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Topic: Paper Mario


  
  Paper Mario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
At the beginning of Mario's final battle with Bowser, she increases Bowser's power with a machine she has constructed to such an extent that the power of the Star Spirits have no affect on him, though in the end the two are defeated nevertheless.
A Li'l Sparkey whom Mario recovers from a lantern wielded by a ghost.
A sequel to Paper Mario, entitled Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, was released in late 2004 for the Nintendo GameCube.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paper_Mario   (3410 words)

  
 Super Paper Mario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is to be released on the Nintendo GameCube.
Mario - Mario's special move turns the world 90° for a limited time when you press R, allowing you to play in a 3 dimensional environment.
Also, there appears to be a boss based off of a chinese dragon, where you have to play as Mario, change to 3-D view, jump on the monster's back when he charges at you, grab the enemies on his back and throw them at his antenna.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Super_Paper_Mario   (744 words)

  
 Paper Mario - Retroview
Concerning the collision system, Mario can jump on an enemy or smash it with his hammer to net himself a first strike, and enemies can do the same with whatever maneuvers are at their disposal.
Both Mario and his ally take their turns, with timed button pressing and holding being necessary to execute moves effectively, and then the enemies go, with their attack damage reduced, and status changes blocked, through timed button pressing, as well.
Paper Mario begins when Princess Peach Toadstool sends Mario and Luigi an invitation to a party at her castle, whither they travel, only for Bowser to bring it into outer space (or close to, since no one seems to suffocate) with his own castle buried underneath.
www.rpgamer.com /games/mario/pmario/reviews/pmariordrev4.html   (1115 words)

  
 PAPER MARIO N64 Game Review
Mario finds himself having to rescue Princess Peach once again from the clutches of his arch-nemesis Bowser, but this time as the party leader in a bubble-gum role-playing game.
Paper Mario is a storybook come to life, as if one of those Mario sticker books you can buy at the Dollar Store has magically animated itself in the middle of the night.
Mario is best known as a master of reflexes and although that isn't the challenge that drives this game, Intelligent Systems has done their best to include that element in the role-play.
www.gamenationtv.com /reviews/papermario.shtml   (1180 words)

  
 RPG LAND Game Review: Paper Mario
When Mario performs a spindash to cover ground quickly, this whooshing sound effect is made, that is probably supposed to be the sound of paper blowing in the wind, but it really doesn't sound anything like that, and a couple of other effects don't really seem to match with the action either.
Mario's symptoms of insanity finally began to show when he brought a bomb into the desert, thinking it was his canteen.
Paper Mario was a defining moment for RPGs on the N64, which is a little sad, considering the quality of it.
www.rpgland.com /games/papermario/review.html   (703 words)

  
 Paper Mario Review for Nintendo 64 - Gaming Age
Not only is Paper Mario better than its predecessor, but it's easily the best RPG on the N64 (not that there's much competition).
Paper Mario has a very high resolution look to it without any of the "muddy" graphics found in so many other games for the N64.
Let's face it; the Mario games are notorious for their lame copycat stories that have had no real innovation in the last 20 years.
www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=n64&game=papermario   (1688 words)

  
 IGN: Paper Mario Review
Paper Mario is probably best described as an RPG platformer, as there are elements of both genres wrapped together to make up the title.
Mario and his party of characters take turns fighting off foes via a menu-driven interface, utilizing standard moves such as jumps (on the heads of enemies), as well as magical fire-balls, bomb explosions, lightning bolts, and so on.
Mario can continue to jump on the head of his foe until the character is defeated, but the procedure requires calculated timing on the part of the player.
ign64.ign.com /articles/150/150453p1.html   (1879 words)

  
 Paper Mario for Nintendo 64 Review - Nintendo 64 Paper Mario Review
Paper Mario is the follow-up to Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars for the SNES.
Not only is Paper Mario a tender bit of nostalgia to anyone who misses the good old days, but it is also a shining example of what Nintendo does best.
Mario will eventually gain several special attacks, but with the exception of the powers endowed to him by rescued star spirits, the attacks will always be a modification of his jump or hammer attack.
www.gamespot.com /n64/rpg/papermario/review.html   (679 words)

