Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. LordDoran
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    Try harder Nintendo. Maybe team with Square and rerelease Super Mario RPG to give us something worth playing.
  2. B3466
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Although it’s different from the original two in many ways, The Origami Kings new things allow it to shine up as one of the best in the series. It’s combat is a mix between turn based RPG battles and ring puzzles. The puzzles gain you an attack bonus, and get pretty damn complicated as the game goes on. It’s bosses come in two forms, Vulumentals and Legion of Stationary. Vulamentals areAlthough it’s different from the original two in many ways, The Origami Kings new things allow it to shine up as one of the best in the series. It’s combat is a mix between turn based RPG battles and ring puzzles. The puzzles gain you an attack bonus, and get pretty damn complicated as the game goes on. It’s bosses come in two forms, Vulumentals and Legion of Stationary. Vulamentals are origami beasts that look like bosses you would see in a traditional RPG. Legion of Stationary bosses are office supplies (You learn why as you play the game) that became sentient. They are normally guarding streamers that engulf peaches castle. Along your journey you can free toads, collect treasures, and fill in holes with confetti. Collected toads show up in battle. You can pay them in coins to do special actions in battle, and help you defeat enemies. I think most of the games mechanics work great, and the battles aren’t nearly as repetitive as SS or CS. The main twist is the weapons. They are more powerful than your normal attacks. You can buy them, but be sure to be stocked up as they will break eventually. It’s weapon durability system isn’t nearly as brutal as BoTWs so you don’t need to spend too many coins on them. But stronger enemies will be much easier with the high end weapons, so be sure to have the right amount. It isn’t the Paper Mario for everyone, but it’s still pretty damn good.… Expand
  3. AllINeedIsRetro
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    I have been totally excited to get my hands on a new Paper Mario and have always been a huge fan of Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door, which is a classic.

    The new title in the series has funny dialogues and great cutscenes but fights are a total turn-off. The circles and enemy placements are not really fair. And in boss fights it gets really annoying to place all the rings    I have been totally excited to get my hands on a new Paper Mario and have always been a huge fan of Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door, which is a classic.

    The new title in the series has funny dialogues and great cutscenes but fights are a total turn-off. The circles and enemy placements are not really fair. And in boss fights it gets really annoying to place all the rings adequately.

    Apart from that enemies do quite a lot more damage than expected when Mario is hit

    Would have loved to see some normal stage fights again...    … Expand
  4. Liz3108
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    I love Mario games and I liked this at first, but the wave battles are frustrating, I would much prefer to just jump on the baddies. I spend most of the time trying to avoid the battles and this makes it not fun to play. I really enjoyed the rest of the game and the graphics are amazing. I find Olivia can be a bit annoying, talking a lot. I also didn’t like that you can’t save atI love Mario games and I liked this at first, but the wave battles are frustrating, I would much prefer to just jump on the baddies. I spend most of the time trying to avoid the battles and this makes it not fun to play. I really enjoyed the rest of the game and the graphics are amazing. I find Olivia can be a bit annoying, talking a lot. I also didn’t like that you can’t save at anytime and must reach a checkpoint.
    Main pro : good family style game
    Main con: battles pointless and frustrating    … Expand
  5. NoveyTP
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    This game was to easy, didn’t even die once my whole play-through... Also weapons break and it’s not even an rpg... Olivia is also too annoying and the humour in this game is cringy
  6. Shushy013
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Muy decepcionado, ya no tiene ese estilo como el primer paper Mario si tanto nintendo es una marca innovadora entonces empiezen a hacer juegos que no sean de la saga Mario o zelda
  7. atillaakay
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Very very charming and always nice to see Nintendo invent new ways to play this game is a must play
  8. JulioJPS
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    10/10, me parece un juego perfecto a pesar de lo que los demas digan, puede que no haya experiencia pero como el juego no es un RPG esto me parece bien, el juego es bieeeen largo lo cual me encanto, todos los lugares se ven increibles y si parece que se esforzaron en hacerlos, completar el juego al 100% no es tan imposible y añade aun mas horas a esta gran aventura, no me importa si no es10/10, me parece un juego perfecto a pesar de lo que los demas digan, puede que no haya experiencia pero como el juego no es un RPG esto me parece bien, el juego es bieeeen largo lo cual me encanto, todos los lugares se ven increibles y si parece que se esforzaron en hacerlos, completar el juego al 100% no es tan imposible y añade aun mas horas a esta gran aventura, no me importa si no es TTYD 2, a mi me parece perfecto.… Expand
  9. DpChihuahua
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    Really disappointed with this game... Still not an rpg, no unique chars and Peach isn't playable... What else can I say
  10. Dunkem
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Beautiful game, beautiful soundtrack, but lacks depth of gameplay. Тhe maximum score for this game is 7/10.
  11. mkl006
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    I can deal with the removed RPG elements and maybe even some repetitive combat. Unfortunately, not only are combat and puzzle-solving exceedingly easy and boring, they are also disproportionately time-consuming and unrewarding.

    Sadly, this is a game best reserved for little children and their appreciation for the pretty colors.
  12. OJ294
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    This game takes elements from previous paper mario game styles, while still feeling fresh and new with its unique battle system and plot. The game is similar to sticker star and color splash with no exp and optional battles, but it also pulls elements from the original games such as more unique landscapes, as well as more open world enviorments, not to mention the addition of partnersThis game takes elements from previous paper mario game styles, while still feeling fresh and new with its unique battle system and plot. The game is similar to sticker star and color splash with no exp and optional battles, but it also pulls elements from the original games such as more unique landscapes, as well as more open world enviorments, not to mention the addition of partners (sorta). The game has some cool gimmicks, and whether your filling all the holes with confetti, finding all the missing toads, or collecting all the trophies (which there are a lot of), your sure to have a blast in the newest addition to the franchise. The battle system in the game takes more if a puzzle-like approach, having the player lineup the enemies in a way that they can be taken out before launching their attack. This is a very cool concept, and personally, I live the way it functions in the game. However with all the optional enemy battles littered throughout different areas, it may get repetitive and mayne even boring after a little while. Another main piece of the game is the puzzles, which their is a plethora of. These puzzles, however, are never too grueling, and if younger or more inexperienced players need help they can ask olivia ( your partner throughout the game) for a hint on how to complete it. Th e boss system is very similar to the normal battle system, except instead of mario being in the center attacking his enemies, you have yo solve a puzzle to get to the center to attack the boss, which I adore. Not to mention, each boss brings a creative new gimmick to keep the player guessing on what will happen next. Overall, I think the Origami King is a really good game, and one that truly deserves your time. I had a blast playing through it myself, and while it may not live up to the originals glory, it is an overall really solid title in the franchise.… Expand
  13. Dinerogod
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I haven’t really played the other paper Mario’s but this is a pretty good game
  14. BlooLii
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Game is honestly amazing. And yes i played Paper Mario 2 and i still think that PM Origami king is one of the best paper marios so far. the only thing i miss are the unique character designs, but everything else is a 10/10. characters, humor, story, gameplay, everything. im really sad that the game geta so much hate just because its different from PM 1 and 2
  15. Fancyfilmmaker
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Note I have never played any Mario game but I’m glad this is my first. It’s funny, beautiful, and super fun! Only complaint is sometimes the battles can get slightly annoying. But other than that it’s really a heartwarming fun game to play during these hard times. Don’t listen to the haters this is a must own for every switch owner
  16. warlock7
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Way too much talking from the little origami princess. Somewhat intriguing but generally boring...
  17. ElguapoAlex
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I love the game, it's my first paper mario game, I love the humor of the game, even the final has a little of it, the combat is great too, is a little annoying but, only a little at the start of the game, I don't like the weapons has limited uses, but has a lot of uses, I believe that was super annoying in color splash and sticker star because only has one use, the the toads in combat areI love the game, it's my first paper mario game, I love the humor of the game, even the final has a little of it, the combat is great too, is a little annoying but, only a little at the start of the game, I don't like the weapons has limited uses, but has a lot of uses, I believe that was super annoying in color splash and sticker star because only has one use, the the toads in combat are super helpful if you pay 999 coins can heal you and can even give you good objects like hammers and more, visually is beautiful, I love it, if you like paper mario saga, you need to play it, and if you want to start with the saga, I recommend you to play it too, you need to play it if you have a Nintendo switch, and one of the best things are the soundtrack it's simply great.



