Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door reviewed by Logan Plant on Nintendo Switch.
Paper Mario has finally returned to its RPG roots with an amazingly loyal and visually dazzling remake of The Thousand-Year Door. Everything fans have been begging Nintendo to bring back is here, including a delightfully varied turn-based battle system with satisfying real-time elements and unique, lovable party members who are essential to both the story and gameplay. Rogueport and its surrounding areas are bursting with personality thanks to writing that’s just as sharp and funny today as it was in 2004. It also introduces a host of modern improvements that streamline - but don’t eliminate - the original’s backtracking issues, easily making this the best way to experience Mario’s quest to gather the Crystal Stars. There’s a reason The Thousand-Year Door has been considered one of the greatest Nintendo games for the last 20 years, and this brilliant remake ensures it will maintain that reputation for at least a thousand more.

[@EICL2011]

Buy this game so we can send Nintendo a message that the next paper Mario needs to be like this

[@RhythmGrizz]

For sure

[@nekonomicon2983]

Honestly I'm more interested in seeing the reception of the game than the game itself.

[@HanuNL]

You mean the message of "keep re-releasing your back catalog, we will buy it no matter what"

[@taylorhession1905]

Or maybe bring us the sequel to Mario RPG cause it's a far superior game over anything the paper mario series has done

[@hero__0]

COULDN'T AGREE MORE - This needs to outsell all of the other paper marios (not including the first) combined so Nintendo finally understands THIS was the correct way to do it all along. VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET AND ENJOY! THIS IS A GREAT GAME!!!

[@richmarrero1313]

Like if you want a "Paper Luigi and the search for the Golden Compass" game

[@StarwayBunny]

Paper Luigi: To the Waffle Kingdom!

[@mph38]

No

[@themustardman219]

Paper Luigi and The Marvelous Compass is in fact getting a fangame based around his story

[@mph38]

@@themustardman219 not a single soul asked your opinion

[@themustardman219]

@@mph38 that wasn't an opinion, you dolt. It was a factual statement. Learn how to say things that aren't just factually incorrect before ragebaiting.

[@Ccagesniper]

Rogue Ports trouble center is one of those things that should be completed even if it doesn't seem important. NOBODY SHOULD SLEEP ON THE SIDE-QUESTS IN THIS GAME!

[@HailFyra]

Yeah especially since you also have an opportunity to recruit an extra party member from those quests.

[@Ccagesniper]

@@HailFyra OH MY GAWD SPOILER

[@EpicTacoSenpai]

​@@Ccagesnipersomewhat. It's really hard to narrow it down who thst is

[@ramrodbldm9876]

I'm sure Nintendo will notice a little bozo telling ppl to buy it. I'm sure sells will be off the chain now? Clown

[@ramrodbldm9876]

​@Ccagesniper don't read the comments then clown

[@kingdomheartsgamer8771]

Shout out to RAWK HAWK

[@eloylopez8929]

Get RAWWWWWKKED

[@kingdomheartsgamer8771]

@@eloylopez8929 3 MIN OF PLAYTIME

[@rrkk44nnmm]

Raw what now????

[@kingdomheartsgamer8771]

@@rrkk44nnmm RAWK HAWK vs JOHN CENA!!!!!

[@raihanvarghese8553]

YOU GO CHAMP!!!!

[@Drakin292]

You made one big mistake. THere were warp pipes in the origional game down in the Rogeport sewers. They were just seperated into a couple different rooms blocked off by large blocks that would need various hammer upgrades to destroy them.

[@massivemansbiggestplan]

He said revamped warp room, not new

[@Leo-pd4fc]

It's a 10/10 just because it's a HD Remake of the Greatest Paper Mario game of All Time! 😊❤

[@MarcoHernandez-nb5dc]

Its a 20/10 yeah but greatest paper mario was actually the first one, witht ttyd a close second

[@kidrobot.]

nah

[@nomo4u886]

Facts

[@Leo-pd4fc]

@@nomo4u886 thanks!

