Paper Mario TTYD Remake EXTENDED Graphics Comparison (Switch vs. GCN)

Check out how the Prologue of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake looks on Switch compared to the original GameCube version!
0:00 Full-scale Comparison
17:09 Half-scale Comparison
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Video by: Joey, Tris, & Andre
Edited by: Joey Ferris
Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold
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#papermario #papermariothethousandyeardoor #papermariottyd

[@valarus2562]

The visual improvements are wonderful. This will be my first time playing thousand year door and I could not be more hyped!

[@fabiantalton6888]

Bro your in for a ride!

[@freshboi6351]

SAME

[@ChristopherJamesNeff]

The OG graphics are better. I feel nothing when looking at the remake. No hype or anything. Then I look at the OG and instant goosebumps!

[@Moskaato]

@@ChristopherJamesNeff lol sure

[@clonecommanderrex8542]

​@@ChristopherJamesNeffIt's called nostalgia

[@Overgrownwart]

its kinda silly how shiny everything is, like what poor toad has been tasked with polishing all the cobblestone in Rogueport? poor guy.

[@RavenFilms]

Yeah, I thought that was weird too. Rougeport is such a dingy, seedy, and covered in liter, but the stones are so clean they are reflective

[@bonnefetebaby8234]

I’m ngl I think that’s a creative liberty they took just cause the original was already pretty good and hasn’t aged too much at all I’m glad they remade it but it feels like overkill lol still I’m happy this is out

[@highward5292]

@@RavenFilmsits because it tries to mimc the paper like the ones of these shiny posters and stuff

[@1scarfe]

This game was really a Sweet Treat for Nintendo making this remake possible

[@CesarTorres61296]

More like a Sweet Feast

[@RavenFilms]

🤣 (to both of you)

[@theadhi3216]

This whole comment thread lame as hell

[@nebyelats9542]

Glad they kept the noose in the town square. I had my bets on that being removed.

[@mph38]

You could at least give a timestamp so we could see it ourselves smh

[@nebyelats9542]

@@mph38 literally the first second of the video

[@SaltyToad00]

This remake definitely took some things from The Origami King. There's unique battle themes per area, every character has a different sound for talking, and it even runs on the same engine as that game.

[@gimo6881]

They are nothing more as a embarrassment to nature, you defender

[@JoseViktor4099]

💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬⭐💬 💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬 Beldam

[@gimo6881]

​​@@JoseViktor4099You'll fall like this nonsense.

[@GalaxyStandard77]

Its fun, but ill stick with my OG copy. Its fun but i like the charm of the original more. At least may be this time will get an actual Paper Mario game

[@MusuemBucket]

⁠@@gimo6881you should be the president of yapan

[@JoseViktor4099]

What I noted is that some propos backgrounds are animated like a theater. Neat detail.

[@thetechdog]

The original has a more comic book style to it, while the remake goes harder on the paper aesthetic. I much prefer the original's more vibrant colors and the higher framerate gives it a better flow. And I much prefer the original's soundtrack as well.

[@Nightxx9199]

As insane as this sounds. The graphics makes Rogueport look a little too clean. Like it looks like a pleasant place to live rather than a place where you'll get robbed for looking at a goomba funny.

[@RavenFilms]

I couldn’t put my finger on what it was, you nailed it. I think parts of the music there is also too whimsical for such a seedy place.

[@mredbadger]

To be honest I agree. And while I love the music, it’s a bit too triumphant and bombastic

[@Cincomitzi]

Excited to play the remake but man the GameCube graphics are nostalgic to me.

[@JoshP86]

Imagine Origami King with a good gameplay like TTYD God 👌🏻

[@stevennwachukwu]

I havnt gotten passed the first boss in oragami King. I'm on chapter 3 in this remake.

[@RavenFilms]

The battle system in that game was one of the worst I’ve ever seen in a turn-based game. I dropped it after about 6 hours

[@mph38]

Imagine paying full price for a game you've already played

[@Liam-jj7po]

I love how it looks even more like paper now

[@darrellholland-ry2tg]

paper game

[@mredbadger]

SUPER MARIO

[@RavenFilms]

Thanks for putting this together, I was hoping someone did, and so far, you seem to be the only one, sides just clips.

[@THE-CROWZ06]

Hey bro, I have a question. Do you recommend buying and playing this remake version of thousand year door? I have the original GameCube with only two hours of play. Or do I stay with the gamecube version?

