Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  1. darkhunt333
    Sep 3, 2020
    3
    Everything feels built to frustrate. You move slow and battles are pointless. Some of the things the game makes you do feel like you have to look up online to figure out.

    This is a step back for the paper Mario franchise.
  2. Jramirez
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Good game, funny texts ! i’ve grew up with the paper mario series and I know this game isn’t like the first paper mario or the all time favorite “TTYD” but it’s a good game in the end of the day. Try it out !
  3. LatsaSpege
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    This is bad because it's not 1,000 year door. Your better off grabbing your money and putting it in the trash than buying this game. There are paper jokes, and a HORRIFYING battle system. This is a bad one
  4. felexios
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Good Game with an extremely interesting world and well written characters and interactions
  5. Drake001
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Love this game...fun story, great graphics and music, interesting battle system.
  6. Oceanblue88
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is a fun, brilliant and highly addictive game. I am glad that I bought it myself and ignored the negative comments. The combat system is fun and addictive. I enjoy using my brain slightly to figure out the puzzles. The combat is a great alternative to the old, outdated and constantly used combat systems like in Pokemon. I found myself unable to put the game down because of the highThis is a fun, brilliant and highly addictive game. I am glad that I bought it myself and ignored the negative comments. The combat system is fun and addictive. I enjoy using my brain slightly to figure out the puzzles. The combat is a great alternative to the old, outdated and constantly used combat systems like in Pokemon. I found myself unable to put the game down because of the high reward feeling it gives you. The scenery is bright and atmospheric. If you're on the fence about buying this game like I was, please give it a go and ignore the haters that have flooded the reviews. The game does being extremely slow but this to welcome kids to the game, after the first world it picks up greatly.… Expand
  7. SammyBrawnja
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    I’ve been a big fan of Paper Mario, and was excited for this installment. It’s genuinely hilarious at points (the Toad dialogue is solid), and the animation is gorgeous while still silly. The major piece missing is the RPG aspect that characterized the previous games. Losing the multiple characters to choose from, along with an exciting level-based list of techniques/powers is a seriousI’ve been a big fan of Paper Mario, and was excited for this installment. It’s genuinely hilarious at points (the Toad dialogue is solid), and the animation is gorgeous while still silly. The major piece missing is the RPG aspect that characterized the previous games. Losing the multiple characters to choose from, along with an exciting level-based list of techniques/powers is a serious let down. Not to
    mention the loss of side-adventures like Peach sneaking around the castle. The ring system grows old quickly, and doesn’t draw you into the action. A lot of what made Paper Mario a blast has been lost or overly simplified this time around.    … Expand
  8. Marttino
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    En lo que llevo del juego me está pareciendo una aventura sumamente divertida con puzzles muy ingeniosos y con una música y un diseño de arte preciosos.
  9. lianlianlian
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Excellent, and has a plentiful story. I like this even more than Odyssey. It's not important whether it is an RPG if only it is interesting enough.
  10. TinkerTech
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Paper Mario: The Origami King is a beautiful game with an interesting premise, that doesn't quite live up to the expectations of fans who long for TTYD. I won't gripe about the battle system, as my own thoughts are already echoed in several other reviews.

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

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

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

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

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

    I really wanted to like Origami King, and I even recommended it to friends before I finished playing. I loved the journey, but I'm not sure the destination was worth the trip.    … Expand
  11. FairReviews013
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been playing Paper Mario since its very first release on N64 (I still remember my mom getting it for me at target) and I gotta say I had an absolute blast playing through this! I am doing my best to understand the complaints of other pessimistic reviewers but alas I think these people have succumbed to the horrible disease plaguing the human race known as "nostalgia". I think some of you other relics need to stop grasping onto a nearly 20 year old game known as TTYD and digging your puffed up expectation claws into every new Mario game. While I can't speak much on Color Splash and sticker star (haven't owned a Wii U until about 2 months ago/never bought sticker star) I would definitely say this game is equal to its "good" counterparts. I highly recommend buying this game!

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

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

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

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

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

    PROS:

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

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

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

    The game as a whole was amazing!! I could talk about this game for hours! Definitely one I will be replaying in the future!    … Expand
  12. InhumanLambent
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This game surprised me greatly. Like everyone who has been following this game series, i wasn't too keen on buying it at first due to the disappointing nature of the last two installments, but when i saw small bits of gameplay from the beginning of the game it completely caught my interest with its charming setting, characters and gameplay. Starting off with the least strong suits of theThis game surprised me greatly. Like everyone who has been following this game series, i wasn't too keen on buying it at first due to the disappointing nature of the last two installments, but when i saw small bits of gameplay from the beginning of the game it completely caught my interest with its charming setting, characters and gameplay. Starting off with the least strong suits of the game, the combat system still feels like the aspect that sticks out for being the most awkward thing about the game. It's not a bad fighting system by any means, and the incentives, this being the coins, have become better over time, but it still lacks that revamped rpg feel that we have been yearning for. For the rest of the game, I cannot find too many flaws in it. The story is engaging and filled with comedy and emotions; its characters make said story shine brighter with the amazing scripting and dialogue. You'll definitely get an feels alive handful of laughs out of this game. The world building has been done to where each new location you visit feels alive and real. The people living in each section have their own little cultures and unique quirks that interact with their environment without it feeling unnatural. I will emphasize on the characters since i felt that they're one of, if not the strongest, most enjoyable part of the game. The rosks taken by Nintendo for each dialogue and each interaction with the characters was at sometimes shocking, but always welcomed with excitement and more laughter. This especially happened with the more brutal and creepy moments, as well as the more daring comedic writing. I had an absolute blast playing this game from start to finish, and even got that special feeling of not wanting the game to end so the characters within it would keep living within such an interesting world. Color Splash might've been a small step in the right direction, but Origami King is its own gem with it's own unique feel that reaches out to many old aspects that people missed about the series while keeping its own personality intact. This game is a classic i would've loved to grow up with.… Expand
  13. randomReviewerz
    Jul 26, 2020
    2
    Two hours in and I'm getting really bored. I read all the reviews and was hyped this might actually be "the one", the long awaited decent Paper Mario game. Good story, music environments, battle systems, partners are back, finally!... Oh... wait a second, not really.

