Paper Mario N64
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £162.28 | £15.14 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £165.28 | £15.14 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £165.28 | £15.11 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £165.20 | £15.02 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £163.99 | £15.11 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £164.06 | £15.16 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £163.97 | £15.08 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £166.60 | £15.08 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £171.18 | £31.90 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £155.35 | £15.00 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £173.29 | £31.90 | £465.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £154.63 | £18.85 | £465.70 | 10 |
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Game History
Paper Mario, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, was released for the Nintendo 64 on July 23, 2000, in Japan. The game launched in North America on February 5, 2001, and in Europe on October 5, 2001. It marked the first spin-off title in the Super Mario franchise to feature a distinct artistic direction and narrative-driven gameplay.
The game received strong critical acclaim upon release, with reviewers praising its unique paper-craft visual style, engaging turn-based combat system, and charming writing. It was commercially successful, particularly in North America, and helped demonstrate that Mario characters could sustain games outside traditional platformer formats. Critics and players appreciated the blend of adventure, humor, and strategic combat that differentiated it from the mainline Mario titles.
Paper Mario is historically significant to collectors today primarily due to the Nintendo 64's limited game library and the cartridge format's durability. Original copies remain sought-after, with prices fluctuating based on condition and whether the box and manual are included. The game's critical success also spawned a successful franchise spanning multiple Nintendo systems, making the original N64 release particularly valuable to completionists.
An interesting aspect of the game's development involved the decision to use paper as a central visual motif, which became a defining characteristic of the series. This artistic choice was distinctive for its time and helped the game stand out visually on the N64 hardware. The turn-based combat system was also innovative for action-adventure games, incorporating timing-based mechanics that rewarded player input during battles.
Paper Mario represented a notable moment in Nintendo's willingness to experiment with established franchises and demonstrated successful formula that influenced how Nintendo approached character-driven games going forward. The title remains one of the N64's most beloved exclusive titles and is frequently cited by fans as a highlight of the system's library, contributing to its enduring appeal in the retro gaming market.