Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. GitanoUrbano
    Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Un juego muy divertido con un humor hilarante, musica increible, graficos acordes a armar un mundo echo de papel y carton con un monton de elementos coleccionables que amplian la historia original. No le pongo un 10 solo porque el modo de batalla se vuelve algo repetitivo para el final del juego.
  2. Fnaf12344
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just Love this game. It has an very good Story and Marios Partner feels finally like an alive person, who travels with Mario in the world. This part of the series is my favorit. The battle system in also better than I expected. It's so much fun to puzzle your way to the boss. Absolutely my top game 2020.… Expand
  3. OnStandBy
    Sep 19, 2020
    3
    I loved Paper Mario series, but this one is a huge disappointment.
    Visually and musically the game is great, but that's all I like in it.
    The new combat system is ok but I don't really like it, not really interesting imho. There's two major issues : First, Olivia. I just hate her so much. She's always commenting everything happening in the game and it's really annoying. She switch with    I loved Paper Mario series, but this one is a huge disappointment.
    Visually and musically the game is great, but that's all I like in it.
    The new combat system is ok but I don't really like it, not really interesting imho.
    There's two major issues :
    First, Olivia. I just hate her so much. She's always commenting everything happening in the game and it's really annoying. She switch with the poorest jokes to the most obvious advice like : "A key ! Maybe we can use it on a door ?" when there's the **** door in front of the key. She take all the place in the game and it brings me to the second point :
    Mario is brain dead. He's not reacting to anything to the point it's not a Paper Mario game but Origami Olivia. He just fight or do what Olivia tells him to.
    I could also talk about Mario getting stronger only by buying weapons or finding random health bonuses, worthless coins.

    To keep it simple : This game doesn't have a Paper Mario soul, it's more like a slow paced puzzle-rhythm game that make you want to play the original Paper Mario.    … Expand
  4. Kfdhgdd
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    This game felt like the developers were screwing with me the entire time. At every turn there's something to slow you down from progressing through the "game" which is just a chore. The bosses are probably the only half fun part of this game and even that is a stretch. Do me a favor and don't buy this game, don't support a **** game studio that CLEARLY doesn't give a damn what kind ofThis game felt like the developers were screwing with me the entire time. At every turn there's something to slow you down from progressing through the "game" which is just a chore. The bosses are probably the only half fun part of this game and even that is a stretch. Do me a favor and don't buy this game, don't support a **** game studio that CLEARLY doesn't give a damn what kind of absolute garbage they push out.… Expand
  5. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    6
    Great writing, you can really tell a lot of passion was put behind this project. Absolutely ruined by ring battles, they are jst annoying and ruin the flow of the game
  6. Hatchetman86
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game, engaging characters and story, one of my favorites in the series.

    The soundtrack is excellent, the visual aesthetic is very pleasing and draws you into the world. I understand why some players would have a hard time adjusting to the puzzle battle system, but I found it came pretty naturally after some practice and the game does offer some ways to get hints. It seemed    Wonderful game, engaging characters and story, one of my favorites in the series.

    The soundtrack is excellent, the visual aesthetic is very pleasing and draws you into the world.

    I understand why some players would have a hard time adjusting to the puzzle battle system, but I found it came pretty naturally after some practice and the game does offer some ways to get hints. It seemed just challenging enough without being too difficult and I don't think it takes away from the core game. I do agree that there's not particularly an incentive to battle enemies after a certain point and you spend some time avoiding them.

