Mark E Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Paper Mario 2 is getting a release date in Japan this year and will be released in the U.S. sometime afterwards, I'm guessing, though no firm plans have been laid yet. But honestly, if Donkey Konga's coming, we can literally expect anything slightly less weird to make it over . For those curious it is being made by the original developers, I do believe. According to IGN at least. PlanetGameCube picked up the story as well. Game's set to premiere in Famitsu sometime in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 My wife loved Paper Mario for the N64. I never got a chance to play it, but it looked great. I've been hoping they would continue the franchise on the Cube, and it looks like Nintendo is listening to the voices inside my head yet again. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted April 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Are they? Start wishing for a good online service next, Glen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Actually, I'm silly enough to hope that Tecmo Bowl will appear on the GBA. That's the loudest voice in my head at the moment. Hopefully the online stuff will be talked about at E3. I'm still hoping that the service that was rumored last week will happen. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Found this: IMAGE LINK BROKEN Looks fantastic and I love the art style! If it plays anything like the recent Mario and Luigi Superstar I'll be a happy camper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Wow. Those are terrific screens. Hopefully it'll be at E3, so we can see more about it. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted April 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Nice find, Romier, despite breaking the cardinal rule that only Glen and I can contribute to Cube RPG discussions :green:. Seriously, art style looks great on this, I can't wait to hear more about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 No screens there, just a PNG that says "I like to steal images!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Hmm, they must have taken the image down. If I still have it in my cache I'll save and upload to the server. EDIT: Here they are: http://game-science.com/news/000528.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Can someone summarize the premise of the original game? I know nothing about it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Bryan, Paper Mario was the pseudo-sequel to Super Mario RPG on the SNES (co-developed with Square). The staple of the series since the N64 game has the been the 2D style "cutout" appearance that is so prevelant in the screens above (though the SNES game had similiar "rendered" graphics ala Donkey Kong Country for the SNES). The game woks much like your old school RPG's of yore, except with the token Mario slant on gameplay and characters. As Mario you explore each map trying to accomplish your goals while enemies on the map can attack you (or you them which determines who attacks first). At which point you are taken to the "battle" screen where you can partake in turn based combat with a unique Mario flavor. The game also adds an element of the 2D platforming that the Mario series is so well known for. The recent Mario and Luigi Superstar for the GBA continued the Paper Mario tradition with an even more enjoyable combat system, more platforming elements and some very charming graphics. It may sound proposterous to put Mario and company in an RPG but you would be suprised how fun and engaging it can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Taken from Devin Morgan's FAQ on Gamefaqs. Far, far away beyond the sky, way above the clouds, it's been said that there was a haven where the Stars lived. In the sanctuary of Star Haven there rested a fabled treasure called the Star Rod, which had the power to grant all wishes. Using this wondrous Star Rod, the seven revered Star Spirits watched over our peaceful world carefully... very carefully. Then one day, a terrible thing happened... The evil King Bowser appeared in Star Haven and stole the Star Rod! Using its incredible power he quickly imprisoned the seven Star Spirits! Completely unaware of the trouble in far-off Star Haven, Mario was back home in the Mushroom Kingdom, eagerly reading a letter from Princess Peach. It was an invitation to a party at the castle! With much anticipation, he and his brother Luigi set off for the party, oblivious to the chaos that lay ahead... Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Thanks for the background, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted April 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I know the GBA has too many ports already, but Square and Nintendo would be kind of insane to not port Super Mario RPG over for a release. I never played Paper Mario, but the original was most excellent. Probably the last time I was flat-out impressed with Square too, come to think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I've never had a chance to play Super Mario RPG, but have always wanted to. I've just not been able to find a copy that I can afford. $35 at Gamestop is the best price that I'm seeing. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted April 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Not surprising Glen. As with any Square product, limited availability means ridiculously huge mark-up on the used game market. If I had back time I'd have bought a couple of copies of, well, everything and made mad money selling the damn things off . At least Square reprints most stuff now or insures adequate supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I guess I'll just have to keep my eyes open for it. Back to Paper Mario though, it's from Intelligent Systems, the company that made Fire Emblem for the GBA, and Super Metroid. Ok, it's settled... the next game I'll be working on is Paper Mario. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFo Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 You know, Paper Mario was one of the few popular N64 games that I never played. You know what Nintendo should do? Offer up a pre-order deal where you can get a bonus disc with the first game on it, sort of like what they did with Ocarina of Time before The Wind Waker came out. That would be pretty f-ing sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan FB Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 I loved the N64 and recent GBA (Superstar Saga) incarnations, so I'll definitely be picking this up. The real question is, will it also include a section where you prepare and bake a cake as Princess Peach? Gamers everywhere are dying to know. :green: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 will it also include a section where you prepare and bake a cake as Princess Peach? If its a Mario game worth its salt, you bet your ass it will. :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 Regarding Paper Mario for the N64. I've seen it at TRU for $10 bucks or less lately. Not a bad deal. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Regarding Paper Mario for the N64. I've seen it at TRU for $10 bucks or less lately. Seriously??? Would you pick me up a copy if you see one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Sure. I'll swing by the local TRU again tomorrow and see if they still have it there. I've seen it there more than a few times at that price. Go figure. It was one of the last N64 games that Nintendo released, if not the last. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Sure. I'll swing by the local TRU again tomorrow and see if they still have it there. Awesome, I would sincerely appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Glen, If they have two there, could you swing me a copy as well. It would be much appreciated. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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