Paper Mario: The Origami King

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7.0

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  1. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    The tempo of the battle is not good.
    The story and characters are not appealing.
    Mini-games are boring.
  2. Chaoxys
    Jul 18, 2020
    3
    It's a fun romp if you avoid battles, the issue being that I should feel like I have to avoid battles to enjoy a game. The ring based system was interesting at first, but grows old very early on and without and real reward for battling, it just doesn't feel fun to fight.

    Another issue is that due to no partners, your OW abilities are limited. A number of puzzles come down to "Toss    It's a fun romp if you avoid battles, the issue being that I should feel like I have to avoid battles to enjoy a game. The ring based system was interesting at first, but grows old very early on and without and real reward for battling, it just doesn't feel fun to fight.

    Another issue is that due to no partners, your OW abilities are limited. A number of puzzles come down to "Toss confetti to win", which is rather boring.

    The game offers nice music and interesting locations, but it's missing aspects that make it actually fun to play.    … Expand
  3. Hij45g
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This takes the spot for best paper Mario in the series for I really loved the dialogue the characters the battle system and the big open world was truly amazing it's an awesome game
  4. 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.
  5. raichuian
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Possibly the best experience I've ever had with a game in my whole life, driving me to the point of literal tears. Having only played Super Paper Mario, my opinion doesn't clearly reflect those who are long time fans of the series, but I enjoyed the game nonetheless.

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

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

    I can't express a whole lot of what I loved about the game without spoiling it, which I don't want to do because it's best played without spoilers. Even watching the trailers for the game spoiled a lot for me, but it was still okay. I loved the game for what it is, and I won't be forgetting it any time soon. Please pick it up, and don't listen to the TTYD and 64 fans as they bomb this review section. It'll be worth your time, roughly 30 hours if you take your time.    … Expand
  6. Pubamaroth
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Still absolutely no good reason to fight enemies. Bosses are generic office items. They put the helper system back in, but ruined it completely. Stick with the first three Paper Mario games.
  7. SrRay
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    I was really looking forward to nintendo doing something innovative and fun, but this game sucks like any other, I regret buying a Nintendo Switch and I regret buying this game.
  8. Jdd2102
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This Game is excelent the mechanics, characters and combat are amazing. Great game
  9. rpacoc
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Ya cansa mucho que sobreexploten un personaje durante más de 30 años. Nintendo sabe que si hace otro juego con otro personaje no venderá. Nintendo no apuesta y nunca dejará al fontanero.
  10. DrWANG
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    I do not recommend this game, it's boring AF.
    The Worst Nintendo Game Ever!!!!
  11. LeGame
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is probably a masterpiece. It's not an RPG, and was never meant to be one. Were other Paper Mario's actually RPG's? What role could you play other than Mario?

    So Nintendo has come up with different incentive to fight enemies other than XP and leveling up (I won't spoil it), but it's basically XP in another form, which is actually impressively clever. The battle system is turn    This game is probably a masterpiece. It's not an RPG, and was never meant to be one. Were other Paper Mario's actually RPG's? What role could you play other than Mario?

    So Nintendo has come up with different incentive to fight enemies other than XP and leveling up (I won't spoil it), but it's basically XP in another form, which is actually impressively clever. The battle system is turn based, but not what the "we want an RPG" crowd wants. So they want turn based battles where you stand in a row and select actions. I mean, that's basically what this is, with the addition of a puzzle on top of the fighting. And it grows on you as it becomes more complex.

    The game is a pleasure to play, and there's constant humor and surprises. The game actually oozes atmosphere, which I wasn't expecting at all. And it has brilliantly designed levels, and even more so the further you get in.

    If you like high-quality first party Nintendo games, there's no reason you wouldn't like this. It's a great game to play after months of Animal Crossing.    … Expand
  12. ShadowSiren69
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    great puzzle game did not feel like a paper Mario game. Paper Mario has always been an rpg that tells a story and this game has that and it looks beautiful. unfortunately there is no leveling and getting stronger. the battle mechanics are just puzzles which can be fun for the first couple fights and become a chore later on. there are no side kicks .
    I liked the music the art and the    great puzzle game did not feel like a paper Mario game. Paper Mario has always been an rpg that tells a story and this game has that and it looks beautiful. unfortunately there is no leveling and getting stronger. the battle mechanics are just puzzles which can be fun for the first couple fights and become a chore later on. there are no side kicks .
    I liked the music the art and the series but I am not going to play it I will have my sister do that chore.    … Expand
  13. ryry117
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best Paper Mario game since TTYD and a great RPG.