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

    Cons / Just OK:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Pros:

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

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

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

    Overall

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

    Back to the Bug Fables, a real "Paper Mario" game.    … Expand
  14. Plexart
    Jul 27, 2020
    3
    I’m buying my games digitally, this one was the only one I’ve preordered so far as it looks just gorgeous and it’s Mario game so what could go wrong, right? Being massive RPG fan I couldn’t wait for it. Hype was really high. Then upon release I got game designed for 3-4 year old with the worst and I mean THE WORST battle system. Puzzles are rather pathetic too. What a boring stupid system.I’m buying my games digitally, this one was the only one I’ve preordered so far as it looks just gorgeous and it’s Mario game so what could go wrong, right? Being massive RPG fan I couldn’t wait for it. Hype was really high. Then upon release I got game designed for 3-4 year old with the worst and I mean THE WORST battle system. Puzzles are rather pathetic too. What a boring stupid system. I gave up on that game. Can’t even get rid of it and I’m not having any intentions to go back to it. Spent about hour and half with it and honestly this is biggest gaming disappointment I had to face in all my 30 years of gaming. It all felt like a tutorial so far and I just can’t be bothered with it. For kids under 10 years it could be real treat but for anyone over that age it will fall short. It looks amazing yeah, but gameplay sucks.… Expand
  15. Okamips2
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    O jogo é incrível, apesar do sistema de batalha não ser igual os primeiros da série esse com certeza tem o melhor mundo de paper Mario, cada um é único, e ainda tem uma campanha bem longa pra um jogo de aventura atual
  16. Nocnor
    Jul 27, 2020
    1
    Its a game for kids they remove the great rpg essence, its a shame for this big serie...
  17. schwartzedelic
    Jul 28, 2020
    2
    I'm giving it a 2 because the gorgeous visuals are so beautiful that the artists deserve recognition for it - but a 2 and no more, because a masterfully-painted deck without wheels is still useless as a skateboard.. Indeed, I've always been in love with the Paper Mario art style, ever since I first played Thousand Year Door back in middle school. Sad to say, I've tried just about all ofI'm giving it a 2 because the gorgeous visuals are so beautiful that the artists deserve recognition for it - but a 2 and no more, because a masterfully-painted deck without wheels is still useless as a skateboard.. Indeed, I've always been in love with the Paper Mario art style, ever since I first played Thousand Year Door back in middle school. Sad to say, I've tried just about all of them, and with the *POSSIBLE* exception of Super Paper Mario, they have all lacked the RPG magic through which Thousand Year Door had won over my heart. Each new Paper Mario release is a more hollow shell of their legendary Gamecube predecessor, with the heart and soul of the game - 1000 yr Door's *actually fun* turn based battle sequences and *crucial* leveling system - smashed like an origami Toad under Mario's puzzle-solving hammer, leaving the miniscule spark of spirit that remains in the franchise to be painted over (no pun intended - PS Color Splash sucked too) with ever-shinier visuals and marketing in an attempt to hide the fact that ever since those Gamecube glory days, Nintendo just keeps missing the mark on delivering an ENTERTAINING gaming experience with their exhausted Paper Mario franchise. I stupidly pre-ordered Origami King, as I do with every new Paper Mario (I never learn my lesson) with the earnest hope that somehow, someway, somebody at Nintendo will realize that the main thing that made the Paper Mario RPG fun was that it had... hmmm... lets see.... RPG ELEMENTS. Origami King lacks all elements of an RPG except for a storyline, which I guess I could admit was relatively decent for the first 3 levels/world portions that I managed to get through before being permanently sedated by the almost savagely boring gameplay, which revolves around painstakingly searching visually-stimulating environments for Toads folded into dumb shapes and sequestered in even dumber hiding places, with a heavy dose of doing-your-best-to-avoid-agonizingly-unsatisfying-puzzle-battles-with-classic-mario-series-villains. In my dream scenario where Nintendo actually reads and processes any of the above grievances, I'm sure they'd retort by ignoring 90% of them and fixating on the final point: "no! These Koopahs are different, you jerk! They're made of Origami now!!!" Touche, Nintendo. Touche. Now be a dear and walk me through the Nintendo eShop refund process before I have my boy Mario bop your pretty Origami head with his hammer.… Expand
  18. CatfaceMeowmers
    Jul 28, 2020
    3
    I want to love this game, I really do, but the combat system makes it impossible when compared with what it used to be. The combat system feels childishly easy, repetitive, and boring to the point where i dont even bring myself to attempt the timing actions.

    I could of easily gotten the same experience from watching a playthrough on twitch or youtube.
  19. OrigamiKingBad
    Aug 2, 2020
    2
    Its just not good, the battles are slow and clunky, the music is at best ok, there are no "real" characters that actually get me invested in the story (Olivia is just annoying), and even the loading times arent representative of a current gen game.

