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Throughout the course of the game, Mario must travel to all corners of The Mushroom Kingdom in order to complete his quest and restore the Star Spirits to their rightful home in Star Haven.
Acting as the game’s initial dungeon, the Koopa Bros. Fortress is, fittingly enough, the domain of the four Koopa Brothers. The building was previously occupied by several friendly Bob-ombs, but they were imprisoned in the fortress’s basement when the Koopa Bros. took over. The first Star Spirit, Eldstar, is held captive in the fortress by the Koopa Bros.
An enormous temple that was buried for many years under the sands of Dry Dry Desert, Dry Dry Ruins is the location of the second Star Spirit, Mamar. The temple emerges from beneath the sand after Mario pinpoints its hidden location by using the tracking abilities of the “Pulse Stone.” Home to a multitude of Chain Chomps, and their master, Tutankoopa, the Dry Dry Ruins is filled with many assorted enemies, including Pokeys. It is in the Dry Dry Ruins that Mario finds the powerful upgrade to his original hammer, the Super Hammer.
Located just beyond the Forever Forest and Boo Mansion, Gusty Gulch is a
small, dilapidated, village that is home to several Boos, as well as a fearsome boss – the “invincible” Tubba Blubba. The Boo inhabitants of the village are being terrorized by Tubba Blubba, who has taken to eating any Boo that he crosses paths with as a means of revenge for the harassment he endured from the Boos in the past. Once Mario discovers the weakness of Tubba Blubba, and defeats him in the Windy Mill at the base of Gusty Gulch, the Star Spirit Skolar is freed from his imprisonment by the Boos.
A toy box that is located inside of an abandoned house in Southern Toad Town, Shy Guy’s Toy Box is home to many Shy Guys, as well as the game’s sixth party member, Watt. The Toy Box shrinks anyone who enters it, so although the box is small in a literal sense, when Mario and friends are inside the Toy Box the size of the surrounding area appears to be much larger in scale. Inside of the Toy Box is a large set of railroad tracks and a train, along with several color-coded stations placed at various locations throughout the box. Mario travels to each of these stations to complete a specific task or recover a specific item, before moving on to the next station in the line. Upon defeating the area’s boss, General Guy, the fourth Star Spirit, Muskular, will be freed from his captivity and will return to Star Haven.
Lavalava Island is an island located to the south-west of Toad Town, and is home to a large population of Yoshis, as well as a sizable volcano named Mt. Lavalava. When Mario initially reaches the island he must help some Yoshis in Yoshi Village find their missing children, who are lost somewhere in the Jade Jungle. Once the children are all found, Mario gains the support of his sixth party member, Sushie. After navigating through the Jade Jungle, Mario reaches the Mt. Lavalava volcano. With the “help” of Professor Kolorado, Mario is able to successfully find his way through the volcano and defeat the area’s boss, the Lava Piranha – a giant Piranha Plant that dwells inside the molten magma of the volcano and makes use of several fire-based attacks. Once the Lava Piranha is defeated, the fifth Star Spirit, Misstar, is freed.
Flower Fields is an isolated and secluded sanctuary of nature located in the northwestern corner of The Mushroom Kingdom. The area’s condition of endless sunshine is being endangered by the wicked, cloud-shaped menace Huff N. Puff (as well as his many underlings) who has been implementing a nefarious contraption known as the “Puff-Puff Machine” to create artificial cloud cover and block-out the sun. These actions are a direct threat to many of the residents of Flower Fields, including the plant-like “Bub-ulbs” and the Wise Wisterwood tree. Mario encounters his seventh party member, Lakilester, in Flower Fields. Lakilester is a Lakitu that was previously working for Huff N. Puff and who fought against Mario, but after being defeated by Mario, he elects to join forces with him. After Mario succeeds in toppling Huff N. Puff and clearing the air over Flower Fields, the sixth Star Spirit, Klevar, is rescued, and returns to join the other Star Spirits in Star Haven.
The second Mario themed RPG, Bowser has stolen the Star Rod and has now has near limitless power. Mario goes on a quest to save the Seven Star Spirits, and retrieve the Star Rod from Bowser in order to save Princess Peach and the Mushroom Kingdom.
