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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 2H 38M

Does the Perfect Paper Mario Even Exist?

from Brain Lords: Video Games of the Mind · host Cute Monster Props

This week's episode we attempt craft the perfect Paper Mario using elements from each game like it was some sort of ransom note. Our first ever guest, Oceanity, uses her expertise as one of the only people who actually played Color Splash to help us identify what is at the heart of the best Mario RPGs. Kyle explains why The Origami King is a flawed gem. Does the Paper theme even matter or are the "good" games only that way because the partners are such funny little guys? We wrestle with Nintendo's relationship with Paper Mario's identity crisis, revisiting The Thousand Year Door with mixed feelings, and more in this page turner of an episode.    CONTACT US: [email protected] Kyle - Cute Monster Props Jorge - JMV Edited By David Pinckney Special Guest: Izzy - Oceanity   THINGS DISCUSSED: Samurai Pizza Cats Does the Perfect Paper Mario Exist? (0:05:08) Super Mario RPG, Paper Mario, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Super Paper Mario, Paper Mario Sticker Star, Paper Mario Color Splash, Mario and Luigi Series, Paper Mario Origami King, Super Mario RPG Remake, Mario TTYD Remake What is the Most Overrated, Underrated, Accurately Rated Mario RPG? (0:17:00) Earthbound, Chibi Robo, Custom Robo, Radio the Universe, Final Fantasy Pixel Remake Your Personal History with Paper Mario. (0:23:44) What even is a Paper Mario game? (0:53:55) What is Mario's Personality? (1:04:05) Why does Paper Mario Have Such and Identity Crisis? (1:07:17) Which Paper Mario has the Best Story? (1:19:25) Which Paper Mario has the Best Gameplay? (1:23:44) Which Mario RPG has the best Soundtrack? (1:31:27) Which Paper Mario Has the Best Partners? (1:38:12) What does paper mean as a theme and how has it changed over time? (1:50:33) Why do other Paperverse indies struggle to do what Paper Mario does? (1:55:38) Underhero, Bug Fabels, Born of Bread, YIIK What do the Non Paper games do better or worse than the Paper Games? (2:01:25) Closing Thoughts. (2:09:31) Question Zone (2:13:28) What Mario character or enemy would you want to see as a partner in a Paper Mario game? -Guruguru Giraloo Can any other IP have a paper spinoff? -Flat Peach Theory Rec Room (2:21:04) Secret of the Kells, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, Keep Driving, The Pat Metheny Group, Common Side Effects, Mars Express, Unicorn Overlord  

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