![]() ![]() It’s oddly satisfying fixing the environment, watching it transform from a horrible mess to something of beauty. It’s in ample supply – just defeat an enemy, whack a tree or collect bags of the stuff hiding in blocks. There’s a new confetti mechanic where players fill holes in the environment with confetti they have collected. Coupled with the beloved paper craft art style, this is also one visually appealing game. No environment overstays its welcome and you’ll quickly progress to the next area before repetition sets in. The game continuously throws new ideas and locations at you. Think The Legend of Zelda for comparison, though on a smaller scale. In the lead-up to some boss fights, players must also navigate dungeons which are full of traps and puzzles to overcome. Littered throughout the world are coins, question mark blocks, collectible figurines and other hidden goodies. The Origami King takes things further, with players exploring a Feudal Japan-inspired theme park, a forest, a sprawling desert area and at one point the open ocean which you traverse via a boat. It’s a shame because you spend all this time getting familiar with the character’s situation and overcome challenges together, only for the plot to quickly forget them and move on.Īs the series has progressed, Paper Mario has gone from side scrolling levels to larger 3D areas to explore. Partners also do not join you through the entirety of the story, instead they’re often regulated to certain areas or chapters only. ![]() During battle players don’t control their partners, who instead attack autonomously after Mario has finished his turn. Professor Toad, for example, can read ancient hieroglyphics that are in ruins you explore. They will follow Mario and have unique skills which benefit the story. ![]() Throughout your adventure you will meet various characters, some of whom will become a party member. This review will avoid spoiling more of the story, but rest assure this is Paper Mario at its best in terms of the writing. It’s all these small moments which add charm to the world and draws players in. ![]() Another character, Bobby, is a forgetful Bob-omb who just has unfortunate bad luck, often in comical fashion. There’s one moment where Mario puts on a fake Goomba head which causes Olivia to laugh hysterically. Olivia, for example, is a wonderful ally for Mario she always offers hints when requested and provides, often humorous, commentary. But the game is also packed full of humour and strong character development. The story takes some dark turns, dealing with topics such as death and the general gloom that King Olly is inflicting on the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario teams up with Olivia to unwrap the streamers, rescue Princess Peach and most importantly, put a stop to King Olly’s plans. During the chaos, Mario meets King Olly’s sister, Olivia, who wants to stop her brother. As part of his nefarious plans, King Olly envelopes Princess Peach’s castle in streamers and transports it to the mountain tops. The villain behind these events is revealed to be King Olly, the self-proclaimed King of Origami, whose sole mission is to turn everything into origami. Other members of the Mushroom Kingdom, including Bowser’s own troops, have also been turned into origami. Upon entering Princess Peach’s castle, they discover that Peach has been turned into origami and is acting a lot more sinister than her normal cake-baking self. When the duo arrive, however, the town is mysteriously deserted. Paper Mario: The Origami King begins with Mario and Luigi journeying to the Mushroom Kingdom’s Toad Town where they are celebrating the annual origami festival. Paper Mario: The Origami King isn’t the true follow-up to The Thousand Year Door that fans have been begging for, but it’s nonetheless a great adventure that will entertain you from beginning to end. However, more recent releases haven’t met fan expectations, with many calling out the development team for making inferior design choices which have negatively impacted the experience. The series’ art direction, humour and storytelling has made it stand out from Mario’s other adventures. The Paper Mario series has been a favourite among Nintendo fans ever since the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 (or 2001 for Western territories). ![]()
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