Summary
Players interested in purchasing a physical copy ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorfor the Nintendo Switch need to act fast, as the game is already sold out at some retailers. AfterPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorcrowned Amazon’s best-seller list, surpassing games likeDragon’s Dogma 2, its physical editions have sold out on the online retailer, and those looking to buy the latest RPG remake will have to wait for restocking or look elsewhere.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris Nintendo’s second remake in the Mario RPG universe. The first wasSuper Mario RPG, a game initially released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System that paved the way for subsequent RPGs.Super Mario RPGreceived a remake for Nintendo’s hybrid console in November 2023 and is considered one of thebest RPGs on the Switch. With such success, it’s no surprise that Nintendo would make more remakes, and the chosen one this time was the GameCube gamePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, set to arrive on May 23.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Has Sold Out on Amazon
Players seem to be incredibly excited about thePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorremake, considering how the game is already sold out on Amazon,as reported by ComicBook. It may seem strange for those unfamiliar with the franchise that a Mario RPG beat out big releases like the action-RPGDragon’s Dogma 2. However, despite seeming to be a niche game,Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorwas a phenomenon when it was released 20 years ago and is still considered one of thebest GameCube games to date. Considering this achievement, it’s understandable why it left the originalPaper Mariobehind to receive a remake first.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris the second game in thePaper Marioseries. It features a turn-based system identical to its predecessor, with timed inputs strengthening attacks and defense and a 2D visual style that plays out inside a theater stage. Besides HD graphics and redesigned animations, the Switch version ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorwill add new gameplay featuresthat have yet to be announced.
AlthoughPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris widely considered the best RPG starring Nintendo’s mascot, it was succeeded bySuper Paper Marioon the Wii, which had the highest sales in the franchise.Super Paper Mariotransitioned from the classic turn-based combat system to a platforming and action gameplay and introduced an innovative dimension-flipping feature. With that in mind and observing Nintendo’s history, it’s clear that the developer will likely continue bringingnew remakes of its old gamesto the Switch, especially considering that its successor’s launch is allegedly more than one year away.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024)
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Mario and friends on an epic paper adventure: A classic story unfolds on the Nintendo Switch system.Collect the Crystal Stars before the bad guys do: The X-Nauts are after the treasure behind the Thousand-Year Door! With a map from Princess Peach—and the help of a few locals—Mario must journey through a colorful world made of paper to find it first.Surprises abound in this deep and engaging tale, where everyone’s got something to say and it’s often not what you’d expect! Here are just a few of the colorful characters you’ll encounter along the way.Master your badges and timing-based attacks to impress the audience in a theatrical twist on turn-based RPG combat. Make use of all the abilities that come with being cursed—er, conveniently made of paper—like folding into a plane to cross big gaps or turning sideways to slip through narrow openings.
