen to its die hard fans, I have to give it a 2/10.

    Back to the Bug Fables, a real "Paper Mario" game.    … Expand
  7. Hennrio
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Still no reason for combat no sense of progression/xp no replay value
    Partners are back but you cant control them
    Where is my godamn value a waste of money for a mediocre at best game    … Expand
  8. EUGENE94
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Die Kämpfe in Papermario The Origami King waren anfangs ganz lustig nur verliert man schnell die lust daran da sie auser zum coins sammeln unrelewand sind und man ihnen aus dem weg geht von der grafik und open world her kann man sich aber nicht beschweren nur diese Toads(:
  9. ListlessSin
    Jul 25, 2020
    1
    The colors were vibrant but that was about it. If you are looking for an old style paper mario you are out of luck. The combat was very repetitive and had no effect on anything else. You had a couple of partners but they didnt help in any way. Definitely not like in paper mario 64. I finished the game and will never play it again. Unlike the true paper maios like 64 which i have played 6The colors were vibrant but that was about it. If you are looking for an old style paper mario you are out of luck. The combat was very repetitive and had no effect on anything else. You had a couple of partners but they didnt help in any way. Definitely not like in paper mario 64. I finished the game and will never play it again. Unlike the true paper maios like 64 which i have played 6 times through. Its truly sad that nintendo cant seem to get this right and bring back the old style.… Expand
  10. Poohead
    Jul 25, 2020
    6
    its okay good for kids but combat is incredibly simplistic and honestly boring but it looks nice cool art style worth a buy when on sale
  11. Bulbasaurus
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Definitely the best one post super paper mario. Great writing, characters, exploration, battle system. Don’t listen to all the hate. Half of these people didn’t even bother trying it before deciding it was bad. Just biased assumptions. Play the game and decide for yourselves people =}
  12. Hool
    Jul 25, 2020
    3
    Utterly disappointing tripe with the feel of a fan game. Writing is sub- par and combat is an embarrassment. Advertised as a return to form but fails at a basic level to be fun.
  13. Poddee
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An amazing game! Sure the combat is complex and confusing and it's not like Paper Mario and The Thousand-Year Door, but to be honest, I don't care. I'm up to Shogun Studios and I'm loving many aspects of the game. The combats annoying, but I don't find it that tedious and I'm ok with it. I think it's unique. I'd recommend this game if you haven't already! Try it yourself and show what youAn amazing game! Sure the combat is complex and confusing and it's not like Paper Mario and The Thousand-Year Door, but to be honest, I don't care. I'm up to Shogun Studios and I'm loving many aspects of the game. The combats annoying, but I don't find it that tedious and I'm ok with it. I think it's unique. I'd recommend this game if you haven't already! Try it yourself and show what you think afterwards.… Expand
  14. BlackMajikMan90
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    The battle system ruins everything.

    It's fun after the first couple tries, but gets boring extremely fast. The boss fights are even worse and after doing the same thing over and over, I started avoiding combat altogether. Especially when the combat is pointless because it only nets you coins. This game is gorgeous to look at and sports the same Paper Mario charm, but that isn't enough to    The battle system ruins everything.

    It's fun after the first couple tries, but gets boring extremely fast. The boss fights are even worse and after doing the same thing over and over, I started avoiding combat altogether.

    Especially when the combat is pointless because it only nets you coins. This game is gorgeous to look at and sports the same Paper Mario charm, but that isn't enough to make up for the atrocious battle system.    … Expand
  15. geames
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    (Please Note: I have only played the first 3 games as well as Origami King, haven't played Sticker Star or Color Splash). Even though Thousand-Year Door is my second favorite game ever (can't beat Wind Waker), I still enjoyed this game. However, part of that enjoyment came from my accepting the fact that this game would not be like TTYD. By accepting it for what it is, I found enjoyment in(Please Note: I have only played the first 3 games as well as Origami King, haven't played Sticker Star or Color Splash). Even though Thousand-Year Door is my second favorite game ever (can't beat Wind Waker), I still enjoyed this game. However, part of that enjoyment came from my accepting the fact that this game would not be like TTYD. By accepting it for what it is, I found enjoyment in the game. Definitely has its ups and downs though. The combat, in particular, was quite frustrating at times (Boss battles are fun though). I also felt that the story was lacking, and it felt a little too simplistic (are a couple of surprises though). What really kept me going was the humor and world itself. The world provides a lot of unique setpieces (not as unique as TTYD) that made the experience fun. If you're looking for a TTYD sequel, don't get this game. Try out Bug Fables, it's just like the original Paper Mario games and is super fun! But if you're willing to give this game a shot, and experience something new, then I highly recommend The Origami King. The world is fun to explore, there are lots of collectibles, characters have lots of personality, and it's funny!… Expand
  16. InhumanLambent
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This game surprised me greatly. Like everyone who has been following this game series, i wasn't too keen on buying it at first due to the disappointing nature of the last two installments, but when i saw small bits of gameplay from the beginning of the game it completely caught my interest with its charming setting, characters and gameplay. Starting off with the least strong suits of theThis game surprised me greatly. Like everyone who has been following this game series, i wasn't too keen on buying it at first due to the disappointing nature of the last two installments, but when i saw small bits of gameplay from the beginning of the game it completely caught my interest with its charming setting, characters and gameplay. Starting off with the least strong suits of the game, the combat system still feels like the aspect that sticks out for being the most awkward thing about the game. It's not a bad fighting system by any means, and the incentives, this being the coins, have become better over time, but it still lacks that revamped rpg feel that we have been yearning for. For the rest of the game, I cannot find too many flaws in it. The story is engaging and filled with comedy and emotions; its characters make said story shine brighter with the amazing scripting and dialogue. You'll definitely get an feels alive handful of laughs out of this game. The world building has been done to where each new location you visit feels alive and real. The people living in each section have their own little cultures and unique quirks that interact with their environment without it feeling unnatural. I will emphasize on the characters since i felt that they're one of, if not the strongest, most enjoyable part of the game. The rosks taken by Nintendo for each dialogue and each interaction with the characters was at sometimes shocking, but always welcomed with excitement and more laughter. This especially happened with the more brutal and creepy moments, as well as the more daring comedic writing. I had an absolute blast playing this game from start to finish, and even got that special feeling of not wanting the game to end so the characters within it would keep living within such an interesting world. Color Splash might've been a small step in the right direction, but Origami King is its own gem with it's own unique feel that reaches out to many old aspects that people missed about the series while keeping its own personality intact. This game is a classic i would've loved to grow up with.… Expand
  17. Evo2404
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    Good game with fantastic visuals fun and exiting characters interactions and has a most better plot than ss and cs however this is not a game in the same style as the original trilogy of games a lack of exp makes late game battles fell long and pointless it was a fun and interesting battle system witch at the start of the game was fun however by the end of the game I found myself avoidingGood game with fantastic visuals fun and exiting characters interactions and has a most better plot than ss and cs however this is not a game in the same style as the original trilogy of games a lack of exp makes late game battles fell long and pointless it was a fun and interesting battle system witch at the start of the game was fun however by the end of the game I found myself avoiding battles. The world is fun to explore even if I has quite massive pacing issues with long draw out segments and most puzzles just being swing your hammer to make the magic circles a… Expand
  18. robocop2001
    Jul 25, 2020
    4
    Avis sur un historique de 5 heures de jeu :
    - Histoire : OK
    - Musique : OK
    - Graphismes : OK
    - Puzzles : OK
    - Système de combats contre les enemis "normaux" : OK
    Par contre :
    - Système de combats contre les "boss" : horrible ! C'est chiant à mourir !
    - Ce jeu n'est pas un vrai RPG.
    - Système de remplissage de durée de vie : 2 bosses en moins de 10 minutes si on rush un peu...
  19. Devmazing
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Not your average Paper Mario game in the RPG sense, but if you're looking for the typical fun story with amazing visuals, and many unique mechanics to boot then this is definitely a game to pick up. The characters each have their own quirkiness to them and although the combat can be a bit tedious at times, the smooth plot development and expressive characters compensates for this and willNot your average Paper Mario game in the RPG sense, but if you're looking for the typical fun story with amazing visuals, and many unique mechanics to boot then this is definitely a game to pick up. The characters each have their own quirkiness to them and although the combat can be a bit tedious at times, the smooth plot development and expressive characters compensates for this and will have me come back for a second play through for sure.… Expand
  20. AlexKidd
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    I love it so far, dialogue is funny, graphics are good, music is on par. As mentioned by many, the battlesystem sucks. Whoever came up with it, doesn't understand the word 'fun'. You don't get XP from the battles anyway, so i try to stay clear from battles when possible. Shame, could've been a 9 or a 10 if not for the battle system.
  21. Gowomy
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Found the first “chapter” pretty slow. But it picks up really quickly after that. Battles i found extremely fun, especially the boss battles as they add a different twist compared to the normal ones.