[@simz3192]

It’s my favorite Mario Game of all time tbh.

[@SpindashStudios]

BUY Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Let Nintendo know this is what we want from the series.

[@zachcarmichael699]

Sadly they couldn't care less about customer feedback.

[@TicTacToeCraft]

​@@zachcarmichael699 If that were the case, they would not be remaking this game now, would they?

[@nonanimeprofilepic]

@@zachcarmichael699 they put out a survey a couplle weeks ago for customer feedback

[@lordmolag45000]

@@zachcarmichael699 They care more than Warner Bros., lol.

[@SpindashStudios]

@BriarFleet considering we got this and even Mario RPG, it is clear they heard the call and are giving us what we want, hell, they could've just ported the game rather than completely rebuild it. This is basically a testing ground to gauge people's interest that this is the kind of game they want out of the Paper Mario series.

[@kingflow16k]

Okay now remake Kirby Crystal Shards now

[@lemon5000-tj6nv]

kirby 64 is already on nso

[@Darule514]

So is Super Mario RPG and they still did remake

[@totaldramaseries4]

@@Darule514 except mario rpg ISN'T on nso, take a closer look

[@user-wz7js4bi5d]

No, we need a Pit Icarus Urspring remake first please. c:

[@zachcarmichael699]

Kirby isn't quite as popular as Mario.

[@TheChaosGear]

Hard to believe it's been 20 years now.

[@MCHellshit]

It defintely feels like it

[@alexvergara479]

Ur old lol

[@wetalkinb0utpractice]

L. ​@@alexvergara479

[@y2jjerichoy2js]

This game needs to sell like Hot - Cakes so we can finally get a true RPG Paper Mario sequel like we’ve always wanted for years .

[@Chrisco822]

Why is this reviews comment section nicer than GameSpots comment secrion for their review for this game

[@mikev8746]

Whats it like over there lol?

[@Commander-peepers]

@@mikev8746wanna find out (:

[@pokeleoantiqua7326]

1:40 The Gold Star is actually gold now

[@shadowblaze740]

PLEASE EVERYONE BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!

[@amariofan64]

Affirmative!! 🫡

[@Helloim_anthony]

Im emulating this on PC

[@mrciro18]

@@Helloim_anthonygood man

[@RhythmGrizz]

Will do

[@Galacticgameplay22]

Done

[@yoshiman2149]

That beginning felt like a legend

[@MatthewCulnane]

More Logan reviews please! Really enjoyed this

[@spaceshipnayib]

IGN, you cant just give TTYD a 1/10 because "all the women are flat." C'mon.

[@10191927]

Also IGN “Stellar Blade has too many butt cheeks”

[@cb8655]

That’s such an old, tired out joke… even a couple years after Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire came out.

[@RainstormProductions]

This is the best Mario RPG ever made. Please, everyone, get it!

[@CtheDead209-zt8tj]

It's not it's the second mario rpg lotss is still the best...

[@ramrodbldm9876]

Lmao do you think Nintendo will notice clownboy

[@ramrodbldm9876]

​@CtheDead209-zt8tj still the best "to you" to everyone else this is best. Boykid clown

[@UTubeSL]

​@ramrodbldm9876 no need to be rude.

[@MarcoHernandez-nb5dc]

Best made is the FIRST paper mario

[@Mailman2-1Actual]

What color yoshi y’all gonna pick? Either black or red for me

[@Illager_Fries_Gaming]

(for context, what yoshi that you get depends on how long it takes to hatch)

[@andytekampe8748]

So, does it have any additional stuff in it like RPG or is just the same game with amazing graphics and tweaks to make it flow better?

[@itsmeike]

Well as of now, there is some new content we know of: - The Battle Master is a new toad that lets you do practice battles to perfect the timing of action commands - The shortcut pipes have been completely revamped into a new shortcut room similar to Origami King, with a numbered pipe for every chapter - A "nostalgic tunes" badge was added to listen to the original soundtrack

[@ericwindsor339]

@@itsmeikeliterally all 3 of those feel like quality of life features and not 'new content'

[@itsmeike]

@@ericwindsor339 Regardless of how minor, that is be definition new content--it's material that wasn't in the original release. Also, according to a couple overseas gaming publications, a few "post-game bosses" were added, although no information has been revealed on what these bosses may be or where you'd fight them

[@bjornelfving6751]

They gave it a score.

