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

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 ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Paper Mario This game is a mix between Paper Mario and other traditional platformers. The player moves around in the same way he does in the original Paper ...

For those closely following the Nintendo modding and fan games scene – like we do here at EarlyGame – one of the most interesting phenomena over the last two to three years has been the sudden ...

Devin Friend is a graduate of McNeese State University with a bachelor's degree in creative writing. Starting from the day that he played Super Mario Kart on a Super Nintendo that he received as a ...

Mario has always been the face of Nintendo since its venture into the video game industry. He has defined platformers and is a name that is synonymous with gaming itself. His mainline adventures have ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Paper Mario What do Red Koopa Troopas think about as they’re shuffling back and forth all day on top of platforms? Where do Shy Guys go on their days off?