    Music and overall paper look of the game make the game so much better as they complement the areas or scenarios so well. I found coins to actually be useful. Although I prefer original exp    Found the first “chapter” pretty slow. But it picks up really quickly after that. Battles i found extremely fun, especially the boss battles as they add a different twist compared to the normal ones.

    Music and overall paper look of the game make the game so much better as they complement the areas or scenarios so well.

    I found coins to actually be useful. Although I prefer original exp from past games in the series, coins do have a good use in the game.

    Although it isn’t the paper Mario I’ve been longing for, with traditional combat. This game is filled with charm that blew me away at times. Sure, i do wish there were more unique characters or, accessories to use, but overall this game was exceptional and hit marks that made me love the original games so much.

    Very fun game    … Expand
  22. Sibree
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Only issue I had was with the awful fighting mechanics, as I played the game theg became more tolerable but still annoying. Story is excellent with plenty of play time. Took me around 25 hours to beat my first play through while collecting items.
  23. CrispyMiner
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've only gotten closed to being finished with TTYD when this game came out. I gotta say, while I enjoyed TTYD immensely, Origami King is my favorite Paper Mario game out of the ones that I've played.

    The battle system is great, although tricky at times. The witty humor and writing is great. The entire game graphically and aesthetically looks beautiful. The soundtracks are a banger. My only problems fall when 100% completing the game where there are a few collectibles that I struggled immensely in getting or just didn't enjoy doing, such as the Bossotronic rematches, getting all of the coins in Eddy's River, and getting a Perfect Game in Shy Guys Finish Last.

    Overall, I love this game even during my frustrations of how bad I am at video games. I highly recommend getting this game!    … Expand
  24. WesleyRyan
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    While at its best, Paper Mario: Origami King is a fun puzzle game with a lot of clever writing packed in it and a gorgeous art style; however at its worst, it has an uninspired plot, lacking any notable character designs, and subjects you to a combat system that ranges from passable, to mildly irritating. If the game had addressed these issues properly, I would be placing it beside theWhile at its best, Paper Mario: Origami King is a fun puzzle game with a lot of clever writing packed in it and a gorgeous art style; however at its worst, it has an uninspired plot, lacking any notable character designs, and subjects you to a combat system that ranges from passable, to mildly irritating. If the game had addressed these issues properly, I would be placing it beside the first two entries in the series, considering it still has a lot to offer. But it looks like Nintendo has made another half-step towards what made the original entries so captivating.

    Nintendo, it's time to find a new producer for Paper Mario, this can still be a series that attracts both new players and the already established fanbase. The recent VideoGamesChronical interview illustrates exactly what Kensuke Tanabe doesn't understand about the series, or simply chooses to ignore.

    Overall, it's worth checking out if you're not already familiar with the franchise or enjoyed the simplicity of the last two entries. However, original fans of the series may be left underwhelmed.    … Expand
  25. Deank1006
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    Pretty good game. Very creative world. The story is okay. Music is great. My main complaint is after about half the game, the battle system is so annoying. Instead of fighting enemies you try to avoid them. The battle system needs more content to spice it up.
  26. Tavo1994
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    The horrible puzzle combat didn't even let me want to play this game. Why did the Mario and Luigi games went bankrupt and not this series instead. Nintendo should stop the paper Mario franchise and bring back Mario and Luigi games
  27. lulajardim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Truth be told, 81 is fair score for this game. The only reason i'm giving it a 10 is to help combat all these negative reviews from people that are only giving a bad score due to the fact the game is not a successor to the original paper mario or to TTYD. I wonder how many of those that are giving a bad score actually played the game.
  28. Djmoney
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a solid paper Mario entry. I did not like the battle mechanic. The bosses were more interesting. I didn’t like the breakable weapons. The game show part was tedious and completely unnecessary. I didn’t like the final boss fight either. It has mechanics that were completely new for that battle and were not introduced before the final boss. This made getting that last fight out of the way that much more frustrating. Like many other paper Mario entries there was a very good story. Interesting plot, lots of comedy. The attention to detail and paper theming is amazing. The desert level was my favorite by far and you don’t have to get too deep before getting to it.… Expand
  29. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    It's definitely flawed, but I feel Paper Mario The Origami King is still a fun adventure even if it feels less of an RPG and more of a turned based combat/puzzle game.
  30. soniction
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Interesting and brain-burning,always looking for things,long,unexpected things will come out.
  31. Aidswayz
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    This is probably the most splitting Paper Mario to date, old fans versus the new fans. The people that just want a true sequel to TTYD and people who just like modern Paper Mario. I find myself in the middle, while it would be nice to have a "TRUE" sequel to TTYD, that didn't stop me from really enjoying Color Splash. While yes, the combat was not the best in CS, the personality andThis is probably the most splitting Paper Mario to date, old fans versus the new fans. The people that just want a true sequel to TTYD and people who just like modern Paper Mario. I find myself in the middle, while it would be nice to have a "TRUE" sequel to TTYD, that didn't stop me from really enjoying Color Splash. While yes, the combat was not the best in CS, the personality and writing in the game were just so enjoyable. When I started Origami King I went in hoping to get back that same awesome feeling of loving a Paper Mario game and I most certainly did! The combat isn't necessarily "combat" but I do really like puzzles and the game most certainly scripted that itch. The writing is hilarious with Olivia becoming one of the most adorable Mario character's ever in my opinion and also becoming one of my favorite Mario Characters too. The boss fights are sometimes genius and sometimes a real thinker of what to do. The narrative isn't anything mind-blowing and it just comes down to "Bad guy did this, go collect these" shtick all over again and the lore isn't amazing either but the personality in this game just shines through and I had a goofy grin on my face whenever someone had a word of dialogue for just how good the writing is! The graphics are amazing whether or not you don't like the "PAPER' of Paper Mario becoming more and more of a thing. I overall had a blast with this game and would only recommend it to people who love Paper Mario and not just holding onto the old games, puzzle solvers like myself, and people new to the series. It's definitely worth the price and I am very satisfied with my purchase.… Expand
  32. FairReviews013
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been playing Paper Mario since its very first release on N64 (I still remember my mom getting it for me at target) and I gotta say I had an absolute blast playing through this! I am doing my best to understand the complaints of other pessimistic reviewers but alas I think these people have succumbed to the horrible disease plaguing the human race known as "nostalgia". I think some of you other relics need to stop grasping onto a nearly 20 year old game known as TTYD and digging your puffed up expectation claws into every new Mario game. While I can't speak much on Color Splash and sticker star (haven't owned a Wii U until about 2 months ago/never bought sticker star) I would definitely say this game is equal to its "good" counterparts. I highly recommend buying this game!

    CONS (kinda):
    -Battle system: Yes, you guys are right, the battle system was a bit weird at the beginning of the game. If you only played through 5 seconds of this game then you would most definitely hate it. If you are like me and enjoy a slight puzzle then its really not all that bad. The boss battles got me a little irritated at first, BUT, I stuck with it and learned how to chain the spaces together thus making me a master at boss battles! I do miss the old battle system from Paper Mario 64, however, I stopped feeding into the nostalgia trend awhile ago so for the most part I enjoy the battles. As for some of you that complain about not getting rewards, you serious Clark?? Stepping on an enemy you can easily defeat, you only get 10 coins, but you can get anywhere from 30-60 times that amount for taking the time to engage in a normal battle. So yes you do get rewarded extra, just not rewarded with items every other battle like the old days.

    -Exploration: I did see a complaint in the reviews before I started playing about the world not having much to explore and I agree to an extent. There's still plenty to explore but just not as much as you would think playing through. For example places like outside the first temple, you would think there would be another area attached but nope, there's not. There is only a slight drop down to grab something, that was it. I was a little disappointed by this but once the temple was opened up my disappointment went away. Here is the counter argument to this exploration issue: Not many people want loooong drawn out areas. At times, a big area like that on a game like this can feel "overwhelming". I don't want to have to go through 50 areas just to get to the boss's door. I think they did a fairly good mixture in this game but I would have liked to see just a few more exploring areas, though not TOO many.

    -Character design: I can also somewhat agree with reviewers that the character design did lack a bit. While I do not think at all they should ever get rid of the classic Mario enemies, I do think that the boss's could have gotten a slight makeover. I understood why the boss's were the way they were, but they honestly could have been less bland at times. I just remember thinking "Oh it's a... hole puncher". Y 'all really couldn't make it into like a hole punch robot or something more original? I'm not gonna dock any stars for that though because I did have fun with boss battles.

