Paper Mario
A revolutionary paper-style RPG! As paper-thin Mario, team up with partners like Goombario to rescue Peach from Bowser using timed-action battles and paper transformations.
Platform
nintendo 64
Year
2000
Genre
Role-Playing (RPG)
Developer
Intelligent Systems
Controls
About This Game
Introduced the series' signature papercraft aesthetic and 2D/3D hybrid world
Features 8 unique partners with special field abilities and battle techniques
Innovative Action Command system adds timing-based mechanics to turn-based combat
Won Nintendo Power Awards for Best Graphics and Best RPG on N64
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