Mario RPGs tend to have similar battle mechanics. Even back on the SNES when Super Mario RPG debuted, the battle system incorporated reaction button inputs to either deal more damage with your attacks ...

If you ask any Paper Mario fan, there are two distinct eras in the 25-year history of the subseries: The golden age of character-driven RPGs, and the more experimental games with simpler gameplay and ...

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 ...

Speak with Merlon Back in Flipside, go show the remnant of the Pure Heart to Merlon. However, your chat will be cut short with Dimentio's appearance. It seems he hasn't taken kindly to your progress, ...

It seems fitting that a water world would succeed Super Paper Mario's take on SMB's 1-2 level. Bowser is a great character to play as while swimming, as he's the only one capable of attacking! Use his ...

Paper Mario comes alive in a creative real-life remake where parkour, props, and cinematic stunts transform the playful 2D world into a dynamic adventure, capturing the charm of the game with real ...