[@RavenFilms]

I would recommend this one. It’s cleaned up and button presses are more precise. There are also a few tools added to help with timing. Really, my only complaint about this remake is the music. It’s not that I don’t like it, I just miss the original music. But, everything else was hit with a fresh coat of upgrades, it would be weird if the music was untouched. I suppose if I want that nostalgia I can play the original.

[@NinToby]

@@RavenFilmsyou know there’s a badge that lets you switch to the OG soundtrack, right?

[@RavenFilms]

@@NinTobyNo, I didn’t. But I literally found it 5 minutes ago, I wish I saw your comment last night. Now the game is perfect. I’m switching back and forth with it on. I want to check out the new music but I want to play with the old.

[@Grod2013]

wow, they really couldn't replicate the effects at 12:43

[@Arghishable]

The 3D star on the map and the "glass breaking" effect add something for me Everything else in this remake animation is good though, but really miss those 2 things for me

[@NinToby]

Think it was just a design choice to make it look like it was actually part of the map and not like the crystal star just appeared right in front of them lol

[@SuperBitCube64]

It looks great, my only nitpick is that the camera doesn't do that cool flip when you go to the back alley and is now just a cutaway. That takes a small amount of the charm away, but not a huge deal.

[@highward5292]

When it flips it makes these wierd glitches and im glad with the black transition

[@Umbrella2]

It looks great, there are some effects that have been stripped, like the sparkle on the stars at the door, the crumpled paper effect for screen transitions, the closeness of the camera on the characters that chip away at some of the charm but I’ll probably still buy this at some point.

[@drdwin001]

Crumpled paper for the transitions is still intact

[@riglowkun]

Might get a switch just to play my favorite game growing up. Maybe I can finally beat the 100 trials, who knows 😊

[@mph38]

Imagine paying full price for a game that you already played

[@eloylopez8929]

They are both such beautiful games 😭

[@bluethingy]

The only thing I wish the remake retained from the original is the original hammer’s sound effect when you whack something. I feel like the GCN’s “Wa-Doink” (which also sounds more powerful as your hammer upgrades btw) sounds more satisfying than the remake’s “Pooh” (which also stays constant regardless if you have the Super or Ultra Hammer), even if the latter fits better due to the added emphasis on the paper aesthetic.

[@leahluostarinen]

It looks like the switch version looks more brighter than the GCN version

[@joser6th]

I miss the sound effects the gamecube had like blocking an attack and the sound of the hammer slamming felt like it had some weight to it!

[@luiscamilororera159]

Cool.

[@Cyynapse]

i knew this game would be good when i saw they left in the gallows

[@Persona1996]

At 1st the switch version was faster but once they got to Mario’s house it got slower At least the switch version is brighter and has more detail

[@doomjoltfromflordia4069]

Wait did he just skip the chat bubble in the remake 1:53

[@coolchannelize15]

Both versions are 🔥

[@highward5292]

I hate the way water looks in og now

[@drakeboutte1466]

Man, some of yall are being real haters on the remake. Guys, take off the nostalgia glasses for a moment and just appreciate that we are in a timeline where THIS IS HAPPENING. I for one think it looks beautiful, and a lot of the changes they made are just genuinely better (and some features that should have been remade with the rest of the game).

[@Flame_Blaziken]

It's not hating to criticize a remake of a game and compare it to the original. It's all a matter of preference at the end of the day.

[@Maxx________]

@@Flame_Blazikencouldn’t agree more

[@Mojo1356]

@@Flame_Blazikenyou could make that argument if people didn’t immediately dismiss it for being 30 fps instead of 60. Look- as lame as that is, y’all are treating it like it’s some sort of Sonic Genesis now.

[@ChristopherJamesNeff]

@@Mojo1356 “you could make that argument if people didn’t immediately dismiss it for being 30 fps instead of 60.” Translation: I like gatekeeping other people’s reasons for dismissing the remake, and any opinion other than my own are invalid and stupid. There, fixed that for you.

[@ChristopherJamesNeff]

@@Mojo1356 Doesn’t matter what you fanboys say, I’m not wasting $60.00 on a censored, woke, 30 FPS downgraded trash make! 30 FPS is unplayable and that DOES make it Sonic Genesis. I’m not picking graphics, resolution and or anything else over frame rate. Frame rate is the most importantly aspect to any game. Everything else comes after. Nope!