  
 Paper Mario - GameCritics.com
Paper Mario is completely appropriate and accessible to gamers of every age and has no material that could be considered objectionable.
Paper Mario is the most recently released addition to one of the most fruitful franchises ever created in the history of videogaming.
Mario and his helpers have a variety of attacks, and each attack has sub-attacks with different motions of the stick or buttons required to perform them.
www.gamecritics.com /review/papermario/main.php   (2014 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Paper Mario: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Paper Mario may boast elements of the classic platform gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG--but it ultimately cuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to both casual and hard-core gamers.
Paper Mario is filled to the brim with familiar faces, places and items, all presented in a fresh new light.
Paper Mario is one of the better games I've played on the N-64, combining the thrills and spills of Super Mario Brothers (without all the dying from missed jumps) with the depth of an adventure game.
www.amazon.com /Paper-Mario/dp/B00004U1R3   (2264 words)

  
 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review for GameCube - Pro-G
Mario can flatten himself to the thickness of paper, roll himself up into a tube, and even transform into a paper aeroplane and a paper boat; it's also possible to blow away sections of scenery, unfurl staircases and slip through the narrowest of gaps, as the situation requires.
The paper motif is by no means consistent - for instance, it's still possible to be hurt by large spikes even though it should technically be possible to slip between them, and despite his two-dimensional nature, Mario's still pretty handy with that hammer - but it's charming, and it's funny, and it works.
Paper Mario 2, while fundamentally similar to its predecessor, comprehensively outdoes the original in every way, with a better storyline, a surprisingly sophisticated battle system and some superbly detailed characterisation, as well as a defiantly loopy sense of fun.
www.pro-g.co.uk /gamecube/paper_mario_2/review.html   (1501 words)

  
 GameDaily: The latest Gamecube Super Paper Mario previews and trailers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door included new play techniques, more side characters to aid you on your quest, and a boost in visuals and sound to make the quest more involving.
In Super Paper Mario, the paper-thin Mario once again embarks on an epic quest in a world filled with ridiculously inventive design and familiar dangers throughout, although this time the gameplay's taken a turn for the better.
Super Paper Mario looks to be brimming with style and enjoyment, just as the other games did, but the little twists on the gameplay should make this experience stand out more than The Thousand Year Door ever could have.
gamecube.gamedaily.com /game/preview/?gameid=5266   (1082 words)

  
 Mega Reviews: Paper Mario (56k) - Reviews - Nintendo NSider Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Paper Mario is the unofficial sequel to the Super Nintendo smash, Super Mario RPG: The Legend of The Seven Stars.
Paper Mario's cast is diverse, and more importantly, adds to the comedic and lighthearted style of the game.
Paper Mario definitely has some stylistic excellence, and Mario fans should be pleased by what it has to offer.
forums.nintendo.com /nintendo/board/message?board.id=Nowplaying&message.id=34940   (1573 words)

  
 The Armchair Empire - Classic Gaming: Paper Mario
The N64 brought Mario into a completely 3D world and it seems appropriate that in the waning days of the N64 he go out in 2D style.
The switch to turn-based action occurs when Mario attacks or is attacked by an enemy in the field.
Mario chooses from a variety of options: run away, jumping on a specific opponent, using an item, changing team members, etc. There’s no time limit for the selection of your next move, which is a good thing because a lot of time can be put into planning which bad guy to stomp first.
www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/N64Reviews/paper_mario.htm   (1010 words)

  
 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (cube: 2004): Reviews
A simplified RPG at its core, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is just too charming, funny and unique to dislike and you'll probably be smiling and feel good the whole way through.
One of the great strengths of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is that although everything is pretty simple, none of it is so simple as to be boring.
Paper Mario 2 is full to the brim with that classic magical gameplay that only Nintendo can produce.
www.metacritic.com /games/platforms/cube/papermario2   (2348 words)

  
 Paper Mario 2
Paper Mario 2 is the up and coming second chapter to the popular Nintedo 64 role-playing game (RPG), starring the famous, lovable mascot Nintendo is know for: Mario.
Paper Mario 2 includes some similar aspects to last year’s great running title, Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga for the GameBoy Advance, with some new twists and it’s own unique ‘genetics’.
Paper Mario 2 looks to have the combination of role-playing, puzzle solving and platforming game, with enough added excitement to keep your interest and make this a title to check out.
www.xgpgaming.com /gamecube/papermario2.php   (526 words)

  
 Game Revolution N64 Review Page - Game Revolution
Mario and crew are all flat objects, though they exist in a 3D world.
Mario's two main stats are Heart Points, which represent your health, and Flower Points, which are used to perform power-up battle moves.
Mario can find over 50 Badges, which he can equip to boost his stats and gain extra combat moves.
www.gamerevolution.com /oldsite/games/n64/rpg/paper_mario.htm   (962 words)