Overview
Paper Mario is a role-playing game where Mario must once again save Princess Peach from Bowser. This time he is joined by a cast of character helping him on his way through the various corners of Mushroom Kingdom to find the power necessary to save the princess.Plot
The game starts out with Bowser and his minions raiding Star Haven, the home of the Star Spirits who grant the wishes of those in Mushroom Kingdom with the Star Rod. Bowser, traps the Star Spirits, steals the Star Rod and uses it to defeat Mario and kidnap the Princess. Mario must now save the Star Spirits, and face Bowser who now is more powerful than ever due to the Star Rod in order to save the princess and her castle which is floating in the sky.Gameplay
Paper Mario is a turn based RPG where Mario and his partner can use a variety of methods to dispatch of their enemies. They can use physical attacks, items or Mario can use abilities given to him by released Star Spirits, the game's form of magic. Also, Mario can equip badges which give him new attacks to choose from or stat bonuses. Outside of combat, each of his allies have a special ability that help him traverse each of the areas he comes to on his adventures or find the various items scattered across the landscape.Partners
- Goombario -- Goombario, a Goomba, is the first partner that joins Mario. He uses his tattle ability in battle to give information on enemies (attack power, defense and HP). Outside of battle he gives information on the current location, as well as info on the various NPCs.
- Kooper -- After Mario rids Koopa Village of the Fuzzies and retrieves Kooper's stolen Shell, Kooper joins Mario on his quest. Koopers special ability allows Mario to hit far off switches and retrieve items, by flinging his shell out a distance from Mario.
- Bombette -- Bombette is a Bob-omb who joins Mario when he frees her from the dungeon within the Koopa Bros Fortress. Her special ability is to destroy objects with giant cracks in them.
- Parakarry -- Parakarry is a Paratroopa-mailman who joins Mario when he retrieves some letters that Parakarry lost. He allows Mario to fly over small gaps in the scenery.
- Bow-- Bow is the Boo heir to the haunted Mansion in the forever Forest. She joins Mario in order to defeat the Clubba, Tubba Blubba. Her ability is to make Mario invisible, allowing spikes to pass through him, and causing enemies to give up chase.
- Watt -- Watt was saved from the Lantern Ghost by Mario in the Shy Guy Toy Box. He allows invisible blocks to become visible.
- Sushie -- Sushie is a Cheep Cheep who joins Mario after he finds the missing baby Yoshis on Lava lava Island. He allows Mario to swim in the water without taking damage.
- Lakilester -- Lakilester is a rebellious Lakitu who joins Mario in order to defeat Huff N. Puff. Mario can jump on his back and float on his cloud, which moves faster and can travel across dangerous terrain.
Key Game Locations (Star Spirit Locations)
An overworld view of The Mushroom Kingdom.
Koopa Bros. Fortress
Mario and Kooper in the basement of the Koopa Brothers' Fortress.
Acting as the game’s initial dungeon, the Koopa Bros. Fortress is, fittingly enough, the domain of the four Koopa Brothers. The building was previously occupied by several friendly Bob-ombs, but they were imprisoned in the fortress’s basement when the Koopa Bros. took over. The first Star Spirit, Eldstar, is held captive in the fortress by the Koopa Bros.
Mario and Kooper in the basement of the Koopa Brothers' Fortress.
Dry Dry Ruins
Mario and Parakarry navigating the Dry Dry Ruins.
Gusty Gulch
Located just beyond the Forever Forest and Boo Mansion, Gusty Gulch is a
Mario and Goombario talking to a resident Boo in Gusty Gulch.
Shy Guy’s Toy Box
Mario and Watt finding their way through the Shy Guy's Toy Box.
Lavalava Island
Mario and Goombario in the middle of Yoshi Village on Lavalava Island.
