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| Paper Mario |
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The semi-sequel to the Square-developed Super NES title "Super Mario RPG," Paper Mario's Mushroom Kingdom characters are clearly its only features which are two-dimensional.
| PUBLISHER: |
Nintendo |
| DEVELOPER: |
Intelligent Systems |
| GENRE(S): |
Role-Playing Game |
| PLAYERS: |
1 |
| ESRB RATING: |
E (Everyone) |
| RELEASE DATE: |
February 5, 2001 |

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
100
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
No matter what your tastes are, after just an hour in Mario's new world, we can guarantee that you?ll not want to move from your chair. Ever.

100
Hot Games
Deceptively deep, this is the new blueprint for action RPGs and one of the last must-haves for the N64.

100
Core Magazine
Easily one of the best games available for the N64, Paper Mario is a fantastic experience that shouldn't be missed.

100
Daily Radar
If you're severely allergic to overly cute-and-cuddly games, take some Dramamine before heading off on Mario's adventure.
96
Nintendojo
While said story may not live up to the expectations of most RPG fans, or fans of Super Mario RPG, it is far better and more interesting than the typical 'stories' you have to endure in a Mario game.

95
Da Gameboyz
With its light-hearted plot, loveable characters, innovative gameplay and perfectly fitting music, this game should appeal to anyone and everyone.
95
Electric Playground
What it does have is a great story, fun puzzles, and epic battles. Any RPG fan would be absolutely nuts to pass on Paper Mario.

95
GameSpot
With stunning graphics, excellent sound, and extremely solid gameplay, Paper Mario is a quality game on all fronts.

92
Gaming Maxx
With a standout graphical look to it, and the great traditional RPG style, Paper Mario is certainly one of the best RPG games out there.

91
Gaming Age
Not only is Paper Mario a superb RPG, but it's also another quality N64 game that simply shouldn't be missed.

90
IGN
Underneath its 2D surface, Paper Mario is a fantastically deep, intuitively designed, and wonderfully rewarding experience complete with enhanced takes on old-school turn-based fighting mechanics and a statistic system that would satisfy any RPG fanatic.

90
Happy Puppy
Much like Journey's Greatest Hits CD, it takes the best of the '80s and serves up a timeless experience. It's a classic in the best sense of the word.

84
GameShark
What makes the game so visually stunning is the multitude of graphical styles.

83
Game Revolution
The story is delivered with a good dose of humor, taking occasional potshots at Mario's past. The familiarity of the world is one of the game's greatest assets, and Nintendo does a great job keeping its tradition alive.

80
GamePro
Despite having a unique look, the visuals certainly aren't the highlight of Paper Mario. It's the fun adventure, mixing intuitive controls and straightforward gameplay that make this a great addition to the N64 library.


The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 42 User Votes
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