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The following is a list of main characters from the Paper Mario series of video games. This series is a spinoff of the Mario franchise featuring paper-style 2D characters and worlds.[1]

Development

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The first two Paper Mario games were recognised for introducing unique, original companions that were either races already in the Mario series or related to the Mario universe. Among the more well-known examples being Goombella, a student Goomba, Madame Flurrie, and Vivian. However, after Thousand-Year Door, the series largely moved away from this in favor of using existing characters or introducing new characters unrelated to the series gradually reduced the introduction of original characters in favour of making more use of existing characters or new features unrelated to the Mario universe.[2] This restriction was dubbed the "Mario mandate" by fans and critics and was controversial in that it diminished a character's uniquenesss. However, the 2024 remake of The Thousand-Year Door featured a purple Toad with a unique design, a change that was seen as a possible sign that the restriction was being relaxed.[3]

Main characters

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Main articles: Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Luigi

Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Luigi are the four playable characters in the Paper Mario series.[4] Matt Casamassina of IGN points out that each character has a unique playing style, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and enriching the enjoyment. In addition, he mentions that the ease of switching between characters is a big advantage of the game, and certain puzzles require the players to use two or more characters at the same time in order to progress."[5]

Party members

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In the Paper Mario series, Mario enlists the help of his companion characters during his adventures. Each partner character has unique skills that can be used in combat or puzzle solving to help Mario advance the story.

Paper Mario

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  • Goombario, the Goomba, can use his tattle to find out Mario's location and provides information about the people they meet and enemies they battle.
  • Kooper, the Koopa Troopa, his shells can be used to attack enemies and trigger mechanisms.
  • Bombette, the Bob-omb, can blast through walls and attack enemies.[6]
  • Parakarry, can carry Mario over impenetrable gaps for short periods of time.
  • Lady Bow is a member of Boo royalty, who makes Mario invisible from his enemies..
  • Watt is a baby electric spark and can help Mario illuminate dark areas and find invisible blocks and items.
  • Sushie is a Cheep-Cheep and Mario can ride Sushie to swim on water and dive.
  • Lakilester, the Lakitu, Mario can ride his cloud and hover over certain dangerous surfaces, such as spikes and lava.[7]

The Thousand-Year Door

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  • Goombella is a student of archaeology.[8] She can provide information about enemies.
  • Koops is a timid Koopa and able to hit objectives remotely.
  • Madame Flurrie is a wind spirit who can attack enemies with powerful gusts.[9]
  • Yoshi is a baby, Mario can ride him to increase movement speed.
  • Vivian is the youngest of the Shadow Siren sisters, can hide Mario.
  • Admiral Bobbery is a Bob-omb sailor,[8] can drop bombs to attack enemies.
  • Ms. Mowz, a Squeek, she is a hidden character, and a badge thief, able to steal enemy items.

Super Paper Mario

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  • Instead of using the traditional companion characters, the game has been replaced with Pixl sprites, which include:
  • Tippi: Scans for enemies and provides hints.
  • Thoreau, Boomer, Slim, etc. : Used to solve puzzles and combat.

Sticker Star

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  • Kersti is a sticker fairy, and assists Mario in using sticker attacks.

Paper Mario: The Origami King

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  • Olivia is a creation of origami and King Olly's younger sister. Origami elves that helps Mario solve puzzles.
  • Bobby is an amnesiac Bob-omb who died trying to save Olivia.
  • Professor Toad is an archaeologist who provides historical information.

Villains

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In the Paper Mario series, Mario has to fight against various villains, and these characters play a key role in the story partly as BOSS battle.

Paper Mario (2000)

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  • Bowser the main villain of the game, who steals the Star Rod and imprisons the Star Spirits.
  • Kammy Koopa is an elderly female Magikoopa, who is the senior advisor to Bowser.
  • Koopa Bros. are four Ninja-style Koopa brothers, guarding an imprisoned starspirit.
  • Tutankoopa Guardian of the tomb, appearing as a Pharaoh.
  • Tubba Blubba a boss who used to work for Browser and has a powerful physical attack.
  • General Guy is the leader of the Shy Guy army, and uses electric energy to attack.
  • Lava Piranha is a giant man-eating flower that can survive in lava.
  • Huff N. Puff is a monster who controls the clouds and leads the Lakitu Army.
  • Crystal King is an ice monster and conquered the Crystal Palace.

