Summary
Nintendo has released a retro GameCube cover for the Switch remake ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorin celebration of its launch on May 23. The original game, a follow-up toPaper Mario,was developed by Intelligent Systems and released in 2004 for GameCube. Being one of the few RPGs in the long-runningMariofranchise, combined with a unique art style, whimsical story, and engaging gameplay,Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Doorenjoyed a positive reception from players and reviewers alike.
A remake of the 20-year-old classic was announced in 2023 during a Nintendo Direct presentation. The Switch version ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooroffers updated graphicsand sharper textures, along with an aspect ratio to 16:9 so that gamers can fully enjoy the new visuals on modern screens. The soundtrack has also been revamped, though players can opt to listen to the original tunes as well, and there have also been quality-of-life adjustments to existing mechanics like quick-travel pipes and party management.
In celebration of thelaunch of the Switch version ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo has released a printable retro GameCube cover. It can be purchased from theNintendo website for 30 Platinum Pointsand will be available to download through the end of the year. This alternative cover can be slipped into the game case forPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorfor Switch.
Printable GameCube Cover for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch
Gamers who purchase the physical edition ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorfrom the Nintendo New York store will receive a double-sided game sleeve. It features the original GameCube cover and can fit over the Switch case. People who live inCanada and pre-orderedPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorfrom GameStop will also receive this special slip cover as a bonus.
InThe Thousand-Year Door,Mario and Princess Peach set out to find an ancient treasure, though Peach is soon kidnapped and the industrious plumber must set out to rescue her. The game features a turn-based combat system that centers around timed button presses. As an RPG,Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorfeatures a hub world and NPCs, as well as HP (Heart Points) and FP (Flower Points) that serve as a kind of MP. The player also earns Star Points, a form of experience, after battle that are used to level Mario up by increasing different stats.
The originalPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorwas followed in 2007 bySuper Paper Mario,and given thepositive reception thatThousand-Year Dooris enjoying, many fans are already optimistic that Nintendo might eventually remake the third game in the series as well. Many gamers are also hoping for a revamp of the first game in the series.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024)
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Mario and friends on an epic paper adventure: A classic story unfolds on the Nintendo Switch system.Collect the Crystal Stars before the bad guys do: The X-Nauts are after the treasure behind the Thousand-Year Door! With a map from Princess Peach—and the help of a few locals—Mario must journey through a colorful world made of paper to find it first.Surprises abound in this deep and engaging tale, where everyone’s got something to say and it’s often not what you’d expect! Here are just a few of the colorful characters you’ll encounter along the way.Master your badges and timing-based attacks to impress the audience in a theatrical twist on turn-based RPG combat. Make use of all the abilities that come with being cursed—er, conveniently made of paper—like folding into a plane to cross big gaps or turning sideways to slip through narrow openings.
