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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 30 / 66
Date: September 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I believe that this game will be interesting and fun. Its predecesor, Paper Mario for Nintendo 64, was very fun and hilarious.

Paper Mario is my most favorite of Nintendo 64 games. I replayed it about 7 times because it was cool.

So the upcoming game, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, should be very fun.

There will be new villains in the game and from what I was told, this game will be long also with sub quests, so this game should keep you busy and satisfied with a humorous story line. Also with some sad incidents.

You will be confronted with puzzles, for an example, finding a switch and if you hit it, a gap to your path will have flip-page progress style making a bridge. Also I saw some streets created from bricks so it looks like something out of 18th century.

Also you will recognize familiar characters from previous Mario games like Super Mario Sunshine.

I saw an image which the ambience (environment) was all black and white except for Mario and his partner walking along a colorless tree.

Mario can now transform into various shapes which can help you to complete tasks like flying, bouncing, and etc.

And a new boss possibly in the beginning of the game, a huge red dragon looming over Mario and his companion.

And what lies behind the Thousand-Year Door? Some say that if you open it, it will hold unimaginable riches, some omnipowerful object, or a being of incalculable evil.

You can find out if you buy/rent Paper Mario I believe that this game will be interesting and fun. Its predecesor, Paper Mario for Nintendo 64, was very fun and hilarious.

Paper Mario is my most favorite of Nintendo 64 games. I replayed it about 7 times because it was cool.

So the upcoming game, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, should be very fun.

There will be new villains in the game and from what I was told, this game will be long also with sub quests, so this game should keep you busy and satisfied with a humorous story line. Also with some sad incidents.

You will be confronted with puzzles, for an example, finding a switch and if you hit it, a gap to your path will have flip-page progress style making a bridge. Also I saw some streets created from bricks so it looks like something out of 18th century.

Also you will recognize familiar characters from previous Mario games like Super Mario Sunshine.

I saw an image which the ambience (environment) was all black and white except for Mario and his partner walking along a colorless tree.

Mario can now transform into various shapes which can help you to complete tasks like flying, bouncing, and etc.

And a new boss possibly in the beginning of the game, a huge red dragon looming over Mario and his companion.

And what lies behind the Thousand-Year Door? Some say that if you open it, it will hold unimaginable riches, some omnipowerful object, or a being of incalculable evil.

You can find out if you buy/rent Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door which comes out on October 11th!!!

A Fair Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 29 / 32
Date: November 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Let me start off saying that this is my first review. Also this is a review about the game: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. That being said, this is not a biased opinion from one unrelated game to another (Cough-KarlMarxEmilioZapata-Cough).

I have played the original Paper Mario for the N64 so I will start off with some general differences of the two games. Then I will get to the Thousand Year Door review itself.

-- Differences for PM to PM:TYD --
-Controls-
A major change, but not like you think. In the first game, there would be some moves that would have you wearing your thumbs and fingers just trying to get through a boss battle. This happened because a lot of special moves called for repeatedly hitting the 'A' button over and over again. This got old fast. Other controls, like jumping and hammering are basically the same.
In the new game, there is almost none of that repeatedly tapping a button. There are some cases where you have to tap the 'R' button a few times, but it's so much easier to do than the original. Holding down the 'A' button has replaced the constantly hitting of the poor 'A'. Overall the controls have greatly improved.
-Graphics-
A minor change. The graphics on the GC version are crisper and cleaner than the 64, but not much else has changed. I am fine with this as it usually means that it is a bigger game, which in this case is true. it took me around 50 hours to get through the game trying to do everything. This is a lot of time for someone who goes to college. (Gasp! I go to college, I'm 20 years old, and I like this game! I gasp again and perhaps a third time. Gasp!! Gasp!!!)
-Battles-
In the GC version you get an audience to please. At first, I thought that this would be stupid and more for atmosphere than anything else. Boy, was I wrong. If the audience is unhappy with you, they may start rooting for the enemy. Which that means they will start throwing rocks and garbage at you in an attempt to hurt you or break your concentration. If the audience likes you the will throw good items at you and may even drop sandbags on the enemy. Trying to get the favor of the audience and stopping any body from throwing rocks at you is like a mini-battle in the actual battle. Always keep an eye on the audience.

