Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. VTL
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Gran juego y excelente paper Mario. Hilarante como siempre, visualmente espectacular y con los escenarios mas estramboticos que veras en un juego jejeje... Si peca de algo y no tiene más nota es por el combate contra enemigos (no jefes) que al principio es entretenido, pero al final se me ha atragantado mucho. Sin duda un must de NS.
  2. danjudo09
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um Ótimo game, história cativante e incrível! Jogo superou minhas espectavas, vi vários comentários falando mal do jogo, mas quem falou mal não jogou nem 8 horas de jogo, não tem como falar mal deste jogo! Realmente é um RPG de responsa, indico ele para todos! Nota 10 Nintendo fazendo mais uma vez história e revolucionando os modos de lutas de turnos!… Expand
  3. Heyyoitsmerambo
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    It is ok, I ended up returning it. I never played the other Paper Mario’s so I didn’t know what I was in for.
  4. Hugh201
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    It’s an improvement I can say that. I actually like this game a lot. The humor is actually kinda good. I can see why people like this game. I give it an 8/10
  5. BeryAb
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    I think that the game is really good overall. The story is nice and it feels good to have Mario and Bowser fight on the same side, against a greater threat. Also, I feel like I am one of the only people who likes the combat system.

    And as always, fantastic soundtrack!
  6. piscesperiod
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    It took me around 50 hours of playing Paper Mario: The Origami King (without any walkthroughs or guides) to complete the game 100% (all treasures, hit blocks, non-bottomless holes, toads, trophies etc.).

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

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

    # battle system #

    Cons:

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

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

    Pros:

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

    # soundtrack #

    No cons here.

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

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

    # visuals #

    No cons here.

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

    # story #

    Cons:

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

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

    Pros:

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

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

    I myself don't mind the turn they took and I think this is a memorable game, I really enjoyed it and am already looking forward to the next iteration in the franchise. =)    … Expand
  7. OliRock92
    Jan 2, 2021
    4
    That's it. Half of the Paper Mario series is made of gems. The other is what I like to call the Sticker Star trilogy. Every game since Sticker Star has been gimicky and stripped of every RPG element except for turn-based combat. I give it 1 point for it's beautiful graphics, another for it's decent soundtrack and 2 more for it's writing. This game, if nothing else, is absolutely hilarious.That's it. Half of the Paper Mario series is made of gems. The other is what I like to call the Sticker Star trilogy. Every game since Sticker Star has been gimicky and stripped of every RPG element except for turn-based combat. I give it 1 point for it's beautiful graphics, another for it's decent soundtrack and 2 more for it's writing. This game, if nothing else, is absolutely hilarious. They kKIMD OF brougjt back partners but they only follow you for a limited time and have generic names such as Bob-Omb (RIP Bombette and Admiral Bobbery). You cannot control tjem in battle either. They attack but often fail without any player input. Ok so the writing's good but what about the gameplau? Battles are unnecessary. They are gimicky beyond belief. You have to line up enemies in a row before attacking. It goes front brain damaged stupid easy to nearly impossoble to figure out on a timer before you know it. Most people I know, myself included, just skip as many of them as possible. You don't get any EXP from defeating enemies so there's really no point to bother. Like you partners, every NPC is generic. Most of them are Toads and Shy Guys with some other of Bowser's minions thrown into the mix. There is absolutely no originality whatsoever like Paper Mario, The Thousand-Year Door and Super Paper Mario had in their character design. The only original characters are Olly (the main villain, at least it's not Bowser this time) and his sister and Mario's partner, Olivia. Olivia is by far the best part of the game. She herself has more charm than the rest of the "Sticker Star" trilogy combined. All in all, the game is a treat for the eyes and a good read (yeah, no voice acting, like we're still in 1999) but certainly not a fun game to play. I highly recommend wathing a let's play on YouTube rather than playing it. Unlike the 1st 3 games in the series, nothing compels me to try to complete the game as much as possible or even replay it.… Expand
  8. GILBAR
    Oct 10, 2020
    3
    Disappointingggggg.
    Literally no challenge at all, as the game gives you the exact amount of moves in order to win without taking one hit. One can finish the game without getting hit once.
    The combination and the order of enemies in the arena almost always the same, "put the enemies in line" Overall, besides the great graphics and soundtrack, the game feels like they did not put much    Disappointingggggg.
    Literally no challenge at all, as the game gives you the exact amount of moves in order to win without taking one hit. One can finish the game without getting hit once.
    The combination and the order of enemies in the arena almost always the same, "put the enemies in line"

    Overall, besides the great graphics and soundtrack, the game feels like they did not put much effort in it, boring and empty.    … Expand
  9. Bwnez0
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    One of the best Paper Mario games in a while. Though not up to standard with the classics, this one at least tries to set itself apart from the sticker star games with a better but still flawed battle system. The ring puzzle mechanic works perfectly and is extremely satisfying to execute. Polish and visuals are bar none making this the most detailed game in the series to date. My gripesOne of the best Paper Mario games in a while. Though not up to standard with the classics, this one at least tries to set itself apart from the sticker star games with a better but still flawed battle system. The ring puzzle mechanic works perfectly and is extremely satisfying to execute. Polish and visuals are bar none making this the most detailed game in the series to date. My gripes with the battle system lie with the lack of incentive and low difficulty making them at times feel pointless. Puzzles in the game are great though they feel modest of what could’ve been achieved in complexity and frequency, making some environments less mechanically interesting. However boss fights are incredibly creative and challenging. While it was nice to see some return of RPG elements it’s still disappointing to not see a full return to form but what’s here is bounds ahead of what recently came before it.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. BlackPanthah
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Really good game. Very funny and although not a typical rpg battle system, very enjoyable. Well worth your money.
  12. Dadidudu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I really loved this game, i had high expectations after the last 2 paper mario titles, and nintendo fulfilled them for good
  13. Balam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En pocas palabras, el juego vuelve a sus orígenes con esta saga, lo único negativo de PM OK es que no es un RPG en toda su palabra, solo las peleas son RPG, pero el método de exp se queda corto, en fin, la historia es sencilla pero tiene un muy bien humor,mucha gente lo crítica por el echo de no ser TYD pero seamos realistas, llega a tener hilos y estructura similar, lamentablemente es fuertemente críticado sin ser jugado, si te gusta la saga, te lo recomiendo al 100, no es perfecto, pero si vuelve a ser como antes en ciertos aspectos… Expand
  14. Poddee
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An amazing game! Sure the combat is complex and confusing and it's not like Paper Mario and The Thousand-Year Door, but to be honest, I don't care. I'm up to Shogun Studios and I'm loving many aspects of the game. The combats annoying, but I don't find it that tedious and I'm ok with it. I think it's unique. I'd recommend this game if you haven't already! Try it yourself and show what youAn amazing game! Sure the combat is complex and confusing and it's not like Paper Mario and The Thousand-Year Door, but to be honest, I don't care. I'm up to Shogun Studios and I'm loving many aspects of the game. The combats annoying, but I don't find it that tedious and I'm ok with it. I think it's unique. I'd recommend this game if you haven't already! Try it yourself and show what you think afterwards.… Expand
  15. iNoo
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    If you are a big fan of Paper Mario series overall --- including TTYD, I assure you --- you'll love this game. You'll see similar but up-to-Switch-level-expectation ingenuity tantamounting to what made first and second game such monumental games.