    CONCLUSION
    Is a good game that you must play and is better than colour splash and sticker star and here in metacritic need to has more note in user score    … Expand
  18. ThaylorBR
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Not making it available in more specific languages ​​like Portuguese in the middle of 2020 puts an end to games like this, which is an understanding of its history.
  19. ArthurJoelLeo
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    it's totally awful! A game which is forcing you to fight every god damn monster. Save points are far from each other when you died you will start from the last save point and fight with the monsters again. Also, don't let you run away from the fight. Complicated fight mechanics, totally **** awful. Save your money.
  20. Sagamo89
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Gran juego muy recomendable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  21. Peter19
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario has never felt more fun than with The Origami King, and its lighthearted feel is the perfect thing for gamers to sit with this summer.
    This game is actually really good. Sure it is not like TTYD but it is still a fun game.

    Great soundtrack
    Amazing visuals
    Interesting environments    … Expand
  22. 820_alvaro
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Good adventure game, beautiful game, creative fight mechanic and cool Boss Fights. Its Mario game.
  23. pacomantu
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Lo mejor (sin spoilers):
    -Visualmente es espectacular, por lo colorido que es y también por todos los diseños de escenarios y las figuras de origami.
    -Tiene situaciones muy variadas y originales. Si vas evitando los combates contra los enemigos débiles, no se hace repetitivo en nada. -Los diálogos de los personajes son de lo mejor que he visto en un juego, son un puntazo. Y la    Lo mejor (sin spoilers):
    -Visualmente es espectacular, por lo colorido que es y también por todos los diseños de escenarios y las figuras de origami.
    -Tiene situaciones muy variadas y originales. Si vas evitando los combates contra los enemigos débiles, no se hace repetitivo en nada.
    -Los diálogos de los personajes son de lo mejor que he visto en un juego, son un puntazo. Y la localización a España es perfecta.
    -Los toads. Salvarlos es adictivo.
    Aviso que es un Mario con mucho de Zelda. Exploración y puzzles que te hacen pensar un poco y ser rápido con el mando, pero sin ser muy difícil. En resumen, lo puede jugar cualquiera y se lo pasará genial.    … Expand
  24. Robbyiss
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Hey I respect others that genuinely enjoy and praise the game, but I think people are allowed to voice their frustrations of how this game lacks what got them into the series in the first place. Why give a bad review? It's the only small way to let Nintendo know how some of us feel, but it probably won't matter anyways so just vote with your wallet. People who like it will buy it, othersHey I respect others that genuinely enjoy and praise the game, but I think people are allowed to voice their frustrations of how this game lacks what got them into the series in the first place. Why give a bad review? It's the only small way to let Nintendo know how some of us feel, but it probably won't matter anyways so just vote with your wallet. People who like it will buy it, others will not. Buy bug fables… Expand
  25. Mcmardigang
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Es una pena que algunos usuarios valoren el juego con 0. Lo hacen por envidia de no tener en sus plataformas un juego exclusivo como este. Basta ya de tanto mediocre. Posiblemente lo incluiría en el top 10 de los juegos de Nintendo. El juego por cierto está estupendo. Es muy entretenido y tiene una música y unos gráficos magníficos.
  26. Willpro
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A very nice and original game. The boss battles are tricky sometimes and the new characters are funny even though they don't look really unique. Olivia is maybe a bit to present with her tutorials, but her personality is very special and original. The battle system is great and add a bit of complexity to the game... that's good because the rest is a bit too easy. The areas and the musicsA very nice and original game. The boss battles are tricky sometimes and the new characters are funny even though they don't look really unique. Olivia is maybe a bit to present with her tutorials, but her personality is very special and original. The battle system is great and add a bit of complexity to the game... that's good because the rest is a bit too easy. The areas and the musics are so good! That's a win for me.… Expand
  27. Binkledurg
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    It's just straight up, a bad game. Constant gameplay interruptions with useless dialogue. The coins are insanely bloated and takes away from even wanting to collect them. Filling holes with confetti is the same thing as painting the white spots and it's a terrible idea. Nobody wants to run around hitting everything with a hammer just to be able to fill in the holes. Especially when theIt's just straight up, a bad game. Constant gameplay interruptions with useless dialogue. The coins are insanely bloated and takes away from even wanting to collect them. Filling holes with confetti is the same thing as painting the white spots and it's a terrible idea. Nobody wants to run around hitting everything with a hammer just to be able to fill in the holes. Especially when the only reward for doing so is more coins. The battles are nothing more than tedious. Absolutely no point in doing them and you will find yourself avoiding them to the best of your abilities only to let out a sigh of disappointment when you actually do have to do them. The partners are awful and add absolutely zero value to the game. Olivia atleast had a little bit of creativity but her personality is terrible and all she ever does is repeat the things someone else already said, or say what just happened right in front of you. The main boss designs? Are some of the dumbest I've ever seen. When you use a box of colored pencils as a box, that is complete laziness in my opinion. The jokes are terrible and they never stop. Every chapter has insanely cringe song and dance. Exploration in this game is not rewarding in the slightest. You either find more coins when you always have 10k+ or you find a useless little statue thing that you will never go and look at again. This whole thing with rescuing Toads really needs to not be a thing anymore. There's like 100 Toads to find in every chapter. It really feels like that's all I'm doing is finding Toads and they don't even have any distinct differences. It's just always the same looking Toad. Literally hundreds of times.

