Paper Mario is a role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. Set in a storybook world of flat, papercraft characters, Mario travels to rescue the seven Star Spirits and Princess Peach from Bowser. It blends overworld exploration and puzzles with turn-based, timing-based battles, recruiting partners with unique abilities and using badges to customize his skills.
How To Play Paper Mario
Control
Action
Control Stick
Move Mario; move the cursor in menus and battle
A Button
Jump; confirm; time attacks for Action Commands in battle
B Button
Swing the hammer; cancel
C Buttons
Switch partner / camera
Z Trigger
Open the menu / use items
Start
Pause / status
About Paper Mario
Release date
JP: August 11, 2000 · NA: February 5, 2001 · EU: October 5, 2001
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