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

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

    If you are a fan of TTYD and liked it only because its fight mechanics, you may be better suited to Bug Fables, not this one.    … Expand
  16. Gillbot7000
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's very cool and epic. Battle mechanics aren't great but they're not terrible. Humor is epic
  17. Jgtaurus
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Clever and hilarious game. Just not a fan of the wheel battle system or the lack of xp
  18. Edpaul13
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Simple pero visualmente hermoso un buen viaje para pasar un rato agradable todo super bien
  19. Simian_Says
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Close your eyes and imagine a game where you were timed to solve puzzles that were either insultingly simple (you knew the answer instantly), or else bafflingly difficult (to solve them, you would need a lot more time). Now imagine arbitrarily running out of time on a tough puzzle and being mercilessly punished for it. Having fun yet?

    Now imagine these puzzles embedded in an    Close your eyes and imagine a game where you were timed to solve puzzles that were either insultingly simple (you knew the answer instantly), or else bafflingly difficult (to solve them, you would need a lot more time). Now imagine arbitrarily running out of time on a tough puzzle and being mercilessly punished for it. Having fun yet?

    Now imagine these puzzles embedded in an adventure/exploration game in a way that consistently interrupted the flow of exploration. And imagine that, for this interruption, you get literally zero reward or incentive.

    Okay. Open your eyes. The game you were imagining is Paper Mario: the Origami King.

    And like the botched Paper Mario games that came before it (Sticker Star and Color Splash), this game's core mechanics are completely broken. If you are a fan of the original two games (which were actually RPGs), then be prepared for some extremely heavy-handed, profoundly condescending treatment from Nintendo.

    Nintendo knows you want RPG mechanics. They know you want a buddy system during fights. They know you hate battle stickers that are consumed as you fight pointless fights. They flaunt their awareness of these things throughout this game. They give you a pseudo-buddy who does next to nothing during fights. They appear to do away with stickers, but they're still there--they've just had their name changed to "Weapons" (which break after several uses). This is Nintendo-knows-best at its absolute worst.

    I recommend avoiding this game the way I recommend not hitting your thumb with a hammer.    … Expand
  20. CHurstVileblood
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    It’s visually appealing but that’s pretty much it. The combat os pointless and too easy, the story isn't as captivating as PM64 and TTYD, and the partner system is bland. Miyamoto is seriously out of touch with his fans if he really thinks this is what people want. Colored pencils and tape as bosses? Really? The man needs to stop trying to “innovate” and stick with the RPG formula withIt’s visually appealing but that’s pretty much it. The combat os pointless and too easy, the story isn't as captivating as PM64 and TTYD, and the partner system is bland. Miyamoto is seriously out of touch with his fans if he really thinks this is what people want. Colored pencils and tape as bosses? Really? The man needs to stop trying to “innovate” and stick with the RPG formula with original characters.… Expand
  21. HazeTheHawk13
    Jul 23, 2020
    2
    he Label this as a Action Adventure Game yet still try to put a RPG type battle System that is horrible and gimmick filled compared to the perfect Battle System of the first two Paper Mario titles. Even worse though is that you get nothing from battles, no exp, no leveling up, you don't need to battle for coins or confetti because it's overabundanced in the Overworld. They Scrappedhe Label this as a Action Adventure Game yet still try to put a RPG type battle System that is horrible and gimmick filled compared to the perfect Battle System of the first two Paper Mario titles. Even worse though is that you get nothing from battles, no exp, no leveling up, you don't need to battle for coins or confetti because it's overabundanced in the Overworld. They Scrapped everything that made the originals great. The Characters lack Originality and all look the same when in the originals all the characters even the same species had different outfits and names, now it's all just plain toads and Mario enemies that you can't tell apart from each other. And I'm sick of Nintendo forcing bad gimmick into their games. They made real world house hold appliances bosses in this game. How creative. Not. Where's the creativity at?. Over all I spent the entire game avoiding enemies Wich really sucks because I don't want to avoid battles bit you literally get nothing from them. They would have been better off letting you jump and hammer enemies in real time. I want the Original Paper Mario back. I want Miyamoto to stop forcing the development team t
    o limit their creativity. I want a true sequel to the 1st two Paper Mario Games. This game feels like a uncreative way for Nintendo to play things safe and to make Money. I remember When Nintendo used to put heart into their games. Now it's all Gimicks over passion. We Want Paper Mario to go back to how it Originally was. Nintendo sadly ignores it's Fanbase.    … Expand
  22. Hennrio
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Still no reason for combat no sense of progression/xp no replay value
    Partners are back but you cant control them
    Where is my godamn value a waste of money for a mediocre at best game    … Expand
  23. Darkqwerty
    Jul 23, 2020
    2
    combat terrible spend more time lining up enemies then fighting them rarely even get attacked if you line them up correctly and get correctly timed presses you never get hit ive only got up to first red ribbon and iam struggling to keep playing not keeping me interested the slightest
  24. Game-Hogger
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    As much as I tried to be open to the heavy changes within this game, I just couldn't click with this it. The combat is so boring, repetitive and unrewarding to the point you'll actively avoid "encounters" if you want to call them that, the boss battles are unnecessarily complex and make a stupid battle system even more dreadful than its random "encounters". Although I could eventuallyAs much as I tried to be open to the heavy changes within this game, I just couldn't click with this it. The combat is so boring, repetitive and unrewarding to the point you'll actively avoid "encounters" if you want to call them that, the boss battles are unnecessarily complex and make a stupid battle system even more dreadful than its random "encounters". Although I could eventually solve them myself, I had to help numerous people in my household who couldn't despite the game being aimed at said kids and it only shows Nintendo's core audience can't even solve them. The stories for the recent entries come across as being basic since Miyamoto's stance that the Paper Mario franchise doesn't need a story and is nothing more than a forgetful adventure fueled with jokes you're not going to remember. You're progressing through an empty world for literally no reason and they're only adding a story wherever it's necessary, though a lack of one actively leaves you not only wanting more - but feeling a desire to replay older Paper Mario titles if you've had the joy of doing so.

    I also dislike the characters, especially Olivia who is annoying, comes off as empty headed and unfunny to the point where you just want her to shut up and quit pointing out the obvious, which you can tell is to give Nintendo's child audience a sense of direction since this games so bad at explaining how to get from point A to B. For an origami character, she's rather flat when it comes to writing. None of the other characters stand out to me either, they're as bland as their designs. The only good thing about this is the music and the stage design (albeit each world being small and lacking exploration), however that's not enough to keep me going through a mundane game