    The only redeeming qualities of this game is the world is beautiful. The art team really did go all in with that. Personally I think they went a little too far with the paper aspect of it, but I can't say the world doesn't look really nice. The music, not the cringe song and dance they keep trying to force us to laugh at, but each area's music, the battle music, etc, those are almost all really well done. The boss fights were kinda fun for the first half of the game, but the second half of the game feels more like "let's just hurry up and get this done".

    I mark this game at a 2 because it IS better than SS or CS but it's still an awful game.    … Expand
  28. ABM22
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    Better than the last one but so so so underwhelming for a Paper Mario game. Very disappointing
  29. Peebe
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    a good rpg game: it has an interesting and fun story, a different combat system. I'm missing an experience system to increase stats instead of finding them, but I like the evolution of the game
  30. Hylian_Hero
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This is a fun, creative, and comical adventure through the world of Paper Mario. The visuals are bright, vibrant, and gorgeous, the music is grand and epic, the writing is witty, and the boss battles are innovative and interactive. The only negative I’ve experienced in the 25 hours or so I’ve played is that the normal enemy battles can get tedious after a while. They really only serve theThis is a fun, creative, and comical adventure through the world of Paper Mario. The visuals are bright, vibrant, and gorgeous, the music is grand and epic, the writing is witty, and the boss battles are innovative and interactive. The only negative I’ve experienced in the 25 hours or so I’ve played is that the normal enemy battles can get tedious after a while. They really only serve the purpose of earning coins and confetti. Many enemies are skippable, thankfully, and I think this helps make up for the tedium of the regular battles. I am glad they tried something different with the battle system, even though it isn’t the greatest approach in my opinion. Other than that, I am thoroughly enjoying my time with Paper Mario: The Origami King. There are twists and turns around every corner, and I love all the collectibles. If you enjoy grand adventures through the Mushroom Kingdom with surprises, comedy, and references to other Nintendo titles, then you will enjoy this game.… Expand
  31. Themechanic6969
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Demasiado feliz con el juego, aun no le termino pero su sistema de combate su chistes y las batallas con los jefes 10 de 10. Es un juego original y 100 % recomendado
  32. someactorkid
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Nintendo has done it again. They keep finding ways to avoid bringing Paper Mario back to its roots. New terrible gimmicks (battle system and confetti holes), plain and repetitive NPCs, partners that have no personality and aren't unique. This game feels like a cash grab, probably because it is, given the Switch's long first-party game drought. This game represents everything bad about theNintendo has done it again. They keep finding ways to avoid bringing Paper Mario back to its roots. New terrible gimmicks (battle system and confetti holes), plain and repetitive NPCs, partners that have no personality and aren't unique. This game feels like a cash grab, probably because it is, given the Switch's long first-party game drought. This game represents everything bad about the way Nintendo is making games right now. Shame on them for this lazy excuse for an entry in the once great PM series.

    Edit: after progressing more, it's clear that this game had little to no effort put into an interesting story or world. Dropping my score because this disappointing game is an absolute embarrassment.    … Expand
  33. ponferap78
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    Juego bonito para la vista pero nada mas! Aburrido, sin alma y genérico . Puede divertir a los niños de la casa
  34. Oldskoolberk
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I really dug the graphics of this game. Very top notch. Controls are pretty solid overall. The style of the game is something we have not seen before with the Mario RPG and really any RPG so I do applaud Nintendo for trying something different with battle mechanics and so forth. The difficulty setting is one of the most challenging games on the Switch and I like that as it beatsI really dug the graphics of this game. Very top notch. Controls are pretty solid overall. The style of the game is something we have not seen before with the Mario RPG and really any RPG so I do applaud Nintendo for trying something different with battle mechanics and so forth. The difficulty setting is one of the most challenging games on the Switch and I like that as it beats Kirby, Yosh, and Mario Odyssey.

    The one drawback is the lack of leveling up. I think that was grossly needed for a game like this. But overall it was another great game by Nintendo.    … Expand
  35. enterfusion
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario The Origami King is a very good adventure game. If you don't expect an RPG and if you love adventures and a bit of puzzle games, than it's your game. The beginning is a little bit slow and Nintendo typically is the tutorial with multiple explanations, etc. But after the "bumpy start" its unfolds itself to a very good journey to the mushroom kingdom, with also a few "bold" plotPaper Mario The Origami King is a very good adventure game. If you don't expect an RPG and if you love adventures and a bit of puzzle games, than it's your game. The beginning is a little bit slow and Nintendo typically is the tutorial with multiple explanations, etc. But after the "bumpy start" its unfolds itself to a very good journey to the mushroom kingdom, with also a few "bold" plot moves , they are untypical for a nintendo game. Of course I don't spoiler but I think players know what I mean.