[@natedawg82-gaming96]

Then say the score.

[@TehPwnographer]

@@natedawg82-gaming96NEIN

[@dragonxzc5036]

As they display the score.

[@lemon5000-tj6nv]

They gave it a -10/10

[@waled7564]

No way

[@Biokiros_]

Man, can't wait, I've been playing in my GC

[@Rockleefan3]

Would had been nice if they added Luigi’s Quest as a completion bonus. Something like a short second game like the Ada Wong side missions in RE4

[@taib]

They gave it a number.

[@natedawg82-gaming96]

Then say the number

[@brandonjackson7953]

You are an oddity

[@coreyjones9769]

@@natedawg82-gaming96 9

[@darth_hylian]

​@@coreyjones97699 out of what?

[@coreyjones9769]

@@darth_hylian out of 10

[@JoshuaGreaves-Neal]

IGN when a game doesn't just make them move in a straight line: 'outdated level design'.

[@idaxor9360]

okay, but why in the year 2024, remakes, or nintendo games for that matter, are not getting 60fps? that just blows my mind

[@carlosfer2201]

The wrestling segment and the train mystery one, were my favorite moments in the game!

[@gazoonman]

We're so back

[@ztormur6504]

one of my all time favorite . So happy to see this timeless gem remastered !

[@Ghost360MAFIA]

Score spoiler shield.

[@fj06carnone]

Thank you 👍

[@RipVanFish09]

Didn’t work lol

[@jjwhy321y3]

I'm halfway thru Gamecube version. It still looks fantastic. Unsure if it beats Mario RPG (personal preference) but def looks better & comes very close.

[@cantdestroyher7245]

Just played both recently. Rpg was awesome but this one is next level

[@GutsDarko]

Anybody know what the reward for doing the side quests is

[@danzoelizio2288]

It's 91 on metacritic Let's Freaking Go!!!

[@TheNuts1225]

89

[@ramrodbldm9876]

You're corny kid

[@DanielJamesShirley]

I’m still yet to finish my GameCube version, so not sure whether to get the GameCube out of storage or just buy this shiny new version!

[@Kade_Bauman]

Still a masterpiece all these years later

[@PopCultureGian]

What’s his favorite mechanic ?

[@rmcBloody]

The remake is out?

[@user-rl2jl8zx1c]

Got a 9. Sounded like it should have been a 9.5

[@Bav92]

For someone who didn’t have a Nintendo Wii or Wii U I am SO excited for the huge catalog of great games to hopefully make its way over to switch.

[@lambiepie6436]

“How dare they depict that Peach doesn’t shower with her dress on”

[@blakiepoop5568]

lol so lame

[@MCHellshit]

Please dont tell me they actually make that complaint

[@merciful_poseidon]

This better be a goddamn 9 or 10

[@KusogakiRenfir]

Love this game so much. THIS IS PEAK MARIO 🗣🗣 Here's hoping the game does really well and is a wake up call for Nintendo, so they can make more Paper Mario games like these again 😤

[@ayskaripepperooni2770]

The og game came out in july of 2004. It is now 20 years × 50 weeks per year = 1000 weeks old.

[@amandapack7907]

Is that pirate skeleton still gonna turn Mario’s mustache into a bone polisher

[@Big-ry6mu]

We gotta start placing bets on these reviews. Lol

[@barrysmith4610]

Props when its due, Great review ign

[@custardgannet4836]

They didn't remove the Peach shower scenes did they? 👀

[@EdgyTater]

Not that it would happen, but it would be a perfect chance to throw in a DLC and let us see that wild quest Luigi went on? No? Ok.