    This only made me appreciate Super Paper Mario's combat and I had issues with that. I really dislike this game and the recent direction of Paper Mario. Mario & Luigi shouldn't have died for this    … Expand
  25. FrostyFeet97
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Paper Mario is really nice game. Well crafted but the combat is awfull and repetitive. This game is definitely not for everyone.
  26. Levibarbosa
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este é um jogo muito divertido e criativo feito para o Nintendo switch, uma das coisas que mais devo elogiar do game é o seu visual com um cenário bem construído e também o paper mario mais graficamente avançado até hoje,cada toad figurante que você conversa falam diálogos bem criativos e humorados que podem até tirar um sorriso do jogador em alguns casos ,a história como toda história de paper mario é bem legal,não é a melhor da série mas não deixa de ser interessante e criativa ,falando do combate nas batalhas é aí que o game mostra um de seus pontos fracos já que o jogo mostra um sistema de batalha completamente diferente dos jogos anteriores da série onde onde o mario fica no meio de uma arena circular com os inimigos ao seu redor,o que você tem que fazer é basicamente resolver um puzzle rotacionando a arena para alinhar os inimigos na ordem certa para poder ataca-los corretamente e ainda ganhar um bônus de ataque e moedas extras que você ganha no final mas a pegadinha é que você tem tempo pra resolver o puzzle e um certo número de movimentos que o mario pode fazer e é isso,porém as batalhas de bosses são diferentes e mais legais, dessa vez é o chefe que fica no centro da arena e o mario ao seu redor,o que basicamente que você tem que fazer é uma estratégia por que você pode rotacionar a arena com as setas no chão que vão guiar o mario,pontos específicos na arena que você tem que chegar pra atacar o chefe ,baús bônus na arena pra te ajudar no combate e outras coisas,bem, eu já falei muitas coisas importantes que tinha pra falar sobre o jogo,ainda tem muitos outros fatos sobre o game que não posso comentar por que a análise vai ficar muito longa,resumindo esse é um jogo bem divertido e criativo que consegue sim divertir o jogador ,com ótimos gráficos, musica,jogabilidade e além de muitos minigames extras quem podem distrair o jogador ,esse é um game muito bom para o switch ,claro não chega a ser do nível de super mario odyssey por exemplo ,mas é um game divertido e legal que vale a pena ser comprado.… Expand
  27. Dunkem
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Beautiful game, beautiful soundtrack, but lacks depth of gameplay. Тhe maximum score for this game is 7/10.
  28. AceofClovers
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    The game has a lot going for it, but still feels like it falls short of the mark of a great game. The graphics are great and the dialogue can get a few chuckles. Music is not to bad. The thing that really holds it back is the battle system. I don't even mind its not a rpg system, but with the way it is i wish it was. If your not great at puzzles then i can see the game getting harder andThe game has a lot going for it, but still feels like it falls short of the mark of a great game. The graphics are great and the dialogue can get a few chuckles. Music is not to bad. The thing that really holds it back is the battle system. I don't even mind its not a rpg system, but with the way it is i wish it was. If your not great at puzzles then i can see the game getting harder and harder with constant game overs to the point its no longer fun. All in all if you are looking for a fun adventure game then this is a game id recommend but if your not into puzzles or just bad at them maybe look at another game.… Expand
  29. Gowomy
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Found the first “chapter” pretty slow. But it picks up really quickly after that. Battles i found extremely fun, especially the boss battles as they add a different twist compared to the normal ones.

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

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

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

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

    Very fun game    … Expand
  30. JimVanHinckle
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Before start my review, I wanna start by saying, that I am a huge fan of paper Mario thousand year door, I love that game to the extent that I try to replay it once a year, and I have been doing such since 2004. I understand that we always look for a new paper Mario game, and want it to be exactly like thousand year door. And I am also on the boat, but at the same time I also would like toBefore start my review, I wanna start by saying, that I am a huge fan of paper Mario thousand year door, I love that game to the extent that I try to replay it once a year, and I have been doing such since 2004. I understand that we always look for a new paper Mario game, and want it to be exactly like thousand year door. And I am also on the boat, but at the same time I also would like to recognize, in my personal opinion, what I think is a fantastic game. I thought the same about Super Paper Mario Wii, And I have not felt the same about a paper Mario game since. As I was not a fan of the 3DS paper Mario nor the Wii U version.

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

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

    Overall, I would highly recommend this game, I would recommend that anyone played, play with your family, because of the cast of characters, soundtrack, the humor and everything in between, To me, this is one of Mario’s greatest outings, and it is a game that I will personally go back to from time to time.    … Expand
  31. AlexKidd
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    I love it so far, dialogue is funny, graphics are good, music is on par. As mentioned by many, the battlesystem sucks. Whoever came up with it, doesn't understand the word 'fun'. You don't get XP from the battles anyway, so i try to stay clear from battles when possible. Shame, could've been a 9 or a 10 if not for the battle system.
  32. PoyoPoyo123
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just pure and simply fun, it’s not as good as the first three Paper Mario games but it’s definitely better than sticker star and color splash. The game is also humorous and clever and it really tries to go for that Kirby’s epic yarn/yoshi’s wooly world aesthetic (but with paper instead of yarn) with every thing being made from a different material. The battles aren’t too bad, there is definitely a reason to battle by getting extra coins and confetti now that items are super expensive and there are “not-so bottomless holes” lying around. And while the partners aren’t as interesting and as quirky like in ttyd, they are still very cute and lovable. With that being said though, there are a few problems. first of all, the boss fights, the vellumentals, while cool looking, are fairly generic. like the earth vellumental is just a turtle and the water vellumental is just a dragon. Not only that, but the Legion of stationery, while they are funny with their writing, are just normal house hold objects. The exception being the rubber band man you fight later on in the game. I kind of wish that the other members of the legion of stationery were like the rubber band dude. The battle system (for me at least) isn’t that bad. It’s new and unique and it does get challenging later on in the game. They also didn’t bring back exp for this game but they still gave a good reason for battling. Money. Since items are so expensive now and you can’t just get coins from platforming, the devs decided to give you a lot of coins for winning a battle. So if you need to buy something just run into the nearest enemy and battle away. What I’m trying to say is that coins are sort of the new exp points. And in true Paper Mario fashion, it can get pretty dark and depressing. One of the new characters (Bobby the bob-omb) back tracks through his life before he explodes to save another character. AND THEN THAT CHARACTER IS THEN STRICKEN WITH GRIEF FOR THE DEATH OF HER FRIEND. So this game does get sad. This game isn’t perfect but it is still worth trying out and who knows, this game might be better than expected. And one more thing “shy guys finish last” is garbage and it should go die in a hole. This doesn’t ruin the game but this section relies on RNG and it is absolutely no fun whatsoever… Expand
  33. xdCrystxl
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Great and fun experience! Highly recommend to someone that is new to the franchise and even a veteran to these games. I rate it 9/10. The music is great and gameplay is fun as well, It has funny and quirky references and dialogue.
  34. Ruah
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Me parece un juego súper bonito, algo corto pero muy divertido . Lo jugue con amigos y la verdad que es muy disfrutable
  35. Critical_Hits
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This game is great. The story is entertaining and the characters are interesting. If you're a completionist, there are lots of collectibles to find. The battle system is creative, but can get a bit repetitive.

    The visuals of the game are beautiful, very detailed and colorful. The dialogue is fun too.