    I loved TTYD as a kid, and as an adult, this is just spitting on its grave, and even the Wii paper mario was better than this crap. Long    Its just not good, the battles are slow and clunky, the music is at best ok, there are no "real" characters that actually get me invested in the story (Olivia is just annoying), and even the loading times arent representative of a current gen game.

    I loved TTYD as a kid, and as an adult, this is just spitting on its grave, and even the Wii paper mario was better than this crap.

    Long story short, play bug fables instead.    … Expand
  20. Brandoofberta
    Aug 15, 2020
    4
    Pretty disappointing game, the battle system gets old fast. While the game looks nice and has interesting levels and dialogue it wasn't enough to keep me interested. If I could have gotten a refund I would have and I cannot recommend purchasing this game.
  21. lolhhh
    Jul 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel the game does a poor job at being an rpg and in that sense, as someone who liked old Mario rpgs I can't recommend it… Expand
  22. RoyaviDesu
    Jul 22, 2020
    1
    - Not a RPG
    - Battle System is horrible
    - The first 3 Mario RPGs still way better then this
    - It feels like an Ubisoft game (fill 1000 holes here, find 100000 Toads there)
  23. OriginalOne
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Paper Mario: Origami King is the newest title in the Paper Mario franchise, a series once beloved classic and charming JRPG series has now unfortunately taken a permanent turn of focusing on gimmicky combat systems that plays will find themselves skipping as there is no reward for combat regardless.

