Paper Mario
2000 • Intelligent Systems
8.7/10Nintendo
RPG
Mario's paper-thin RPG adventure featuring unique visual style and creative turn-based combat.
Gameplay
Turn-based RPG with timing-based combat, paper-themed visual design, and story-driven adventure.
Historical Context
Developed by Intelligent Systems as a spiritual successor to Super Mario RPG with a distinctive paper theme.
Fun Facts
- • Originally intended as Super Mario RPG 2
- • Features a unique paper aesthetic
- • Bowser is portrayed in a more comedic light
Cultural Impact
Proved that Mario could work in RPG settings and established the Paper Mario series with its unique aesthetic.
Review
Paper Mario combined Mario's charm with solid RPG mechanics and a unique visual style that set it apart from other RPGs.