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    Discover Paper Mario: The Origami Kings Adventure

    Paper Mario: The Origami King is a role-playing video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It was released on July 17, 2020, and is the sixth installment in the Paper Mario series. Here's an overview of the game:

    Gameplay

    • Cross-Genre Mechanics: The game combines elements of action-adventure, RPG, and puzzle games. Players control a two-dimensional paper version of Mario, exploring a large overworld designed to resemble paper and cardboard.
    • Combat System: The game features a turn-based battle system using a ring-based puzzle system. Enemies are positioned on a dartboard-like arena, and players can rotate rings to align enemies for efficient attacks. Items and abilities can be used to enhance combat.
    • Exploration and Puzzles: Mario must follow and destroy five decorative origami streamers that extend across the kingdom. Each streamer leads to a different area filled with puzzles and challenges.

    Plot

    • Storyline: The game begins with Mario and Luigi attending an Origami Festival at Princess Peach's castle. However, they find the castle deserted, and Peach has been transformed into origami by King Olly, the main antagonist. Mario teams up with Olivia, King Olly's sister, to rescue Peach and stop Olly's plan to turn the entire kingdom into origami.
    • Characters and Allies: Along the way, Mario meets various allies, including a Bob-omb named Bobby, and encounters enemies like the Folded Soldiers and members of the Legion of Stationery.

    Reception

    • Critical Response: The game received generally positive reviews for its visuals, writing, and innovative gameplay mechanics. However, it was criticized for deviating from the traditional RPG elements of earlier Paper Mario games and lacking difficulty in combat.
    • Sales and Impact: By September 2020, the game had sold three million copies, making it the fastest-selling title in the series and one of the best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch.

    Overall, Paper Mario: The Origami King offers a unique blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, set in a visually appealing paper-themed world.