    Overall the best Paper Mario game so far. 8/10
  36. mariocardenasg
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Aunque no es lo que todos esperábamos es un juego muy divertido, cada aspecto del juego está bien hecho y se agradece.
  37. Harorudo
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This game is actually really good. Sure it is not like TTYD but it is still a fun game. The battles are actually fun. People just don't like it because it's not like TTYD or even Super Paper Mario... I just find it unfortunate that the reviews have to be bombed.
  38. OmegaNine
    Jul 22, 2020
    2
    This is probably the worst Mario game in the series. The combat is a slide puzzle, the bosses are a slide puzzle that you have to get get in game hints just to figure out and the ice boss is a memory game. The combat is so bad it brings down the rest of the game. Everything else in this game is amazing. The exploration and story are great. But the game revolves around the worst combatThis is probably the worst Mario game in the series. The combat is a slide puzzle, the bosses are a slide puzzle that you have to get get in game hints just to figure out and the ice boss is a memory game. The combat is so bad it brings down the rest of the game. Everything else in this game is amazing. The exploration and story are great. But the game revolves around the worst combat since trading card games. That would have been better. This is the last Mario game I buy day one.… Expand
  39. ListlessSin
    Jul 25, 2020
    1
    The colors were vibrant but that was about it. If you are looking for an old style paper mario you are out of luck. The combat was very repetitive and had no effect on anything else. You had a couple of partners but they didnt help in any way. Definitely not like in paper mario 64. I finished the game and will never play it again. Unlike the true paper maios like 64 which i have played 6The colors were vibrant but that was about it. If you are looking for an old style paper mario you are out of luck. The combat was very repetitive and had no effect on anything else. You had a couple of partners but they didnt help in any way. Definitely not like in paper mario 64. I finished the game and will never play it again. Unlike the true paper maios like 64 which i have played 6 times through. Its truly sad that nintendo cant seem to get this right and bring back the old style.… Expand
  40. arthur4272
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Paper Mario The Origami King is a fun game, with a beautiful graphics and great boss battles, but, it carries many things from Sticker Star and Color Slash, generic NPCs, useless battle system, weak story and null progression system, Origami King was much better than Sticker Star and Color Splash but it is still behind the first three games
  41. Solidsahil
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The beginning is a bit slow but once it starts then it is realy good to play
  42. Leorge
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    El juego es muy hermoso e inmenso con muchas cosas que hacer y muy vivo en todo lo sentido.
    En este juego siempre encontrarás algo diferente y divertido en todos los lados tambie se puede pasar mucho tiempo jugando sin cansarte y el sistema de batalla es algo único y espectacular me encanto.
    Este juego me atrapó con más de 12 horas de juego y todavía me falta mucho por seguir explorando y    El juego es muy hermoso e inmenso con muchas cosas que hacer y muy vivo en todo lo sentido.
    En este juego siempre encontrarás algo diferente y divertido en todos los lados tambie se puede pasar mucho tiempo jugando sin cansarte y el sistema de batalla es algo único y espectacular me encanto.

    Este juego me atrapó con más de 12 horas de juego y todavía me falta mucho por seguir explorando y es un juego muy completo en todo lo que te ofrece.    … Expand
  43. Classico
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    Another hollow shell of a paper Mario game. Combat is terrible and ultimately pointless, so bad you try to avoid it. Sad to see how far this series has fallen from it's real rpg roots. Nintendo just doesn't get it, don't waste your money.
  44. LeoWarranty
    Jul 23, 2020
    4
    got the game a few days early so i was able to beat it a day before it came out

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    score i would give people: 5/10 if you are bored and want to try paper mario then give it a shoot. if youve played past games not worth money.    … Expand
  45. PabloDesigns
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    To clarify: 7 is NOT a bad note. It's a decent-good game. The art style and scenarios are beautiful, the classic Paper Mario humour it's still here and the no-level structured world is better than in Sticker Star and Color Splash, even though we've had it before.

    With that being said, I really miss the RPG-type story with complex and developed characters. And yeah, about that, I really    To clarify: 7 is NOT a bad note. It's a decent-good game. The art style and scenarios are beautiful, the classic Paper Mario humour it's still here and the no-level structured world is better than in Sticker Star and Color Splash, even though we've had it before.

    With that being said, I really miss the RPG-type story with complex and developed characters. And yeah, about that, I really don't know why there are like 30 NPCs that are all toads with no unique features, like maybe one or two are kinda memorable because their personalities were funny and that's it.
    The combat, while being interesting at first, becomes a little bit repetitive (specially when you repeat the exact puzzles with the same enemy placement, wth Intelligent Systems? you do well in that regard with Fire Emblem). Also, the coin system is handled poorly, you can win all the battles in the first third of the game without using them, and by the time you need them, you have a looooot of them, enough to never worry about them in the entire game again.

    In conclusion, the game was fun, looked pretty, and the Paper Mario humor was there. It has two main flaws which make me prefer Super Paper Mario and TTYD, but at least the coins aren't as broken as cards in Color Splash and, well, we shouldn't even talk about Sticker Star, let's say that game never existed.
    If the main reasons you liked Paper Mario before Sticker Star were story and combat, don't buy, you'll just get tilted for no reason. Otherwise, I'd say wait for a $40 sale on the eShop or something like that.    … Expand
  46. DazeX1
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    The Paper Mario series as a whole feels like it is developed by people who either do not understand or care about fan feedback. No, I’m not one of those people who want it to be like the original “Mario Story” games. It is okay to deviate and attempt to innovate from what you did before.

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

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

    I hope Nintendo can finally attempt to do something acceptable in the next release, and why they can’t just do what worked before. Strange how they release nearly identical 2D “New” Mario games yet the Paper Mario Series always attempts something new that falls on its face every time.    … Expand
  47. AcGonzo28
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Only half way through and this a top 5 switch game for me. Great humor, compelling story. These areas you explore are breathtaking for a paper Mario game. Just the depth and detail put into it is awesome. The only two reasons it’s not a ten is 1. I wish u could sprint. After a while it does get a little tiring walking to every area but that’s minor and doesn’t take away from the game. 2.Only half way through and this a top 5 switch game for me. Great humor, compelling story. These areas you explore are breathtaking for a paper Mario game. Just the depth and detail put into it is awesome. The only two reasons it’s not a ten is 1. I wish u could sprint. After a while it does get a little tiring walking to every area but that’s minor and doesn’t take away from the game. 2. The battle system. I think it’s a fun new compelling idea and the battles later on and the boss battles are fun and difficult. But the ones earlier on are pretty repetitive and I just don’t feel like fighting. But overall this game is great and the graphics and exploration add so much awesomeness. Highly recommend… Expand
  48. ventryx
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    While the game definitely has potential it is far from perfect. A closer experience to the original Paper Mario formula would be any of the Mario & Luigi series of games. The game does offer a lot in unique experiences; such as the new ring-puzzle battle system and the more traditional open world aspect of the game series (Hammering, jumping on enemies for preemptive attacks, etc.). TheWhile the game definitely has potential it is far from perfect. A closer experience to the original Paper Mario formula would be any of the Mario & Luigi series of games. The game does offer a lot in unique experiences; such as the new ring-puzzle battle system and the more traditional open world aspect of the game series (Hammering, jumping on enemies for preemptive attacks, etc.). The best decision would be to go back to the roots of the original game and revitalize the RPG aspects that made the series such a classic.… Expand
  49. Aldeberuhn
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    The story and visuals are nice, but the gameplay is very boring and tedious. The battles in this game are kind of fun at first due to the unique setup, but after only a few fights, they became more annoying than fun. Unfortunately, since enemies are scattered everywhere, blocking you from reaching other areas in order to complete other tasks like finding Toads, repairing holes, orThe story and visuals are nice, but the gameplay is very boring and tedious. The battles in this game are kind of fun at first due to the unique setup, but after only a few fights, they became more annoying than fun. Unfortunately, since enemies are scattered everywhere, blocking you from reaching other areas in order to complete other tasks like finding Toads, repairing holes, or advancing through the story, you can’t really skip the battles. A quick 30-seconds-or-less fight becomes a tedious 5 minute battle because you spend so much time trying to align enemies on every turn, and if you don’t get it perfect on the first try, you are forced to do even more turns because you can’t possibly attack in all directions.… Expand
  50. THEGRIFFINATOR1
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    After several hours in of gameplay, I just gotta be honest— This game gets a resounding ‘meh’.
    Main complaint: If you make a battle system, give me a better reason to use it.
  51. leongn
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    A terrible travesty ashaming its glory roots. This game is both a **** and not an rpg. Nintendo, stop make the great franchises of the past guinea pigs for stupidity. If your kid programmers want to fool around autistically with whatever stupidity want to try, make it on new IPs, not disgrace the legendary ones.
  52. AaLit
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Whilst paper mario the origami king is a massive deviation from the first two games, this game still brings great writing, presentation, and innovative battle system, granted the game is far from perfect, but it does bring a great deal of fun, to list a negative, the battle system does use a lot of brain power so fighting enemies can get annoying, i have only touched the surface. forWhilst paper mario the origami king is a massive deviation from the first two games, this game still brings great writing, presentation, and innovative battle system, granted the game is far from perfect, but it does bring a great deal of fun, to list a negative, the battle system does use a lot of brain power so fighting enemies can get annoying, i have only touched the surface. for example the fun collectibles and open world is great , but i think overall this game is a great romp that deserves a purchase… Expand
  53. Vocker
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    A great looking game with a nice and fun gameplay that is completely ruined by the combat system that feels repetitive after the first couple of battles and honestly is kinda useless and feels outdated.