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

    But I think Paper Mario The Origami King is a "Step in the right direction" and as a Action-Adventure (Zelda) Fan and Puzzle Fan, I like the Adventure Paper Marios and I think for Adventure Fans its a great experience.    … Expand
  36. Qurentie
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
    The games visuals looks great but the story is very uninspiring and the combat system is very repetitive and boring. It was a ''meh'' kind of game for me.
  37. Tigolbitty
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
    Although it’s probably the longest paper Mario to date, the battle system is enough to throw you over the edge. If you love being frustrated, this games for you, if you love making it to the end of a game and being screwed by the battle system, this game is for you. If you are not looking for a satisfying end game, again this game is for you.
  38. Pitytemimilpa
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Excelente guión me encantan los templos estilo de legen of Zelda y muy buena dirección de arte los convates pueden llegar a cansar pero vale la pena por lo demás de la experiencia
  39. Klu69
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is not a traditional rpg, but it doesn't mean that it's a bad Paper Mario game, far from it. Go in with an open mind and you will have a great time, especially if you are puzzle buff like me.
  40. Sckratz
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I love Paper Mario series, and this game is my love, yes there are minuses, but but I don't notice here.
  41. Helio2007
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I love the game but the fighting gets boring after some rounds tho the boss fightes are great..Just with there was a different way to fight the normal enemies
  42. Topstand55
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I loved it my first paper Mario game technically i played 64 TYD and color splash it's a great game a slow start but it keeps you occupied with its tricky puzzles and puzzle based battles.
  43. FrameRated
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Who in there right mind would design a paper Mario game like this? Nintendo is losing touch with reality and at this rate, their former glory will be all we can remember as they will die out.
  44. Risingstar360
    Jul 21, 2020
    6
    Paper Mario has changed shape becoming a beautifully crafted adventure with entertaining dialogue, open area exploration and lots of colour. This entry takes a completely new direction and is only let down by a tiring ring battle system which you will quickly choose to avoid. Those Mario RPG fans are better off checking out Bug Fables and simply enjoying PM for the fun ride.
  45. RussianWolf22
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    While the visual style and story are leaps ahead of Sticker Star, and the battles feel a little more fun, that's where the positives end. I'll get this out of the way now; there is no exp in this game. Hardly an RPG by any right, and because of this, battles become utterly useless as all they let you do is rack up coins. While they are useful, you'll find that you can have way more thanWhile the visual style and story are leaps ahead of Sticker Star, and the battles feel a little more fun, that's where the positives end. I'll get this out of the way now; there is no exp in this game. Hardly an RPG by any right, and because of this, battles become utterly useless as all they let you do is rack up coins. While they are useful, you'll find that you can have way more than you need without really trying. And although the world looks pretty, it just doesn't feel as good wandering through it as you avoid every enemy like the plague. I'll say one positive note is the boss battles; while they are as generic and lame as could possibly be, the fights themselves are fun, and involve a bit of strategic planning to do the most damage.
    In summary, if you look at this as just a mario game, and ignore the fact that it has a Paper in the title, it's a serviceable entry to the series. It is ABSOLUTELY not a true Paper Mario game, but a pretty middle-of-the-road Mario game. Play it if you like the visuals and want to experience the story, but pass it if you think it's going to be the next best Paper Mario game you've been waiting for.    … Expand
  46. Rocketmantan
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    If The Last of Us Part 2 score 10/10, then this game deserves 20/10, since TLOU2 is just trash filled with political agenda and woke culture. This game is so so so much fun, this is how game should be made!
  47. 808_Blasta
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I’d never played a Paper Mario game before this one but I’m thoroughly enjoying it! The combat system can be boring at times but they manage to keep it fresh by adding in new twists early on. There’s a TON of slow scrolling dialogue that can’t be skipped until the text has finished typing out...I’m not a big fan of that. So far I’m liking it a lot though!
  48. WatchThemFall
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    It's a great game if you don't go in expecting it to be an RPG. It's a very fun puzzle action/adventure game. Of course it would be better if you were better rewarded for completing battles, but this does not make the game bad. I would give this game an 8/10 or 8.5/10 if it were not for all of the troll reviews who probably didnt even play the game giving it 0's.
  49. trippfox
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I’m really glad I picked this up on a whim. I was itching for a new RPG to really sink my teeth into and I have always been a fan of Mario games but never picked up a Paper Mario title in the past. My friends had the previous games growing up and I would watch them play and I was fascinated with the charm in the art style, beautiful soundtrack, and great humor. Well those things stayed inI’m really glad I picked this up on a whim. I was itching for a new RPG to really sink my teeth into and I have always been a fan of Mario games but never picked up a Paper Mario title in the past. My friends had the previous games growing up and I would watch them play and I was fascinated with the charm in the art style, beautiful soundtrack, and great humor. Well those things stayed in tact as I finally joined the Paper Mario fandom. Granted some mechanics are different and the battle system while sometimes frustrating is still fun in its own way and offers a fresh spin on rpg battle systems. I found myself exploring carelessly in this beautiful paper world while playing through the main story. If you think that you might have any doubt in giving this a shot but are a fan of the rpg genre, a fan of exploration and humor, or a true Mario fan, hesitate no more. Grab this game immediately!… Expand
  50. Winterborn
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    It's not bad. No, it isn't a traditional RPG like Thousand Year Door, but it still has a decent story. The ring battles do get old, but since there's no XP, dodging those isn't an issue. Motion controls can be bypassed in settings, so do that right away if you use a split pad or similar. A negative that doesn't count towards score : when Olivia folds into something else, it would have beenIt's not bad. No, it isn't a traditional RPG like Thousand Year Door, but it still has a decent story. The ring battles do get old, but since there's no XP, dodging those isn't an issue. Motion controls can be bypassed in settings, so do that right away if you use a split pad or similar. A negative that doesn't count towards score : when Olivia folds into something else, it would have been nice if the cut scene had been a bit more specific in the folds used so I could make the designs myself, and have those skippable for those that don't. If you find a cheap copy, it's worth buying. If it was like the old Mario Story games, then it would have been worth full price.… Expand
  51. ChargeDuck
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Extremely mediocre gameplay that had me avoiding enemies just because I didn't want to deal with the battle mechanics. The story is bland and uninspired and dull. What few characters there are have little interesting going for them and feel paper thin. Whatever you're looking for in a game, there is a better option than this.
  52. jordanchicksen
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    It’s not TTYD, but that’s okay! This game is fun in its own right with hilarious writing, beautiful set designs, and puzzling battles that can be quite tough if you mess up! The whole time I’ve played it, I haven’t wanted to put it down!
  53. Boamere
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This game is OK, don't go in expecting TTYD. This is not really an RPG.

    Combat gets quite repetetive, and there aren't a lot of individual characters. Be prepared for a lot of toads... The design of the areas is quite nice and the music is quite good. Read the interview of Kensuke Tanabe by Andy Robinson... It seems that they can't make original characters/bosses that fit the    This game is OK, don't go in expecting TTYD. This is not really an RPG.

    Combat gets quite repetetive, and there aren't a lot of individual characters. Be prepared for a lot of toads...

    The design of the areas is quite nice and the music is quite good.
    Read the interview of Kensuke Tanabe by Andy Robinson... It seems that they can't make original characters/bosses that fit the original mario design at all. That's why there's the stationary boss fights. A shame for sure.    … Expand
  54. River
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Ignore the review bombers who don't even know what an RPG is.
    Here is a real review from someone who actually played the game:
    It's a good game, however the 1st chapter is basically one long and slow tutorial. If you can endure that, then you will enjoy the rest of the game after. Because of the poor start, I can't reasonably give this game a 9/10. It is a solid 8/10 game for the    Ignore the review bombers who don't even know what an RPG is.
    Here is a real review from someone who actually played the game:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    One of the biggest disappointments is a lack of partners. They aren't playable and don't have unique abilities. They are just tagging along, one at a time, and just deal one decently strong attack every so often.    … Expand
  55. Cefolia
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    This game has a lot to like, but also a lot to dislike. When reading this keep in mind that the only paper Mario game I’ve played even a large amount of was super paper mario for the Wii, so don’t expect this to be a review written by some massive paper mario fan, just someone who enjoys video games in general.

    Things I liked about the game -the soundtrack as well as sound design in    This game has a lot to like, but also a lot to dislike. When reading this keep in mind that the only paper Mario game I’ve played even a large amount of was super paper mario for the Wii, so don’t expect this to be a review written by some massive paper mario fan, just someone who enjoys video games in general.

