The moment-to-moment interactions with NPCs are certainly funny and the partner characters who join you throughout the game are the key elements which make the story worthwhile.
Mario’s Crafted World – Exploring the Design and Mechanics of Origami King’s Overworld
This version of the Mushroom Kingdom matters to me a little more now because I was given the responsibility of putting it back together.
The Surprising Depth of Origami King’s Battle System
Depending on the boss what actions are going to be most effective will change, and the way you move will be altered by their abilities.
Bug Fables May Just Be the Pinnacle of Classic Paper Mario Combat
While the proper Paper Mario series moves off in a new direction, Bug Fables is the love letter to the combat that the old guard fondly remembers.
Reflecting On My First Livestream: The Value of Overwhelming Support
Last Thursday I made my live-streaming debut on my very own Twitch channel. It was something I'd been going back and forth on for a long time, but thanks to a combination of discovering the right game and receiving some encouragement from my fellow bloggers, I finally decided to give it a try. The outcome... Continue Reading →
Unpacking My Reaction to Paper Mario: The Origami King
The Origami King may not be The Thousand-Year Door followup of my dreams, but that's okay - Paper Mario doesn't have to be TTYD to still be good.
Announcing the First Ever Adventure Rules Live Stream, Which I Am Totally Not Panicking About
What else would be the first game streamed on Adventure Rules? It was always this. It had to be this.
What Would I Actually Want From a “Return to Form” Paper Mario?
I want the game I thought was going to come after The Thousand Year Door, but if it tries too hard to be what the series once was...
Embracing the Comfort of Familiarity
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door turns 16 years old this year, and here I am diving into its lore and fandom like I'm 12 years old all over again.
Dragon Quest XI Stole “Of Glitz and Glory” From Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Called It Octagonia
During my playthrough of Dragon Quest XI S, one of the chapters seemed familiar - turns out I played it in a different game!