Paper Trail

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    May 22, 2024
    90
    Paper Trail is a series of gratifying problem solving that challenges the player to think differently by bending their brain with every page turn. It isn’t often I run across a game that’s so thematically cohesive, but between the puzzle structure, storytelling, and crisp and colorful world, this is an experience that feels like every detail was considered in its development, especially for those who get regularly stymied by thought exercises. Paper Trail is a present that’s just as much fun to unwrap as it is to play with, and ranks in some of the better gaming experiences I’ve had this year.
  2. Nintendo Life
    May 22, 2024
    90
    Paper Trail is one of the finest puzzle games you can buy for the Switch right now. The storybook narrative, compelling visuals, and cleverly designed conundrums, all come together to make for a chill and enjoyable experience that you shouldn't miss, and you'd do well to keep an eye on what Newfangled Games does next. We’d give this one a high recommendation to anyone looking for a low-stakes yet sufficiently challenging new addition to their puzzle library.
  3. Gamezebo
    Jan 31, 2025
    80
    It’s a very short title, but anyone looking for a chilled puzzle experience should be checking out Paper Trail.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 3, 2024
    80
    Paper Trail delivers the perfect blend of color and art style that's a standout among the puzzle game genre. The technical mechanics are innovative and creatively integrate new challenges as the story goes on, making the experience engaging and thoughtful. While this storybook looks visually stunning, the plot lacks a sense of depth and doesn’t add much to the games’ experience. Paper Trail puts a twist on the simple indie game and centers itself on display for everyone to see in all its splendor.
  6. Impulsegamer
    May 23, 2024
    80
    Paper Trail is an endearing and unique puzzle adventure where you MUST fold under pressure.
  7. Pure Nintendo
    May 20, 2024
    80
    In Paper Trails, you help a girl, Page, follow her dream of attending university awaits. The player helps Page avoid obstacles by folding papers into paths on which she can travel. It’s a fun, challenging mechanic that provides hours of clever gameplay for puzzle enthusiasts.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    May 14, 2024
    80
    Paper Trail is arguably one of the best representations of what makes Netflix Games a genuinely great service. Like the OG Netflix, before they began trying to squeeze money out of the reality TV crowd, it feels experimental and chock-full of games you won’t find promoted on other services.
  9. The New York Times
    May 23, 2024
    75
    In Paper Trail, a top-down fairy tale, you fold, unfold and fold again until a path is revealed to pass an obstacle in a world rendered in moody watercolor backgrounds. There are some compelling environments, beautifully detailed and inked like a children’s book, but the story of a journey to college is paper thin.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jul 7, 2024
    A fantastic example of how to take advantage of the touch controls in platforms like Nintendo Switch. [Recommended]