Top 10 Best Paper Mario Games
Super Paper Mario is a 2007 release that blends platforming with RPG elements. Unlike traditional Paper Mario games, this installment allows players to switch between 2D and 3D perspectives to solve puzzles. It features a story-driven narrative with multiple playable characters, including Mario, Peach, Bowser, and Luigi. Super Paper Mario's storyline is one to remember, taking a darker turn on the series and making the plot more interesting as the story goes on.
The first two worlds aren't very exciting, where you learn the mechanics and new battle format. However, after entering the third world, the storyline gets more enticing and is easily more enjoyable.
The only downside to the game is ditching the old battle system, making the game more like a regular Mario game.
The music exceeded my expectations. The villains will always have a special place in my heart, and the ending just makes you feel warm-hearted. If you haven't picked up this game, I highly suggest you do and give it a shot because it's really worth your time.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a critically acclaimed RPG for the GameCube released in 2004. It combines turn-based combat with a unique paper aesthetic, allowing Mario to use abilities like folding and transforming into paper forms. The game follows Mario's quest to find the seven Crystal Stars and unlock the legendary Thousand-Year Door. Paper Mario TTYD is the best Paper Mario game in my opinion because it added onto the first game as a sequel should.
The reason I like it more than the original is because of the story. In this game, you don't fight Bowser at the end. You fight a shadow queen who imprisoned Peach inside herself to gain more power. I hate when every game ends with beating Bowser, so I really liked this change.
Another reason is the partners. The partners in this game are much better. Sure, you have the Goomba, Koopa, Bob-omb, and Ghost. But this time, you get a Yoshi from an egg you hatched yourself and a thieving mouse who you meet throughout the game.
All of this and more is why I believe Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the best Paper Mario game.
Paper Mario (2000) is the series' first entry and originally debuted on the Nintendo 64. It features a vibrant paper-like art style and turn-based combat, along with partners that assist Mario in battle. The game revolves around Mario's mission to rescue Princess Peach and stop Bowser from using the stolen Star Rod. The series has progressively gotten worse. I am going to review the entire series, showing the progress.
The original has good partners, great chapters, and it just feels like a classic. Ah, the memories.
The Thousand-Year Door has no level caps, and the ability to continue after you finish the last boss is nice. However, the chapters don't have that unique feel to them. Chapters 1 and 3 have that feel, though.
Super Paper Mario lost most of the best aspects of the series. It's worth a couple of playthroughs, but nothing great.
Sticker Star: I haven't played enough yet, but the idea that you NEED stickers to fight is kind of annoying. The puzzles are ridiculously difficult, but it appears to be better than the third.
Hopefully, they will make one for the Wii U that is like the first two. If so, I will be very happy. The first is easily the best in the series, and it is one of my favorite series.
Paper Mario: Color Splash was released for the Wii U in 2016 and focuses on the use of paint to restore color to the world. Combat is card-based, and Mario uses the Paint Hammer to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. The game has a humorous tone and emphasizes exploration of different locations across Prism Island. Sticker Star was a game that disappointed most people, including me. I was hoping for a game with a good narrative and fun characters when I played Sticker Star. Frankly, we did not get that, but Color Splash picks up for everything Sticker Star didn't do or did wrong.
The hate for the game mostly stems from the abomination called Sticker Star. This game has a lot of unique characters that make it as good as, at least, the original Paper Mario.
Despite the hate this game got before release, I actually really enjoy it after playing through most of it.
My only complaints would be the lack of a battle system and the lack of partners. Huey is great and probably one of my favorite characters in Paper Mario history, but I wish he would actually help us in battle.
If Nintendo would bring back the RPG experience system, this game would probably be above the original.
Paper Mario: Sticker Star is a 2012 game for the Nintendo 3DS that introduces a sticker-based combat system. Players collect stickers to perform attacks and solve environmental puzzles. It marked a shift in gameplay focus compared to earlier titles, placing less emphasis on character development and more on puzzle-solving. I would say the game is very interesting. I like it, though it lacks most of the elements that the first and second Paper Mario had.
I like this game because it has a lot of humor, creativity, and very nice graphics. The stickers remind me of my younger days when I would put them all over the place!
This game has a boring story and a boring battle system. You can run away from battles or just not do them altogether. All you'd get are useless coins.
However, this game has good graphics, so 10/10.
This game doesn't deserve any of the hate it got. I own the game and I still can't see why so many people hate it so much. Most of the people who dislike the game likely haven't even played it.
Paper Mario: The Origami King is a 2020 release for the Nintendo Switch that brings a new puzzle-based combat system involving rotating rings. The game follows Mario's efforts to stop King Olly, who has transformed the Mushroom Kingdom into origami. It features a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and a lighter story with humorous dialogue. It is a new game. I have played it and I really like it. Bowser is folded up and looks like one of those wet floor signs you might see at a school.
This game should be ranked higher than Sticker Star. Like Super Paper Mario, it has a pretty good story and pretty good characters.
People complain about this game not being Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It's awesome though.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (2015) is a crossover between the Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi series, released for the Nintendo 3DS. In this RPG, Paper Mario teams up with Mario and Luigi to defeat Bowser and his paper counterpart. The game features both series' signature mechanics, blending action commands and strategic gameplay. This is a Mario & Luigi game, not a Paper Mario game! But it's pretty good.