    The game is a hit or miss depending on the players liking to the combat system.
  54. PixelToastYT
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    For real: I'll give the game a 9,5(u cant choose 9,5 so a 10)
    Nice storry, beautiful grafik, gorgeous music and all in all a pretty good game.
    Yes it doesn't make it to paper mario 2 but they dont evenhave the option to do that. Yes there are maybe to much fights sometimes but all in all a great game!
  55. 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
  56. Yuvalito
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I made an account just to review this game, as its getting review bombed by people who (probably) didn't even play it.
    Lets start with the fact that Paper Mario, the Origami King is not an RPG. Its just not. Its an adventure puzzle game with some very light RPG elements to it. If you will come to the game expecting a RPG you will surely be disappointed. Also, if you comer expecting a high    I made an account just to review this game, as its getting review bombed by people who (probably) didn't even play it.
    Lets start with the fact that Paper Mario, the Origami King is not an RPG. Its just not. Its an adventure puzzle game with some very light RPG elements to it. If you will come to the game expecting a RPG you will surely be disappointed. Also, if you comer expecting a high octane gameplay experience, this game might not be for you.
    The Origami King is a beautiful, charming, funny and relaxing adventure. Everything about it serves that purpose- the crisp graphics, the amazing music, the excellent dialogue and humor. When playing the game I really felt that I was adventuring in a new land, meeting friends and gorgeous vistas along the way. The game is packed full of secrets and collectibles, and so much thought have gone to every line of text and every object placed in the game. Again, if you were to rush through the text and just want to push forward, I wouldn't have as much fun, but that style of gameplay is NOT what The Origami King is all about.
    The game world is designed in such a way that almost all the time you interact with new story or gameplay mechanics, cool minigames, interesting puzzles and quests, remote resting spots and much more. The writing is one of the best I ever experienced, with many moments that warmed my heart or made me laugh, and after playing through almost 2 of the 5 streamers, I feel extremely attached to my travel companions.
    The only two complaints so far are the economy of the game being kind of broken, at least at the beginning, as I often have about 15,000 coins just through exploring, and healing items at the shop coming very cheap. Also, the combat, while very fun in my opinion, is one of the weak spots of the game compared to the other parts, but this is only a MINOR issue, and is not NEARLY as bad as the review bombers present it. Even if you are 100% not the target audience, there is absolutely no way that a game like this deserves less than a 5 (and obviously not a 0.)
    At the end of the day, the game isn't for everyone, but if you are the kind of gamer that likes to lean back and explore a beautiful, interactive world and wants to go on a real journey- I think the game is absolutely perfect for that. I can't wait to jump back in to it very soon.
    Paper Mario the Origami King is a gem, and thanks to the Thousand Year Door fans, it will probably be a hidden one.    … Expand
  57. WegZeg
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Exactly what I expected! The scenery is beautiful, the environment is filled with things to find and the battle system is surprisingly fun once it gets harder. The special overworld fights feel great as well and the confetti mechanic is very satisfying. But the main reason why I like this game so much is how many times ut surprises you with interesting and emotional moments. 10/10
  58. 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!
  59. TheBigFe11a
    Jul 18, 2020
    6
    This game is utterly beautiful, the world is a joy to interact with and finding Toads and collectibles is fun. The bosses are probably the best portion of the combat system which is where this game falters. The combat system is overly simplistic and extremely repetitive, and feels out of place in what is otherwise an adventure game. The lack of anything properly resembling RPG elements isThis game is utterly beautiful, the world is a joy to interact with and finding Toads and collectibles is fun. The bosses are probably the best portion of the combat system which is where this game falters. The combat system is overly simplistic and extremely repetitive, and feels out of place in what is otherwise an adventure game. The lack of anything properly resembling RPG elements is sure to displease old fans. It feels like they didn't want to commit the game to being purely an adventure game and left this half-baked vaguely RPG-ish combat system in as some sort of half-assed attempt to preserve some of Paper Mario's roots. The only real progression metric is HP upgrades you find which have some undefined boost behind the scenes on your stats in battle, but battles are so short and simplistic it hardly matters.

    If you want a delightfully colorful and visually appealing adventure experience this game is probably worth checking out, if you are looking for more of an RPG experience, check out Bug Fables instead.    … Expand
  60. Clumsy303
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Don't buy this game. Play bug fables. They clearly don't listen to the fans and only care about casuals.
  61. JonTRL
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Giving this game a 0 not because is bad but because is not a Paper mario game
    They arecfocusing too much on the Paper gimmick Sticker, Coloring ,Origami, when the first games where all about the Story,Partners and Rpg elements and the paper being only about the style just like wind waker,
    If you like the game good for you,i dont and i want the old RPG paper mario back Just look at Doom    Giving this game a 0 not because is bad but because is not a Paper mario game
    They arecfocusing too much on the Paper gimmick Sticker, Coloring ,Origami, when the first games where all about the Story,Partners and Rpg elements and the paper being only about the style just like wind waker,
    If you like the game good for you,i dont and i want the old RPG paper mario back
    Just look at Doom Mario Odyssey Breath of the wild, you can do something new and still go back to the roots of the first games if you do that you get a massive successful game that appeal to both old and new fans    … Expand
  62. Videojuego1234
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Con ganas de pillarme una Nintendo y probarla , la estética parece guapismo
  63. Julian0505
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Another great installment in the Paper Mario series, I’ve always loved the last two games and this one is similar to those. Funny dialogue, tough puzzles/fights, and even a little bit of story this time. I recommend!
  64. dluong
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Bottom Line, it's a fun game for any fan. The characters are engaging and plot is good. Story is comedic. Combat is a bit weird but doesn't really stop you from enjoying the game.
  65. NintendoGalaxy
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    It is a good game but sadly not a good Paper Mario. Original characters are missing (instead millions of toads), no exp for battles and no interesting partners for our adventure.
  66. TheTruthfulOne
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Although it's not the greatest game in the Paper Mario series, The Origami King does have stellar visuals and pretty good music to listen to on your adventure. The humour does have some charm to it.

