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Nintendo 64 · RPG / Platformer
Paper Mario
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | RPG, Platformer |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Paper Mario |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 31 |
Paper Mario is a role-playing game released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. It blends RPG and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Mario Party 3 and Daikatana. Among the 8 N64 RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Paper Mario series.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Paper Mario is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Paper Mario cheats & codes
243 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Character Modifier | 800740A2 0000 |
|---|---|
| Peach's Transformed Appearance | 800740A3 00BE |
| Slot 1 | 8110F444 0000 |
| Slot 2 | 8110F446 0000 |
| Slot 3 | 8110F448 0000 |
| Slot 4 | 8110F44A 0000 |
Paper Mario walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Paper Mario.
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Paper Mario FAQ
When did Paper Mario come out on the N64?
Paper Mario was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who made Paper Mario?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Paper Mario multiplayer?
No. Paper Mario is a single-player game.
How long does Paper Mario take to play?
As a role-playing game, Paper Mario typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Paper Mario on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.