Lavalava Island is an island located to the south-west of Toad Town, and is home to a large population of Yoshis, as well as a sizable volcano named Mt. Lavalava. When Mario initially reaches the island he must help some Yoshis in Yoshi Village find their missing children, who are lost somewhere in the Jade Jungle. Once the children are all found, Mario gains the support of his sixth party member, Sushie. After navigating through the Jade Jungle, Mario reaches the Mt. Lavalava volcano. With the “help” of Professor Kolorado, Mario is able to successfully find his way through the volcano and defeat the area’s boss, the Lava Piranha – a giant Piranha Plant that dwells inside the molten magma of the volcano and makes use of several fire-based attacks. Once the Lava Piranha is defeated, the fifth Star Spirit, Misstar, is freed.
Mario and Lakilester in front of the Wise Wisterwood tree in Flower Fields.
Mario and Lakilester in front of the Wise Wisterwood tree in Flower Fields.
Flower Fields
Flower Fields is an isolated and secluded sanctuary of nature located in the northwestern corner of The Mushroom Kingdom. The area’s condition of endless sunshine is being endangered by the wicked, cloud-shaped menace Huff N. Puff (as well as his many underlings) who has been implementing a nefarious contraption known as the “Puff-Puff Machine” to create artificial cloud cover and block-out the sun. These actions are a direct threat to many of the residents of Flower Fields, including the plant-like “Bub-ulbs” and the Wise Wisterwood tree. Mario encounters his seventh party member, Lakilester, in Flower Fields. Lakilester is a Lakitu that was previously working for Huff N. Puff and who fought against Mario, but after being defeated by Mario, he elects to join forces with him. After Mario succeeds in toppling Huff N. Puff and clearing the air over Flower Fields, the sixth Star Spirit, Klevar, is rescued, and returns to join the other Star Spirits in Star Haven.
Soundtrack
Disc 1
- Story of the Stolen Spirits
- Main Title
- A Party at Peach's Castle
- Mario's Theme
- March Ahead
- Goomba Village Theme
- Battle Fanfare
- Hey You!
- Gates of Goomba Castle
- Goomba King's Decree
- Toad Town Theme
- Shy Guy Riot
- Nice to Meet You
- A Kingdom in Chaos
- Fuzzys Stole My Shell
- Koopa VIllage Theme
- Koopa Bros. Fortress
- Bill Blaster! Go Faster!
- Koopa Bros. Keep Cool
- Trojan Bowser
- Attack of the Koopa Bros.
- Toad Town Variations
- Mt. Rugged Theme
- Dry Dry Desert Trek
- Mysterious Dry Dry Outpost
- Dry Dry Ruins Quest
- Chomp Attack
- Forever Forest Theme
- Approach to the Mansion
- Boo's Mansion Theme
- Gusty Gulch Adventure
- Tubba Blubba's Castle
- The Castle Crumbles
- Tubba's Heart
- Ghost Gulping
- She Guys Toybox
- All Board!
- General Guy's March
- Keeping Pace
Disc 2
- Princess in Distress
- Hang in There, Peach
- Twink's Theme
- Jade Jungle Theme
- Welcome to Yoshi's Village
- Search for the Fearsome Five
- Rapheal the Raven
- Hot Times in Mt. Lavalava
- Escape From Mt. Lavalava
- Lava Piranha Attack
- Go! Mario! Go!
- Clouds Over Flower Fields
- Flower Fields Rondo
- Lakilester the Great!
- Huff N. Puff's Theme
- Huffin' and Puffin'
- Cold Reception in Shiver CIty
- Detective Mario
- Snow Road
- Starborn Valley Trail
- Over Shiver Mountain
- Crystal Palace Crawl
- Freeze!
- A City in the Stars
- Shooting Star Summit
- Star Way
- Sanctuary!
- Seige on Bowser's Castle
- Angry Bowser
- Bowser's Rage
- Wish of the Princess
- King of the Koopas
- Beware! Bowser's Castle!
- Star Spirits' Request
- Goodbye, Twink!
- Princess Peach Saved
- Victory Parade
- The Celebration Continues
- Mario & Peach's Theme
| Game Name | Paper Mario |
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| Original US Release |
Feb. 5, 2001
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| Original US Release |
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| Aliases | Mario Story |
| CERO |
CERO: A
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| ESRB |
ESRB: E
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| PEGI |
PEGI: 3+
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