    -No leveling system: I miss the leveling systems of past, I really do. All other games I play have leveling systems but this one does not. The leveling system is essentially finding a different type of "collectible". Another counter argument to this: Do any of you really miss grinding the same goombas over and over again for miniscule amounts of coins and EXP? I know I don't! This new system I think prevented grinding and wasting away your time/life on levels. I think at the end of the day I would honestly rather explore the landscape than sit in the same area for hours feeling like I barely accomplished anything.

    I am running out of characters so I will try to keep my Pros list to minimum.

    PROS:

    -Music: I think every paper Mario has had a few good tracks to nod your head to, but WOW the music in this game was pure gold!! Loved the vellumental boss music! sounded almost like Lindsey Stirling!

    -Scenery/Artwork: A+++ for the visuals!! almost breathtaking at times! Vivid colors and very creatively pieced together landscape!

    -Gameplay: I had so much fun working my way through different puzzles, scenarios, and levels! I think the creativity of the game is it what really kept me hooked! Rebuilding the world with bits of paper confetti, crumpled up toad hunting, unique boss battles, Shogun studios as a whole, Paper Macho enemies, etc. I could keep listing things but I will end it there!

    The game as a whole was amazing!! I could talk about this game for hours! Definitely one I will be replaying in the future!    … Expand
  33. raichuian
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Possibly the best experience I've ever had with a game in my whole life, driving me to the point of literal tears. Having only played Super Paper Mario, my opinion doesn't clearly reflect those who are long time fans of the series, but I enjoyed the game nonetheless.

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

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

    I can't express a whole lot of what I loved about the game without spoiling it, which I don't want to do because it's best played without spoilers. Even watching the trailers for the game spoiled a lot for me, but it was still okay. I loved the game for what it is, and I won't be forgetting it any time soon. Please pick it up, and don't listen to the TTYD and 64 fans as they bomb this review section. It'll be worth your time, roughly 30 hours if you take your time.    … Expand
  34. katieelizabeth
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    I'm sure this will get disliked, but I'm 2-3 days into Origami King and the game is really good. The environments are amazing, jam-packed with stuff to do, puzzles to solve and stories to tell. The music is stellar. Like color splash, the game looks gorgeous. And the writing is superb and the characters are really funny and interesting. Olivia is definitely a standout partner in this gameI'm sure this will get disliked, but I'm 2-3 days into Origami King and the game is really good. The environments are amazing, jam-packed with stuff to do, puzzles to solve and stories to tell. The music is stellar. Like color splash, the game looks gorgeous. And the writing is superb and the characters are really funny and interesting. Olivia is definitely a standout partner in this game - I really like her - she's naive, witty, funny, honest, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

    Part of me doesn't really understand how Nintendo fans of zelda or mario or metroid would not like this game - it's an adventure game like many other Nintendo games. Do these ttyd fans only play rpgs? If so, then I understand why they don't like it, but wow that's a pretty niche interest to only like rpgs on a Nintendo console while disliking all of the other adventure/action games Nintendo has on offer..... seems a bit biased/close-minded if you ask me. If you like Zelda, you would like this, whether you like or rpgs or not.    … Expand
  35. Balam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En pocas palabras, el juego vuelve a sus orígenes con esta saga, lo único negativo de PM OK es que no es un RPG en toda su palabra, solo las peleas son RPG, pero el método de exp se queda corto, en fin, la historia es sencilla pero tiene un muy bien humor,mucha gente lo crítica por el echo de no ser TYD pero seamos realistas, llega a tener hilos y estructura similar, lamentablemente es fuertemente críticado sin ser jugado, si te gusta la saga, te lo recomiendo al 100, no es perfecto, pero si vuelve a ser como antes en ciertos aspectos… Expand
  36. Dario0258
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    The story is beautiful and original. The game is really funny to play, but sometimes the combat system is annoying. There are a lot of emotional and surprising moments that made me smile during the adventure. I highly recommend playing it 9/10
  37. Ignacio_chau98
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    He sido fan de Paper Mario desde los 7 años aproximadamente y he jugado todas las entregas menos "Color Splash", sin embargo, a pesar de que la saga ha ido alejándose de los elementos RPG clásicos de las 2 primeras entregas, este es uno de los mejores Paperr Mario que han existido.
    Grandes visuales, una fantástica banda sonora, grandes personajes y una historia simple pero atractiva.
    Es    He sido fan de Paper Mario desde los 7 años aproximadamente y he jugado todas las entregas menos "Color Splash", sin embargo, a pesar de que la saga ha ido alejándose de los elementos RPG clásicos de las 2 primeras entregas, este es uno de los mejores Paperr Mario que han existido.
    Grandes visuales, una fantástica banda sonora, grandes personajes y una historia simple pero atractiva.
    Es una espectacular mezcla de un montón de elementos que han estado presentes en todos los juegos, ya sean los compañeros, un sistema de batalla que mezcla la escencia de las entregas clásicas y modernas de la saga, una historia más elaborada y llamativa con personajes entrañables, elementos RPGs que pese a su simpleza, logran dar progreso al juego sin que sean necesarios los "Puntos de experiencia" (Exp.).
    Es un juego altamente disfrutable por todo el mundo pero debes tener una mente abierta para jugarlo y darle una oportunidad, que sin duda la merece.
    Personalmente, este juego esta arriba en mi Top 3 de la saga, superando a Super Paper Mario.    … Expand
  38. OriginalOne
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Paper Mario: Origami King is the newest title in the Paper Mario franchise, a series once beloved classic and charming JRPG series has now unfortunately taken a permanent turn of focusing on gimmicky combat systems that plays will find themselves skipping as there is no reward for combat regardless.

    It's time for the series to return to its roots, going back to having a gripping and    Paper Mario: Origami King is the newest title in the Paper Mario franchise, a series once beloved classic and charming JRPG series has now unfortunately taken a permanent turn of focusing on gimmicky combat systems that plays will find themselves skipping as there is no reward for combat regardless.

    It's time for the series to return to its roots, going back to having a gripping and slightly darker storyline, having a diverse cast each with their own history and personality and finally, a combat system with A FORM OF PROGRESSION!!    … Expand
  39. JonTRL
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Giving this game a 0 not because is bad but because is not a Paper mario game
    They arecfocusing too much on the Paper gimmick Sticker, Coloring ,Origami, when the first games where all about the Story,Partners and Rpg elements and the paper being only about the style just like wind waker,
    If you like the game good for you,i dont and i want the old RPG paper mario back Just look at Doom    Giving this game a 0 not because is bad but because is not a Paper mario game
    They arecfocusing too much on the Paper gimmick Sticker, Coloring ,Origami, when the first games where all about the Story,Partners and Rpg elements and the paper being only about the style just like wind waker,
    If you like the game good for you,i dont and i want the old RPG paper mario back
    Just look at Doom Mario Odyssey Breath of the wild, you can do something new and still go back to the roots of the first games if you do that you get a massive successful game that appeal to both old and new fans    … Expand
  40. FadedGiant
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    First and foremost, this is a good PAPER MARIO game. If you are looking for a complex or challenging RPG, don't stop here. If you're asking me, classifying this series as an RPG is not correct. Paper Mario games are adventure games, in my opinion. Go play an MMO or Divinity if that's the itch you want to scratch. If you are looking for a relaxing stress-free game as a break, or if you areFirst and foremost, this is a good PAPER MARIO game. If you are looking for a complex or challenging RPG, don't stop here. If you're asking me, classifying this series as an RPG is not correct. Paper Mario games are adventure games, in my opinion. Go play an MMO or Divinity if that's the itch you want to scratch. If you are looking for a relaxing stress-free game as a break, or if you are just a casual gamer, maybe check it out.

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

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

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

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

    Regardless, this is no Color Splash. If you are a Paper Mario fan, don't skip this one!    … Expand
  41. Dadidudu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I really loved this game, i had high expectations after the last 2 paper mario titles, and nintendo fulfilled them for good
  42. criticfairy
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    Hated it.

    The fights are unrewarding and blindingly tedious. I was avoiding engaging in battles altogether within about an hour of starting. And I sighed every time the next step was, "oh, hey, why don't you go fight that Koopa in the corner!?" Ugh, really? Can't we just say that I did that and you can give me whatever I need to move forward? Really dude. Here, have ten thousand coins.    Hated it.

    The fights are unrewarding and blindingly tedious. I was avoiding engaging in battles altogether within about an hour of starting. And I sighed every time the next step was, "oh, hey, why don't you go fight that Koopa in the corner!?" Ugh, really? Can't we just say that I did that and you can give me whatever I need to move forward? Really dude. Here, have ten thousand coins. No? Twenty thousand?

