Paper Mario

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== Storyline ==
== Storyline ==
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[[Image:PaperMariotitle.jpg|frame|right|'''''Paper Mario''''' Title Screen.]]
 
For a detailed storyline of the events of Paper Mario (from the Prologue to Chapter 8), see [[Paper Mario (Chapters)]].
For a detailed storyline of the events of Paper Mario (from the Prologue to Chapter 8), see [[Paper Mario (Chapters)]].
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== Battle System ==
== Battle System ==

Revision as of 10:57, 24 June 2007

Paper Mario, known as Super Mario RPG 2: Mario Story in Japan, is a video game for the Nintendo 64 released in 2001. It has been confirmed to appear on the Wii's Virtual Console.

In this game, King Bowser steals the Star Rod from Star Haven and imprisons the seven Star Spirits. He plans to use it to get all his selfish wishes, while everyone else's wishes go ungranted, as well as using the Star Rod to destroy Mario and kidnap Princess Peach, he uses his Castle to uproot Peach's Castle into the stratosphere, only now, Peach's Castle is teetering on top of Bowser's. So now, it's up to Mario and his party members to set free the Star Spirits, defeat King Bowser, rescue Princess Peach, and take back the Star Rod.

Contents

Storyline

For a detailed storyline of the events of Paper Mario (from the Prologue to Chapter 8), see Paper Mario (Chapters).

Battle System

Paper Mario introduced a new battle system. Mario and one partner of their choice fight against the enemies. Mario has HP and BP, while all characters share FP. FP is used for special moves, HP is Mario's life force and BP affects the types of Badges Mario can wear.

Each attack has its own "Action Command", which increases the damage if performed correctly. For example, for "Jump", the player must press A just as Mario is about to hit the enemy, and for Hammer, He must hold left and release at the right time. Mario can also decrease enemy damage by 1 by pressing A just as they hit him.

When Mario levels up, the player can choose to increase HP by 5, FP by 5 or BP by 3. The best idea is to upgrade BP with the occasional HP/FP boost until his BP is at maximum (30), then upgrade HP and FP.

When Mario and his team rescue a Star Spirit, they could summon them to use their powers against an enemy or two. Star Spirit Powers can be used if there is plenty of Star Energy. If Star Energy is used up Mario can use focus to regain Star Energy. Star Energy can also fill up as a battle progresses.

Mario's Partners

Goombario

Goombario

Can use Tattle to see enemies' stats.

-Attacks

  • Headbonk (0 FP): Bonks single enemy, like Mario's jump.
  • Tattle (0 FP): Uncovers enemy's description and stats. Outside of battle, he can tell Mario about the people he meets and the places he visits.
  • Charge (1 FP): Boosts Headbonk attack by 2.
  • Multi-bonk (3 FP): Much like Mario's Power Bounce, bonks an enemy multiple times until he misses the action command.

Kooper

Can inflict a variety of status effects on enemies.

-Attacks

  • Shell Toss (0 FP): Attacks one enemy. Outside of battle, he can use this attack to flip switches, grab items and attack enemies.
  • Power Shell (3 FP): Attacks all enemies.
  • Dizzy Shell (4 FP): Makes enemies Dizzy.
  • Fire Shell (5 HP): A fiery move that attacks all grounded enemies.

Bombette

Is good at inflicting damage.

-Attacks

  • Body Slam (0 FP): Charges at one grounded enemy.
  • Bomb (3 FP): Attacks one grounded enemy. Outside of battle, she can use this attack to flip switches, blow up fake/cracked walls and attack enemies.
  • Power Bomb (6 FP): Attacks all grounded enemies.
  • Mega Bomb (8 FP): Attacks all enemies.

Parakarry

Is good at doing huge damage for a lot of FP and also carries mail.

-Attacks

  • Sky Dive (0 FP): Kicks one enemy while airborne.
  • Shell Shot (3 FP): Charges at one enemy while airborne.
  • Air Lift (3 FP): Lifts enemies out of battlefield. Outside of battle, Mario can use this attack to hover over short distances due to his (Mario's) weight.
  • Air Raid (6 FP): Flies around like crazy, inflicting damage to all enemies.

Lady Bow

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Lady Bow

Is good at protecting Mario from damage.

-Attacks

  • Smack (0 FP): Smacks an enemy 5 times.
  • Outta Sight (2 FP): Makes Mario invulnerable to attacks. Outside of battle, she can use this attack to protect Mario from damage.
  • Spook (3 FP): Scares enemies away from battlefield.
  • Fan Smack (5 FP): Smacks an enemy 5 times with her fan.

Watt

Can penetrate enemies' defense and seek out hidden items.

-Attacks

  • Electro Dash (0 FP): Attacks one enemy, ignoring enemy's defense value.
  • Power Shock (2 FP): Paralyzes single enemy.
  • Turbo Charge (3 FP): Temporarily boosts Mario's attack power.
  • Mega Shock (5 FP): Paralyzes all enemies.

Sushie

Is good against fire enemies.

-Attacks

  • Belly Flop (0 FP): Hop on one enemy.
  • Squirt (3 FP): Shoots water at one enemy.
  • Water Block (3 FP): Boosts Mario's defense.
  • Tidal Wave (6 FP): Launches water attacks against all enemies

Lakilester

Is good at attacking all enemies and most people know him by his nickname "Spike".

-Attacks

  • Spiny Flip (0 FP): Throws a Spiny Egg at one enemy.
  • Spiny Surge (4 FP): Throws a lot of Spiny Eggs at all enemies.
  • Cloud Nine (4 FP): Boosts Mario's evasion rate.
  • Hurricane (5 FP): Blows enemies out of the battlefield.

The Star Spirits' Powers

Eldstar

As his name implies, he's the elder of Star Haven and he's respected by all others.

He is the Star Spirit the Koopa Bros. guard.

Mamar

Happy and kind hearted, she looks after the others.

She is the Star Spirit Tutankoopa guards.

Skolar

As his name implies, like most scholars, he's always studying.

He is the Star Spirit Tubba Blubba guards, but he escaped from Tubba Blubba's Castle and was searching for a way out in the Forever Forest and was captured by Boos, who promised to set him free after Mario and Co. defeated Tubba Blubba.

Muskular

This young Star Spirit is always full of energy.

He is guarded by General Guy and his troops.

Misstar

This young Star Spirit is pure hearted but strong.

She is guarded by Lava Piranha and his Lava Buds.

Klevar

Young and-- as his name implies-- he is very clever and is always reading books.

He's the Star Spirit Huff N. Puff guards.

Kalmar

Very warm hearted. As his name implies, he hates fights or arguments.

He is the Star Spirit the Crystal King guards.

Star Beam/Peach Beam

  • Power Obtained: Chapter 8: A Star-Powered Showdown!
  • What it does: Negates the effects of the Star Rod. During the final battle with Bowser, Star Beam has no effect against the Star Rod due to the device Kammy Koopa made. After Peach and Twink defeat Kammy Koopa, this power is upgraded to Peach Beam.
  • Star Power needed: None

Bestiary

See Paper Mario (Bestiary) for a list of all enemies found in Paper Mario. Also see the bestiary for bosses in the game.

Badges

See Paper Mario Badges for a list of all of the badges found in Paper Mario.

Trivia

  • Several characters have appeared in 3D in other non-Paper Mario games:
  • This is the only Paper Mario game that has no optional characters.
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