Origami King is a game that I just completely clicked with!
I know that the battle system is the most divisive aspect of the game, but personally I loved having battles that work like puzzles. I also liked that there were plenty of creative enemies and situations that actually got difficult as the game went on.
The visuals are absolutely beautiful and do so much with the paper aesthetic, which is especially noticeable with the origami and paper mache designs.
Luckily, Origami King manages to avoid the standard locations oftentimes used in Mario games (like grasslands or desert) or at the very least gives them a unique spin and feel.
I honestly wish we could get remasters of the old Paper Mario games that look like this.
Possibly my favourite thing about Origami King is the soundtrack.
I'm not kidding when I say that this is in my opinion one of the best Nintendo soundtracks of all time.
There are just as many different musical styles as there are settings in the game and all of it meshes together so well!
Another aspect I love is that this game is honestly pretty goofy. There are plenty of weird but wonderful moments where Origami King doesn't take itself too seriously, all the while keeping serious moments serious.
It's probably the humor that made this game so lovable in my eyes and made me put my guard down, which made it easier for heartfelt scenes to resonate with me.
Finally, this game is a joy to complete to 100%! You're provided with enough tools that finding all collectables never feels like a chore, rather it ties in nicely with the core gameplay loop.
Unlocking figurines, parts of the soundtrack and concept art felt like a satisfying reward to me.
I know that this game isn't for everyone, but all the creativity at display here makes me hopeful for future Paper Mario titles.
Looking at what this team is capable of even with unnecessary restrictions, like not being allowed to create new Mario characters, makes me want to see their full potential in a new game even more.
I know that the battle system is the most divisive aspect of the game, but personally I loved having battles that work like puzzles. I also liked that there were plenty of creative enemies and situations that actually got difficult as the game went on.
The visuals are absolutely beautiful and do so much with the paper aesthetic, which is especially noticeable with the origami and paper mache designs.
Luckily, Origami King manages to avoid the standard locations oftentimes used in Mario games (like grasslands or desert) or at the very least gives them a unique spin and feel.
I honestly wish we could get remasters of the old Paper Mario games that look like this.
Possibly my favourite thing about Origami King is the soundtrack.
I'm not kidding when I say that this is in my opinion one of the best Nintendo soundtracks of all time.
There are just as many different musical styles as there are settings in the game and all of it meshes together so well!
Another aspect I love is that this game is honestly pretty goofy. There are plenty of weird but wonderful moments where Origami King doesn't take itself too seriously, all the while keeping serious moments serious.
It's probably the humor that made this game so lovable in my eyes and made me put my guard down, which made it easier for heartfelt scenes to resonate with me.
Finally, this game is a joy to complete to 100%! You're provided with enough tools that finding all collectables never feels like a chore, rather it ties in nicely with the core gameplay loop.
Unlocking figurines, parts of the soundtrack and concept art felt like a satisfying reward to me.
I know that this game isn't for everyone, but all the creativity at display here makes me hopeful for future Paper Mario titles.
Looking at what this team is capable of even with unnecessary restrictions, like not being allowed to create new Mario characters, makes me want to see their full potential in a new game even more.