    I think each entry in the Paper Mario series has had its own strengths and weaknesses, but I think Origami King does a fantastic job of blending the various aspects together in it's own way. It's one of only a few games I've played where my only disappointment was that I'd finished the game and the story was completed.    … Expand
  7. Marco_1UP
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    este juego me ha hecho encariñarme demasiado con los personejas la musica es algo que me hace querer batallar una y otra vez no se ustedes pero ame este juego
  8. Rigbo
    Sep 14, 2020
    8
    Amazing visuals. Great soundtrack. Vast and open areas. Excellent writing. Tons if collectables to keep you hooked. And a decent battle system
  9. Alexisb737
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Consistent theme throughout. Lots of puzzles. Not a fan of ALL the battles being done through the puzzle ground lay out (meaning the basic folded soldiers, i avoided them to simply avoid the 5minutes it took to battle them). Love the story throughout. The ending, was heart breaking to me. I didn't want to see Olivia become competitive nonexistent. My only complaint really is just all the battles were the same. In comparison I would say the super paper mario wii is still superior. I hope to see more super paper mario games in the future.… Expand
  10. ILikeVideoGames
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    I couldn't put this game down. It is incredible charming with its beautiful visual style, music, and humor. Its battle system stays a bit too easy for a bit too long, but once it starts scaling up there's a lot of fun to be had in fights. The game can feel a bit slow at times with long unskippable dialogue, but if you're a more slow paced player like me you won't mind it one bit. The gameI couldn't put this game down. It is incredible charming with its beautiful visual style, music, and humor. Its battle system stays a bit too easy for a bit too long, but once it starts scaling up there's a lot of fun to be had in fights. The game can feel a bit slow at times with long unskippable dialogue, but if you're a more slow paced player like me you won't mind it one bit. The game has such incredible writing, it deserves some extra time in the spotlight. These small things however do make it hard to recommend to someone who likes charging through a game. The world here was made to be slowly wandered through, so if you're up for that type of gameplay, you will have a blast running around and hitting everything with your hammer. The mechanics are fun and a bit simple, but there are so many great ideas that it's hard to ignore how innovative this game is. It may not be the classic Paper Mario RPGs from our pasts, but its something more. Something new. While the old formula didn't need fixing, this game surpasses it and I will be glad to get more of this style of game. If this game sounds REMOTELY fun to you, get it. Seriously. That's what I did and I'm now in love. Would've been a 10/10 if it weren't for the lack of options given to the fast paced player.… Expand
  11. MazinroboX2
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is the (positive) surprise of the year for me. I am a big fan of the first 2 Paper Mario, being TTYD my favourite game of all time, and my disappointment with Sticker Star was huge. So I played this game expecting nothing, and in the end I really enjoyed it, I even got the 100% on it.

    It has many positives. World is well designed, with secrets everywhere,    Paper Mario: The Origami King is the (positive) surprise of the year for me. I am a big fan of the first 2 Paper Mario, being TTYD my favourite game of all time, and my disappointment with Sticker Star was huge. So I played this game expecting nothing, and in the end I really enjoyed it, I even got the 100% on it.

    It has many positives. World is well designed, with secrets everywhere, exploring is probably the most fun thing of this game, just finding hidden blocks, holes, and treasures feels rewarding, and time goes fast by doing that. As for the battle system... Well, here is the tricky part. For me it was fine at the beginning, then mid-game I didn't enjoy it that much, and then for the end of the game I actually enjoyed it again, as I learnt how to play the game much better, how to use my weapons properly and the Toads' help when needed, and this makes battle go fast. This makes you actually get more coins, which is important, as if you don't play battles properly, they are almost useless, as you don't get enough coins and experience points don't exist in this game. It's not the easiest battle system to get into, I get it, but it works well once you figure it out. And bosses are actually quite fun, especially when you fight them in the virtual machine of Toad Town; without help of accessories, you actually get punished for your mistakes.

    All in all, for me the game was a lot of fun, it's very original, and it keeps on surprising you with the situations that happen. You also have some good laughs, as always with this series. Sure, it may be hard to get into due to the battle system, you have to get used to it, and also, some parts of the game are a bit slow, but positives outweigh negatives for this one.

