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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door / Playable hero

Mario

Mario character artwork
Playable hero · Mushroom Kingdom

Mario comes to Rogueport after Peach discovers a mysterious map, beginning a search for the Crystal Stars and the truth behind the Thousand-Year Door. New partners give him abilities for exploration and staged turn-based combat.

  • Story: The chapters take Mario into different regions before returning to Rogueport for the next lead. Crystal Stars drive the main route, while Shine Sprites upgrade partners and Star Pieces buy badges.
  • In the game: Choose HP, FP or BP at level-ups according to the next need, and equip badges within the BP budget.

Story spoilers.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door · GameCube · 2004 · Original GameCube release; the Switch remake has changes not covered here. · Picture: Mario: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door original-era artwork.

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