Paper Mario

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  • Release Date: Jan. 1, 2000
  • Price: $50.00
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Developer: Nintendo
  • Platform(s): N64
  • Genre: RPG

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Paper Mario by Nintendo for N64 is a side-scrolling action-RPG where 2D characters move in a fully 3D world. When Princess Peach is kidnapped, Mario plots to rescue the seven Star Spirits and rid the Mushroom Kingdom of Koopa's cruel cohorts. As he travels from the tropical jungles of Lavalava Island to the frosty heights of Shiver Mountain, he meets up with seven all-new companions...and he need help from each one or there'll be no happily ever after. A key feature to battle, the Action Command, lets you inflict more damage on an enemy -- and take less damage -- if you press the A Button at the correct time. The more Action Commands you can pull off, the more damage you can cause.

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Tight controls [1] Repetitive gameplay [1]
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Paper Mario - N64

Pros Cons
Tight controls Annoying audio
Just plain fun Repetitive gameplay
Loads of content  
Paper Mario

A unique looking game. That characters are all flat, where they are set in a 3D world. The same old storyline, with a few different elements and new characters introduced to the series. Mario has the standard jump attack to begin with and acquires hammer early in the game. Besides leveling up, Badges are will allow you to increase defense, attack, H.P. and F.P. however you want. So, you aren't running around with a ton of weaponry and armor. Some of the items for your health, attack and defense, can be used to make other items when you give them to Tayce T. to cook. There are star pieces to find, that can be traded for badges.


The boss battles can be challenging, if you haven't leveled up and stocked up with useful items. There really isn't anything to complain about, except that RPGs can get repetitive. The one thing that can really get annoying with this game, is the music. It has almost whine to it, that just gets on ones nerves the longer you play. Otherwise, this is a great game that anyone can pick up and play.

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