Now, the review of the game itself.
--Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door--
-Story- 5/5
Basically, this follows the old Mario Bros. storyline. Princess Peach calls for help, gets kidnapped, Mario comes and saves the day. Except, Bowser didn't do it. In each chapter you play mainly as Mario, but have a little time playing as Peach(like PM64) and Bowser. The Bowser levels are great and any true Mario fan will have a blast playing them. Even though the basic plot has been done time after time, Nintendo does a great job putting little tweaks here and there that make it fresh and enjoyable.
-Graphics- 4/5
There will be some out there that hate these graphics, but you have to remember: it's called PAPER Mario. Everything has to use a paper like quality. There is the occasional thing that I think could have been done a tad better, like when you come to a 'new' area it would open like a pop-up book, but that's just wishing. Like I said earlier, I would gladly sacrifice graphics for a longer game.
-Gameplay- 5/5
The controls are great and the battles are awesome. If you forgot what I said about those two, check above for a more detail. The badges and party system has remained relatively unchanged. That's fine, they worked well to begin with. Everything else has improved.
-Sound- 4/5
The music is vibrant, especially on a good stereo system. There is so many little background, side music stuff that you'll never hear without a good stereo. You can play witout them easily enough, but it just sounds so... crisp. The only reason I gave this a 4/5 was because of the sound effects. Some of them can get a little cheesy, but it really boils down to whether love them or hate them. The music is the shining star here, though. Very memorable classic gaming tempos.
-Overall- 5/5
I love this game, but I am not everyone so I won't say that you should buy it. You shouldn't just let this game pass you by either. I suggest renting it, see if it is your cup of tea, then buy it. If you happen to be me, though, I suggest buying it.

I hope my review does this game justice.

---A little something I would like all Amazon reviewers to do though: Post the games that you like playing so the reader will get an idea of where the reviewer comes from and what kind of games he or she likes.

My Games:
-Mario Bros. series (most of them anyway)
-Zelda series
-Metroid series
-Halo (Yes I like X-Box and Nintendo, gasp away if you like)
-Rome: Total War
-Megaman original series (not the exe or battle network stuff, just the original)
-Warcraft series
-Half-Life and their assorted mods (Natural-Selection mostly anymore)
-Battlefield series
-Fire Emblem
-Pikmin series
-Command and Conquer series (Tiberian Sun is still my favorite)
-Gauntlet series
-Neverwinter Nights series
-Super Smash Bros. series

There are more but you get the general idea of what games I enjoy and I hope that it gives you an understanding of why I find this game so appealing.

Thousand Year Door is a worthy sequel

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 26
Date: October 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

They've done it again, they've made another Paper Mario game, and it's great. The original Paper Mario came out near the end of the N64 era, so some people just passed it up, big mistake. The first game had great graphics then, and it had a unique battle system that has been carried over, and improved during the second game.

The new updated battle system remains almost the same but now there is a crowd that watches the battle. Some will throw items at you that harm you while others will throw mushrooms and helpful items. You can choose to hit these people, but don't hit them until youre absolutely sure that it is a dangerous item. Another new feature is now the ally players have HP, which is, in my opinion, better than what they did in the original. In the original if your partner got hit, they would be disabled for a limited time. There's also a slot game called 'Bingo'. You get 2 cards when you attack, if they are the same, you get to spin the last reel. Getting a match can raise HP, FP, or Star points, but if you get 3 poison mushrooms, you are harmed.

The sequel also carries a new storyline one that doesn't involve Peach getting captured by Bowser. In fact, there are times you get to play as the Great Koopa King himself. Some of his levels are designed like the original Mario Bros. with bizarre set ups. The power up system, which were the Star Spirits in the original, are back too. You use the magic map to use these spells. And as usual there's the characters who help along the way with special moves.