    And, although it is an open map, and although there are goals to reach in each stage -- which gives at least the impression that you will be able to go back and complete these tasks later on -- the game just ends very unceremoniously after the final boss battle. Here's some credits, now either go fight the final boss again or start over from the beginning... or play something else, I guess.... thanks for the sixty bucks, sucka!

    It's VERY cute. Two points for beautiful art and a fun-ish storyline. That kept me engaged enough to actually finish the game. I just expected... I dunno...... more. I really enjoyed the open map format and exploring. That gave it a sort of Zelda-y explore-y feel that I really appreciated. But I was majorly disappointed that there was no post-game activity.

    I definitely won't charge head first into the series ever again.    … Expand
  43. CoinKillerL_
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Finally after 14 years, a good paper mario game!
    However, this game is far from perfect. I found battling very fun, but there is very little reward to do so, since there are no EXP. Also i think there is a lack of diversity in your attacks, all the attacks are pretty much identical, and partners having autobattle is really dumb in my opinion, and the enemies are way too weak, but    Finally after 14 years, a good paper mario game!
    However, this game is far from perfect. I found battling very fun, but there is very little reward to do so, since there are no EXP. Also i think there is a lack of diversity in your attacks, all the attacks are pretty much identical, and partners having autobattle is really dumb in my opinion, and the enemies are way too weak, but completing the puzzles is really satsfying. So yeah, there's quite a bit of wasted potential in the combat system, but it's still tons of fun. The bosses are extremely fun as well, but man the office supplies designs are just so bad and lazy. They could have designed an origami monster based on them, not just slap real life office supplies that look really out of place, but i gotta say, they are really creative with their attacks. The world is a ton of fun to explore, and there is so much to do and collect, and the art direction and music are just fantastic. The story could have been better, the concept is good but so much more could have been done, but it still had his great moments (that i won't spoil here, of course). However, i love the dialogues in this game, they are really entertaining and some of them really made me crack up laughing. I still really miss the diverse character design of 64/TTYD or the Mario & Luigi games, but they still did a good job on giving each character an identity. Also i love how they made the classic mario enemies into origami figures, they look fantastic. So yeah, i think this game is really fun unlike dumpsterfires like SPM, SS and CS and worth playing, however some dumb decisions really bring it down. Can't wait to know what they have in store for us in the next paper mario game!    … Expand
  44. Dr_moose
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    Thought this game wasnt going to be as bad as everyone was saying it had the humor and the feeling of fhe god paper Mario's but then got to the first boss and just hard quit the game why do you have 60 to 70 seconds to time out all hour moves to do the most damage in a boss fight it doesnt make sense
  45. SublmnL
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    I ignored the complaints and bought the game anyways, and boy am I disappointed. It's super repetitive fighting with no rewards and the fighting system, especially for boss fights is ridiculous!
  46. Jnbell91
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    A beautiful disappointment. I’ve been a Paper Mario Fan since the Nintendo 64 days, so I was very excited to play this game. I loved the days of action and stylish commands. I enjoy various genres of games but leaving behind the RPG mechanics was a disservice to this series. I wouldn’t consider this game an RPG at all, but a puzzle game. Every battle is a puzzle, a simple, repetitiveA beautiful disappointment. I’ve been a Paper Mario Fan since the Nintendo 64 days, so I was very excited to play this game. I loved the days of action and stylish commands. I enjoy various genres of games but leaving behind the RPG mechanics was a disservice to this series. I wouldn’t consider this game an RPG at all, but a puzzle game. Every battle is a puzzle, a simple, repetitive puzzle. The battles are pointless at best, and annoying at worst, and running away often fails. The real reason to play this game is if you love collectathons or for the story. It’s not the best story in the series, but it’s definitely better than Sticker Star or Color Splash. If you’re looking for a role playing adventure like Paper Mario 64 or Thousand Year Door this game is unlikely to be for you. If you want a simple puzzle adventure with a light but well written story than go for it.… Expand
  47. Bonesthatrattle
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    It was pretty and flavorful but ultimately dissatisfying, much like a cake pop.
  48. Avenge49
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This is my first paper Mario game, so far this is a really fun game. The world is fun to explore, the battle systems is alright. It’s not bad, but over time it kinda gets annoying. If you never played a paper Mario game I would say get this game,
  49. Tri9322
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, I just finished this game and loved it. I want to leave this to share my thoughts and also combat people giving the game a zero because of one specific reason or other. The game is really fun. First of all, the music and graphics are amazing. The story is pretty good, though I feel the yellow streamer or "world 3" was a bit long and tedious (thus the 9 instead of ten). The jokes were all pretty funny, and while a few might have been lost in translation, there are plenty of good ones. The combat seems to be something people don't like, so here are my thoughts on that. I want to preface this with saying, I think that even if the combat was completely awful, one aspect of the game shouldn't define your entire review and cause you to give it a zero. I enjoyed the combat, and it did get a bit repetitive sometimes. Here's the thing, it's pretty optional. You can just not engage a lot of enemies, and the ones you have to are fun. A lot of people complain that you don't get anything from battles other than worthless coins. On that, I think coins aren't worthless. You need a lot of them, for weapon buying, for finding collectibles, for side quests, and what not. There was not a single point in the whole game where I thought I had too many coins with nothing to use them on, and several times thought "I need more coins". Overall, the game is really fun, the story is sweet and actually made me cry at one point, and the jokes land for all ages. A great game.… Expand
  50. Heyyoitsmerambo
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    It is ok, I ended up returning it. I never played the other Paper Mario’s so I didn’t know what I was in for.
  51. Bloodmouth
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    I had to temper my emotional attachment to the first two games so that I wouldn't rate this game too harshly. In the interest of full disclosure, I absolutely love the first two Paper Mario games and detest what Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have done with the series since. If you are hoping this game will be a return to form for the series, read no further and walk away. Gone are theI had to temper my emotional attachment to the first two games so that I wouldn't rate this game too harshly. In the interest of full disclosure, I absolutely love the first two Paper Mario games and detest what Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have done with the series since. If you are hoping this game will be a return to form for the series, read no further and walk away. Gone are the days of brilliant character writing, deceptively deep combat, and beautiful storytelling. You will be disappointed. The game even seems to have amnesia about how the Paper Mario universe operates (see: Bombette's explosions). However. If, you can ignore that the game has "Paper Mario" in the title, it's a mediocre action/adventure puzzle game with a Mario paint job. Let's talk about the good in this game first. The art style is phenomenal. The world is vibrant and it certainly looks like a gorgeous, modern visual style for the series. I would love to see a Paper Mario or Thousand Year Door remake with this graphical engine. The music is great. There are some actually great songs in the game in certain cutscenes and boss battles that are some of the best in the series. The story is mediocre, but its highs are truly great and I found myself enjoying the plot despite its flaws. If you are a completionist, the game has a great tracking and hint system for the collection broken down by area. I actually found searching for Toads to be the most enjoyable part of the gameplay. Now why is this game itself mediocre? At its heart, it's a puzzle game. The game has some RPG elements, but nothing about it is really anything like an RPG. There are no level ups, no permanent weapon upgrades, or new abilities. Instead, upgrades come in the form of flat health/strength upgrades and consumable weapons. The battle system revolves (ha) around rearranging enemies on a circular grid to line them up for Mario's attacks. For the first few hours of the game, I was frustrated because of how easy these puzzles were. By the end, I was frustrated by the difficulty. Difficulty in a puzzle game is not bad at all, but artificially inflated difficulty is. The source of my frustration wasn't that the puzzles themselves had jumped in difficulty (which is a good thing), but that there is a strict timer enforcing the puzzle. You can pay coins to extend your timer or ask Toads to do the puzzle for you, but that's missing the point. By the end, the game is a puzzle game that doesn't want you to solve its puzzles. Instead, you need to buy accessories to extend your timer and pay large sums of coins just to add 60 seconds. Without that god forsaken timer, I would add a point to my score. Lastly are the controls. If you expect Mario to jump and move and spin etc... like he does in a main series entry or even just in any other paper mario game, you will be disappointed. The controls range from mildly functional to infuriating. Searching for hidden blocks will have you screaming, "but I jumped there!" even with all of the searching helpers equipped. I watched the trailer for this game and thought it might be like the first two golden titles. I had great and high hopes for this game. I wanted a deep badge system and level ups. I wanted a roster of interesting characters with unique and useful abilities, both inside and outside of battle. I wanted a deep story with interesting and emotional developments (see: TTYD). I wanted all of these things and would've been happy to get even a handful. I got none of these things. In summary, taken as it is with no association to the first two entries in the series, it's a mediocre action/adventure puzzle game with some nice highlights. However, if you're anything like me and hoped this would be a series rebirth to times of greatness past, it's a great disappointment. It made me want a true Paper Mario game more than ever, but that game is in another castle...… Expand
  52. MartyHoward
    Jul 23, 2020
    4
    It's no thousand year door. It's not an RPG. It keeps the name but doesn't carry on the spirit of the first two Paper Mario games. Not sure why Nintendo continues to make the games that the fans do not have an interest in. This bare bones Mario game is a game I wish I never purchased.
  53. Clumsy303
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Don't buy this game. Play bug fables. They clearly don't listen to the fans and only care about casuals.
  54. ShadowSiren69
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    great puzzle game did not feel like a paper Mario game. Paper Mario has always been an rpg that tells a story and this game has that and it looks beautiful. unfortunately there is no leveling and getting stronger. the battle mechanics are just puzzles which can be fun for the first couple fights and become a chore later on. there are no side kicks .
    I liked the music the art and the    great puzzle game did not feel like a paper Mario game. Paper Mario has always been an rpg that tells a story and this game has that and it looks beautiful. unfortunately there is no leveling and getting stronger. the battle mechanics are just puzzles which can be fun for the first couple fights and become a chore later on. there are no side kicks .
    I liked the music the art and the series but I am not going to play it I will have my sister do that chore.    … Expand
  55. supergoron
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    Good presentation, the world is fun to explore, and the story isn't just another "Bowser kidnapped Peach". However just like the last two games, battles are mostly pointless since they waste resources and limited use battle weapons, customization is limited with no gear or badges, partners are useless as you can't command them or upgrade them, and the once cute paper-craft gimmick is overGood presentation, the world is fun to explore, and the story isn't just another "Bowser kidnapped Peach". However just like the last two games, battles are mostly pointless since they waste resources and limited use battle weapons, customization is limited with no gear or badges, partners are useless as you can't command them or upgrade them, and the once cute paper-craft gimmick is over played by Nintendo at this point. The new battle system is unique I'll give you that, but after awhile it just draws out battles to be longer then they need to be and it makes you wish for even the Sticker Star / Color Splash battles to return because they at least ended quickly.