    As a final consideration, I would love for Paper Mario to go back to the original battle system, but, if they decide to be creative, and achieve the quality of this game, I won't complain.    … Expand
  12. JustRandomshiba
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    I loved it. It has actually funny dialogue which I haven't seen in a game in a while. It really got some chuckles out of me. The start is a bit more battle based but the further you go the more story there is. I think this is a must play on you switch
  13. amiboss
    Sep 8, 2020
    0
    Battles are unintuitive and frustrating;
    Visuals are fine, but too paper-ish. Look at PM64, TYD and SPM: Paper-ish world does not make a good Paper Mario, and a good PM does not require one either.
    And no, no real partners...
    6/10 as normal gamer;
    0/10 for PM series fan.
  14. rafaaguilera
    Sep 7, 2020
    8
    The mixed reviews I read almost prevented me of playing this, but I'm glad I did. It's not the best RPG ever or even the best in the Paper Mario series, but still there's so much to enjoy here. It's full of charisma you would expect of a Mario game, and looks so beautiful! Loved how they fused the origami esthetics into the environments. So charming and creative. Also, I like the comedyThe mixed reviews I read almost prevented me of playing this, but I'm glad I did. It's not the best RPG ever or even the best in the Paper Mario series, but still there's so much to enjoy here. It's full of charisma you would expect of a Mario game, and looks so beautiful! Loved how they fused the origami esthetics into the environments. So charming and creative. Also, I like the comedy and the writing of the dialogues, especially when Bowser and it's minions are on screen. Luigi is nice too.

    From what I noticed, the battle system is where controversy is. It's far for been that bad, but indeed it gets annoying because sometimes it gets too long to figure how to arrange the regular enemies in rows and groups. However it works really well during the bosses battles. Maybe with some small tweaks they would get the perfect balance of a good battle system. It's not bad though. It's possible to shorten or make it easier by throwing coins to the audience formed by the toads you find hidden around the world. But if there's something that really annoys me is this origami partner you have the whole game. Remember Fi from Zelda Skyward Sword? Just as inconvenient. And last, but not least, please get rid once and for all of these f... sliding panel puzzles.    … Expand
  15. ZeroBacon
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario The Origami King may not be what some people wanted, but it certainly is a step in the correct direction for the series. Although the series is drifting away from its RPG roots, it’s still worth your time as a great adventure game. One flaw I’d like to point out is that there is a huge lack of party members and character variety. The battle system is actually one of its manyPaper Mario The Origami King may not be what some people wanted, but it certainly is a step in the correct direction for the series. Although the series is drifting away from its RPG roots, it’s still worth your time as a great adventure game. One flaw I’d like to point out is that there is a huge lack of party members and character variety. The battle system is actually one of its many strong point in my opinion, even despite the fact that there is no exp, or badges. The music is great too. PMTOK is still worth the money, forever living in the shadows of Super, 64, and TTYD, and standing tall above Sticker Star and Color Splash.… Expand
  16. Charrlub
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    This game is definitely my favorite Paper Mario game. The world is fantastic, the battle system is really fun, the boss battles (excluding the final boss) while mostly being really dumb ideas, like scissors and paper cutter, are always really fun. The final boss, however, is disappointing to say the least. The story, while being, well, a Mario story, is pretty good for a Mario game. ButThis game is definitely my favorite Paper Mario game. The world is fantastic, the battle system is really fun, the boss battles (excluding the final boss) while mostly being really dumb ideas, like scissors and paper cutter, are always really fun. The final boss, however, is disappointing to say the least. The story, while being, well, a Mario story, is pretty good for a Mario game. But the music, oh god it's amazing. My favorite is probably the red streamer battle theme. Yes, most Paper Mario music is really good, but this is the best so far in the series.… Expand
  17. jcgonzmo
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    NO SPOILERS
    Graphics - Love them
    Music - One of the best soundtracks of the year Story - Smart, funny and incredibly charmingt Gameplay - Great. I had fun with the battle system. In the end, depending on my mood, I would battle the enemies or I would kill them with a jump or hammer without entering into battle mode. 90% of the time I would battle them because I would receive a lot of    NO SPOILERS
    Graphics - Love them
    Music - One of the best soundtracks of the year
    Story - Smart, funny and incredibly charmingt
    Gameplay - Great. I had fun with the battle system. In the end, depending on my mood, I would battle the enemies or I would kill them with a jump or hammer without entering into battle mode. 90% of the time I would battle them because I would receive a lot of coins like that. If I just jump or hammer them, I would only get one coins. I did enjoy the puzzle element of each battle. No two battles were ever alike because of the freshness of this system.