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

    It's time for the series to return to its roots, going back to having a gripping and slightly darker storyline, having a diverse cast each with their own history and personality and finally, a combat system with A FORM OF PROGRESSION!!    … Expand
  24. Ibuki_7731
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    IT'S ANOTHER DISSAPPOINTING PAPER MARIO GAME. For a third time in a row the battle system is utterly pointless and boring. Some boss battles are fun but most times it's really repetitive and boring. The story is another basic story with maybe some memorable character moments but compared to past entries it isn't anything anything special we haven't seen before. It hurts to see a lovedIT'S ANOTHER DISSAPPOINTING PAPER MARIO GAME. For a third time in a row the battle system is utterly pointless and boring. Some boss battles are fun but most times it's really repetitive and boring. The story is another basic story with maybe some memorable character moments but compared to past entries it isn't anything anything special we haven't seen before. It hurts to see a loved series go bad. The interviews show the games a disappointment due to the devs being very restricted so I'd recommend to not buy this game to send the higher ups at Nintendo that it's their faults the series has missed out on so many good chances to be good again instead of rehashes of Sticker Star.… Expand
  25. ViKabbu
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    TOK is your standard Color Splash 2. If you hated CS, there is a very likely chance you will hate TOK. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems refuse to listen to fans of classic PM, and TOK is another middle finger to that audience. No EXP points, bad tattling system, over-emphasized paper elements shoved down your throat, and an uninspiring battle system to boot. Not to mention a tutorialTOK is your standard Color Splash 2. If you hated CS, there is a very likely chance you will hate TOK. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems refuse to listen to fans of classic PM, and TOK is another middle finger to that audience. No EXP points, bad tattling system, over-emphasized paper elements shoved down your throat, and an uninspiring battle system to boot. Not to mention a tutorial session that stretches out for the first 60 minutes telling you the most obvious of things to do. It will be bound to turn you off right away. Do not waste your time and money with this if you are a TTYD and 64 purist. Put it towards Bug Fables and support a brilliant indie game that took nearly 5 years to make.… Expand
  26. Schery2
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Good soundtrack and thats it. Terrible Story. No partners. No EXP. Bad gameplay, and no creativity. Not even that funny.
  27. PopNplPick
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    What can I say that no one else has not? The graphics are great, the humor is good, but the battle mechanics are crap. This is nowhere close to bringing back the nostalgic feeling of playing the original Paper Mario on the 64 or TTYD. No exp points. No badges. No star powers. Partners are a sham as they do nothing. Battles are pointless, the confetti system is a waste of time. ToadsWhat can I say that no one else has not? The graphics are great, the humor is good, but the battle mechanics are crap. This is nowhere close to bringing back the nostalgic feeling of playing the original Paper Mario on the 64 or TTYD. No exp points. No badges. No star powers. Partners are a sham as they do nothing. Battles are pointless, the confetti system is a waste of time. Toads everywhere still and the new battle system is the most tedious **** I've ever seen. Come on Nintendo... Will you ever get it right? The only reason these games sell is because dumb fans like me keep being optimistic these games will return to form... Nope.… Expand
  28. BeggiChozo
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This game sigh... Nintendo never listens to the fans. Thousand Year Door should have been the standard. I cannot say this is a good game when all I do is avoid battles as I get nothing for each battle except coins that buy items that break. I feel like there is no progression at all and the battle system is annoying. I am taking my copy back to the store no jokes. Please HD remasterThis game sigh... Nintendo never listens to the fans. Thousand Year Door should have been the standard. I cannot say this is a good game when all I do is avoid battles as I get nothing for each battle except coins that buy items that break. I feel like there is no progression at all and the battle system is annoying. I am taking my copy back to the store no jokes. Please HD remaster Thousand Year Door and see it sell 1000 times better than Origami King. 0 out of 100. Do not buy.… Expand
  29. gecko_9
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. True innovation, a fresh air to the saga paper mario. Soundtrack is absolute amazing with a lot catchy tunes of diferent genres, new combat style is so much fun and original, graphics are incredible beautiful and the best part its the dialogues, full of humor, you will laugh a lot!
  30. Bautista26
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    - barely rpg, no point in normal battles, you can get coins by other means and its a convaluted mess
    - characters are generic, all the same, no diversity and creaivy whatsoever
    - once again, the papaer theme is taking way to literal when before was just an art - no experience, as i said, no point on normal battles that arent bosses for forced - characters that are no main, are    - barely rpg, no point in normal battles, you can get coins by other means and its a convaluted mess
    - characters are generic, all the same, no diversity and creaivy whatsoever
    - once again, the papaer theme is taking way to literal when before was just an art
    - no experience, as i said, no point on normal battles that arent bosses for forced
    - characters that are no main, are uninportant totaly
    - once more toads are all the same    … Expand
  31. Sercho
    Jul 18, 2020
    1
    This is no longer an RPG, the battles are tedious and unnecessary, the bosses are a pain too.
  32. JackFr0st
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Paper Mario the Origami King had the potential to breathe new life into this bland series. The original trailer was promising enough, but fans were right to be skeptical. Once again Nintendo didn’t bother listening to feedback and instead gave us another underwhelming product. A boring battle system, no experience points, no control over partners, no badges, the list goes on. I understandPaper Mario the Origami King had the potential to breathe new life into this bland series. The original trailer was promising enough, but fans were right to be skeptical. Once again Nintendo didn’t bother listening to feedback and instead gave us another underwhelming product. A boring battle system, no experience points, no control over partners, no badges, the list goes on. I understand the devs want to shake up the series because they were sick of the traditional rpg elements, but I rather they just ditch the awful battle system in general. Why make a game with rpg elements if they no longer care about it?… Expand
  33. Tankgunner132
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This is not a paper Mario game, my memories of paper Mario started with the thousand year door and that game made me fall in love with paper Mario, this game is nothing like the older games. Oragami king barley qualifies as an RPG
  34. joemario13
    Jul 19, 2020
    1
    For over a decade Paper Mario fans have wanted nothing more than a continuation of the old style of games. Classic RPGs with lovable unique characters and a fun, turn based combat system. Nintendo refuses to acknowledge the core fanbase of these games and continues to make these games how they want in the vein of the much hated Sticker Star. Origami King isn't a terrible game but it is anFor over a decade Paper Mario fans have wanted nothing more than a continuation of the old style of games. Classic RPGs with lovable unique characters and a fun, turn based combat system. Nintendo refuses to acknowledge the core fanbase of these games and continues to make these games how they want in the vein of the much hated Sticker Star. Origami King isn't a terrible game but it is an awful Paper Mario game. Please notice these user reviews Nintendo and please return the franchise to its unique RPG roots. Bring back actual partners with cool designs and worlds that aren't just grass, water, lava, forest. Make Paper Mario innovative again! TTYD has a huge legacy and please return to that style again! New fans would love those games too but we can't even play the first 3 games on modern systems. Make them available for us to play and stop hiding them from us. Those games are genuine masterpieces!… Expand
  35. Lalo925039
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game 9/10 its very good but needs xp and original characters and post game extras… Expand
  36. StarrCoder
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Really sad that people are posting a bunch of negative reviews even though they’ve never played the game because it’s not a TTYD 2. In my personal opinion, I think the game is pretty great overall. While yes, I’ll admit that the battle system isn’t perfect at times, it really doesn’t bother me all that much and I actually kinda really enjoy the puzzle aspect of battling. The witty writingReally sad that people are posting a bunch of negative reviews even though they’ve never played the game because it’s not a TTYD 2. In my personal opinion, I think the game is pretty great overall. While yes, I’ll admit that the battle system isn’t perfect at times, it really doesn’t bother me all that much and I actually kinda really enjoy the puzzle aspect of battling. The witty writing make up a lot of this games faults as well and never failed to get a chuckle out of me. Heck, the game’s writing was so well done it even made me cry at some moments. Kinda gave me flashbacks to Super Paper Mario.
    I recommend you actually try the game for yourself and make up your own opinions on the game instead of basing it on the reviews from toxic Paper Mario purists who are stuck in the past and aren’t willing to give new things a try.    … Expand
  37. crass141
    Jul 19, 2020
    2
    Sticker star 3, nintendo doesn't care admittedly. They actively troll the fan base and continue to release zero effort souless garbage like the origami king. Vote with your wallets.
  38. sleepyFlower
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    Mostly boring and easy. I fell asleep playing the game. I don't think any other game did that before.