    The music is great. The characters are awesome. There are unique rememberable ones and then also hilarious funny ones. Tons of production value in this game, I'm honestly surprised. I can't really say anything without spoilers but the team who made this must have had a blast. Combat gets a little old but it is fast which makes    Best Paper Mario game since TTYD and a great RPG.

    The music is great.

    The characters are awesome. There are unique rememberable ones and then also hilarious funny ones.

    Tons of production value in this game, I'm honestly surprised. I can't really say anything without spoilers but the team who made this must have had a blast.

    Combat gets a little old but it is fast which makes up for it. I haven't wanted to skip any enemy I see yet.

    I love your companions.

    COLLECTIBLES!

    Seriously 10/10 I love this game.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    El ritmo inicial es lo único que me hace ponerle un 9, esa hada molesta es demasiado molesta, demasiado, te detiene en el momento donde mas quieres moverte, mirar, explorar, avanzar para comenzar la aventura, ¿que les costaba poner los mensajes en pantalla y no detenerte?... luego de eso el juego es muy bueno, mantiene el humor de la saga y es muy bello.
  16. jayfjay15
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Not the Paper Mario of old but still a ton of fun. I think if we realize that Nintendo isn't going back to that formula you can have a good time with this game.
  17. Tabdelno
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the jokers who came into this with preconceived notions of what this game should be— the sheer creativity, humor, and fun play of this game can not be overstated.
  18. 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
  19. Cocabeer
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Having so much fun with this game. Loving every aspect of it! And it's so funny. My kids (2 and 3) love to watch while I play this game.
  20. Juno100
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Refreshing, fun for the family. The humor is clean but adult enough for all ages!
  21. Metroyt696
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Exelente juego, sus animaciones son hermosas y su modo de juego muy divertido lo necesario para que te la pases muy bien.
  22. Cristiancs100
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Tiene muy buenas mecanicas, buena aventura, y divertido. Aunque hay cosas repetitivas
  23. TRKK
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I love this game
  24. Andyy1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Loving this game in these first hours. Huge fan of this saga since a I was child.
  25. Diego_94054
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing and bright visuals, captivating worlds, a delightful soundtrack and fun battles. It isn’t what traditional Paper Mario used to be in terms of RPG but I ended up liking a lot the ring battle system, I enjoy those little puzzles before each battle, while the boss battles give a fresh take on the ring system. Overall had a blast, great game!
  26. Sagamo89
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Gran juego muy recomendable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  27. Alexbull123
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Buen juego, no deja de lado en tradicional Mario y eso se agradece. Buen trabajo.
  28. Manu012
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy buen juego nose porque lo ponen tan bajo pinchos haters tiene muy buenas mecánicas y me va gustando más que Mos anteriores… Expand
  29. PS_Gamer2010
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing Job, this is fresh colorful, is an very Big open world ... I love this Game and You Will love it too, the Best Game in 2020
  30. Adam27
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I like the game and the new ring battle system, the story is good and the visuals are great.
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#66 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 116
  3. Negative: 0 out of 116
  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    70
    The Origami King is a game greater than the sum of its parts. It reaffirms Nintendo’s status as king of innovation, even if the folds don’t quite align. [Issue #2, p.66]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 16, 2020
    95
    Paper Mario: The Origami King arrives on Nintendo Switch with very high quality graphics, a pleasant soundtrack and a plot full of very good humor, typical of the Paper Mario series. Among countless places to visit, bosses to win, and puzzles to solve, the game can be considered one of the best in the franchise.
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  3. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 29, 2020
    70
    Paper Mario deserves better. The prestige of a Final Fantasy veteran appropriating his magic onto a handicraft world deserves better. The unforgettable wit and lovable cast expanding Mario lore deserves better. And we know that Intelligent Systems can do better than committing themselves to a misguided identity crisis.
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