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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Paper Mario: The Origami King is celebrating its five-year anniversary today, July 17, 2025. Below, we examine the ways the Paper Mario series has ...

This short recreates a Paper Mario–style moment in real life, using simple props and framing to mimic the game’s movement and visual style. From happy hour to final hours: Man dies after being served ...

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 ...