    The battles however are very tedious and the tutorial is too long. Tutorials should be shortened or allow the player to discover themselves what to do. Similar to what was done successfully    Although it's not the greatest game in the Paper Mario series, The Origami King does have stellar visuals and pretty good music to listen to on your adventure. The humour does have some charm to it.

    The battles however are very tedious and the tutorial is too long. Tutorials should be shortened or allow the player to discover themselves what to do. Similar to what was done successfully in Breath Of The Wild.

    While I did like the darker atmosphere of the game, the actual story and boss fights fall flat. There were too many toads and there was plenty of room for new characters with better personalities.

    On some occasions, I did find Oviva to be very annoying. But this doesn't mean she's the worst companion in the series history.

    In conclusion, this game is mixed for me. It will probably stay this way until something is done to breathe more life into the series and bring back the old days of the Paper Mario series.    … Expand
  67. pabliux77
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    visualmente es hermoso el juego ,pero el juego se hace cada ves pesado y la historia lo mismo , los sistema de combate al principio esta bueno pero como dije antes es siempre lo mismo no se les callo una idea para hacerlo distinto, y los diálogos por favor malisimo ...
  68. Devmazing
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Not your average Paper Mario game in the RPG sense, but if you're looking for the typical fun story with amazing visuals, and many unique mechanics to boot then this is definitely a game to pick up. The characters each have their own quirkiness to them and although the combat can be a bit tedious at times, the smooth plot development and expressive characters compensates for this and willNot your average Paper Mario game in the RPG sense, but if you're looking for the typical fun story with amazing visuals, and many unique mechanics to boot then this is definitely a game to pick up. The characters each have their own quirkiness to them and although the combat can be a bit tedious at times, the smooth plot development and expressive characters compensates for this and will have me come back for a second play through for sure.… Expand
  69. Gnafar
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    The good:

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

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

    The bad:

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

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

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

    Don't pay too much attention to the mixed user review score here. I encourage you to give this game a chance.    … Expand
  70. BlackMajikMan90
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    The battle system ruins everything.

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

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

    Especially when the combat is pointless because it only nets you coins. This game is gorgeous to look at and sports the same Paper Mario charm, but that isn't enough to make up for the atrocious battle system.    … Expand
  71. Ignacio_chau98
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    He sido fan de Paper Mario desde los 7 años aproximadamente y he jugado todas las entregas menos "Color Splash", sin embargo, a pesar de que la saga ha ido alejándose de los elementos RPG clásicos de las 2 primeras entregas, este es uno de los mejores Paperr Mario que han existido.
    Grandes visuales, una fantástica banda sonora, grandes personajes y una historia simple pero atractiva.
    Es    He sido fan de Paper Mario desde los 7 años aproximadamente y he jugado todas las entregas menos "Color Splash", sin embargo, a pesar de que la saga ha ido alejándose de los elementos RPG clásicos de las 2 primeras entregas, este es uno de los mejores Paperr Mario que han existido.
    Grandes visuales, una fantástica banda sonora, grandes personajes y una historia simple pero atractiva.
    Es una espectacular mezcla de un montón de elementos que han estado presentes en todos los juegos, ya sean los compañeros, un sistema de batalla que mezcla la escencia de las entregas clásicas y modernas de la saga, una historia más elaborada y llamativa con personajes entrañables, elementos RPGs que pese a su simpleza, logran dar progreso al juego sin que sean necesarios los "Puntos de experiencia" (Exp.).
    Es un juego altamente disfrutable por todo el mundo pero debes tener una mente abierta para jugarlo y darle una oportunidad, que sin duda la merece.
    Personalmente, este juego esta arriba en mi Top 3 de la saga, superando a Super Paper Mario.    … Expand
  72. UmAlguem
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é melhor que o paper Mario de GameCube, o combate é mais divertido, os momentos são mais memoráveis e mesmo não tendo level ainda tem progressão de personagem e updates.
    Esse jogo é o segundo melhor paper Mario apenas perdendo para saper mario
  73. rcal26
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The game is beautifully made! Is awesome to play, it has a catchy story and it’s so good!
  74. xenilla
    Aug 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm having a lot of trouble reviewing this game. I feel there are external and internal circumstances that seriously hinder my thoughts here.

    On one hand, yes, I do desperately want a game similar to Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. I say this even though my most favourite Paper Mario game was Super Paper Mario; I just know a game like that can't really do so great anymore. Super Paper Mario was a daring risk that went right, but it shouldn't be risked again, unless you REALLY want to be bold, and maybe a bit stupid.

    On the other hand, I've heard the interviews, I've seen the dialogue, and honestly, given the hindsight, I can't help but feel like there are some genuine cries for help throughout this game. The Bob-omb, "Bobby" as Olivia calls him, is an example. Olivia keeps trying to name him, but he adamantly refuses to be named; this, as well as a nod to Admiral Bobbery, among other references to their own past, tells me they really do want to make uniquely designed enemies/allies, but something's stopping them.

    That being said, it's also very blatantly clear that this game could've been infinitely better. Take a look at Super Paper Mario. Everything in that game is unique, yet follows Nintendo's restrictions. There's scarcely a redesigned Koopa, Goomba, or Shy Guy in there, if at all. It's all unique characters/enemies that fall directly into the line of what's allowed still.

    My thoughts on this game are that, with a bit of thinking outside of the box, it could've been infinitely more. Olivia and Olly's characters could've been deep. Olly's entire motive for genocide is as stupid as "My creator scribbled on me! For this, I must K I L L" and it turns out what he WROTE, not scribbled, was a heartfelt message. This could've been much more, and just felt incredibly lazy. Characters like Khap'taan Teeowed/Captain T. Ode, who felt super unique, were dumbed down so severely that you end up feeling averse to them by the end.

    Everything in this game is a big "What could've been". That being said, it nailed lots of things on the head. The music and sound design is amazing. The level design is pretty great. The art style is superb, and visually, this game is a wonder; but none of these things feel so great because of how dull this game is. The soundtrack of this game is a soundtrack you'd find yourself humming, but thanks to how little of an impact the game actually left, the soundtrack, too, suffers. The visual design would've made unique characters so much more memorable, yet all I can remember is Olivia, Olly, and Captain T. Ode's fancy clothes, and that only a little; really, all I can remember is that it was black and red... I think.

    The combat is an atrocity. If I were given the opportunity to lick wet paint for a "Skip Battle" button, I would do it in a heartbeat. It's fun for the first chapter AT MOST. Boss battles are also somewhat interesting, yet they, too, stop being that way after the second one.

    I really hate that I spent 100$ for this game. If I knew this is what I would get, I wouldn't have bought it at all.