    Things I liked about the game
    -the soundtrack as well as sound design in general was very well made and enjoyable -every single area in this game looks GORGEOUS
    -the dialogue made me chuckle plenty of times -the new characters introduced are at the very least intriguing if not super explored

    Things I didn’t like
    -the game doesn’t even resemble an RPG, one of the main aspects of the older titles, which are the more appreciated games in the series
    -the battle system is literally just solving puzzles with no element of strategy. It gets old relatively quickly, and doesn’t do much besides give you coins, considering there’s no exp -the games length is SUPER LONG, which would normally be a compliment if it weren’t for so many parts just slowing you down and intentionally causing problems, just to drag out the gameplay and make the campaign longer with no real fun mechanic or gameplay to it


    Overall, I will say it’s a good game, but still brought down by some serious flaws    … Expand
  56. iblamefranke
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    ¡Me encanta! Nintendo hace AÑOS que dejó la saga RPG a Mario&Luigi. Paper Mario ahora gira en otro sentido, innovando y cambiando la forma de batalla al genero "puzzle". A pesar del cambio, el juego es HERMOSO y DIVERTIDO. Definitivamente lo que ofrece el juego pesa más que el modo de batalla, por lo que no te lo debes perder. Totalmente satisfecho.
  57. Quacks81
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    It wasn't bad but people really need to stop buying this game because Nintendo will continue to release this tiresome rpg that only appeals to kids. Three times in a row they don't listen to fans. It's the same ole story and game play. The rpg elements in this game are lackluster and boring. If you hated Sticker Star and Color Splash then you will definitely hate this one.
  58. Kwar
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Okay first of all I really loved this game. I just finished playing it all the way through. It did feel a little short and yes the new battle mechanic is not the most enjoyable but the lovable characters and the awesome bosses brought my score up to an 8. It's not like past Paper Mario's and tbh you just gotta get over it cause it's a beautiful story. Stunning artwork and even music. SadlyOkay first of all I really loved this game. I just finished playing it all the way through. It did feel a little short and yes the new battle mechanic is not the most enjoyable but the lovable characters and the awesome bosses brought my score up to an 8. It's not like past Paper Mario's and tbh you just gotta get over it cause it's a beautiful story. Stunning artwork and even music. Sadly it's no TYD but those are some huge boots to fill. The bosses are worth a playthrough in themselves. Still i hope Nintendo graces us one day with another Paper Mario which includes sidekicks. Sadly no sidekicks in this game. Well none that do much to be sure in battles.… Expand
  59. TheChiptuner
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    What an amazing surprise, I was going in thinking this game would be mediocre, but man was I blown away. The amount of fun I had during the exploration of each ginormous world is something I never expected. The dialogue is great. The game has tremendous heart despite a lack of unique character design as seen in previous entries (pre Sticker Star) but the game works with what it has and itWhat an amazing surprise, I was going in thinking this game would be mediocre, but man was I blown away. The amount of fun I had during the exploration of each ginormous world is something I never expected. The dialogue is great. The game has tremendous heart despite a lack of unique character design as seen in previous entries (pre Sticker Star) but the game works with what it has and it does it extremely well. It was revealed that Miyamoto was the one that limited Paper Mario from modifying any flagship characters, so he’s really the one to blame for that, but they even joke about the lack of diversity between characters in the game itself. I have to forgive it, they’re working with what they got. The combat is something I thought I would hate, but I actually really like it!I see people complaining that, due to the lack of XP, there is “no motivation to battle” but that’s simply not true. You get a LOT of coins from battles, and you can’t really get that many coins elsewhere in the game. Throughout the game, there are various shops you find that sell collectibles and attack boosts/damage reducers. Basically like leveling up. The incentive is there, just a little more complicated. This game does NOT deserve to be review bombed just because it’s not TTYD 2. It’s great in its own right.… Expand
  60. chema8828
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    muy divertido okokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokokoko
  61. John110
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    Game is **** I really hate the gameplay everything is stocked and does not meet expectations
  62. gamerinside01
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Excelente juego. Divertido y Cómico. Un cambio en el game play pero nada para no apreciar un buen juego.
  63. yt-friendlydog
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario the origami king for me, has flaws but doesn't disappoint to be a great experience with its beyond beautiful graphics, great story with heartwarming moments and its brand new battle system which feels like a breath of fresh air, even though it can get a tad repetitive at some points in your action packed adventure to stop king ollie once for all. Quick note : partners arePaper Mario the origami king for me, has flaws but doesn't disappoint to be a great experience with its beyond beautiful graphics, great story with heartwarming moments and its brand new battle system which feels like a breath of fresh air, even though it can get a tad repetitive at some points in your action packed adventure to stop king ollie once for all. Quick note : partners are technically in the game, and have great personalities and were even a highlight in my experience playing the game, the problems with our wacky allies are that even though they do occasionally help in battle, you can't control them, (spoilers : even though most of them aren't beneficial, some are useful to solving puzzle's on your adventure). also special weapons you get on your journey don't break instantly which is great but after a while they can break which is unfortunate. Overall has problems but a great experience… Expand
  64. danuffo
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    ENGLISH:
    This game is receiving very unfair ratings, many come from some Nintendo users of the toxic community, their displeasure is because the game is not a silly RPG, it's all that simple, they wanted a continuist game, I gotta say most of these disgusting haters were players since the Nintendo 64 era, these Nintendo young fans are the worst people (I'm the same young as them). And    ENGLISH:
    This game is receiving very unfair ratings, many come from some Nintendo users of the toxic community, their displeasure is because the game is not a silly RPG, it's all that simple, they wanted a continuist game, I gotta say most of these disgusting haters were players since the Nintendo 64 era, these Nintendo young fans are the worst people (I'm the same young as them). And when it comes to RPGs, I am sure that most of them come from the USA and Spain, countries where most RPG fans live.
    Latin America countries are almost happy, because their mind is more open to platformer games and they know little about RPGs.
    Paper Mario is actually a good game if you look at it from another perspective, you need to "be" a fresh and new player who is unfamiliar with RPGs, and you will see the game is actually very good, but if you are a angry old gamer, you will see it as trash because you have other expectatives which is terrible way to review a game.
    It is called Paper Mario but it does not mean that it must be RPG game, it's only Mario made in paper. There are A LOT of RPG games already, you really want more? Don't have selfish thoughts!