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

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

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

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

    Overall, there are fun and funny moments but my problem is that in between is very boring and pointless gameplay. So, I'm mixed but leaning towards didn't like it.    … Expand
  39. SeanThomas_
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This game appears to be a fun and unique "adventure game" but when playing it just falls apart. The combat becomes horribly boring and brain dead easy. The only fun parts of the game are the boss fights and yet the final boss is so disappointing and void of charm. This game lacks all the charm and heart that makes paper mario games fun and it's clear Nintendo has given up on this f ranchise.
  40. icharlyi
    Jul 18, 2020
    1
    It's a fun game, it actually is, the dialogue is clever and funny, to the point of making the story and everyone a joke, which can be ok depending on who is playing, the visuals are gorgeous, even tho for me paper Mario was never about the pape, it was called Mario story for a reason in Japan, this game has a story so simple it's even simpler than pm64. It is in the gameplay where thisIt's a fun game, it actually is, the dialogue is clever and funny, to the point of making the story and everyone a joke, which can be ok depending on who is playing, the visuals are gorgeous, even tho for me paper Mario was never about the pape, it was called Mario story for a reason in Japan, this game has a story so simple it's even simpler than pm64. It is in the gameplay where this game is lackluster or mediocre at most it is tedious, tiresome and it's not required even tho the game forces them on you because in other way, they would be pointless. So, for me, the game is fun, and may be worth a rent. I imagine it like going to a theater to go see the phantom of the opera and you get a musical without the story just random people dancing with the costumes of the characters, it's fun, and it's still awesome to look at but it's not the phantom of the opera. It's a kids show, and that's what this game is. It's just a game, not more, not less, it does as much wrong as it does good, so it's a 5. Just mediocre. That said, as people are giving it 10s, I'll fight back those with a low score of my own, even if it doesn't represent the score I believe it deserves.… Expand
  41. SuperLuigi
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Another huge dissapointing paper mario game... No experience points, no unique character designs, horrible battle system that gets extremely tedious and has no point, sick of the paper world go back to where paper was just an artstyle rather than it actually being paper, where are the flower points and badge points? Game is extremely easy too... This series got all of its creativity andAnother huge dissapointing paper mario game... No experience points, no unique character designs, horrible battle system that gets extremely tedious and has no point, sick of the paper world go back to where paper was just an artstyle rather than it actually being paper, where are the flower points and badge points? Game is extremely easy too... This series got all of its creativity and soul sucked out of it and all that is left is an empty husk of what used to be greatness.… Expand
  42. Bautista23
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This is literraly Color Splash 2 with a little new things, after my first hours of playing, this is just a big dissapintment.
  43. TIcauldron
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    don't buy this game. this is not rpg but turnbase battle system. why? i dont understand
  44. Chell_R
    Aug 23, 2020
    5
    This game is *LOUD* mostly boring, tedious - unengaging... *GARBAGE!!!*

    ...But, at least it's better... than, COLOR SPLASH...!!!!
  45. Stydus
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    People are upset this isn't the thousand year door, and I wish it had exp, flower points and levels, but it doesn't, but despite not having those mechanics this is still a great game. Just because you want this to be another game doesn't mean it's bad. I recommend this as a long time paper Mario fan. (8/10 game at least, but I want to negate some of the unfair review bombing)
  46. israeldavid24
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Es un juego muy divertido. Se siente muy fresco el sistema de combates. Le da un toque nuevo a la saga, y no le queda nada mal. El aparatado artístico es genial.
  47. Truko
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    the best paper mario ever.
    the piperos lloronoyers make revieww bombing hahaha.
    Too much golf and joel.
  48. krstinjovan
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I love this game! I don’t know why are people hating on it... ❤️ It’s super fun and creative! Don’t know why are you having such big expectations...
  49. MaxMeta345
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Paper Mario is a game with incredible charisma and beautiful art, the combat system was a bit tedious at first but seeing how complex and entertaining it really became, I end up liking it and really, although I do not consider this Paper Mario to be the best I consider a very good game
  50. CrazyField
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    I really like this paper Mario game, Yeah the battle system is not the best but it was better than I expected, however, running away from enemies is so easy in this game.
    The games world design is amazing, the place actually feels like a home for certain species and the game humor is on good, it catches me off-guard every time overall I would recommend this game
  51. MarioLover62
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This is a great action adventure game with a lot of fixes from the last two games. The atmosphere and aesthetic is great along with the music. The battle can be tedious if you don't like puzzles. This game is very much the Mario version of a 2D Zelda. The music is great. I would give this a 10/10, but this game won't blow you out of the water, but it is a great game all around.
  52. Tr4wtek
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Despite all kinds of criticism that this game has had, in my opinion it is the best paper mario I have ever played, the world is immense and beautiful, it gives the feeling that it will never end, the maps are the best and the companions too , a simple but very beautiful story, and the type of combat was not so bad, it is what worried me the most but it ended up being fantastic, my adviceDespite all kinds of criticism that this game has had, in my opinion it is the best paper mario I have ever played, the world is immense and beautiful, it gives the feeling that it will never end, the maps are the best and the companions too , a simple but very beautiful story, and the type of combat was not so bad, it is what worried me the most but it ended up being fantastic, my advice is to play it and do not rely on comments from people who may not even have played it , since for so many toxic comments you can miss the hours of fun of this wonderful title, I could not have expected anything better, very good game… Expand
  53. NintendoFB
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is phenomenal. The graphic and soundtrack is just beautifully crafted. The world is so alive and vibrant. The battle system is so intuitive and clever. It's a puzzle which you gotta slide or rotate the rings. It might seem weird at first but you'll get the hang of it as its goes on. Coins are actually important, you'll spend them all the time. So the battle is much more important . The characters are so charming with their own story and passion. Bobby actually sacrificed himself to save Olivia. That really adds a lot of personality to him. And Olivia is just so cute and adorable. It might not be same as The Thousand Year Door or the original but if you give it a try you might really adore this game and the effort that is made to made this game.… Expand
  54. Phantom67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Good Game, Its a Paper Mario Classic with a good adventure, that game its so beatyful
  55. Kinghappy89
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    This is a game that is both creative and also unimaginative and boring. While the graphical design is fantastic, the characters you encounter in the game are all the usual Mario characters that are seen in all Mario games, and the “unique” new characters are literally pieces of living stationary, so you wont see any of the new unique characters that were made in the older Paper Mario andThis is a game that is both creative and also unimaginative and boring. While the graphical design is fantastic, the characters you encounter in the game are all the usual Mario characters that are seen in all Mario games, and the “unique” new characters are literally pieces of living stationary, so you wont see any of the new unique characters that were made in the older Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi games. Even though the RPG elements of the older Paper Mario games were so simple that even a toddler could understand them, the growth system has been completely removed, instead relying on finding the occasional heart container or accessory to become stronger over time. It’s ironic because the boss battle system in this game is the most complex fighting system I’ve ever seen in a Mario RPG, so I can’t believe Nintendo considers this game to be more accessible to casual players.… Expand
  56. Lucroyale
    Jul 19, 2020
    2
    Really sad that I paid 60 bucks for a series I used to love. They once again did not listen to what fans want from the Paper Mario series. This is all they could come up with after Sticker Star & Color splash - this game is literally a mix of both SS & CS.
    Credit where credit is due... Good graphics, cool landscapes, and OKAY humor; but they do not make up for the...
    - HORRIBLE battle    Really sad that I paid 60 bucks for a series I used to love. They once again did not listen to what fans want from the Paper Mario series. This is all they could come up with after Sticker Star & Color splash - this game is literally a mix of both SS & CS.
    Credit where credit is due... Good graphics, cool landscapes, and OKAY humor; but they do not make up for the...
    - HORRIBLE battle system, that's way TOO EASY. There is nearly no point in battling at all. I am constantly trying to avoid battles whenever I can.
    - TEDIOUS "collectibles" and toads to prolong the gameplay time.
    - MEDIOCRE story