    Overall it's a fine game, but the stubbornness of the developers to include a battle systems closer to the originals that was simpler to grasp and faster to use or any RPG mechanics that made you feel like battling was actually worth doing holds back what could have been a fantastic 9 or 10 out of 10 game.    … Expand
  56. Blaise_
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    You know, I first wanted to give this game a 6. However that was pretty early on, I don't like the path that the Paper Mario series took after TTYD. Removing the EXP system and just making it a puzzle type game, left a bad taste in my mouth. With that being said, I enjoyed this game the more I played it. It was random, I didn't mind the storyline, the game looked amazing. And probably theYou know, I first wanted to give this game a 6. However that was pretty early on, I don't like the path that the Paper Mario series took after TTYD. Removing the EXP system and just making it a puzzle type game, left a bad taste in my mouth. With that being said, I enjoyed this game the more I played it. It was random, I didn't mind the storyline, the game looked amazing. And probably the best feature of this game was the soundtrack. Every tune was awesome. The ring system was "meh" to me, but I grew accustomed to it over time. So after finishing it, it deserves an 8 from me. Hope we go back to the original concept of paper Mario in the future..… Expand
  57. Azantix
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario proves that you don’t have to be an RPG to be a fantastic story, action adventure with brilliant writing, humor, and art direction to keep it together. Paper Mario: The Origami King is brilliant in every conceivable way.
  58. Eerokina
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    No RPG system. Battles are useless and boring. Great adventure game, but mechanics are awful. Not a paper mario everybody waited for. Biggest dissapointment of this year.
  59. rongCH
    Jul 23, 2020
    3
    The original two Paper Mario games are among my favorite games of all time, the interesting stories, the original new characters, amazing soundtrack created an experience I am convinced will never return, Origami King is the latest installment of a decaying series starting with Sticker Splash, with a poor story-line, lack of serious RPG elements, generic characters and music, Origami KingThe original two Paper Mario games are among my favorite games of all time, the interesting stories, the original new characters, amazing soundtrack created an experience I am convinced will never return, Origami King is the latest installment of a decaying series starting with Sticker Splash, with a poor story-line, lack of serious RPG elements, generic characters and music, Origami King looks good I cant denied that but it lacks soul, it wasn't fun to play at all, the spinning gimmick got old really quick and I ended up avoiding battles since there was absolutely no point in fighting, the game was annoyingly easy even for Nintendo standards, I would recommend people skipping this one I don't think even casual players will enjoy it that much, a very big disappointment from a series I used to love a lot… Expand
  60. Ibuki_7731
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    IT'S ANOTHER DISSAPPOINTING PAPER MARIO GAME. For a third time in a row the battle system is utterly pointless and boring. Some boss battles are fun but most times it's really repetitive and boring. The story is another basic story with maybe some memorable character moments but compared to past entries it isn't anything anything special we haven't seen before. It hurts to see a lovedIT'S ANOTHER DISSAPPOINTING PAPER MARIO GAME. For a third time in a row the battle system is utterly pointless and boring. Some boss battles are fun but most times it's really repetitive and boring. The story is another basic story with maybe some memorable character moments but compared to past entries it isn't anything anything special we haven't seen before. It hurts to see a loved series go bad. The interviews show the games a disappointment due to the devs being very restricted so I'd recommend to not buy this game to send the higher ups at Nintendo that it's their faults the series has missed out on so many good chances to be good again instead of rehashes of Sticker Star.… Expand
  61. DazeX1
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    The Paper Mario series as a whole feels like it is developed by people who either do not understand or care about fan feedback. No, I’m not one of those people who want it to be like the original “Mario Story” games. It is okay to deviate and attempt to innovate from what you did before.

    That being said, it feels like each new game in the series is the same bland, generic, linear game    The Paper Mario series as a whole feels like it is developed by people who either do not understand or care about fan feedback. No, I’m not one of those people who want it to be like the original “Mario Story” games. It is okay to deviate and attempt to innovate from what you did before.

    That being said, it feels like each new game in the series is the same bland, generic, linear game we’ve seems since Sticker Star. There’s no heart or “Mario” vibe given, it could just as easily be a generic puzzle game with a Mario skin plastered on it. Characters aren’t unique, and there was not one character or even that was memorable.

    I hope Nintendo can finally attempt to do something acceptable in the next release, and why they can’t just do what worked before. Strange how they release nearly identical 2D “New” Mario games yet the Paper Mario Series always attempts something new that falls on its face every time.    … Expand
  62. LeoWarranty
    Jul 23, 2020
    4
    got the game a few days early so i was able to beat it a day before it came out

    so i just finished PAPER MARIO: THE ORIGAMI KING. the review. non spoiler review, not paid to review, all my own personal opinions. first the good -graphics are always great -gameplay feels smooth -lots of new characters and story to indulge yourself into until the next big nintendo game releases -new    got the game a few days early so i was able to beat it a day before it came out

    so i just finished PAPER MARIO: THE ORIGAMI KING. the review. non spoiler review, not paid to review, all my own personal opinions.

    first the good
    -graphics are always great
    -gameplay feels smooth
    -lots of new characters and story to indulge yourself into until the next big nintendo game releases
    -new mechanics that bring a fresh style into the new series especially compared to sticker+color

    now the bad...which is a lot
    -confetti is just as bad as paint. please stop doing this
    -story is very lackluster and doesnt pull you in like past games do.
    -you dont remember the characters. for majority of the game since i barely heard olivias name i thought her name was candice

    -the new fighting system still sucks and i hate it with a passion. after you get used to it you still learn to hate it with new stuff they bring in mid/end way into the game
    -theirs no replayability. this is a game you'll play once and probably never want to touch again

    -literally you cant replay it. you'll find out why when you get it lol.
    -no actual rpg elements here with no xp so you dont have an incentive to actually fight. i was going out of my way to dodge every single little fight i could.
    -bosses are horrible and so are mini bosses

    OVERALL
    personal score 4/10 i put it in the same category with sticker and color. this is nothing of a throwback to the good old games.