    What I am surprised to read in most reviews, is that you end up running from the fights. I do not know if what they meant when they say “run” is that you actually can one hit kill the enemies because you are powerful enough AFTER leveling up with hearts. During my 32 hour play through I never run from anything. Also, apart from coins and confetti, the incentive for battle is the puzzle solving and kickass music.

    Also the other problem of to much coin of confetti. Me, personally, my main source of coins and confetti for the entire game were battles. First, lets talk about coins. I needed coins to buy items or trophies, They were EXPENSIVE. I even run out of money once. AFTER 25 hours, when you reach a special island (which is optional), you get overloaded with coins AFTER completing a trial. That was near the final part of the game though. Second, lets talk about confetti, I know you can get it on trees or flowers. That is an emergency source of confetti. When you are exploring, fighting, covering holes and discovering secrets, your main source of confetti are the fights. Of course if during that whole action process, no enemies are left and you run out of confetti to cover that last portion of a hole, THEN you get it from a tree or a flower.Trees and flowers are not your main source of confetti.

    A lot reviewers out there sound like they wanted to rush through the game. In that case, it is obvious their main source of confetti was going to be nature and their main source of coins was just going to be the environment. Then, because they were rushing an avoiding battles, the few battles they would get into, they would just pay the toads 100-200 coins to solve the puzzle an automatically win. If I played like this, I would also detest the game.

    Another thing I see that a lof of reviewers fail to mention, is that this game give you OPTIONS on how difficult you want it to be. For example, there are charms that give you more health or more defense. There is a way to have toads solve the puzzles in each battle if you pay them. If you do not want to pay them, than some puzzles in battles you will not solve and then you will rely on buying more powerful items to fight a longer fight. All of these things are OPTIONAL. Personally, I always solved the puzzles. I only used the toads help when my energy was low an I could not risk getting killed.

    The game is just a breath of fresh air! It is so beautiful, funny and creative. I needed a game as original as this for a long time. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Also, do not read other reviews, because there are idiots that spoil some parts.    … Expand
  18. darkhunt333
    Sep 3, 2020
    3
    Everything feels built to frustrate. You move slow and battles are pointless. Some of the things the game makes you do feel like you have to look up online to figure out.

    This is a step back for the paper Mario franchise.
  19. Vostok
    Sep 2, 2020
    5
    Very polished experience. The story is brilliant, funny, and unexpectedly dark and somber at times. I do see a valid critique against the combat system, there were times where it felt tedious and unnecessary. And because there is no real experience system the intended reward system feels confused. Overall as an experience it is memorable and delightful.
  20. GamerrrDude
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is certainly not a return to form for the series, but it has a lot of bright personality and kept me smiling throughout the whole experience!
    Go into this game with an open mind, and you will probably enjoy it for what it is!
  21. iecd
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing spectacular game and easily the best paper Mario. Fun and engaging battle system, just drop down gorgeous visuals, big expansive open world levels with tons to find and explore, the best video game music I’ve heard in a while, and the best writting the series have ever seen. Don’t listen to the bad reviews, this game is one of the best switch games.
  22. TimophersGames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    very colorful and happy game nice story cool characters and a tale of Mario trying to save the day again this time by an origami threat
  23. shoeless_sean
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    This game is getting absolutely torn down by old fans that are upset it's not an RPG anymore or didn't get past the slow first hour but frankly Origami King is still fun, funny, interesting, very unexpected, and will keep you guessing the whole time. It's also WAY longer than you'd initially think, especially if you go hunting down all the toads, trophies, and other collectibles.