    ESPAÑOL:
    Este juego está recibiendo calificaciones muy injustas, muchos son de los propios fans de Nintendo que para mi son una comunidad muy tóxica, su disgusto es porque el juego no es un tonto RPG, así de simple, ellos querían un juego continuista, y hay que decir que la mayoría de estos asquerosos fans de Nintendo son jovenes que jugaron desde el Nintendo 64, son de lo peor ni saben valorar juegos del Nintendo clásico. Y tratándose de RPGs, estoy seguro que la mayoría son de USA y España, países donde hay más fans de dicho género.
    Latinoamérica está má feliz, porque la mente es más abierta a los plataformas y sabe poco de RPGs.
    Paper Mario en realidad es un buen juego si lo ves desde una perspectiva de jugador fresco y nuevo, que no conozca RPGs, esta es la forma en que hay que verlo ya que no intenta ser lo que los haters quieren.
    Que se llame Paper Mario no significa que deba ser RPG, en ningún lado se firmó eso. Juegos RPG ya hay muchísimos, no tengas pensamientos egoístas.    … Expand
  65. Vlah
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This is a fun and imaginative SUPER MARIO game, not an RPG (was never meant to be one), fun gameplay, fun exploration, precious graphics and will let you with a smile in your face each time you play it, ¿isn't that what really matters in a videoGAME? it's a good investment in entertainment.
    Don't be fooled by the review bombing from last of us 2 fanboys, it's not the fault of this game    This is a fun and imaginative SUPER MARIO game, not an RPG (was never meant to be one), fun gameplay, fun exploration, precious graphics and will let you with a smile in your face each time you play it, ¿isn't that what really matters in a videoGAME? it's a good investment in entertainment.
    Don't be fooled by the review bombing from last of us 2 fanboys, it's not the fault of this game that their game sucks so badly.    … Expand
  66. GalaxiesBard
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario and the Origami King is a great game with a good soundtrack. The graphics are wonderful and the story, though very simple, is fun to play through. The only downside I have with the game is that battles can sometimes get repetitive or boring with no real purpose to them. Even with this problem, I still believe the battles are fun enough to go through especially the boss battles.Paper Mario and the Origami King is a great game with a good soundtrack. The graphics are wonderful and the story, though very simple, is fun to play through. The only downside I have with the game is that battles can sometimes get repetitive or boring with no real purpose to them. Even with this problem, I still believe the battles are fun enough to go through especially the boss battles. With the unique battle system and bosses, I firmly believe this is way a step above Sticker Star and Color Splash.… Expand
  67. Netsal__94
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Me gusto el juego, sale de lo común trata de reinventarse y a la vez crea que el jugador este atento a las batallas
  68. Rulo14
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The characters have good performance every momment in the game are funny and surprising
  69. Goosh
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    I've never played a Paper Mario game before but I am enjoying the game. I was hoping it would be as exciting as Mario Odyssey but the unnecessary battles and the mechanics behind them are 1 of the biggest setbacks for the game. The companion (Olivia?) is fine for the story but she is constantly talking and slowing down the story.

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

    Ultimately, the game is vibrant, fun and entertaining all around. I'm happy I got it and would recommend it to a friend. I would even commit to a digital copy.    … Expand
  70. AVD_Ratings
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This game has a beautiful art style, everything actually looks like it was made out of paper. The game is very well written and has a lot of great jokes. It's fun to collect all the Toads, just like the Korok seeds in Zelda, they are everywhere and have lots of great one-liners The world is fun to explore and I actually love the combat, although the first world holds your hand a little tooThis game has a beautiful art style, everything actually looks like it was made out of paper. The game is very well written and has a lot of great jokes. It's fun to collect all the Toads, just like the Korok seeds in Zelda, they are everywhere and have lots of great one-liners The world is fun to explore and I actually love the combat, although the first world holds your hand a little too much, but other than that I have no complaints. The bosses are fun and creative, It's not an RPG but it's not advertised as one so that's not even a complaint, I totally recommend checking this game out.… Expand
  71. Pormdige
    Jul 20, 2020
    3
    это хрень для тупорылых идиотов, готовых жрать любое говно от нинтендо. Скучная игра, бредовые задания. Это говно от мира говна.
  72. sleepyFlower
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    Mostly boring and easy. I fell asleep playing the game. I don't think any other game did that before.

    The normal battles are very easy and only a few times did I fail to complete a puzzle from battling. If you are running of time, you can pay for more time, if you can't figure out the first step, you can pay 150 coins to get the first part of the answer. Coins are very common and    Mostly boring and easy. I fell asleep playing the game. I don't think any other game did that before.

    The normal battles are very easy and only a few times did I fail to complete a puzzle from battling. If you are running of time, you can pay for more time, if you can't figure out the first step, you can pay 150 coins to get the first part of the answer. Coins are very common and worthless as they can be found respawning in the world or after finishing a battle. This makes battles nearly impossible to lose. Battles don't give you anything other than coins and confetti since both are very common in the world, they make battles pointless. To do more damage during battles, you need weapons that you can buy or find for free in the world. Weapons break so you'll need to keep getting new and better weapons as they break. I've never needed to buy any weapons as I found the free weapons were more than enough to get me through the whole game. Later in the game, some bosses start having one hit OKs and they are pretty BS but at least avoidable, but avoiding them makes them super easy. I also didn't like the bosses, most of them were way too easy and short or annoying. The elemental bosses were super annoying. I did like a few of them tho, not going to so which because I don't want to spoil it.

    The world is very pretty and looks very nice. Mario moves very slow and doesn't do anything but walk making moving around very boring and long. Some areas have vehicles and they were fun to drive at first, but halfway through, they overstay their welcome. You can fill in the world with confetti to get more coins or new areas or find toads to maybe get something or nothing. I found both boring so I never wasted my time on them. You have to go around and destroy the streamers blocking the entrance to peach's cattle, doing so lets you hold more confetti, which is useless since you can easily to get more.

    However, I can say is that there are small sections of the game where the game mixes things up in the overworld with some fun random event. I'm not going to say exactly to avoid spoilers. But, It's what kept me coming back to play. It had me guessing what's the next random thing they'll do.

    Overall, there are fun and funny moments but my problem is that in between is very boring and pointless gameplay. So, I'm mixed but leaning towards didn't like it.    … Expand
  73. flanders78
    Jul 20, 2020
    2
    Best Paper Mario since Super Paper Mario! Amazing visuals, great writing and dialogue, loveable cast of characters, and intuitive and combat! What's not to love?! I don't understand the hate!
  74. cano8369
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    Muy repetitivo todo es lo mismo esperaba mucho más de Mario paper el anterior me gusta mucho más
  75. Robertsjbyrd
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    First time playing a Paper Mario game and haven't played anything else since it's release. Not comparing to anything else and new to this series I've found it fun and somewhat challenging. Some puzzles so far have had me really using my brain which I can say has been welcome since I seem to be using it less during quarantine...
  76. sampsonj
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Sadly, this is not the Paper Mario we are looking for. Great visuals but again, characters are lacking, burning battle system that is way too easy. No badges, no real partners not a real RPG. I wish Nintendo would go back to the older style which both fans and professional reviewers agree is better.
  77. jpabloccix
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros
    At the beginning the art is beautiful, the music is ok and the history seems interesting, the music is ok and the first time you open your menu you star to imagine all the cool stuff it will come in this game (unfortunatelly is just your imagination)...