    score i would give people: 5/10 if you are bored and want to try paper mario then give it a shoot. if youve played past games not worth money.    … Expand
  63. SirPunk
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    The Origami King has its ups and downs. In a year that we have no idea what Nintendo has in store for us. It feels more like an appetizer then a main course. I did have fun with it regardless of some game design choices and at the end of the day that’s all that matters.
  64. onepiece255174
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Good Game, Its a Paper Mario Classic with a good adventure, that game its so beatyful
  65. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    si bien no me gusto mucho que no hubiera exp el sistema de combate esta bastante bien, la historia tipica de paper mario me encanto, me hizo reir bastante lo recomiendo totlmente
  66. AceofClovers
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    The game has a lot going for it, but still feels like it falls short of the mark of a great game. The graphics are great and the dialogue can get a few chuckles. Music is not to bad. The thing that really holds it back is the battle system. I don't even mind its not a rpg system, but with the way it is i wish it was. If your not great at puzzles then i can see the game getting harder andThe game has a lot going for it, but still feels like it falls short of the mark of a great game. The graphics are great and the dialogue can get a few chuckles. Music is not to bad. The thing that really holds it back is the battle system. I don't even mind its not a rpg system, but with the way it is i wish it was. If your not great at puzzles then i can see the game getting harder and harder with constant game overs to the point its no longer fun. All in all if you are looking for a fun adventure game then this is a game id recommend but if your not into puzzles or just bad at them maybe look at another game.… Expand
  67. TinkerTech
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario: The Origami King is a beautiful game with an interesting premise, that doesn't quite live up to the expectations of fans who long for TTYD. I won't gripe about the battle system, as my own thoughts are already echoed in several other reviews.

    I loved the origami toads. You know the ones hidden ALL OVER the landscape? It made the world feel populated, and some of the puzzles to rescue them were ingenious and really required thinking outside the box. I was a bit disappointed when this mechanic disappeared from the last main area.

    There are two understated parts of this game I would like to address, and would very much like to see more of; The first is integrating Boswer's minions into the NPCs as genuine characters. I'm sure this is a Paper Mario staple; I've only played SPM, and I don't count Sticker Star. But it was fun to see them going to a theme park (in cosplay, no less!) or sitting in a coffee house. it was invigorating to see them non-antagonistic, even friendly, towards Mario and the toads.

    The other is the use of aside-dialogue in cutscenes. Even in normal gameplay, speech bubbles would pop up from characters as they mutter under their breath or try to get your attention. It made the world feel dynamic and alive, and much more integrated into Mario's adventure than in previous games.

    However, I will address what dropped this game, for me, from a 8 or a 9 to a 7. The end of the story. Origami King picks up the baton from previous Paper Mario games like SPM when it comes to storytelling, only to drop it five feet from the finish line. It was abrupt, sad, and a bit confusing. The titular king's motivations are revealed to be thinner than the paper he is made of, and the method chosen to undo his actions end up... well, making it feel like the game never happened. I sat there wondering why I had just played the game. To make it worse, I can't find any sort of post-game other than completionism. I was left with a sudden feeling of "...wait, that's it?"

    My other main gripe is that Princess Peach doesn't get to do anything. It's series like Paper Mario where the characters are allowed to break out of their standard roles a bit. Yeah, she still gets captured, but let her break out or be rescued and contribute to the plot! I almost forgot she was part of the game.

    I really wanted to like Origami King, and I even recommended it to friends before I finished playing. I loved the journey, but I'm not sure the destination was worth the trip.    … Expand
  68. ThisGuy_412
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I got 100% and had a blast doing it, definitely the best completion experience in the series. I never felt the need to use a guide, despite the fact that some moments can be pretty challenging. If you're looking for a fun action adventure with strong puzzle elements TOK is a game you should consider checking out.
  69. Fezehim
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    I wasn't expected much going in, but I was pleasantly surprised, the battle system, while not as fun as in 64/TTYD, was still enjoyable, the humour was excellent and the characters were lovable. Sadly, there's likely never going to be another Paper Mario game in the style of the first 2, but what they produced with Origami King, was the next best thing, and If they made another game inI wasn't expected much going in, but I was pleasantly surprised, the battle system, while not as fun as in 64/TTYD, was still enjoyable, the humour was excellent and the characters were lovable. Sadly, there's likely never going to be another Paper Mario game in the style of the first 2, but what they produced with Origami King, was the next best thing, and If they made another game in this style, I'd buy the game in a heartbeat.… Expand
  70. BlackPanthah
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Really good game. Very funny and although not a typical rpg battle system, very enjoyable. Well worth your money.
  71. Darkqwerty
    Jul 23, 2020
    2
    combat terrible spend more time lining up enemies then fighting them rarely even get attacked if you line them up correctly and get correctly timed presses you never get hit ive only got up to first red ribbon and iam struggling to keep playing not keeping me interested the slightest
  72. Metroid777
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Lindo jogo e divertido. Muitos mini games, exploração interessante. Batalhas interessantes contra os inimigos comuns mas não totalmente necessárias. Batalhas contra os chefes simplesmente geniais.
  73. Classico
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    Another hollow shell of a paper Mario game. Combat is terrible and ultimately pointless, so bad you try to avoid it. Sad to see how far this series has fallen from it's real rpg roots. Nintendo just doesn't get it, don't waste your money.
  74. Tmadd4
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Nostalgia for TTYD aside, I think this game is incredibly pleasing. People should stop comparing the two because obviously thousand year door was one of the best games ever made. The storyline in origami king is charming and although the gameplay is different I am thoroughly enjoying playing it. Perfect game to relax and set your mind on cruise control (even if some of the puzzles / waveNostalgia for TTYD aside, I think this game is incredibly pleasing. People should stop comparing the two because obviously thousand year door was one of the best games ever made. The storyline in origami king is charming and although the gameplay is different I am thoroughly enjoying playing it. Perfect game to relax and set your mind on cruise control (even if some of the puzzles / wave battles are challenging, but not infuriatingly so). I recommend it!… Expand
  75. BennySchreiber
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Paper Mario: The Origami King ist ein großartiges Spiel, nicht sogar der beste Teil der Serie seit dem GameCube-Ableger.

    In den ersten ein bis zwei Spielstunden erwartet man sich eigentlich noch nicht allzu viel von dem Titel, es wirkt schnell wie ein Color Splash 2 mit neuem Kampfsystem. Jedoch täuscht dieser Eindruck massiv, da sich im Laufe des Spiels das Ganze zu einer eierlegende    Paper Mario: The Origami King ist ein großartiges Spiel, nicht sogar der beste Teil der Serie seit dem GameCube-Ableger.

