VGChartz’s Nicholas Taylor: “It would be a lie to say that Paper Mario: The Origami King returns to its roots, so if you’re a die-hard fan who wishes to see the Paper Mario franchise return to the format of the first two games then this title isn’t going to satisfy you. But what it is is a highly innovative, amazingly well-written, perfectly scored game with engaging characters, fun areas, and a very satisfying battle system. I totally understand why series fans felt let down by the direction Paper Mario: Sticker Star went in back on the Nintendo 3DS in 2012, but I’ll be surprised if you give Paper Mario: The Origami King an honest shot and don’t like what it has to offer; it’s a definite “recommend” any day of the week in my book.”