If you enjoyed the first game, then this is a must have gamecube game. For the RPG fans out there, this isn't Final Fantasy, but it's still a great RPG. The only reason that you wouldn't like this game is if you have a extreme hatred towards RPG's. I think even the people who don't like RPG's might find something to enjoy in this game.

I love this game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 19
Date: November 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you played Paper Mario on the Nintendo 64, or the more recent Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga on the Game Boy Advance, you've probably been counting the days until the release of Nintendo's latest Mario role-playing game. The Thousand-Year Door contains the same simple and addictive mechanics, and is one of the best RPGs to ever hit the GameCube. The story of The Thousand-Year Door begins with a letter Mario receives from Princess Peach containing a mysterious map. Peach invites Mario on a treasure hunt, then manages to get herself kidnapped (again). As Mario, the player has to get her back (again). Using the treasure map to find clues on her location, players embark on a traveling quest, looking for special items, and unlocking new areas. At various points, you switch control of characters, playing as Peach herself, and even a certain large green chap with terribly bad breath. For those who haven't played either Paper Mario or Superstar Saga, this game will initially seem odd. It's an RPG, but incorporates plenty of simple arcade-like elements from the classic Super Mario series. The game takes full advantage of its flat-yet-3D paper theme, folding Mario on command; he can glide across gaps as a paper airplane, or turn sideways and fit through narrow openings. You occasionally bump into enemies that send you into turn-based battles; however, reflexes and timing play as critical a role as character's stats. By skillfully tapping the right buttons on cue, you can add damage to your attacks, execute special moves, and even dodge enemy strikes. With experience, players can learn to get through lengthy battles without taking a scratch. The venue for combat is rather different too, as all combat takes place on a stage. If you do well, fans come to see you compete. Win the audience over and they'll toss power-ups to you, and their cheers will recharge your energy. If you make slow decisions, perform badly, or are just unlucky, the audience will throw rocks at you. You can also add extra stylistic flairs to your attacks that don't inflict additional damage, but do get the crowd roaring... well, as much as a crowd full of Toads and Koopa Troopas can roar. There's a clean-cut, effective visual style used throughout the game that would be called "charming" in a children's novel. Characters are flat sprites; sometimes single sheets with no depth and other times multiple sprites connected together to create simple 3D shapes. Buildings and rooms unfold like a pop-up book. While the game doesn't exactly show off the GameCube's power, it looks brilliant, full of bright, well-drawn animated characters. Music is largely a blend of fresh tunes and remixed, retro Nintendo music -- they still work! The only real flaw is a number of conversations between characters that go on too long, dragging the usually fast-paced game to a screeching halt. But, those moments are far outshined by the greatness elsewhere. Though it's just an evolution of Superstar Saga and Paper Mario before it, The Thousand-Year Door feels 100 percent fresh and entertaining. The occasionally complicated button maneuvering that caused a little frustration on the GBA is replaced with much more approachable gameplay. While this isn't a hardcore title, the puzzles and numerous battles will keep serious gamers busy for some time. Paper Mario is easy to play, exceptional fun, and a thoroughly engaging title.

Best Mario RPG ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 17
Date: September 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is just plain cool! If you liked the first Paper Mario then you will like this game! This time Mario can transform into paper forms (my favorite is the paper airplane)! You also get a few party members such as a Goomba, a Koopa, and a Ghost! Besides that you will also see a lot of famlier faces from the Mario univirse like Toadsworth, Peach, and the Piranhas (just to name a few)! Oh but it gets better! You can play as Bowser in his own stages! Yup you heard me right! Bowser now has his own platformer-like stages! The first one actually mimics the first level of Super Mario Bros. Overall this game is cool! The controls are good and the story line is deeper than the orginal!
It's also a very funny game.