    In den ersten ein bis zwei Spielstunden erwartet man sich eigentlich noch nicht allzu viel von dem Titel, es wirkt schnell wie ein Color Splash 2 mit neuem Kampfsystem. Jedoch täuscht dieser Eindruck massiv, da sich im Laufe des Spiels das Ganze zu einer eierlegende Wollmilchsau für der Gamedesign-Entscheidungen entwickelt. Es gibt unheimlich viele gute Mini-Spiele, nett gestaltete Bosse, die einerseits aus Origami bestehen, andererseits als Boss einer Welt auch von einem Büroartikel dargestellt werden. Zudem kommen noch tolle Tempel im Stil von The Legend Of Zelda mit knackigen Rätseln und überall merkt man auch, wie vieles von der Zelda-Reihe inspiriert wurde. Zu sammeln gibt es auch mehr als genug und somit ist man echt lang genug beschäftigt. Auch das Kampfsystem ist echt innovativ und die Kämpfe aufgrund der Münzen eine Notwendigkeit. Die Bosskämpfe sind zum Teil richtig knackig, aber im Enedeffekt doch mega einfach. Es gibt einfach nichts schlechtes, was man über The Origami King sagen kann.    … Expand
  76. N1Vee
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The overworld is so beautiful. Soundtrack and Looks are perfect for a Mario game like this. Mechanics is where it lacks. Battles are boring to a point where avoiding them is a better option, since your items break after some time. Exp? None. Actual rewards for battling? Coins. Just coins. The whole battle has been made unnecessary and annoying. Boss battles are better than Standart fights, yet the lack in creativity and become boring after the second boss. Apart from that I must say that the Overworld game play is extremely fun and well made. All those collectibles are fun to get and it's designed beautifully. In general it's a great game with unnecessary flaws. You could have done better Intelligent System.
    One last thing before I'm done. WHY THE HECK IS THERE A REWARD FOR COLLECTING ALL COINS IN THAT STUPID BOAT RIDE. Sorry I exaggerated a bit there, but for real its just frustrating and annoying. Yet a decent game. Would only recommend if you liked all Paper Mario's. And I mean ALL.    … Expand
  77. lianlianlian
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Excellent, and has a plentiful story. I like this even more than Odyssey. It's not important whether it is an RPG if only it is interesting enough.
  78. Goodnightmoon
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Critics are right, this game is fantastic, gameplay works, graphics are amazing, music is awesome and the writing is so fun. This is one of the funniest experiences on Switch, people is blinded by nostalgia.
  79. HazeTheHawk13
    Jul 23, 2020
    2
    he Label this as a Action Adventure Game yet still try to put a RPG type battle System that is horrible and gimmick filled compared to the perfect Battle System of the first two Paper Mario titles. Even worse though is that you get nothing from battles, no exp, no leveling up, you don't need to battle for coins or confetti because it's overabundanced in the Overworld. They Scrappedhe Label this as a Action Adventure Game yet still try to put a RPG type battle System that is horrible and gimmick filled compared to the perfect Battle System of the first two Paper Mario titles. Even worse though is that you get nothing from battles, no exp, no leveling up, you don't need to battle for coins or confetti because it's overabundanced in the Overworld. They Scrapped everything that made the originals great. The Characters lack Originality and all look the same when in the originals all the characters even the same species had different outfits and names, now it's all just plain toads and Mario enemies that you can't tell apart from each other. And I'm sick of Nintendo forcing bad gimmick into their games. They made real world house hold appliances bosses in this game. How creative. Not. Where's the creativity at?. Over all I spent the entire game avoiding enemies Wich really sucks because I don't want to avoid battles bit you literally get nothing from them. They would have been better off letting you jump and hammer enemies in real time. I want the Original Paper Mario back. I want Miyamoto to stop forcing the development team t
    o limit their creativity. I want a true sequel to the 1st two Paper Mario Games. This game feels like a uncreative way for Nintendo to play things safe and to make Money. I remember When Nintendo used to put heart into their games. Now it's all Gimicks over passion. We Want Paper Mario to go back to how it Originally was. Nintendo sadly ignores it's Fanbase.    … Expand
  80. EnigmaXtreme
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    The Origami King opens up on Mario and Luigi arriving at the palace for an Origami Festival, only to find the place abandoned. It’s only after exploring do they find Peach has been turned to origami, Bowser has been folded up into a tiny piece of paper and all his minions have been turned into origami as well. After a quick trip to the dungeon, we uncover our companion for this game, theThe Origami King opens up on Mario and Luigi arriving at the palace for an Origami Festival, only to find the place abandoned. It’s only after exploring do they find Peach has been turned to origami, Bowser has been folded up into a tiny piece of paper and all his minions have been turned into origami as well. After a quick trip to the dungeon, we uncover our companion for this game, the little origami fairy Olivia. We find her through the use of the “10000 Fold Arms” much like Colour Splash borrowed from the new kid in Splatoon, Mario’s doing it again and this time with ARMS.

    Origami King plays a lot like Color Splash, with a giant papercraft world to explore that is now littered with origami versions of enemies, and I’m not gonna lie these new designs are actually pretty creative and a touch creepy if I do say so myself. There are flat versions of enemies too, but everyone’s decided to put their differences aside in the face of a common enemy. Bits of the world have also been just straight up chewed up, by what exactly? By Giant Paper Mache Goombas and its fascinating seeing the construct of these creatures, complete with wire holding them together, the same can be said for chunks of the world that are now an empty void with coathanger wire that you need to throw confetti on to repair. Confetti is found literally everywhere, much like Color Splash you acquire the world repairing element by wacking everything in sight

    As for combat, Color Splash’s card system did leave a lot to be desired. But at least it was straight forward. Origami, on the other hand, wants to turn every boss fight into its own puzzle. While the staple action commands are still present, move sets have been reduced to just Boots and Hammers, no Special Moves. Battles are played out on this ring with Mario in the middle with enemies splayed out in rows and columns and it is up to you, in a limited amount of moves with a ticking clock, to arrange your opponents to achieve maximum damage. With this system, the real challenge is lining up your enemies properly, making the actual combat feel redundant. It is even worse when it comes to Boss Battles, during those the boss is in the middle and you have to find your way to them via arrows that lead to the right combination to attack. Fortunately, you are able to gain support by throwing great gobs of cash everywhere.

    Origami King has an abundance of two things, money and Toads, there isn’t a moment you are not earning moolah and by the first hour, I had already hit over 10K. Toads, on the other hand, have all met the fate of Olly and have ended up folded, scrunched and stuffed in all sorts of places, there is even a Toad Tracker that utilises HD Rumble to help locate them from a faint reading to they are right beneath you.

    The varied sensitivity works really well in looking for them, and you are going to want to find them, as they have brought back one feature of Thousand Year Door….kind of. Your battles are watched on by an ever growing audience of Toads who will even help you out if you throw enough coins there way, these really help in Boss Battles as it allows an arrow on the screen to plan your moves properly. The amount of money you find is so staggering, and it is so easy to buy new weapons, it ALMOST makes up for the degradation of fancier boots and hammers……almost.

    As well as HD Rumble the game utilises motion controls for some of its more special moves. Using the extend-o arms require certain controls like hitting and pulling, while they can be turned off I honestly found it more reliable using them over the thumbstick.

    One of the most missed features from previous Paper titles is the lack of a party joining you on your journey, thankfully Origami King has brought that back…..kind of (kind of). You will have characters join you like a Bob-omb with amnesia or an archeologist Toad, but they don’t stick around for long and you don’t even control them in battle. There was a moment where we were blocked by boulders and the Bob-omb wondered what they should do.