[@aresascension121]

Dang mario don't get robbed in the new one lmao

[@5.99USD]

Yes he does. You can literally see the coin counter decreasing when the guy bumps into Mario. They just removed the line where Goombella points it out.

[@IcyBlaze616]

@@5.99USD makes you wonder why...

[@ExoRosalina]

Imagine if King Olly is there

[@mredbadger]

MARIO BEAT THAT PAPER PUNK

[@diamondly6250]

is it just the visuals that are different? because i have a retroid pocket and i dont really care about the visuals

[@RavenFilms]

No, music is remixed a bit and command controls have been highly polished

[@PCs454]

should i get the switch one or gamecube? honestly the gamecube one feels complete and playable, but idk

[@SHIRAORI_NOUSAGI]

Play the GameCube version on an emulator if you don't own the original, it costs around 120€ nowadays...

[@diamondly6250]

emulate the og, this isnt worth $60 just for it to look a little better

[@PCs454]

@@diamondly6250 its £37.29 here in uk. is it still worth it? I found the gamecube Rom as well so im not sure lol free gamecube one or about £40 for the switch portability

[@PCs454]

@@SHIRAORI_NOUSAGI WHAT its 120 euros for the switch version. :O

[@SHIRAORI_NOUSAGI]

@@PCs454 nah, it's 60$ for the switch version, and between 100 to 150$ for the GameCube one(because it's a really good retro game).

[@66hayloss66]

So you're telling me 20 fucking years ago they could make a 60fps game but they make it 30 fps now?

[@NinToby]

Are you seeing the difference in graphics I’m seeing? Technically switch is only like 1 console generation above the GameCube since it’s not much more powerful than an Xbox 360 or PS3. Also data has been found in the games files for 4k so they probably made it with intent to make it run better in switch 2 so just give it a rest

[@supergabe2020]

Tbh I love that they remade the game but, nothing can compare to the original

[@goldenpeepeepoopoo3196]

It’s literally the same game but improved

[@IAmNotASandwich453]

​@@goldenpeepeepoopoo3196 Theres always gonna be guys like him.

[@LeonGeht]

@@goldenpeepeepoopoo319630 fps is a big downgrade and I personally don’t need good graphics on a paper Mario game

[@wildanbaxtli6913]

​@@LeonGehtbetter graphics in 30fps is better than uglier graphics in 60fps. It's not even noticeable

[@goldenpeepeepoopoo3196]

@@LeonGeht as someone who played the GameCube version, the fps change makes literally zero difference. The graphics are gorgeous, but to each their own.

[@malikelalaoui6343]

not a big fan of the censorship like they did with the 3 Goombas hitting on Goombella scene. :/ hope they didnt censor too much.

[@JoseViktor4099]

This are the stuff I´ve seen regarding censorship edit: And uncensorship Catcalling-Censored on this version Chalk outline of toad body-still censored Vivian being a boy-Came back Tec Red´s Eye-Came Back Boo Bunny diorama reference to playboy-Still Censored And seems there are minor reworks some dialogues, but as overall dialogue has been changed idk the extend of calling something "censorship" or "changing it because they felt like it" , this as there is still catcalling on other TTYD parts that are untouched on the Remake.

[@SaltyToad00]

​@@JoseViktor4099The Vivian one isn't censorship, more like uncensorship.

[@danzoelizio2288]

I mean if it bothers you that much you can always go back in play the original

[@t.greene583]

Yeah kind of annoyed about it

[@JoseViktor4099]

@@SaltyToad00 Thats the -Came Back Tag is for, this was regarding all censorship, both on the OG and the remake

[@VoidOrca]

Bought it for support only cuz i love the game but I'll play it on PC and increase frame rate and speed

[@Polengue]

Does the game run too bad in switch? Like i know about the 30fps issue but is the resolution also bad too?

[@leontriestoart]

Heck yeah

[@JoseViktor4099]

You can dump your games as far as I know (in fact that was the "indented" use for Yuzu lmao)

[@JoseViktor4099]

@@Polengue Only the 30 FPS is what are people concerned as far as I know, but the resolution is the same as OK (900p Docked, 720p Portable).

[@SaltyToad00]

Good on you for actually buying the game instead of pirating it.

[@astrofenix9839]

30 FPS ☠️☠️

[@Gil7111TX]

Gamecube wins!🎉..

