About this episode
The episode discusses the game Paper Mario, its gameplay mechanics, and its aesthetic.
Paper Mario (N64, 2000) is a turn-based RPG where Mario must rescue Princess Peach after Bowser steals the wish-granting Star Rod and uses it to become invincible. Mario travels eight colorful worlds, recruiting party members and using timing-based combat to pull off attacks. It's known for charming writing and a playful paper aesthetic that's baked into the gameplay itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Scott Johnson
Topics covered
- turn-based RPG
- Mario
- game mechanics
- colorful worlds
- timing-based combat
- charming writing
- paper aesthetic
Keywords
- Paper Mario
- N64
- turn-based RPG
- Princess Peach
- Bowser
- Star Rod
- timing-based combat
- game design
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Paper Mario
Books & works: Star Rod
Places: N64
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