Nintendo 64 · 2000
Paper Mario
Paper Mario is a 2000 N64 title that pairs the character's familiar face with a turn-based, story-driven structure.
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- platform game
- Released
- 2000
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Overview
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, the game places Mario in a cut-paper world where battles shift between platforming and turn-based combat. Its cast and story lean into role-playing elements rather than straight side-scrolling platforming. The N64 release made it one of the console's more distinctive late entries.
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Why it matters
It helped establish the Paper Mario name as a series entry that mixes platforming with turn-based encounters. On N64 it stands as a notable example of a franchise title that diverges from the mainline Mario formula.
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The physical edition
A typical complete N64 copy includes the cartridge, game box, and instruction manual, with packaging details that vary by region. Regional editions may differ in artwork, language, and included inserts, so the exact contents should be confirmed for any specific listing.
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Playing it today
The game runs on original N64 hardware or compatible emulation, and its turn-based play is accessible to newcomers. Save data is stored on the cartridge, so handling it gently helps preserve the copy.