    Why I'm so torn is because it's so clear it could've been better. From character motives, to combat systems, to, well, characters in general; they're all so visibly lacklustre, yet so clearly oozing with room for improvement, that it hurt to play the game. I played it and I saw what could've been, and I can't help but feel like there's just a reason behind it. Given the studio's complaints regarding the fact that they're not able to really be as creative as they wish, I can somewhat understand, but as I mentioned before, even with the restrictions on creativity that they're effected with, a game like Super Paper Mario could exist if made now. There's just not enough of an excuse, especially when The Origami King itself is full of potential for interesting characters, and, hell, even has characters like Olivia and Olly, which fall outside of this rule.

    If the last two games weren't as bad as they were, I'd probably be much more lenient on the rating for this game, as I'd be thinking it's a one-off mistake in game creation. Would it be a big mistake? Yes, sure, but let's not stress over hypotheticals. The issue here is that there's not much good faith, so I find it hard to believe that the characters, or at the very least, the story, couldn't have been more interesting.

    I mean... really? "He scribbled all over me, so I must commit genocide, without even thinking for a split second that, maybe, just maybe, the person who brought me to life didn't do so with bad intentions". That's the plot. What's the lesson here? Think first, act later? Mario games don't all have to be as mindless as "Your princess is in another castle". This is on that calibre, and I don't understand why. Not to say those games are bad, but it's more that they shouldn't even be compared. Making a story game story-less is like making a Mario game without jumping.

    My rating of 4 is genuine.    … Expand
  75. nscotti1994
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    A huge step in the right direction for Paper Mario. This game features some of the best writing in the series; the dialogue is full of that series-defining charm, wit, and heart. The environments are picturesque and unique, with sprawling landscapes and so much to explore. The combat is inventive, and grows on you the more it develops.The only thing that mars my score is the ending, whichA huge step in the right direction for Paper Mario. This game features some of the best writing in the series; the dialogue is full of that series-defining charm, wit, and heart. The environments are picturesque and unique, with sprawling landscapes and so much to explore. The combat is inventive, and grows on you the more it develops.The only thing that mars my score is the ending, which is a bit lackluster due to a poor villain with little legitimate motivation.… Expand
  76. lulajardim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Truth be told, 81 is fair score for this game. The only reason i'm giving it a 10 is to help combat all these negative reviews from people that are only giving a bad score due to the fact the game is not a successor to the original paper mario or to TTYD. I wonder how many of those that are giving a bad score actually played the game.
  77. Djmoney
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a solid paper Mario entry. I did not like the battle mechanic. The bosses were more interesting. I didn’t like the breakable weapons. The game show part was tedious and completely unnecessary. I didn’t like the final boss fight either. It has mechanics that were completely new for that battle and were not introduced before the final boss. This made getting that last fight out of the way that much more frustrating. Like many other paper Mario entries there was a very good story. Interesting plot, lots of comedy. The attention to detail and paper theming is amazing. The desert level was my favorite by far and you don’t have to get too deep before getting to it.… Expand
  78. PepperU
    Aug 4, 2020
    0
    I've never felt so cheated out of 60 bucks. The combat is absolutely pathetic and there is zero incentive to complete it. If there was XP or a chance to gain items that would be one thing. But instead you spin a stupid circle around every single time, solving the same boring puzzle over and over again just to receive coins. I hate this game.
  79. Scorpion20294
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battles are pointless don't need to battle to get coins and confeti just explore the world get thousands of coins just from exploring the world hitting trees get loads of confetti just by hitting a bunch of trees and fill in the holes and get lots of coins and bosses looks extremely dumb they all look like a 5 or 6 year old made em this game barley has any creativity and this game is super easy not worth your money… Expand
  80. sonjahtroll
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    After finishing it, I don't regret playing it but it's not a great game, there's plenty to collect and it took me over 30 hours to just reach the end of the story without 100%ing all the collectables. It is a mega polished game and looks absolutely gorgeous but the ideas and pacing aren't hugely even throughout the game and my biggest gripe is the companion Olivia, she is written to be soAfter finishing it, I don't regret playing it but it's not a great game, there's plenty to collect and it took me over 30 hours to just reach the end of the story without 100%ing all the collectables. It is a mega polished game and looks absolutely gorgeous but the ideas and pacing aren't hugely even throughout the game and my biggest gripe is the companion Olivia, she is written to be so damn annoying.

    Boss fights are a highlight of the combat system with the minion fights being frustrating when you can't see the correct line up. The writing and localisation is top notch as usual with Nintendo in house games and the world is certainly charming enough, but the choice to point out the blindingly obvious to the player every step of the way puts a dampener on the whole thing. So nothing special but worth it at a cut down price.    … Expand
  81. Bulbasaurus
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Definitely the best one post super paper mario. Great writing, characters, exploration, battle system. Don’t listen to all the hate. Half of these people didn’t even bother trying it before deciding it was bad. Just biased assumptions. Play the game and decide for yourselves people =}
  82. WesleyRyan
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    While at its best, Paper Mario: Origami King is a fun puzzle game with a lot of clever writing packed in it and a gorgeous art style; however at its worst, it has an uninspired plot, lacking any notable character designs, and subjects you to a combat system that ranges from passable, to mildly irritating. If the game had addressed these issues properly, I would be placing it beside theWhile at its best, Paper Mario: Origami King is a fun puzzle game with a lot of clever writing packed in it and a gorgeous art style; however at its worst, it has an uninspired plot, lacking any notable character designs, and subjects you to a combat system that ranges from passable, to mildly irritating. If the game had addressed these issues properly, I would be placing it beside the first two entries in the series, considering it still has a lot to offer. But it looks like Nintendo has made another half-step towards what made the original entries so captivating.

