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Paper Mario

A new Mario adventure unfolds in Paper Mario, an RPG game initially released on the Nintendo 64. The start of an all-new sub-franchise in the world of the iconic plumber, Paper Mario, sees the titular hero setting off to save Princess Peach from Bowser once again. Players will gain "partners" as they adventure through the paper-like world of the game, solving puzzles and engaging in fast-paced turn-based battles in the second Mario RPG game to ever be released.

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Paper Mario
Released
February 5, 2001
ESRB
E For Everyone Due To Comic Mischief
Developer(s)
Intelligent Systems
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Franchise
Paper Mario

Sequel(s)

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Ms. Mowz poses in front of a big explosion. In the background, she kisses Mario on the left and jumps out a castle window on the right.
How To Unlock Ms. Mowz In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Secret Character)

Ms. Mowz is an optional companion in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Her recruitment quest can be easy to miss if you aren't paying atteniton.

Mario looks at a map of Whacka, the secret boss from Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - How To Find (& Beat) Boss Whacka

Karma hits Paper Mario back very hard in The Thousand-Year Door via a secret boss, Whacka, who has had enough of people hitting his head.

Mario with a shocked expression in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Reviews May Break A 23-Year Record For The Series

The early reviews for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door could lead to the series reaching a highpoint via the remastered Switch version.

Paper Mario, Peach, and Mario from left to right.
Super Mario RPG & TTYD Remakes Are Great News For The Next Paper Mario Game

With new remakes coming out for classic Mario RPGs, the future of the Paper Mario series could hold a return to the gameplay style of TTYD.

Paper-Mario-64-Beta-Footage
Paper Mario Never-Before-Seen Footage Found After 25 Years

Long-lost beta footage of the original Paper Mario has been found after more than two decades, back when it was referred to as Super Mario RPG 2.

Paper Mario's prologue leads the player to a boss fight with the Goomba King.
How To Defeat The Goomba King In Paper Mario

The Goomba King is Paper Mario's first boss, but he's less dangerous than he seems. There is an easy trick to neutralizing his boss battle.

Paper Mario's Nintendo Switch Online Port Crashing Bugs Errors Glitches
Paper Mario On Nintendo Switch Has Even More Bugs Than Usual

Paper Mario for the Nintendo Switch Online service has been plagued with a plethora of bugs, and such a classic game deserves better treatment.

Paper Mario 64 Cover Image
Every Cheat & Secret Area In Paper Mario N64

Paper Mario N64 secrets include frightened Luigi, NES Mario, and Luigi's diary. Players can also avoid some fights and find a hidden witch, Merlee.

Split image showing the cover for Paper Mario 64 and Mario in Star Haven
Every Paper Mario 64 Chapter, Ranked Worst To Best

With Paper Mario 64's recent release on Nintendo Switch Online, it's time to decide which chapter of the N64 classic is the best.

Paper Mario Nintendo Switch Online Cover
Nintendo Switch Online Will Get N64 Game Paper Mario in December

Nintendo has announced that the original Paper Mario on Nintendo 64 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack on December 10.

3 pieces of Fan art depicting numerous characters from the Paper Mario series
Arts & Crafts: 10 Adorable Pieces Of Paper Mario Fan Art That Nintendo Fans Will Love

The Paper Mario franchise has inspired some fantastic work from some very talented fan artists, and here are just a few can't-miss art pieces.

Paper Mario Zelda Ocarina Of Time Speedrun
Paper Mario Speedrunner Beats Game By Playing Ocarina Of Time

One skilled speedrunner sets a new record in Paper Mario by playing The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time and transferring save data between them.