    Cons
    Later in the game (so much later due tons of text) you have your first fight
    After the first fights you realize that you receive no experience nor points nor material for crafting, nothing, just a bored useless fight, then there is no point in fighting and then you just try to avoid fighting every time you can and when the minions get you to have a fight is really ANOYING even more the WAVE FIGHTS
    You get deeper in the game, in fact you have been playing for HOURS and Olivia (your yellow Origami "Navi") is still giving you instructions about HOW TO FIGHT
    Finally when you defeat the first boss and you met your first party member you start thinking that the game mechanics will change for good... but NO... your partner is useless, you can't command him to make any attack or something is just literally SLEEPING while you are fighting

    So yes... this is a bad game, with bad fight mechanics and you will spent hours and hours on trying to avoid the origami soldiers minions and find hidden useless toads just for fun...    … Expand
  78. Kengo19
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I've been a fan of the Paper Mario series since the first game. Origami King has jumped to my 2nd favorite. I loved just about everything in this game.
  79. Sagerronan
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    The game looks great, but the gameplay is repetitive and grows old very quickly. I had fun for a few hours, but the puzzle gameplay soon got very tiresome. You can avoid battles if you want, but that's not really something that I find fun either. Avoiding the battles isn't fun, and the battles themselves aren't fun. Not really my kind of game at all. I regret purchasing this.
  80. Droeser
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    While this game is different from the original two paper Mario games, it is still a great game. The music is fantastic, exploring the worlds is exciting, and finding toads all over the place is very rewarding. While there is no incentive to battle enemies, the new combat system is new and inventive. I did however find myself avoiding enemies constantly, which fans of grinding levels to getWhile this game is different from the original two paper Mario games, it is still a great game. The music is fantastic, exploring the worlds is exciting, and finding toads all over the place is very rewarding. While there is no incentive to battle enemies, the new combat system is new and inventive. I did however find myself avoiding enemies constantly, which fans of grinding levels to get stronger will dislike. Overall great game, doesn’t deserve all the hate it is getting.… Expand
  81. Jese17
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Paper Mario The Origami King is a beautiful looking game with charm, im enjoying the experience so far though a negative is the combat mechanics can be quite boring.
    The biggest problem for me though is the price, its way to expensive....and that has always been a problem with Nintendo. A suitable price i would be happy to pay would be $40 AU.
    I just purchased Ghost Of Tsushima for the    Paper Mario The Origami King is a beautiful looking game with charm, im enjoying the experience so far though a negative is the combat mechanics can be quite boring.
    The biggest problem for me though is the price, its way to expensive....and that has always been a problem with Nintendo. A suitable price i would be happy to pay would be $40 AU.
    I just purchased Ghost Of Tsushima for the SAME amount which is crazy! That game deserves every dollar, you really get bang for your buck...and after playing that, Paper Mario feels like a slap in the face.
    I love Nintendo but honestly sometimes i feel ripped off.    … Expand
  82. Canario88
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Boring Game. Just walking ahead. Boring fights. Nintendo is falling down...
  83. Eddie007
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    Mario could be better. It's an average game. Theres some creativity and the levels are ok.
  84. GamingSpreeMX
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    El juego es bellísimo en su justa razón. A decir verdad, la música y el aspecto visual están en su punto, se disfruta bastante. Las batallas son muy crípticas al principio y de cierta manera innecesarias ya que el juego carece de elementos RPG a diferencia de sus predecesores.

