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Paper Mario

Released August 11, 2000 on Wii, N64 and Wii U

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About Paper Mario

Paper Mario is a role-playing adventure from the Mario franchise, released on August 11, 2000. Intelligent Systems developed the game, and Nintendo, Gradiente, and iQue handled publishing. It is available on the Nintendo 64, Wii, and Wii U, and it belongs to both the Paper Mario and Super Mario series.

The game uses a paper-style look and is presented from a third person view with side view segments. It is a single player experience that combines role-playing and adventure elements with action, comedy, and fantasy themes. Players guide Mario through a range of locales and biomes in the Mushroom Kingdom, meeting its inhabitants, battling enemies, and gathering companions along the way.

The story centers on Mario's effort to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. The game carries an ESRB E for Everyone rating and a PEGI 3 rating.

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Paper Mario FAQ

When did Paper Mario come out?

Paper Mario came out on August 11, 2000.

What platforms is Paper Mario on?

Paper Mario came out on Wii, N64 and Wii U.

Who made Paper Mario?

Paper Mario is developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, Gradiente and iQue.

Is Paper Mario multiplayer?

No. Paper Mario is single player only.

What is Paper Mario rated?

Paper Mario is rated ESRB E (Everyone) and PEGI 3.

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