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

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

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

    I almost never write these reviews but I really do feel compelled to for this because I'm seeing this game not get half the credit it deserves do to fans of the old games being upset things have changed. Origami King is a truly fun, unique, and interesting game from top to bottom and if you give it a real chance it's great.    … Expand
  24. caca2009
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    El juego esta piola compralo y si no te gusta el sistema de batallas y por eso no quieres comprar el juego no hay problema pero si lo tienes y te arrepentiste de comprarlo ve acostumbrándote al sistema de batalla xd
  25. Geoshi
    Aug 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario The Origami King while a decent game on it's own it still suffers a lot of problems with the previous two games.

    PROS:

    -The soundtrack

    -The visual art style, though reused from Color Splash

    -Some good moments, charm, funny and good character personality

    -Bowser not being the main villain, in fact not even a boss at all but your ally.

    -No World Map and interconnected open areas.

    -Olivia is a likable character than Kersti and Huey.

    -Luigi has a big role.

    CONS:

    -Battles are boring, repetitive, and still unreasonable, you may as well avoid them because you can find tons of coins and confetti in the overworld, besides even from battles you get way too much. The battle system is repetitive and tedious. The attacking variety is lacking with a lack of upgrades too.

    -Lack of NPCs, just generic Toads and Bowser's minions (only on your side because of the Folded Soldiers). Paper gimmick of original characters, Not even Yoshis (which were in Color Splash, but are hostile to you, minus the green one), Penguins, Bob-omb Buddies Piantas, Nokis, Odyssey NPCs, etc.

    -Partners are very generic in design, They are also very useless because, besides Professor Toad, they have no overworld interaction, They are just Ai and only attack at random chances and they are overpowered and just added for the heck of it. They can't be kept for each chapter.

    -Bosses are mostly just generic office tools and paper you can buy at a dollar store. The worst way to introduce new bosses in the weak modern era of Paper Mario.

    -Enemy variety is lackluster and some are overly hidden from other enemies. There are new ones but only appear in Bowser's Castle and they are gone after you beat it.

    -Aside from Chapter 2, The worlds are your usual Mario worlds. (Grass, Desert, Beach, Sky)

    -King Olly is the worst villain out of all general and Paper Mario villains. His motives were just getting a little squiggle writing on his body by his creator and with it to remind him of being a good king and he gets so enraged and wants to destroy every Toad all over it. He also lacks having any screentime.

    -No intermissions like the first 3 games after a chapter are beaten.

    -Mario has no voice lines like in TTYD and SPM, just sound effects yet Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and Toads can have voice clips oddly.

    -Over constant use of Paper gimmicks and jokes again which has gotten very stale. Paper Mario was not about being paper, it was meant to look like a pop-up book with a 2D art style to reflect being a storybook, it was just a visual aesthetic of making the world look alive and cartoony, not being about crafts which disrespect Ryota Kawade's vision for the series. Also while Mario was fallen down like paper and leaves falling that was more of a visual gag because once he lands, he's still hurt. Curses which turn into paper forms from TTYD weren't Mario's own powers they were cursed upon him when unlocking and finding the black chests

    -No replayability.

    -Lack of sidequests.

    -Some empty level design

    -Worst of all, to 102% the game, you need to NOT use accessories and get NO Game Overs and the reward isn't worth it at all, You get no reward for fin
    You aren't even given a heads up for it and if you make that mistake and find out like what you're reading here, You have the beat the entire game all over again if you make one slip up with those tasks. Horrible game design for completionists to do.