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

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

    Altamente recomendable.    … Expand
  85. Spudworks
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed it well. While it's not the game I wanted, it was still fun to play, and I like how it tried to do some things differently than even the previous games.
  86. AlexRamosQueiro
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    O jogo é bem legal e bonito, porem dou 7,5
    A historia é muito boa, nada muito diferente do "resgate a princesa e salve o mundo" porem foi acrescentado a "origamização" onde da um ar diferente para a historia a jogabilidade é a mesma de todos os paper mario, anda pula e bate com o martelo, ja o gameplay da batalha é bem diferente
    o esquema de vc mudar o cenario e alinhar os personagens é    O jogo é bem legal e bonito, porem dou 7,5
    A historia é muito boa, nada muito diferente do "resgate a princesa e salve o mundo" porem foi acrescentado a "origamização" onde da um ar diferente para a historia a jogabilidade é a mesma de todos os paper mario, anda pula e bate com o martelo, ja o gameplay da batalha é bem diferente
    o esquema de vc mudar o cenario e alinhar os personagens é bem legal, muito das vezes voce precisa pensar bastante antes de finalizar ela, porem tem o tempo contra voce (mesmo que voce possa comprar mais) então bate um certo desespero
    POREM, oque deixa a desejar é a falta de level no personagem, onde, voce fica SEM vontade de entrar em lutas, pq no final voce acaba ganhando apenas moedas ou confetis , entao mesmo que as batalhas não sejam demoradas, voce acaba não querendo entrar nelas
    ja as batalhas com os BOSSES são incrivelmente legais e algumas (até voce pegar o jeito) são moderamente dificeis
    a ideia de voce caçar toads e preencher lugares destruidos pelo king origami acrescenta bastante no tempo de jogo , sem contar a variedade de colecionaveis que voce tem que sair caçando
    graficamente o jogo esta lindissimo (apesar que a tematica do anterior de pintar o cenario eu achei um pouco mais)
    uma das coisas que realmente me incomodou foi a "ajuda" que o jogo tenta colocar pra voce, muito das vezes chega ser insuportavel o tanto de chat que aparece , toda hora, eu até entendo que muitas crianças vão jogar e vão precisar aprender e etc, porem deveria ter algum jeito de cortar
    os personagens em si são bem legais, alguns são genericos sim, grande parte os TOADS, pq são MUITOS, mas eles tem falas e umas "historias" bacanas , exceto que mesmo q ele lute com voce , quase não fariam a diferença
    pra min é um excelente jogo, porem tem seus empecilhos, é um recomendo pra quem tiver em falta porem não vejo como um MUST BUY do switch    … Expand
  87. MetroidUser
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This game has some really great offerrings, but fails in the aspect that matters most: gameplay. It offers some above average music, immense charm, and amazing stylzed visuals. The plot, while bland, is dealt with in interesting ways and has great writing. The world is a perfectly constructed paper diorama and the game has a good amount of content. While the game offers some exploration itThis game has some really great offerrings, but fails in the aspect that matters most: gameplay. It offers some above average music, immense charm, and amazing stylzed visuals. The plot, while bland, is dealt with in interesting ways and has great writing. The world is a perfectly constructed paper diorama and the game has a good amount of content. While the game offers some exploration it is pretty linear and no area is really big enough to be considered "open" but rather thick corridors. In the overworld, Mario can only jump and use his hammer which makes most puzzles one-dimensional and forgettable. The world has collectible Toads that come with a "puzzle" element, which are fun to collect but boil down to "use your hammer" and help a little with building your audience. The game also has a confetti mechanic which is completely frivilous, you watch a lengthy animation and fill holes for a meager amount of coins. This is especially annoying for completionist types because you can see them everywhere, but you know they are meaningless busywork. The conffetti so pointless it seems the only reason they added it was because Color Splash had it, which makes no sense given how much this game strives to be different. The combat is probably my biggest gripe with the game, you can slide one row or shift one column at a time. The combat is fun at first, but very quickly the battle puzzles become far too easy and enemies are decimated in a single turn. There is very little depth to the combat and because of how it is setup, requires the game to throw 10-15 enemies per battle at the player at once. This means you have to slowly watch Mario kill each individual enemy which becomes super repetitive and slows gameplay to a crawl. Worse, Mario gains nothing but coins from battle which are so common the reward for battle doesn't really exist. This sometimes puts the game in a place where to play it, you want to actively avoid playing it. I believe that is a sign of a bad video game even if it has many other great strengths. If they used a more well-thought out combat system(which doesn't even need to be the TTYD's, just anything good) and removed the stupid mechanic where you fill in holes for no reason this game could easily be a 9/10, but players should not feel like they want to avoid the game while playing it.… Expand
  88. Her129222
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Los gráficos me parecen muy innovadores y conservadores pero siempre es más de lo mismo, basta de mario.
  89. felexios
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Good Game with an extremely interesting world and well written characters and interactions
  90. Horvatjj
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I've played every game in the PM series. Origami King is a phenomenal game that brings together elements from each era of the franchise, and creates something new. The massive connected world, the characters, the exploration, the story/writing, the graphics, the collectibles, the music, the real-time combat sections, the bosses, the dungeons...there is SO much to love in this game. itI've played every game in the PM series. Origami King is a phenomenal game that brings together elements from each era of the franchise, and creates something new. The massive connected world, the characters, the exploration, the story/writing, the graphics, the collectibles, the music, the real-time combat sections, the bosses, the dungeons...there is SO much to love in this game. it BLOWS the other recent entries in the series out of the water, and its not close. i haven't put it down since it came out. Its very very cool… Expand
  91. camrnnn
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The games actually really good my favorite paper mario games are the original 2 but this game is up there with them to me.
  92. SonsofZeruiah
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    Paper Mario: the Origami King is a confused game. Many of the justifications and changes made to the series in recent years have been focused around making the game accessible to “all players” or the causal crowd. Such a policy is in line with Nintendo’s game making philosophies, but PA:OK misses this mark and the mark for veteran appeal as well. The vocabulary and writing in this game isPaper Mario: the Origami King is a confused game. Many of the justifications and changes made to the series in recent years have been focused around making the game accessible to “all players” or the causal crowd. Such a policy is in line with Nintendo’s game making philosophies, but PA:OK misses this mark and the mark for veteran appeal as well. The vocabulary and writing in this game is both snappy and enjoyable. However, it’s written closer to a 9th grade level then the standard 6th, meaning many younger kids will not understand what they’re reading. The puzzles for the combat is fairly straightforward. However, number our challenges, especially the boss battles will more then likely be too difficult for children to complete. However, as the puzzles possess no real motivation to be completed, i.e. the only reward is coins a a small bit of confetti, veteran players will not want to keep battling, as it’s not rewarding. This problem of identity is further highlighted by the combat system itself. Tanabe (the game’s director) refuses to use an experience system within the game. Yet he continues to maintain the battle system of constant encounters. Without a way to level up or improve one’s stats, why would anyone want to keep engaging in combat designed to entice participation by its rewards, which advance your character’s performance. If Paper Mario is for now on going to be what this game is and Color Splash was, then they need to abandon their combat system, as it’s current system ruins the whole experience. OK’s combat should’ve just been the slide puzzles, no combat at all. As a personal wish, but one that was not present in this review, I wish they’d just make a classic Paper Mario game and allow Mario in an RPG again.… Expand
  93. Elshishigang
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es el mismo refrito de siempre, si no estuviera Mario no vendería.… Expand
  94. GreenMann
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    I’ve never played a paper Mario game before but I thought I’d try it out and it was very mediocre. Graphics are very nice and dialogue can be kinda funny sometimes but overall I was just bored while playing it. Gameplay is super easy and left me unsatisfied. I think if you have a kid they would probably enjoy it but I gotta give it a 5/10
  95. ragnevi
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros and was really hoping for something similar. It's not. The story is weak (but who plays Mario game for the story anyway), the fighting system is really repetitive, and since it doesn't really reward you in any way you are just trying to avoid them (you get coins but they are everywhere and it's not like you can buy much). They are also extra hard if you are one of those who has a problem with a drifting joy-con. Most of the time you are collecting Toads, I do not really know why though. They give you sometimes a funny oneliner and they are off. What is great about the game is the graphic style and music. But the game is lacking something, it feels like it's not really done and it where rushed so Nintendo would have a game to release during the summer.… Expand
  96. Zeolite
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    I expected paper mario to be more like thousand year door, nintendo is too gimicky you dont need to make gickics in every game if its not broken dont try to fix it. No need to change the battle system and the rpg aspect.
  97. Dr_Lumbargo
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    When judged as a stand alone game (as it should be) instead of comparing it to its very popular predecessor, the thousand year door, this game is a masterpiece. It is an absolute joy to play from start to finish and new elements are added to the combat during every boss fight, and within many encounters, which keeps the already amazing combat fresh throughout the entire duration of theWhen judged as a stand alone game (as it should be) instead of comparing it to its very popular predecessor, the thousand year door, this game is a masterpiece. It is an absolute joy to play from start to finish and new elements are added to the combat during every boss fight, and within many encounters, which keeps the already amazing combat fresh throughout the entire duration of the game. Speaking of the combat, nintendo absolutely hit the nail on the head with it. The combat is unlike anything ive seen in an rpg and it is executed very well. Even though exp isnt gained from battles, I found myself willingly fighting the random enemies around the expansive open world just so i could learn all of the differnet ring combinations that the enemies could be arranged into. Also, the story in this game is by no means complex, but i think that is is sufficient for what the game wanted to achieve, and it does have its dark and heart touching moments. Overall, after the last 2 entries in the paper mario franchise, this feels like a much needed breath of fresh air, and makes me hopefully for the future of paper mario.… Expand
  98. Armiados
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Very good game for everyone, absolutely recomended, funny and good moments, nintendo quality
  99. King_Sammer
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Very good game. Lovely visuals and memorable moments. Fun and unique battle system with actual attacks rather than cards or stickers. Though the companions throughout this game might seem bland and unoriginal on the outside, on the inside, they are filled with personality and life, especially Olivia. This game boasts a beautiful open-world layout that creates a sense of connectivity andVery good game. Lovely visuals and memorable moments. Fun and unique battle system with actual attacks rather than cards or stickers. Though the companions throughout this game might seem bland and unoriginal on the outside, on the inside, they are filled with personality and life, especially Olivia. This game boasts a beautiful open-world layout that creates a sense of connectivity and realism throughout the game. I recommend you pick this game up, unless you haven't let go of The Thousand-Year Door yet.… Expand
  100. Aenath
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    A very boring and repetitive game. The fights are as useless as last paper games. Not worth it
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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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