Paper Mario Rules

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 13
Date: October 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I love Mario games. This one is no exception. This is a great RPG (Role Playing Game) that has extremly funny dialouge and a great battle system. I like the way you fight with a partner(Koops,Yoshi,Goombella,or Flurrie) and the extraordinary special moves. This game really gives you the sense of a 2-d game by letting you fold up into a paper airplane to fly across gaps or rolling up into a tube. I like the cinematics like a bridge being built as a flip book. This game has a few sub quests that you can do if you want. It is cool to see the crowd of people in the audience that gets bigger as you go along. (Watch out for the items that they throw at you sometimes!!) Also the stage sometimes collapses so be alert. This game is AWESOME!!!!!!!!

PAPER MARIO IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 16
Date: October 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I belive that ANYONE who even trys this game for even 5 seconds would love it! The graphic are just plain awesome! The paper effect is marvolous! ummm...OK I'm overacting a little bit but still...THIS GAME ROCKS!!!! I'm sure you won't mind if I just tell you a little more about it...right? So back to the game, Mario can transform into many sweet things like a paper airplane, a boat, and also he can slip into tight spaces by just turning a little bit.(bechause he's paper of course!) He also overcomes many cool sidekicks each with helpful, special powers! Games can't get much better than this I say! Overall, I think that this game is just FUN and SWEET and especially PAPERISH! wait a second...that doesn't make sense. OH WELL! PLAY THIS GAME!

More Mario Goodness from Nintendo

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: December 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Many people have been disappointed at Mario's exploitation - I mean, there's Mario tennis games, racing games, pinball games, party games, even a game where you play the conga drums now - the list goes on and on. What's so great about Paper Mario is that it's a return to Mario games at their best, but with new additions that make the game really fun.
If I had to compare to old Mario games, I'd say Paper Mario was a unique mix between Super Mario World for Super Nintendo and Mario RPG. It moves like Super Mario World, the worlds are all fun with bright colors, and you make friends along the way that can help you to your goal. The fighting system is not just to jump on an any enemy that comes your way, however, and this is how it's like Mario RPG. The fight system is turn-based, or, in other words, your enemy attacks, and then Mario and his partner have as much time as they want to decide which moves they'll do to attack back.
You also get to play as different characters for short amounts of time in this game, including Princess Peach and Bowser! The story is relatively simple - something is hidden behind a thousand year-old door and an evil force, the X-Nauts, wants whatever it is. Rumor has it that whoever possesses this thing behind the door can take over the world. The only problem? In order to do that, one needs the seven crystal stars that are scattered across the world. Of course, Mario is on a quest to get the crystal stars, save the princess from the X-Nauts that are holding her captive, and deal with any enemies as well as helping other friends that can join your party along the way.

I'm about 75% done with the game, so I don't know how it ends. I've already been playing for 30 hours and could spend a lot longer if I wanted to (sidequests), so if you like a game that will last you a while, this one is definitely a good fit. I already have six other unique characters in my party who help and attack in all sorts of different ways. I can't recommend this game enough! It has all of the fun aspects of the Mario games without dying so easily, as well as all great RPG aspects without the boredom of leveling up. If I could give the game six stars, I would. :)

Great game, not for everyone.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: October 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you aren't an RPG fan, why on earth would you play an RPG?

This game is not a standard beat-em-up action game, but despite that, it's still fun.

If you liked playing these games:

- Paper Mario
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
- Super Mario RPG

You'll like PM2. Otherwise, you probably won't. It is an RPG - there's a lot of dialog because there's a good story! While the dialog is easy to understand, there's still plenty of humor and injokes for older fans of the series. There is a lot of exploring to do and secrets to find, without getting bogged down too much in an overvaunted world-travelling story. The game is relatively long (it took me 30 hours to beat it) and there's plenty of sidequests that I didn't do.

Paper Mario 2 is a great game - if you like RPGs. Just because it's a Mario game doesn't mean that it'll play like one. It is fun in its own way, but it isn't for everyone. However, if you like RPGs, you should buy this game - you will not be disappointed.

paper mario is going to be great!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 32
Date: October 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Paper mario two is going to be great.I have paper mario and it is cool.I have played paper mario at least 15 times becauce it is so great,in other words,PREORDER THIS GAME!!!

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