    If it sounds like I’m continuously knocking on the game, it’s only because it is such a mixed bag. The world is absolutely stunning, especially the new enemy designs and the completionist in me loves finding all the Toads and holes to fill. But on the other hand, the game is plagued with niggling issues including the complexity of the ring battle system potentially driving new players away. It isn’t fair to compare Origami King to Thousand Year Door though, cause quite frankly it’s not trying to be. The Paper Mario series has pretty much left the RPG genre in favour of a 3D Platformer/Strategy style. Instead of dismissing Origami King for what it isn’t, it should be appreciated for what its trying to be, problems aside there was some great moments here.    … Expand
  81. Marttino
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    En lo que llevo del juego me está pareciendo una aventura sumamente divertida con puzzles muy ingeniosos y con una música y un diseño de arte preciosos.
  82. OmegaNine
    Jul 22, 2020
    2
    This is probably the worst Mario game in the series. The combat is a slide puzzle, the bosses are a slide puzzle that you have to get get in game hints just to figure out and the ice boss is a memory game. The combat is so bad it brings down the rest of the game. Everything else in this game is amazing. The exploration and story are great. But the game revolves around the worst combatThis is probably the worst Mario game in the series. The combat is a slide puzzle, the bosses are a slide puzzle that you have to get get in game hints just to figure out and the ice boss is a memory game. The combat is so bad it brings down the rest of the game. Everything else in this game is amazing. The exploration and story are great. But the game revolves around the worst combat since trading card games. That would have been better. This is the last Mario game I buy day one.… Expand
  83. bulbasaur234
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I love this game. I loved almost every aspect of the game and really enjoyed the story. If you haven’t played it yet I highly recommend it. The music is amazing and the open world is just so pretty. I like how this game takes some darker undertones and gives the game some emotion. Please if you haven't played the game and you like mario games, get this game.
  84. SammyBrawnja
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    I’ve been a big fan of Paper Mario, and was excited for this installment. It’s genuinely hilarious at points (the Toad dialogue is solid), and the animation is gorgeous while still silly. The major piece missing is the RPG aspect that characterized the previous games. Losing the multiple characters to choose from, along with an exciting level-based list of techniques/powers is a seriousI’ve been a big fan of Paper Mario, and was excited for this installment. It’s genuinely hilarious at points (the Toad dialogue is solid), and the animation is gorgeous while still silly. The major piece missing is the RPG aspect that characterized the previous games. Losing the multiple characters to choose from, along with an exciting level-based list of techniques/powers is a serious let down. Not to
    mention the loss of side-adventures like Peach sneaking around the castle. The ring system grows old quickly, and doesn’t draw you into the action. A lot of what made Paper Mario a blast has been lost or overly simplified this time around.    … Expand
  85. Oceanblue88
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is a fun, brilliant and highly addictive game. I am glad that I bought it myself and ignored the negative comments. The combat system is fun and addictive. I enjoy using my brain slightly to figure out the puzzles. The combat is a great alternative to the old, outdated and constantly used combat systems like in Pokemon. I found myself unable to put the game down because of the highThis is a fun, brilliant and highly addictive game. I am glad that I bought it myself and ignored the negative comments. The combat system is fun and addictive. I enjoy using my brain slightly to figure out the puzzles. The combat is a great alternative to the old, outdated and constantly used combat systems like in Pokemon. I found myself unable to put the game down because of the high reward feeling it gives you. The scenery is bright and atmospheric. If you're on the fence about buying this game like I was, please give it a go and ignore the haters that have flooded the reviews. The game does being extremely slow but this to welcome kids to the game, after the first world it picks up greatly.… Expand
  86. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    El ritmo inicial es lo único que me hace ponerle un 9, esa hada molesta es demasiado molesta, demasiado, te detiene en el momento donde mas quieres moverte, mirar, explorar, avanzar para comenzar la aventura, ¿que les costaba poner los mensajes en pantalla y no detenerte?... luego de eso el juego es muy bueno, mantiene el humor de la saga y es muy bello.
  87. Drake001
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Love this game...fun story, great graphics and music, interesting battle system.
  88. gddurruti
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está divertidísimo, bastante emocional y los jefes son muy retadores, el Villano cumple muy bien su función, los diálogos son buenísimos; por otro lado falla en precisión del joycon, no hay evolución del personaje (incrementar nivel, solo corazones, no hay ataques tándem cómo en "Superstar saga") en cambio tienes que comprar objetos más poderosos, es un juego muy largo y colorido, el soundtrack está muy genial, los puzzles muy buenos... Yo le pondría un 9.5, está muy bueno para mí perspectiva, a diferencia de los "Review bombing" en metacritic que se nota que no lo jugaron. Son geniales los mapas y las inteligentes búsquedas de toads, quienes te ayudan en tus batallas (siempre que los encuentres y les pagues con monedas), a mí me encantó el teatro, el barco, la zona ninja y samurai, bastante interesante el desierto..... Es un clásico instantáneo, de los mejores Paper Mario.… Expand
  89. cupjaw
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is absolutely incredible. The visuals are (obviously) the best in the series. The soundtrack blows every other paper mario game out of the water. It contributes to the atmostphere in a way that I've never felt before. The gameplay is... actually pretty fun. Not as great as the gameplay in older games, but it passes. The story is surprisingly dark! Sure, maybe the stakes aren't asThis game is absolutely incredible. The visuals are (obviously) the best in the series. The soundtrack blows every other paper mario game out of the water. It contributes to the atmostphere in a way that I've never felt before. The gameplay is... actually pretty fun. Not as great as the gameplay in older games, but it passes. The story is surprisingly dark! Sure, maybe the stakes aren't as high as in a game like super paper mario, but this game still has its moments that can be some of the most emotional in the entire series. The writing is hilarious as usual, and one of my favorite parts of the game. I loved going from location to location waiting to see what ridiculous situations the developers came up with. Seriously, this game is worth buying simply for the yellow streamer area alone. I laughed out loud many times during my playthrough of this game, possibly even more than color splash. And by the way, the ending is awesome. Not just the scene right before the credits roll, but the several hours of gameplay leading up to it had some of the most intense and even creepy moments the series has ever seen. There are a couple of issues here and there, which is why I can't quite bring myself to give this a full 10/10, but it was still an incredible experience for me, even as someone who despised sticker star. I hope the fanbase comes around to this game one day the same way they did for super paper mario. I think this game is deserving a lot of praise that it's not getting right now. Highly recommend.… Expand
  90. Britorsk
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    The game so far is pretty good. My only complaint is the battles are pointless. I would actually enjoy it a lot more if they added some type of experience system to co-inside the unique battle mechanics. The story so far is pretty good and totally carries most of my enjoyment also from the sounds of things its going to get better. I would recommend it to new and old player alike but IThe game so far is pretty good. My only complaint is the battles are pointless. I would actually enjoy it a lot more if they added some type of experience system to co-inside the unique battle mechanics. The story so far is pretty good and totally carries most of my enjoyment also from the sounds of things its going to get better. I would recommend it to new and old player alike but I still don,t think its nearly as great as the first 3 in the series.… Expand
  91. Kirbyfan25
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I liked my journey through the game. The story wasn't amazing but it did keep me hooked. The music is A M A Z I N G, and the combat was fun enough. The bosses were the best part of the combat because they were all so creative. What people don't get is that this is not a successor to The Thousand Year Door, it is it's own thing and deserves to stand alone.
  92. Guillermothecow
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Es buen juego pero no es un paper mario de toda la vida pues ya sabes no te esperes un RPG porque no va a ver
  93. GARU94
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    After playing it for 40 hours until 100% completion I can say that this is easily one of the most grate surprises Nintendo has given me in years. After the boringly disappointing Sticker Star and its sequel Color Splash that didn't do enough to improve upon it, Intelligent Systems managed to get their stuff together and delivered the best Paper Mario experience since the beloved ThousandAfter playing it for 40 hours until 100% completion I can say that this is easily one of the most grate surprises Nintendo has given me in years. After the boringly disappointing Sticker Star and its sequel Color Splash that didn't do enough to improve upon it, Intelligent Systems managed to get their stuff together and delivered the best Paper Mario experience since the beloved Thousand Year Door despite insisting on departing from its RPG roots. The Origami King is a beautiful, charming and fun Adventure game that is more similar to a Zelda game than any other Mario game out there, and it managed to keep me hooked in its world for the entire duration of it.

    I know this game is probably going to be a bit divisive among long time fans of the series, but for what it is, Origami King stands on its own as one of Nintendo's most refined adventures in recent times. Go play it for yourself and stop doubting the direction its taken, this time they got it right    … Expand
  94. dluong
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Bottom Line, it's a fun game for any fan. The characters are engaging and plot is good. Story is comedic. Combat is a bit weird but doesn't really stop you from enjoying the game.
  95. Lagorasik11
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    The game is good, kind and positive with the family will go to play, Mario is still the best series of games and continues to be.
  96. Linkneo5
    Jul 22, 2020
    3
    I will be brief-ish since others have spoken more eloquently on the subject; this game is great if you want to play a mario puzzle game. But it is not really an RPG, nor a paper mario game. It plays more like super mario bros with a paper mario skin. Why does Nintendo hate their adult fans? We are the ones who helped you sell all those NES, SNES, Gameboys, N64s, and Wiis. We are the onesI will be brief-ish since others have spoken more eloquently on the subject; this game is great if you want to play a mario puzzle game. But it is not really an RPG, nor a paper mario game. It plays more like super mario bros with a paper mario skin. Why does Nintendo hate their adult fans? We are the ones who helped you sell all those NES, SNES, Gameboys, N64s, and Wiis. We are the ones buying the games and consoles for our children, the next generation. So why take a beloved IP and alter it beyond all recognition? No turn based combat or badges, no partners in battle, no unique or interesting character models, overly simplistic story. They took the worst parts of Sticker Star and Color Splash and removed anything interesting. Any game where battles are a waste of resources to be avoided is no fun, especially when it is an RPG. Why Nintendo? WHY?! At least remake Super Mario RPG, Paper Mario and Thousand Year Door. I will give you money! Please! It's not even the same game anymore!… Expand
  97. TheFahKing
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    It's not 1000 year door but this game is pretty awesome. I highly recommend this game if you are new to the paper mario series or new to rpgs in general, a great game to introduce new people to the genre. I enjoy the puzzle/battle mechanic. Great game!
  98. jrufer13
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    I feel like this is on par to be one of my favorite games on switch. I do NOT have any experience with previous Paper Mario games. I know this game has had conflicting reviews with fans of the series. The combat puzzles are fun, some of the puzzles are challenging, the jokes are subtle and very funny, and the art is beautiful. I'm a big fan.
  99. AventadorWesley
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    After giving up on sticker star and color splash, did I enjoy Paper Mario: The Origami King? Short answer yes. And I even loved it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    9/10

    PS Listen to that star man theme!! You won't regret it.    … Expand
  100. RoyaviDesu
    Jul 22, 2020
    1
    - Not a RPG
    - Battle System is horrible
    - The first 3 Mario RPGs still way better then this
    - It feels like an Ubisoft game (fill 1000 holes here, find 100000 Toads there)
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

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  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    70
    The Origami King is a game greater than the sum of its parts. It reaffirms Nintendo’s status as king of innovation, even if the folds don’t quite align. [Issue #2, p.66]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 16, 2020
    95
    Paper Mario: The Origami King arrives on Nintendo Switch with very high quality graphics, a pleasant soundtrack and a plot full of very good humor, typical of the Paper Mario series. Among countless places to visit, bosses to win, and puzzles to solve, the game can be considered one of the best in the franchise.
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  3. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 29, 2020
    70
    Paper Mario deserves better. The prestige of a Final Fantasy veteran appropriating his magic onto a handicraft world deserves better. The unforgettable wit and lovable cast expanding Mario lore deserves better. And we know that Intelligent Systems can do better than committing themselves to a misguided identity crisis.
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