[@camdenwyeth316]

they better make a sequel or something finally after this

[@cwavygaming6615]

One of my favorite games OF ALL TIME

[@iusen64pad]

TTYD is my 2nd favorite story mode ever, right after Explorers of Time on DS! Makes me wanna buy a switch again just to play

[@DoctaSalt]

This game should be the gold standard for remakes going forward, loyal to the original with tons of quality of life improvements that makes it accessible for modern audiences

[@nightfire540]

I’m so excited to relive a game from my childhood now with my son!

[@segungamer1207]

Your not answering our real question. Is luigi playable?

[@kenm2709]

Everyone’s saying buy this game, don’t worry it technically already sold out before it came out.

[@MegaCloud05]

Pretty sure the warp pipe in the remake connects to Glitzville simply because its long enough.

[@josefarias5216]

Then again warp pipes are very weird

[@MegaCloud05]

@@josefarias5216 exactly

[@drewstar8611]

One of my fave Mario games ever! Glad it’s finally getting some more recognition

[@arichansmontoya3477]

This game is a F^*KING GEM!!!! Definitely one of my all-time favorite Mario games!

[@TheRealOGChill]

I'd love a Super Paper Mario remake

[@futureoffallout0222]

this was my first game 😢

[@kill3rs529]

What a great first game mine was sunshine

[@zombiemann56d18]

My first game was mario 64

[@marinellovragovic1207]

all three of you have been incredibly lucky with your first games

[@itsmeike]

Mine was Pokémon Sapphire lol

[@NightMourningDove]

@@kill3rs529 That was like my 2nd, first one was SMB Deluxe on the gameboy color

[@jairmolina3125]

This is the GOAT of all paper Mario's and is in my Top 3 of best games I've ever played, hope new gamers get to know this gem .

[@joshuafisher5447]

Logan! You’re the best!

[@redcomet0079]

Still remember how amazing paper Mario was on the N64

[@123451234alex]

This game is my childhood. Please everyone buy it and play it

[@ubenoob13]

This game really makes you feel like mario.

[@alexanderhorvath7102]

This, Mario RPG, and Star ocean 2 are the only full priced-new games i've bought in years.

[@iMichael123S]

Is this Zelda Windwaker but with Mario?

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

Hopefully Fire Emblem Radiance Collection is next

[@TheSkipAJ]

Yes, it’s worth the hype. as someone who played it for the first time over the last two years, It may not strike you at first, but by the end you will not doubt it’s perfection

[@terrymcginnis634]

I’m playing the original n64 version for the first time and it’s excellent

[@aleckermit]

Game is basically 2D: "maintains 30fps most of the time." We need that Switch 2 lol

[@chokedbybacklog5433]

Has nothing to do with hardware. Could have easily been a 60 fps game.

[@ziggmiceter]

Thanks! I'm going to emulate it

[@gameboi360]

Can we all agree the Glitz Pit is the BEST part of the game!?!

[@knockoutkid3928]

No

[@djdud132]

Now we just need Super mario Sunshine, luigis mansion!

[@FameKillz]

honestly man. nintendo is trippin for this not being 60 FPS. and ima fan boy

[@duff0120]

30 or 60 fps?

[@bluwolf9357]

30 fps on Switch, 60 fps on PC.

[@duff0120]

@@bluwolf9357 and 60 fps on gamecube that came out 23 years ago

[@madzman7214]

Oh give this and mario rpg dlc! / maybe give didy kong racing another shot

[@meowbertmeowchez]

Can’t wait for “show me how to love… sit on my keyboard”

[@GabrielFoote]

The original game was 60fps. Not the end of the world but um... definitive?

[@TicTacToeCraft]

That's the only downside, though. Everything else is an improvement.

[@tetermc]

​@@TicTacToeCraftPretty damn significant downside.

[@moonknight2865]

@@tetermccry more.

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@moonknight2865???

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@TicTacToeCraftand that they changed some of the dialogue to make the game more politically correct m. Of course journalists always love that so they won’t mention it.

