Paper has many functions, and this is abundantly clear now thatPaper Mario: The Origami Kingis reinventing itself. This innovative game will attempt to retoolPaper Marioto fit with origami TheNintendo Switchis shaping up to be one of the greatest platforms of our generation. Harnessing the power of the Nintendo Switch, there will be vivid detail like never seen before.
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Unless there are any unforeseen delays,Paper Mario: The Origami Kingwill release on July 17th, 2020. There is time to prepare for what could be aPaper Mariogame of epic proportions. With less than a month to go, here are a handful of games to get you in thePaper Mariospirit.
10Paper Mario: Color Splash
TheWii Umay not have been the commercial success that Nintendo hoped for, lest we forget its many exclusives.Paper Mario: Color Splashbreathed new life into thePaper Marioseries with more color than we could’ve asked for.
We can criticize the game for its lackluster story, butPaper Mario: Color Splashbrings enough to the table to warrant a playthrough. You’ll fall deeply in love with its artwork while immersed in itsturn-based gameplay.
9Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Stickers are a fundamental part ofPaper Mario: Sticker Star.They are plastered almost everywhere, including walls throughout the game. You’ll head to classicPaper Mariolocations but visit new ones as well.
ThisNintendo 3DSgame will likely serve as inspiration for the upcomingPaper Mario: The Origami King. For a handheld game,Paper Mario: Sticker Star’s papercraft visual detail is stupendous.
8Final Fantasy VII
If you’re like everyone waiting forFinal Fantasy VII RemakePart II, you may want to go back and play the original. The remake willfocus deeper on each part of the story,but we’ll have to wait to see the last parts.
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WhileFinal Fantasy VII Remakeuses an active time battle (ATB) system, the original was strictly a turn-based game likePaper Mario. Free flow combat has its advantages, but the strategic nature of turn-based combat is incomparable.
7Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time
Released for the Nintendo DS,Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time is the first sequel in theMario & Luigivideo game series.
It is a turn-based RPG likePaper Mario: Origami King. They are often compared to each other, despitePaper Mario’s papercraft visual style. Both game series are story intensive and are worth a playthrough.
6Child Of Light
Child of Lightmay not be a Nintendo product, but it is a masterful turn-based RPG. This mesmerizing experience was developed byUbisoftand released in 2014.
There is a platforming component toChild of Light, which is rare for a turn-based RPG.Paper Marioalso contains a blend of RPG elements and platforming. They are both lauded for their gameplay, butPaper Mariomay have been an inspiration forChild of Light. This fairy tale adventure is one you’re able to’t miss!
5Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars
Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars(also referred to asSuper Mario RPG) differs from other games on this list because of its age. This original Mario RPG released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System way back in 1996.
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Some would consider this to be the best Mario RPG of all time. It was way ahead of its time, and not many people got a chance to play it.Super Mario RPGis available on the Wii and Wii U Virtual Console, as well as part of the SNES Classic Edition collection. Bowser serves as an ally after his plans to kidnap Princess Peach are interrupted by Smithy.
4Super Paper Mario
WhileSuper Paper Mariogot rid of turn-based battles by adding free-flow movements,Paper Mario: The Origami Kingwill use traditional turn-based battles. At the same time,Super Paper Mariois by no means a bad game.
It released for the Nintendo Wii back in 2007 and is the thirdPaper Mariogame. RPG elements combined with platforming akin to otherSuper Mariogames are whySuper Paper Mariostands out.
3Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
Nintendo decided to branch out to a new turn-based series—and we’re glad they did.Mario& Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Storyfeatures an intriguing story with turn-based combat that relies on timing.
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We seeMario and Luigi,who both happen to be plumbers, jump into action for a story where Bowser is their ally. The unlikely trio teams up to defeat Fawful, a mutual enemy.Mario& Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Storyis the third and arguably best installment in theMario & Luigiseries.
2Paper Mario
The originalPaper Mariostands the test of time with invigorating gameplay and a timeless story.Released for the Nintendo 64some odd twenty years ago, it follows the same plot as popular Mario games. Princess Peach plays the damsel in distress who is kidnapped by the malevolent Bowser.
To see how far the series has come since the original, and where it’s faltered,Paper Mariois a must-play. We wouldn’t be surprised if this game was remastered for the Nintendo Switch.
1Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Mario has appeared in countless games over the past decades, butfew compare to the great strides ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Released for the Nintendo GameCube, it was a significant leap in gameplay over the Nintendo 64’sPaper Mario. Visually it is striking, andThe Thousand-Year Doorexcels on all fronts. It takes players outside the Mushroom Kingdom to the unfamiliar town of Rogueport.
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