    This game is still not a proper return to form and neither is this game a true RPG either which is what Paper Mario was always about at its core.
    The Paper Mario series needs a different and better team that either brings back the original staff from the original two Paper Mario games or get a brand new better team that can put more care into the series. Especially bringing back the original Chief Director, Ryota Kawade from the first three Paper Mario games. Taro Kudo, Risa Tabata and most especially Kensuke Tanabe need to be removed from this series because they're tone-deaf to the fans and prefer only their way of which backfires and Kensuke Tanabe has alienated the Paper Mario fans Even his interviews were disgusting to read because he thinks changing the gameplay system will fix everything. Paper Mario suffers from having both an inconsistent identity and gameplay which hurts the series branding and core. So in that conclusion why fix what the first two games did great on? SPM may have removed the turn-based battles, but it at least had RPG elements and especially leveling up and the best story in the Mario series of all with tons of spark. The Origami King is just another baby-step from Sticker Star and Color Splash little improvements which is not a proper way of addressing criticism. At this point, the Paper Mario series is dying.    … Expand
  26. VeganWaterStan
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics: 2/2 The Origami King looks and runs beautifully on the Switch. It is one of the best looking games that Nintendo has put out in 2020.
    Gameplay: 2/2 I found the combat in the Origami King to be very fun. However, during the Purple/Green Streamers, I felt less compelled to engage in combat. Nevertheless, the ring based combat in Origami King was a delightful experience.
    Sound/Music 2/2
    The Origami King’s soundtrack is magnificent. Some highlights are the Streamer Battles, Event Battle, Boss Battles (Vellumentals/Legion of Stationary, Toad Town, Picnic Road, Autumn Mountain, Shogun Studios, etc.
    Story: 1/2
    I felt that The Origami King’s story felt a bit short and lackluster. It definitely has some highlights though (eg. Bobby’s death). However, the rest feels like filler to extend the content of Origami King.
    Characters: 1/2 The characters are just generic Mario enemies. The party members are kidda interesting. Bobby is my favorite character in the entire game. However, Professor Toad, Kamek, and Bowser Jr. are mediocre at best. Oliva is just annoying. King Olly is a “unique character”, however his intentions for folding everything into origami are childish and racist. Overall, The Origami King is a very good game. The gameplay, graphics, and music are beautiful. However, I felt that the story was too short and the characters were too generic. 8/10    … Expand
  27. Alrojovivo
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    Me gustó mucho este juego. 9/10 sin post-juego. Me gustan los puzles y me gusta el sistema de batalla, pero pensé que el sistema de batalla necesitaba un poco más de profundidad. Sin embargo, todavía me encanta. Sé que la gente llama a esto Color Splash 2, pero personalmente odiaba Color Splash. No te ofendas a los que les gusta, pero yo personalmente no. Odiaba el retroceso, no meMe gustó mucho este juego. 9/10 sin post-juego. Me gustan los puzles y me gusta el sistema de batalla, pero pensé que el sistema de batalla necesitaba un poco más de profundidad. Sin embargo, todavía me encanta. Sé que la gente llama a esto Color Splash 2, pero personalmente odiaba Color Splash. No te ofendas a los que les gusta, pero yo personalmente no. Odiaba el retroceso, no me gustaban los jefes, el sistema de batalla estaba bien. Creo que el factor redentor de ese juego fue el mundo y el jefe final. Así que no me gustó ese juego, pero realmente me gustaba origami rey. ¿por qué? Creo que los puzzles eran 10 veces mejores de lo que estaban en salpicaduras de color y el mundo y los personajes eran excepcionales. Este juego tiene mucho más vibrante con diferentes escenarios todo el tiempo. Algunos rompecabezas pueden ser un poco irritantes, pero son muy mínimos. Pensé que era un gran juego. Esta es probablemente una opinión impopular, pero justo ahí arriba con TTYD. TTYD tenía un sistema de batalla increíble, y un mundo semi-sosa. Origami King tiene un polémico sistema de batalla, pero un mundo 10/10. Gran juego y definitivamente lo recomiendo. Este podría ser uno de mis favoritos si no mi juego favorito de papel Mario.… Expand
  28. MagicMikey
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    I had very low expectation going into origami King and honestly it surprised me. I think it's a really good adventure game, It has really cool boss fights amazing characters and really funny dialogue. I think it's much better than sticker star and a step in the right direction from colour splash. it's no TTYD but it's better than i thought it was gonna be
  29. Chell_R
    Aug 23, 2020
    5
    This game is *LOUD* mostly boring, tedious - unengaging... *GARBAGE!!!*

    ...But, at least it's better... than, COLOR SPLASH...!!!!
  30. Zethor
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    A consistently hilarious and entertaining game; Paper Mario: The Origami King starts somewhat slow, but picks up in the second half with gorgeous environments, witty dialogue, and fun boss fights.
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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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