[@mredbadger]

YIPPEE

[@MusuemBucket]

Nah, also you’re not the creator lol

[@Rebelnightwolfe]

Another day another GameXplain comparison video for clicks.

[@danielfriar3939]

Some of us searched for it though to see…?

[@TeeTop_]

You clicked, and some actually look for videos like this.

[@RavenFilms]

I looked for this, and so far, it’s the only one that pops up that’s more than just a few clips or a review. This is exactly what I was hoping to find.

[@taylorhession1905]

Wow such a difference its almost like it wss completely pointless to remake the game cause its a paper mario game 😂

[@MusuemBucket]

???

[@goldgunscantshoot973]

How does it look worse than a 20 year old game lol

[@MusuemBucket]

Wdym? It looks better

[@goldgunscantshoot973]

@@MusuemBucket not really, reflections even on stone ground, items being replaced from actual 3d models to le paper everywhere, and generally speaking muted colors and less appealing style. Not entirely dissing the remake style, it doesn't look bad either and I love the new sprites but it doesn't really add anything visually since the game was heavily stylized and didn't age (especially with high definition emulation and HD textures)

[@camlind12]

How can you be so wrong? lol

[@knuclear200x]

Look at all these vast and beautiful improvements... and yet the highest-selling console still can't retain 60fps for a game released 20 years ago 🤮

[@SaltyToad00]

It's not the same game as the original. It's running off the engine of The Origami King, which also ran at 30.

[@knuclear200x]

@@SaltyToad00 You're right. It's worse. A new engine can't be 60fps? Cringe

[@JoseViktor4099]

@@knuclear200x Nobody complained when OK came out, which makes me think that the hate towards the game for being 30 FPS is hypocritical. Very Cringe fr.

[@knuclear200x]

@@JoseViktor4099 I didn't complain neither. Doesn't hide the fact still cringe that a game released 20 years ago can't retain 60fps, which means they didnt bother to improve anything past OK

[@ObliviousWarriorHD]

​@@knuclear200xYour acting like if the game is unplayable because it runs at 30 fps.

[@duff0120]

60 bucks for a port? should be 30 bucks if u ask me

[@JoshP86]

It's a Remake, not a port 🤦🏻🤣

[@knuclear200x]

@@JoshP86 Glad we agree it's still a rip-off then

[@TeeTop_]

@@knuclear200x The game's worth it.

[@ChristopherJamesNeff]

Worth it? Nope! Not a chance! Enjoy your 30 FPS trash make!

[@lmaonaise]

@@JoshP86 More like demake

[@ZER0lPT]

Dolphin is still better

[@SaltyToad00]

Dolphin just upscales the GameCube game. How is that better than a full-on remake?

[@graphitedrizzle]

As someone who's emulated the game with the HD texture pack a dozen times, the remake is better. Don't take the ragebait

[@JoseViktor4099]

@@SaltyToad00 FPS is better than artstyle now, apparently. Huh, I remember how on case of games like Bloodborne or Elden Ring people were full of mouths to say that no matter how good the graphics and framerate were that would never match the art-style and direction and that more resolution doesn´t mean better... Sigh, or times has changed extremely quickly or people are hypocrites.

[@matsuyama9681]

Modded crook. You prefer to steal than to actually buy the game

[@saricubra2867]

The original wasn't even one of the best looking games on the Gamecube.

[@Mojo1356]

Sigh. Of course people continue complaining about the frame rate. Also, anyone saying this isn’t worth $60 is a lunatic. Yes- the frame rate downgrade is lame for sure, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s a fantastic game that all Mario RPG fans, as well as RPG fans in general, need to play- original or remake.

[@ChristopherJamesNeff]

I don’t support remasters or remakes of anything period. There’s no nostalgia in anything other than the OG’s on a CRT. Pass!

[@TeeTop_]

Well let those who couldn't get their hands on the original and/or don't own a Gamecube experience and enjoy the game.

[@diamondly6250]

@@TeeTop_ i think ill just play the og on my retriod pocket, it doesn't seem like they did much more then make it look better thats not worth it for me. also I like my retriod more then my switch because I can always have it with me in my pocket.

[@MusuemBucket]

Nostalgic doesn’t equal better, better is just better

[@diamondly6250]

@MusuemBucket ya but $60 is overpriced

[@camlind12]

Cool. What the fuck are you doing here then?