The Thousand-Year Door (2004)

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  • The X-Nauts is and alien organisation and led by Sir Grodus that seeks to conquer the world and is based on the moon.
  • Lord Crump is X-Naut executive, codenamed "X-Naut Black".
  • TEC is an AI created by X-Nauts that initially assists the villains before developing feelings for Princess Peach and rebelling against its master.
  • Shadow Queen a dark demon sealed by the Crystal star thousands of years ago and the final boss who briefly controlled Princess Peach's body.[10]
  • Shadow Sirens are the Shallow Queen's minions.
  • Beldam is the oldest of the three sisters and cunning leader.
  • Marilyn has a massive figure with high attack power.
  • The Dragon Siblings, Hooktail, Gloomtail, and Bonetail, pets of the Shadow Queen who spread fear.
  • Rawk Hawk special boss, a boxing champion who resembles a professional wrestler. [11]

Super Paper Mario (2007)

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•Count Bleck, the main villain of the game, who attempts to destroy all dimensions with the Chaos Heart.[12]

•Nastasia the count's assistant, skilled in hypnosis, used to control Luigi, making him "Mr. L".

•Mimi a shape-shifting subordinate who is good at deceiving enemies.

•O'Chunks is a former general who was betrayed and joined Lord Black's army.

•Dimentio is the final boss who manipulates the Chaos Heart, fusing himself Mr. L and the Chaos Heart to become Super Dimentio.[10]

Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020)

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  • King Olly the main villain of the game, created by an original craftsman who misunderstands his destiny and seeks to destroy all Todas of Mushroom Kingdom.
  • The Legions of Stationery are a group of stationery brought to life by King Olly.
  • They include:
    • Coloured Pencils is a box of coloured pencils that guards the red streamer at Overlook Tower, to damage buildings with graffiti.
    • Rubber Band guards the blue streamer in Big Sho' Theater, capturing Toads and forcing them to watch its performances.
    • Hole Punch is a hole punch that guards the yellow streamer in the Temple of Shrooms, cutting out the faces of Toads and forcing them to dance.
    • Tape is adhesive tape which guards the purple streamer at the Sea Tower, where it has taped Toads to the walls.
    • Scissors guards the green streamer at Bowser's castle and uses its blades to cut up his minions, including Kamek and Bowser Jr.
    • Stapler is one of the final boss and is a stapler that folded Bowser and his minions and which Olly sends to attack Mario, Olivia, and Bowser at his castle.

Reception

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GameAxis Unwired praised the characters as "colorful".[13]

References

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  1. ^ Steven E. Jones, The Meaning of Video Games (2008), 139 Archived 2024-03-08 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ Phillips, Tom (2020-07-17). "Paper Mario developer discusses why you don't see original characters like Vivian anymore". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  3. ^ Bailey, Dustin (2023-09-14). "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake's new Toad could mean an end to the controversial "Mario mandate"". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  4. ^ Stang, Bendik (2007). The Book of Games. Book of Games. ISBN 978-82-997378-2-1.
  5. ^ Matt Casamassina, "Super Paper Mario Review: 2D and 3D come together as platformer and RPG join hands in Nintendo's fun (and nearly unclassifiable) new Mario outing Archived 2007-09-14 at the Wayback Machine," IGN (April 5, 2007).
  6. ^ Hilliard, Kyle (17 March 2015). "Nintendo Celebrating Women's History Month By Highlighting Its Female Characters". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  7. ^ Greif, Zackari (December 12, 2021). "Paper Mario: All Partners". Game Rant. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Robinson, Andy (29 July 2020). "Paper Mario's producer elaborates on the 'challenge' of NPC restrictions". VGC. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  9. ^ Gibson, Nathan P. (25 October 2022). "Things Only Adults Notice About Mario". SVG. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  10. ^ a b Quick, William Antonio (2 December 2022). "Super Mario: 8 Most Evil Villains In The Series". TheGamer. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  11. ^ Griffiths, Josh (27 October 2020). "10 Most Unique Boss Fights In Super Mario History". TheGamer. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  12. ^ Scullion, Chris (8 September 2022). Jumping for Joy: The History of Platform Video Games: Including Every Mario and Sonic Platformer. White Owl. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-5267-9016-3. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  13. ^ Jason Woo, GameAxis Unwired 15 (Nov 2004): 26 Archived 2024-03-08 at the Wayback Machine.
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