To commemorate the launch of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Portal on Switch, Nintendo has included the beloved character in its paper “hall of fame,” alongside other legendary figures such as Canova, D’Annunzio, and Fellini. This edition of the popular action role-playing game series first appeared on GameCube two decades ago and is now available once again on Switch.
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Portal, players take control of Mario and his companions as they search for Star Gems to rescue Princess Peach by opening a legendary portal. The game world is entirely made of paper, providing players with unexpected surprises and turn-based battles against foes such as Bowser and Kamek. To defeat their opponents, players must use a combination of attack, defense, and timing strategies. Upgrading characters with special tiles, using collected items, and unleashing powerful Star Gems for special attacks are all key strategies in the game.
As part of the release celebration, Fabriano, an Italian paper company, has added Paper Mario to its collection of “timeless masters,” recognizing it as a guardian of a centuries-old paper tradition. This recognition places Paper Mario among esteemed figures such as Buonarroti, Beethoven, and Garibaldi in Fabriano’s “hall of fame.” The re-release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Portal on Switch promises to be an exciting experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the series with its unique paper-themed world and engaging gameplay.