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

    Overall, it's worth checking out if you're not already familiar with the franchise or enjoyed the simplicity of the last two entries. However, original fans of the series may be left underwhelmed.    … Expand
  83. SpadonKing
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There will be some spoilers here so be warned. No major endgame spoilers though. Having played all the different paper mario games including the fan favourite thousand year door this was a tough game to buy. Honestly didn't want to because of the battles but enentually did, and boy was I glad I did. To start of this review the game actually begins pretty dark and creepy which for an opening was kind of unexpected and overwhelming but still fun nevertheless. After that the game truly starts and get's lots of fun. I will try to get through every aspect of the game in this review so let's get started. First up the story. This one is honestly pretty good in my opinion. It has a nice combination of humour, seriousness, even creepy at times (beginning parts especially) and lots of character has been put into every different character you come across. Even all the toads have different dialogue. You can find toads scattered across all parts of the world for you to be found and they all have some pretty funny dialogue not gonna lie. Next up the design. The world look absolutly stunning in game. It has vibrant environments and locals. The game has a really good paper ecstatic to it (just like color splash but just that more beautiful) and the world is interconnected so it feels like one huge world instead of different "acts". As for the battle system, that is where it get's a "little" lacking. This time the battle system has a puzzle solving element to it. The arena is made of 4 circles and 8 parts with enemies positioned on each of these parts. The thing you have to do is position them so they are 1. After each other in a line or 2. 4 characters in a square in front of you. After that it is actually just like other paper mario games. Chose the attack and hit them with a jump (the line) or with a hammer (the square) to win, or letting the enemy attack afterwards, rinse and repeat. Whem defeating enemy you only recieve coins instead of exp and confetti (this games version of paint and is used to fill out holes in the world to restore them to their original shape and color). The coins are needed to buy items and weapons. These weapons are like the badges from thousand year door and let you use a new type of attack but the difference is that they break after an x amount of uses. So overall the game is amazing and really worth it if you like paper mario. If yoy are way to nostalgic driven then you might want to skip this one but it is compared to the recent releases (sticker star and color splash) the most old school you will get.… Expand
  84. Poohead
    Jul 25, 2020
    6
    its okay good for kids but combat is incredibly simplistic and honestly boring but it looks nice cool art style worth a buy when on sale
  85. Garett_R
    Feb 15, 2021
    2
    Unbearably boring, I couldn't take it any more. If the game didn't have any combat, it might be playable.
  86. livelovelaugh22
    Jul 28, 2020
    6
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is a game I had mediocre hopes for coming in, but still was curious. Sadly the game fell flat like I predicted, yet it was better than expected. First off, very visually appealing game and easily the prettiest Paper Mario game to look at. That goes well with the nice soundtrack. I do think the battle theme is a tad overrated, however it still accomplishes itsPaper Mario: The Origami King is a game I had mediocre hopes for coming in, but still was curious. Sadly the game fell flat like I predicted, yet it was better than expected. First off, very visually appealing game and easily the prettiest Paper Mario game to look at. That goes well with the nice soundtrack. I do think the battle theme is a tad overrated, however it still accomplishes its purpose. The bosses were cool and that is the pros aspect of the game. Look, I like the battle system ring gimmick. But battles have zero purpose whatsoever, therefore they are a waste of time. That seems to be my only big gripe of the game. Overall, an enjoyable game yet it still fails to have the soul and original characters and fun of the first two games in the series. It is worse than Color Splash yet a massive improvement from Sticker Star.… Expand
  87. N1Vee
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The overworld is so beautiful. Soundtrack and Looks are perfect for a Mario game like this. Mechanics is where it lacks. Battles are boring to a point where avoiding them is a better option, since your items break after some time. Exp? None. Actual rewards for battling? Coins. Just coins. The whole battle has been made unnecessary and annoying. Boss battles are better than Standart fights, yet the lack in creativity and become boring after the second boss. Apart from that I must say that the Overworld game play is extremely fun and well made. All those collectibles are fun to get and it's designed beautifully. In general it's a great game with unnecessary flaws. You could have done better Intelligent System.
    One last thing before I'm done. WHY THE HECK IS THERE A REWARD FOR COLLECTING ALL COINS IN THAT STUPID BOAT RIDE. Sorry I exaggerated a bit there, but for real its just frustrating and annoying. Yet a decent game. Would only recommend if you liked all Paper Mario's. And I mean ALL.    … Expand
  88. onepiece255174
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Good Game, Its a Paper Mario Classic with a good adventure, that game its so beatyful
  89. Zhardeen
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Overall good game although the battle system is meh and there's not really a huge incentive to battle anyways since all you get from doing so is coins which you use to buy accessories that give you perks...to battle lol. The world design is very good and reminiscent of the first 2 games in the series, and the characters are fun and enjoyable for the most part. The writing is great justOverall good game although the battle system is meh and there's not really a huge incentive to battle anyways since all you get from doing so is coins which you use to buy accessories that give you perks...to battle lol. The world design is very good and reminiscent of the first 2 games in the series, and the characters are fun and enjoyable for the most part. The writing is great just like most Paper Mario games and has the quirky, comical nature that the series is known for. If you liked the first 2 games I'd definitely recommend this game even if it isn't as good as the legendary N64 and Gamecube titles.… Expand
  90. Lendax
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is one of the great games of the Nintendo Switch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It's 9/10 on my side.    … Expand
  91. jrufer13
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    I feel like this is on par to be one of my favorite games on switch. I do NOT have any experience with previous Paper Mario games. I know this game has had conflicting reviews with fans of the series. The combat puzzles are fun, some of the puzzles are challenging, the jokes are subtle and very funny, and the art is beautiful. I'm a big fan.
  92. TheFahKing
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    It's not 1000 year door but this game is pretty awesome. I highly recommend this game if you are new to the paper mario series or new to rpgs in general, a great game to introduce new people to the genre. I enjoy the puzzle/battle mechanic. Great game!
  93. Bonesthatrattle
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    It was pretty and flavorful but ultimately dissatisfying, much like a cake pop.
  94. Craftydan
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    The game was excellent. The story was decent for a modern Nintendo game, and I personally enjoyed the combat a lot. It has room for improvement obviously, for things such as the story and the characters, but apart from that I really enjoyed it.
  95. Ivovovo
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Definitely a big step in the right direction for the Paper Mario series, in my opinion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I would definitely recommend it for the newer fans who will buy this as their very first Paper Mario game. Trust me, you will enjoy this one!    … Expand
  96. Rogerundio
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    En términos generales, es mucho mejor que Sticker Star y Color Splash. pero al comparar con 64, Thousand-years o Super, la situación se vuelve mas complicada.

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

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

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

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

    Conclusión: Lo recomiendo si juegas los paper mario por la historia, los personajes y la música. Si deseas un sucesor de Thousand-Year Door o un juego de RPG por turnos clásico y de media dificultad este juego NO es para ti.    … Expand
  97. Dyla
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    It's not the old games, but it doesn't need to be. It takes the franchise to a new, better direction that people only rag on because it's something new. The story is why this gets a 9, not a 10. It is somewhat repetitive and boring, and I can't stand it after a while. The combat is fine, I guess. While it may be a staple of the series, I don't like the timing element of attacking orIt's not the old games, but it doesn't need to be. It takes the franchise to a new, better direction that people only rag on because it's something new. The story is why this gets a 9, not a 10. It is somewhat repetitive and boring, and I can't stand it after a while. The combat is fine, I guess. While it may be a staple of the series, I don't like the timing element of attacking or defending because I like to be able to zone out while playing a game.… Expand
  98. okna
    Aug 2, 2020
    0
    Poor controls and battle system like it's sending you to take remedial tests every time you get into an encounter. Why couldn't you just give us the option of skipping this. It literally ruins the entire fluidity and experience of the game.
  99. MatchSmatch
    Aug 5, 2020
    3
    Very boring game. It has been stated that this should be viewed as an adventure game, but the levels are empty, the story is dull and spent most of time wishing I was in the next area already. There no story just events and some minor character interaction. Some of the puzzles are ok and the music is good. The combat is terrible, you spend all time actively avoiding combat, there is noVery boring game. It has been stated that this should be viewed as an adventure game, but the levels are empty, the story is dull and spent most of time wishing I was in the next area already. There no story just events and some minor character interaction. Some of the puzzles are ok and the music is good. The combat is terrible, you spend all time actively avoiding combat, there is no point to engage as there is no benefit to fighting at all. The boss fights are uninspired and also easy. Right at the end, the Origami King Olly starts criticizing the game, 'once you have seen one toad you have seen them all'. The grip that Nintendo have put over Intelligent System has stifled their creativity and does it really show with another failed paper Mario. I regret buying this game.… Expand
  100. misazx
    Feb 25, 2021
    0
    the plot sucks, characters sucks and battle sucks.
    The game is too long because mario walks too slow and chatacters keep telling you things like "Oh, Mario, did you see that?" when you OBVIOUSLY saw 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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