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Super Paper Mario Guide

2007 · Action RPG

Box art

Super Paper Mario box art
North American Wii box art for Super Paper Mario.

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Peach floats with her parasol through a block-built stage.CharactersCompare hero abilities and identify the central story cast.
Mario speaks to a resident with Pixl companions nearby.PixlsMatch every obstacle type to a Pixl and find the optional allies.
Mario speaks to a resident with Pixl companions nearby.ChaptersSee the eight main chapters and the key abilities introduced along the way.
A Japanese level-up screen celebrates Mario’s increased attack power.Combat and itemsUnderstand the action-RPG systems behind platforming and recovery.
Mario stands outside an arcade decorated with bright stars and a Space Invaders-style mural.Optional trialsCompare the major side activities and their rewards.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Flip when the route seems impossibleMario’s 3D view reveals paths and objects hidden by the 2D perspective.
Match hero and Pixl to the obstacleA hero supplies one ability while the selected Pixl supplies another.
Return Pure Hearts to their pillarsNew chapter doors depend on placing Hearts in the correct Flipside or Flopside pillar.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
MarioHero of LightFlips between 2D and 3D.
PeachHero of LightFloats and shields with her parasol.
BowserHero of LightUses fire breath and deals double normal attack damage.
LuigiHero of LightUses a high Super Jump.
TippiPixl guideReveals information and hidden objects with the pointer.
Count BleckAntagonistUses the Chaos Heart and the Dark Prognosticus.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
PixlsA selected Pixl adds an ability to the current hero →
Optional trialsFlipside Pit awards Dashell →

Pictures All pictures →

Peach floats with her parasol through a block-built stage.
Peach floats with her parasol through a block-built stage.
A Japanese level-up screen celebrates Mario’s increased attack power.
A Japanese level-up screen celebrates Mario’s increased attack power.
Mario speaks to a resident with Pixl companions nearby.
Mario speaks to a resident with Pixl companions nearby.
Mario stands outside an arcade decorated with bright stars and a Space Invaders-style mural.
Mario stands outside an arcade decorated with bright stars and a Space Invaders-style mural.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Super Paper Mario: game and edition overviewcsassets.nintendo.com