86
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.0
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

Up in Star Haven, there exists a Star Wand that allows the stars to grant wishes to those who are pure of heart. The Star Wand is looked over by the Seven Star Spirits, who protect it in its sanctuary. However, Bowser attacks Star Haven, steals the Star Wand, and locks up the Star Spirits so that they cannot challenge his power. With his new powers, Bowser defeats Mario and lifts Princess Peach's castle into the air, taking her and all her guests as prisoners. Now, the only way to challenge Bowser's unbridled power is to rescue all seven Star Spirits, which have been imprisoned all over the land.

Paper Mario is the follow-up to Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars for Super Nintendo. Basically, this is an RPG set in the Mario universe. Mario has the ability to gain experience and grow levels by defeating enemies and bosses. Mario also has the ability to recruit teammates to help him out in battle. As well, Mario can collect badges that will help his combat abilities, star pieces that he can trade for badges, and more items that he can use throughout the game. The Star Spirits will also aid him in his quest.

Like Super Mario RPG before it, Paper Mario's graphics are very unique to any other game. All the characters are 2D within a fully 3D world. This gives the feeling that each character is made out of "paper".

Alternate Titles

  • "马里奥物语" -- Chinese title (simplified)
  • "Mario Story" -- Japanese title
  • "マリオストーリー" -- Japanese spelling

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User Reviews

The best RPG for N64 Willy105 (16) 4.8 Stars4.8 Stars4.8 Stars4.8 Stars4.8 Stars

The Press Says

The Next Level Apr 09, 2001 A 100
GameSpot Feb 05, 2001 9.5 out of 10 95
Gamer's Pulse Jun 12, 2001 94 out of 100 94
Gameplay RPG Oct, 2000 94 out of 100 94
Thunderbolt Games Jul 17, 2007 9 out of 10 90
Game Revolution Feb 01, 2001 B+ 83
RPGFan May 28, 2001 82 out of 100 82
Super Play Sep, 2001 8 out of 10 80
Retroage Feb 19, 2011 7 out of 10 70
Gamekult Mar 10, 2001 7 out of 10 70

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Trivia

The Koopa Brothers are based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.


This entry was contributed by Rogee Bronze Star Contributing Member (509) and gamewarrior (5078)
 

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