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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

2004 · Intelligent Systems

Combine theatrical turn-based combat, paper transformations and distinctive companions in a playful treasure hunt.

PLATFORMS

GameCube

GAMEBOX SCORE

92

Provisional GAMEBOX editorial ratings. These are not verified facts or aggregate review scores.

/ 100

Retro Score92
Hidden Gem85
Revival Potential82

GAME DNA

experience
Narrative-driven · Role immersion · Companion journey
genre
RPG
mood
Epic · Thoughtful
gameplay
Role Playing · Character Building · Exploration
difficulty
Medium
era
2000s
pacing
Balanced
perspective
Third-person
structure
Hub-based

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Game DNA is GAMEBOX editorial classification; era comes from the sourced release year. Ratings are separate editorial judgements.

EpicThoughtfulRole PlayingCharacter BuildingExploration

ABOUT THE GAME

Combine theatrical turn-based combat, paper transformations and distinctive companions in a playful treasure hunt.

Combine theatrical turn-based combat, paper transformations and distinctive companions in a playful treasure hunt.

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RETRO HISTORY

First listed release: 2004. Explore the cited source for the game's release and development history.

ORIGINAL RELEASE
2004
Developer
Intelligent Systems
Publisher
Nintendo

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Similarity breakdown
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