A genre-bending RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over ...

These five RPGs all borrow mechanics or features from Nintendo's iconic Paper Mario series and are must-plays.

Liam has been a Features writer for Game Rant since 2021. He's a life-long gaming enthusiast, and started covering game news in 2019. Liam has a preference for melee-focused action games, and enjoys ...

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 was released in Japan 25 years ago today, August 11, 2025. Below, we look back at how the dynamic battle system and an unusual approach to ...

There’s fishing in Paper Mario: The Origami King. In at least one instance, Mario — paper-thin and outlined in white like a Lisa Frank sticker — can stop at the edge of a secluded dock, cast a line ...

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. Deadly floodwaters rage through Indonesia with thousands ...

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 ...