Paper Mario - Retro Playthrough - April 2015

[Disposed Hero]

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Paper Mario is a simple and lighthearted RPG for the Nintendo 64.  It is the first game in the Paper Mario series, and it is also a spiritual sequel to Super Mario RPG for the SNES, with many story elements and gameplay mechanics carrying over to this game.  

Platforms
N64
Virtual Console

Checkpoints
Week 1 – Complete Chapter 2
Week 2 – Complete Chapter 4
Week 3 – Complete Chapter 6
Week 4 – Finish the game

Achievements
1. Score 100 First Strikes against enemies
2. Collect all 160 Star Pieces
3. Collect all 80 Badges
4. Deliver all Letters
5. Complete all 20 errands for Koopa Koot
6. Earn the Diploma at the Dojo
7. Take Merlee’s Special Course
8. Correctly answer all 64 Chuck Quizmo questions
9. Transform into 8-bit Mario in the Ghost House
10. Upgrade all of your companions to "Ultra"
11. Score 10 Power Bounces on a single enemy
12. Create all 50 of Tayce T.'s Recipes
13. Locate Luigi's secret diary
14. Defeat optional boss, Kent. C. Koopa
15. Complete the Club 64 side quest and help Pop Diva sing again
16. Defeat optional boss, The Anti Guy Unit

Note:  Progress of many of these achievements can be tracked on a sign in Mario’s house.

Participants
Disposed Hero (1, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16)
douglie007
EngineerMike
MetalFRO
Shadow Kisuragi
singlebanana (4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15)
theGrue

[singlebanana]

I'm in! Obviously.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

I'll see if I can't get in on this. I think I have a copy, but if not I'll try to track one down.

[zcrich01]

Somehow, I've never come across this one for less than $50, so barring an unexpected turn of events, I will not be participating.

[singlebanana]

Somehow, I've never come across this one for less than $50, so barring an unexpected turn of events, I will not be participating.

Yeah, trending at $30-$35 on eBay. You must be experiencing some "local convenience" gouging. I'll keep an eye out if you are interested in a copy. Just let me know what you are willing to pay via PM.

[russlyman]

I would get it on virtual console. I'll jump on there and see what it cost. Never played any of the paper Mario games


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[Shadow Kisuragi]

Found my copy.

[singlebanana]

I would get it on virtual console. I'll jump on there and see what it cost. Never played any of the paper Mario games


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I played it one afternoon a few weeks ago to check it out and I have really enjoyed it so far. If you like Super Mario RPG, then you'll enjoy this one.

[singlebanana]

Found my copy.

Sweet! Glad you're joining in.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Paper Mario is the "spiritual" successor to SMRPG. I played through Paper Mario: TTYD (GameCube) and loved it, though it did border a bit on sexual innuendos with a particular character.

[techwizard]

Paper Mario is the "spiritual" successor to SMRPG. I played through Paper Mario: TTYD (GameCube) and loved it, though it did border a bit on sexual innuendos with a particular character.

I just started TTYD recently, I probably won't be going through it anywhere near as quick as a month, but i'll be playing along with you guys in spirit. it's supposed to be very similar to the first game. I already finished the first one last year, otherwise I would have joined in on this one.

[Disposed Hero]

Paper Mario is the "spiritual" successor to SMRPG. I played through Paper Mario: TTYD (GameCube) and loved it, though it did border a bit on sexual innuendos with a particular character.

I just started TTYD recently, I probably won't be going through it anywhere near as quick as a month, but i'll be playing along with you guys in spirit. it's supposed to be very similar to the first game. I already finished the first one last year, otherwise I would have joined in on this one.

I played TTYD at least 10 years ago and thought it was great.  I don't remember much at all about the game though, so I won't be able to provide any insight on any similarities or differences.

[Fokakis79]

I have always wanted to play this game, but I have not seen this one at a price I can afford. I can't wait for when its my month, I hope you have fun with what I got planned.

You all have fun with this one, it looks like a great game.

[MaterialHandlerMike]

I played 3/4 of the way through last year. Will sign up and try and get at least one or both of the games done next month.

[theGrue]

You know, I loved TTYD but I've never played this one! I think childhood me was mad that they threw out the art style and new characters from SMRPG. Also, we were at peak Dreamcast at the time. Now, I've got plenty of time to decide whether to go original hardware or Virtual Console...