  
 Super Paper Mario Trailer - Kotaku
You know, that music they've got playing through the trailer is a really freshing alternative to the main SMB theme we've been hearing in various synthesizer variations for the last twenty years.
Is this a Paper Mario-like RPG, or is this a SMB platformer where he has all his Paper Mario powers?
Yeah, it looks like a paper mario platformer, which is an interesting idea.
www.kotaku.com /gaming/e3/super-paper-mario-trailer-172724.php   (245 words)

  
 Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - GameCritics.com
As Mario wows the crowd with fancy moves—especially ones that elicit praise like "Nice!" or "Wonderful!"—he fills up a bit of his Star Power meter.
Star Power is what Mario uses to unlock the might of the Crystal Stars, which are mysterious objects guarded by monsters.
Most of all, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the most fun I've had spending 50 hours—and 50 dollars—in a long, long time.
www.gamecritics.com /review/papermario2/main.php   (987 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Paper Mario: PC & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Paper Mario may boast elements of the classic platform-gaming genre, as well as the traditional RPG but it ultimately cuts through all expectations to deliver an experience that appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers.
Paper Mario has a 2-D look in a 3-D game world--an aesthetic designed to make players feel as if they've entered an animated pop-up book.
For example, when Mario is sleeping, he flips and flutters through the air like a leaf falling from a tree.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004U1R3   (930 words)

  
 Paper Mario 2: The Thousand-Year Door Review - GameCube
Paper Mario follows their lead, placing all enemies on the screen before combat ensues.
Mario and Goombella can jump on their foes twice in a row; Koops can hit with a harder shell attack.
Paper Mario has some hard points, but with the exception of the puzzles it isn't a very challenging game.
gamecube.gamezone.com /gzreviews/r23776.htm   (1483 words)

  
 Paper Mario 2 - GameCube (GC) Previews - The Armchair Empire
Paper Mario 2 builds on the action-packed battle system of the original RPG with the addition of audience participation.
Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toadsworth, Bowser, Kammy Koopa, Toads, Koopas, Goombas, Yoshis, a wealth of new and established characters.
Paper Mario 2 had a strong E3 showing making the wait until its October release all the longer.
www.armchairempire.com /Previews/gamecube/paper-mario-2.htm   (566 words)

  
 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Cheats, Codes, Cheat Codes for GameCube (GCN)
He was a Koopa in the original Paper Mario.
Troopa from the original Paper Mario is in it, flying outside the window.
If the Shadow Queen has her big hands, when it is Mario's turn use Power Smash or Spring Jump (recommended) on the Shadow Queen, and not the Hands.
www.cheatcc.com /gc/papermario2.html   (4387 words)

  
 Paper Mario for Nintendo 64 - MobyGames
Paper Mario is the follow-up to Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars for Super Nintendo.
Mario has the ability to gain experience and grow levels by defeating enemies and bosses.
Mario also has the ability to recruit teammates to help him out in battle.
www.mobygames.com /game/paper-mario   (398 words)

  
 GameStats: Paper Mario
Paper Mario is probably best described as an RPG platformer.
Mario travels through various lands, from desert to rainforest, on land, water and air, platformer style, jumping on objects, breaking blocks, and uncovering hidden items.
The game begins as Mario sets out to save the Princess from the evil Bowser, who has stolen a magical artifact called the Star Rod and made himself invincible.
www.gamestats.com /objects/000/000453   (337 words)

  
 AllRPG.com - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - Review
Paper Mario once again takes an adventure, this time to the town of Rogueport.
Once finding out Peach has been kidnapped, Mario learns his best chance of finding her is to collect the Crystal Stars with the help of the treasure map and the Thousand Year Door.
Like the last Paper Mario game, most of it is in 2-D, although the whole world is in 3-D. Despite a lot of 2-D graphics, everything is beautifully colored and the graphics are easy on the eyes.
www.allrpg.com /games/papermario2/index.php3?page=review&num=1   (718 words)

  
 GameSpy: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Preview
Paper Mario for Nintendo 64 was one of the most charming games I played for that system.
Paper Mario 2 for GameCube adds some visual enhancements to the super-cute formula.
Mario encounters him on his never ending quest for star crystals.
cube.gamespy.com /gamecube/paper-mario-gcn/514905p1.html   (501 words)

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