Paper Mario: The Origami King

About

Mario and Olivia trek across a paperfold world in this lighthearted RPG. Players navigate origami landscapes, using Olivia’s folding powers to manipulate environments and solve puzzles. Turn-based battles blend strategy and creativity, requiring players to assign partners to attack roles while chaining special moves. The game mixes exploration, character customization, and whimsical dialogue as you rescue trapped Toads and dismantle the Origami King’s paper traps. The game’s charm lies in its inventive art style and playful mechanics. Every level feels like a folded diorama, with puzzles that twist platforming and combat into cohesive challenges. Community feedback highlights its humor and accessibility, though some note pacing dips in later acts. With 15-20 hours of content and a Metacritic score of 82, it’s a solid entry in Mario’s RPG lineage. Single-player only, but the paper-cut visuals stick around long after the story ends.

Storyline

It’s tear-able! The devious King Olly has transformed Princess Peach into origami, uprooted her castle and sealed it shut with magical paper streamers. Never fear, as our moustachioed hero Mario and his new friend Olivia are here to save the day! Journey across the land – from scorching deserts to sailing the high seas – and recruit a revolving cast of wacky travel buddies, as you seek to sever these sinister streamers and save your paper pals from being turned into one of the Folded Soldiers!