    You can clearly tell which publications and content creators HAVE and/or are PAID to say something good about this game simply because of their partnerships with Nintendo.
    Won't be surprised if a direct happens Monday, so Nintendo can move the spotlight away from the subpar game that this is.    … Expand
  57. HammterVille
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    It’s not an RPG! I miss the old Paper Mario games :( it’s boring like Sticker Star and Color Splash. Sadly…
  58. Googa
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    Save your money! This game is Sticker Star 3, just as we all knew it would be!
  59. Drawnimo
    Jul 18, 2020
    4
    Origami King has so much potential to be a great game, but is held back by really questionable design decisions that I can't see myself defending. If you enjoy this game, I am very happy for you. I wanted to enjoy this game too, but I don't want to lie to myself either. Battles that aren't mandatory feel pointless and are usually not worth the effort, since the only reward you get isOrigami King has so much potential to be a great game, but is held back by really questionable design decisions that I can't see myself defending. If you enjoy this game, I am very happy for you. I wanted to enjoy this game too, but I don't want to lie to myself either. Battles that aren't mandatory feel pointless and are usually not worth the effort, since the only reward you get is coins, coins, coins, and more coins. The confetti mechanic feels wrong, since confetti is so common, I have no idea why there is even a limit to how much confetti you can hold. "Oh, I ran out of confetti. Time to walk over to some trees to get some more." The confetti mechanic feels like it's there mostly to pad out time. Bosses, while admittedly creative, aren't all that memorable and are laughable in comparison to some of the stronger designs in the series. There are many other issues with this game, but it's a good time-waster if you're looking for that. As for me, I was hoping for a more robust, involved Paper Mario. While the world exploration scratches that itch, the combat, the confetti, the character designs being mostly lackluster, and the pointless combat encounters crawling through the stages leave a bitter taste in my mouth, where I expected a sweet one. 4/10 for me, but again, if you like this game, don't let me rain on your parade. This game definitely has its merits, although it wasn't enough for me to excuse its many flaws.… Expand
  60. EmCza
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This game could be great, great graphics, nice story and good audio for nintendo. At first the new idea for fighting seems fresh and has great potential. But it turns out that it's just an illusion. Battles are easy, boring and weak in every way. Even audio in battles is poor.
    If you want to play good Paper Mario, I recommend South Park The Stick of Truth (the best game in the style of    This game could be great, great graphics, nice story and good audio for nintendo. At first the new idea for fighting seems fresh and has great potential. But it turns out that it's just an illusion. Battles are easy, boring and weak in every way. Even audio in battles is poor.
    If you want to play good Paper Mario, I recommend South Park The Stick of Truth (the best game in the style of old PM on NS) or Bug Fables.    … Expand
  61. FriendArin
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! I already love the last 2 games as a very different Paper Mario experience, but this one just killed it!
  62. Joes
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    No hagan caso a los haters es un gran juego y papermario va por buen camino
  63. Link13
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I have found incredibly fun this game, it reminds me when I played it for first time on Nintendo 64, it's graphically beautiful, it's soundtrack and story is cute.
  64. mostwantedylmz
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game is masterpiece, I love the colors and world. I played paper mario for the first time
  65. Cystsus
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed every part of this game, except the enemy battle ring. Maybe I’m just dumb, but at some point I ended paying Toads to do the job for me. I loved the humor, every single Toad you find has something funny to say.
    Secondary characters are charismatic too. Don’t judge this game just because it isn’t like the two first two ones, it has its own charm and it is a really good game.
  66. Endergod1
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Made it halfway through the game, and that's where the game really started to shine. The ring battle is nice, and especially during the boss battles. Sidekicks look more like sidekicks at long last. So far the only Paper Mario game that made me come back to the series (since Super Paper Mario). Most recommended giving it a try!
  67. Gx00
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I the battle system and the graphic style, and the locations are wonderfull!!
  68. KevinOrellana
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Es gráficamente hermoso. Su banda sonora fenomenal, el mejor paper Mario para mi
  69. Daphur
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Paper Mario Origami King first let me say this game is much more entertaining and better then I expected. 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. This game is a gem among the recent Paper Mario games.
  70. AgelessDreams
    Jul 29, 2020
    4
    I’m a huge fan of the original Paper Mario games. They’re fun, colorful, and they have such a humorous spirit and usually incredible gameplay.