[@sophiephillips7961]

Still waiting for a switch twilight Princess 😭

[@omgmrtea]

Nintendo: Please do a remake of the Original Paper Mario 64 as well🙏🙏🙏

[@33eyesofficial]

BUY THIS SO WE CAN GET THE PROPER SEQUEL!!! !

[@jakheart9486]

This needs a ten

[@TheOneLaVon]

I’m playing the original on my Steam Deck right now. Is switching to the remake worth it?

[@GAmERSoUL100]

no. your steam deck has better specs than the switch. stop buying remakes and remasters.

[@TheOneLaVon]

@@GAmERSoUL100 who said anything about buying 😈

[@mechboltxl4591]

​@@GAmERSoUL100The remake runs at 30 fps while the original runs at 60 fps

[@smugcat723]

Terrible opinion. This is an amazing remake and all the assets are completely redone. Even on a steamdeck or emulator the graphics are a lot less detailed.​@@GAmERSoUL100

[@TaylorRealGames]

buy it to encourage nintendo to reboot this series!

[@Sephus912]

This is my new favorite video game of all time.

[@Grainsauce]

The GOAT Paper Mario returns

[@CraigPeds1]

The 60 fps mod completes this remaster.

[@tmv5022]

They gave it a 9

[@lemon5000-tj6nv]

it was a -10 actually, stop spreading misinfo pls

[@ramrodbldm9876]

​@@lemon5000-tj6nvshut up clown

[@user-pm7kv3xy1c]

Which game do you like more? RPG or Thousand Year door remake?

[@ZzKevZz]

Why are people flipping their lid over this game and saying not to get it?

[@ironicdivinemandatestan4262]

2 reasons. They're either specs junkies or transphobes.

[@chokedbybacklog5433]

​@@ironicdivinemandatestan4262using 'transphobe" unironically just exposes you as a regard

[@nicko2222]

@@chokedbybacklog5433what do you suggest they should be called instead?

[@Tactix_se]

@@chokedbybacklog5433what do you know the transphobe doesn’t know how to spell. Color me surprised

[@kg21bestpf94]

Surprised they went with remaking this one instead of the 1st one...I like both games but there's something about the world in part 1 and the charm that make it better IMO.

[@aaronTGP_3756]

Regardless, I'm glad they're doing this one, as Paper Mario N64 was already available on NSO.

[@austinmelot1904]

The best Paper Mario and one of my all time favorite RPGs. Every gamer should give this one a chance

[@damage_control-re9ni]

Despite what narrator says - No, you don't have to play the game.

[@Instrulnomical]

3:20 Fun Fact!: A Fanmade Game Of Paper Luigi Is In The Works!

[@chriswright6403]

This game will win Game Of The Year 2024.

[@1981patx]

30 FPS is such a huge downgrade and a slap in the face of honest buyers and fans. Emulators already run it in 60 FPS.

[@Cilverkid456]

Playing it right now..... it literally effects nothing

[@Polengue]

Can't deliver 60 fps without sacrifying graphic fidelity and/or causing inconsistency like frame drops

[@1981patx]

@@Cilverkid456 It affects everything. 30 FPS should no even be a thing anymore in 2024. While 30 FPS might be acceptable for some, the downgrade from 60 FPS is definitely felt by many players. It's not just about visuals; it's about how the game feels and responds to your inputs. Thats why the whole Game feels worse now.

[@Thecoolgamer-cx9tj]

@@1981patxplays fine to me

[@nomo4u886]

Best paper Mario game hands down

[@kingshadow8782]

Hello there!

[@ashemain7197]

Can’t wait to play this on my Switch OLED

[@RhythmGrizz]

Me too 👑

[@Kennosuke88]

Can't wait to play this on my Steam Deck Oled!

[@coreypasternak9435]

@@Kennosuke88 cant wait to emulate it on my gaming pc with an oled screen

[@magrat22]

Can’t wait to play this on my Commodore 64 OLED!!

[@TheRadFire]

One of my favorite RPGs

[@coreydx8602]

Do the side quests.