These five RPGs all borrow mechanics or features from Nintendo's iconic Paper Mario series and are must-plays.

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There have been many attempts over the years to bring back what made the first couple of Paper Mario games special. the timing-based attacks, the art style, and the light-hearted comedy all combined ...

If you ask gamers what has been frustrating about Paper Mario over the last several entries of its life, outside of a recent remake/remaster, they’ll tell you that the games lacked the charm and fun ...

A real life interpretation of Paper Mario featuring flat world visuals, creative movement, and playful scenes. The video ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Paper Mario was released in Japan 25 years ago today, August 11, 2025. Below, we look back at how the dynamic battle system and an unusual approach to ...

There’s fishing in Paper Mario: The Origami King. In at least one instance, Mario — paper-thin and outlined in white like a Lisa Frank sticker — can stop at the edge of a secluded dock, cast a line ...

There were many “revelations” made during the Nintendo Direct in September. But the one that had many people talking was the remaster of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. The RPG classic was one of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Paper Mario: The Origami King is surprisingly close to release for a game we just recently learned exists. That condensed time frame means Nintendo ...

While the Switch may still be missing some beloved legacy titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Nintendo’s seven-year-old console is about to get the remake of Paper ...

This short recreates a Paper Mario–inspired moment in real life. It highlights simple props, framing, and movement used to ...