    The past few installments I’ve skipped out on because I’ve heard they deviate from the RPG style of the originals. I had such high hopes for the Origami King. Pros: Funny. The dialogue will have you laughing, which I always loved about these    I’m a huge fan of the original Paper Mario games. They’re fun, colorful, and they have such a humorous spirit and usually incredible gameplay.

    The past few installments I’ve skipped out on because I’ve heard they deviate from the RPG style of the originals. I had such high hopes for the Origami King.

    Pros:
    Funny. The dialogue will have you laughing, which I always loved about these games. The graphics are great too - big, bold, lush colors, and lots of well-crafted environments and characters.

    Cons:
    The battle gameplay. Horrible. NOT FUN. An actual nuisance to understand, much less enjoy or master. Brutal, unexplained battle rules that change without any notice, preface, or reason. One of my favorite parts of Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door was the battle mechanic. This game has completely ruined that aspect. Boss battles are boring, regular battles are annoying, and the motion mechanic is a headache. (You have to quickly shake, slam, lift, etc. your Switch over and over again to defeat bosses). Poorly thought out and even more poorly executed.

    Each battle is accompanied by a “puzzle” - you have to line enemies up in a certain way in a certain time frame. It is seriously unfun, and often stressing and frustrating.

    There are no EXP points. So basically you get some extra health as you go through the game, but even that simple element from the original games is gone.

    Summary:
    Honestly, I don’t know who this game is for. Fans of the originals will dislike the major game changes, and new players are more likely to enjoy Odyssey or something in the classic Mario vein. I started out earnestly trying to like this game, and have ended up regretting buying it the more I’ve played it. I will definitely be trading it in.    … Expand
  71. mikl59300vals
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Quelle plaisir d'avoir un nouveau paper Mario un vrai plaisir avec une bonne dose humour
  72. flanders78
    Jul 20, 2020
    2
    Best Paper Mario since Super Paper Mario! Amazing visuals, great writing and dialogue, loveable cast of characters, and intuitive and combat! What's not to love?! I don't understand the hate!
  73. Blinkme1186
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    I'll start it off with the elephant in the room, sadly it is not a classic Paper Mario. But for what it is, I like it. The battles I tend to find its greatest crux. I like the puzzle solving but it gets redundant quickly. But the boss fights are fun even...mostly. The art and music are top notch and the humor is as usual on point. In the end it is no thousand year or super paper mario,I'll start it off with the elephant in the room, sadly it is not a classic Paper Mario. But for what it is, I like it. The battles I tend to find its greatest crux. I like the puzzle solving but it gets redundant quickly. But the boss fights are fun even...mostly. The art and music are top notch and the humor is as usual on point. In the end it is no thousand year or super paper mario, but it is at least an improvement over the prior two entries, so hopefully it trends closer each entry after this. Grab it on sale and look at it more like an adventure puzzle game and there will be some fun at least.… Expand
  74. Monflo
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bonito juego pero los puzzle en los combates arruinan totalmente la experiencia del juego, nunca habia evitado tanto luchar en un juego.… Expand
  75. AyrtonBR
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Como juego de aventura esta muy divertido, lo malo que le veo la falta de sistema de experiencia que los otros personajes son muy genericos y les falto tener su propia identidad y personalidad ademas de que en combate realmente no tienen realmente un buen desempeño, tiene mecanicas muy interesantes especialmente en los bosses pero con los enemigos mas normales realmente el combate llega aComo juego de aventura esta muy divertido, lo malo que le veo la falta de sistema de experiencia que los otros personajes son muy genericos y les falto tener su propia identidad y personalidad ademas de que en combate realmente no tienen realmente un buen desempeño, tiene mecanicas muy interesantes especialmente en los bosses pero con los enemigos mas normales realmente el combate llega a cansar luego de unas horas pero aun asi esta disfrutable… Expand
  76. Eerokina
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    No RPG system. Battles are useless and boring. Great adventure game, but mechanics are awful. Not a paper mario everybody waited for. Biggest dissapointment of this year.
  77. deusprogrammer
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome, cute, lighthearted fun with some intense puzzle based battles. The boss battles are especially awesome and creative. The humor and story telling is spot on as is usually the case with the series as well!
  78. BlooLii
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Game is honestly amazing. And yes i played Paper Mario 2 and i still think that PM Origami king is one of the best paper marios so far. the only thing i miss are the unique character designs, but everything else is a 10/10. characters, humor, story, gameplay, everything. im really sad that the game geta so much hate just because its different from PM 1 and 2
  79. JulioJPS
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    10/10, me parece un juego perfecto a pesar de lo que los demas digan, puede que no haya experiencia pero como el juego no es un RPG esto me parece bien, el juego es bieeeen largo lo cual me encanto, todos los lugares se ven increibles y si parece que se esforzaron en hacerlos, completar el juego al 100% no es tan imposible y añade aun mas horas a esta gran aventura, no me importa si no es10/10, me parece un juego perfecto a pesar de lo que los demas digan, puede que no haya experiencia pero como el juego no es un RPG esto me parece bien, el juego es bieeeen largo lo cual me encanto, todos los lugares se ven increibles y si parece que se esforzaron en hacerlos, completar el juego al 100% no es tan imposible y añade aun mas horas a esta gran aventura, no me importa si no es TTYD 2, a mi me parece perfecto.… Expand
  80. Dominguezjid
    Aug 7, 2020
    0
    Una basura nose como pueden sacar juegos tan poco entretenidos......

