Nintendo 3DS · 2012
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
A paper-cutout RPG where Mario solves puzzles and battles using a book of stickers.
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Format
- Game card
- Genre
- role-playing video game
- Released
- 2012
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Overview
Paper Mario: Sticker Star places the player in a world of cut-out cardboard characters, where stickers from a magic book are the main tool for traversal and combat. The game mixes turn-based battles, platforming, and sticker-collecting puzzles across a range of colorful, papery locales. Its mechanics reward experimentation with the right sticker for the right moment rather than raw button-mashing.
02
Why it matters
It marks a noticeable shift in the Paper Mario line toward puzzle-first gameplay, making sticker management central to both exploration and fights. For 3DS owners, it is a key example of Nintendo's handheld RPG experimentation in the mid-2010s.
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The physical edition
A complete copy typically includes the Nintendo 3DS game card, the retail box, and any bundled paper materials or inserts the edition shipped with. Regional editions can differ in cover art, language, and included extras, so match the specific region before buying.
04
Playing it today
It runs on original Nintendo 3DS family hardware and can still be enjoyed as a full single-player RPG. Backups on cartridge are uncommon, so play directly from the original card to preserve its condition.