    .......kjikbjikn
  81. king-flames
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    Super bad gameplay and annoying music makes wanna throw up ... this game is just bad and needs a lot of work
  82. sonicpulsar
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely love this new Paper Mario:
    - Beautiful clean graphics
    - Satisfying use of confetti, tools and weapons
    - Motion controls for the extensible hands
    - Open World with great characters
    - Very funny
    - Outstanding OST
    - Innovative battle system
  83. powerofviva
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The best Paper Mario till now. Perfect music, colorful and nice story. Game play is also amazing. I can't understand why peopledont like any change with the game play! how can a game keep the same game play after about 20 years!!! if you dont like any change, play first Paper Mario only. Otherwise this game is amazing.
  84. lamen_table
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esto ya no parece un juego de rol, los combates son tediosos, los jefes también son aberrantes… Expand
  85. Pkm21
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Gran diseño de mundo, muy colorido, humor inteligente, jefes desafiantes y combates originales da como resultado un título con muchas horas de diversión, Paper Mario vuelve con gran fuerza
  86. brandontron12
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    They refuse to make this series like paper mario n64 or thousand year door. Id rather they just retire the series. Its a total disgrace at this point. 0/10
  87. Hollowman064
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    For a game that should be an RPG but instead is considered action/adventure, it's pretty sad when you are trying to avoid every single battle. What should be a core aspect of the game is something I want to avoid. No experience, no levelling up, equipment breaks after use. It didn't work for Sticker Star or Color Splash. Why the hell did they think it was going to work for Origami King? AsFor a game that should be an RPG but instead is considered action/adventure, it's pretty sad when you are trying to avoid every single battle. What should be a core aspect of the game is something I want to avoid. No experience, no levelling up, equipment breaks after use. It didn't work for Sticker Star or Color Splash. Why the hell did they think it was going to work for Origami King? As the quote goes "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".… Expand
  88. ConeyLove
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This game has many good aspects to it - the graphics, the concept, the humor for example. But it can be incredibly frustrating, and where you used to have some fun RPG aspects to balance it (customizing your character with badges, etc.), you now are just left to walk away and take a break. Fights are no longer fun but tedious, except the first time facing a new enemy, for the novelty ofThis game has many good aspects to it - the graphics, the concept, the humor for example. But it can be incredibly frustrating, and where you used to have some fun RPG aspects to balance it (customizing your character with badges, etc.), you now are just left to walk away and take a break. Fights are no longer fun but tedious, except the first time facing a new enemy, for the novelty of it. After that, it's a chore. Still fun but not nearly as addictive as the previous titles in the series. Unfortunate.… Expand
  89. efelix
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    i was so wrong, is amazing, im sad i finished ir already. you have to play it a little longer and be a little patience to get along, but once done it, you can let go, the music is great, the visuals, and funny as hell.
  90. MarcoVdn
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    The game looks very good, but the gameplay is often very monotonous and boring. The story is not very exciting or interesting and the characters are interchangeable.
  91. LordDoran
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    Try harder Nintendo. Maybe team with Square and rerelease Super Mario RPG to give us something worth playing.
  92. Kacak321
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    ........................................................ W tej ankiecie brało udział 12 osób 6 i w ogóle nie
  93. Jaylen9421
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I’ve been so confused by the negativity around this game. This paper mario has been so refreshing to play through so far! I’ve felt rewarded for looking in every nook and cranny I can find and hammering all sorts of the overworld searching for secrets. The music is very good as well. Most combat is avoidable and the combat that isn’t is usually shaken up to keep you on your toes! II’ve been so confused by the negativity around this game. This paper mario has been so refreshing to play through so far! I’ve felt rewarded for looking in every nook and cranny I can find and hammering all sorts of the overworld searching for secrets. The music is very good as well. Most combat is avoidable and the combat that isn’t is usually shaken up to keep you on your toes! I especially love the ring puzzle system, it’s extremely fun and enjoyable and really adds some needed depth to combat so It isn’t just a button mashing fest. Though you could argue that some of the puzzles are easy i’d say that it doesn’t really matter because at least for me it’s still fun to solve.

    I’ve played Paper Mario for the N64, TTYD, and Super Paper Mario on the Wii (was a personal favorite story wise for me) and I even played Color Splash.

    Paper Mario: The Origami King is without a doubt worth playing.    … Expand
  94. ReyBowser
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Yo soy fan de Paper Mario y me encanta lo nuevo lo fresco, extraño la jugabilidad de Nintendo GameCube y Nintendo 64 en los nuevos paper mario pero este esta muy bueno en gameplay! solo no me gusto la parte de origami, pero el juego es de mas de 9.1 para mi
  95. nickytheford
    Jul 18, 2020
    1
    Literal **** absoulty the epitome of **** a game that trys to force battles with no reward system ez pz gameplay and it feels like most charecters and the developers are talking down to me
  96. BirdSquanchy
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The best Paper Mario since Gamecube's. Amazing soundtrack, original battle system, beautiful art style and funny dialogues. Play it and enjoy this excellent RPG!
  97. Aenath
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    A very boring and repetitive game. The fights are as useless as last paper games. Not worth it
  98. ArthurJoelLeo
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    it's totally awful! A game which is forcing you to fight every god damn monster. Save points are far from each other when you died you will start from the last save point and fight with the monsters again. Also, don't let you run away from the fight. Complicated fight mechanics, totally **** awful. Save your money.
  99. shoulder
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    was not sure at the start but the more you play it the better it gets honestly very good and love the idea of paper against origami.
  100. daplon
    Jul 19, 2020
    3
    El juego en sí está bien al principio, pero se hace muy repetitivo, a las pocas horas de jugarlo, empiezas a aburrirte. No consigue enganchar.
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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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