Paper Mario

"It may not have a detailed skills system like Final Fantasy VIII, but Paper Mario is sufficiently complex to make it satisfying even to hardcore RPG players. Easily one of the best games available for the N64, Paper Mario is a fantastic experience that shouldn't be missed."

"The first noticeable and striking feature is the way the game is drawn. Instead of 3D characters on 2D backgrounds (like Yoshi's Story) Paper Mario does the opposite, with 2D characters on 3D environments."

"Sure, it's aimed slightly at a younger audience, but that's easy to overlook in such a wonderful game. Fans of Super Mario RPG will surely love Paper Mario, as will nearly anyone else."

"Paper Mario is an RPG rich with ingenuity and style, and it’s good fun besides. There are twists and turns in the plot, plenty of familiar faces and those all-important Mario moments that only a true fan will understand. It’s also the best RPG on the Nintendo 64, and acts as a superb gateway to the genre, particularly for young fans to whom the bewildering complexity of games like Final Fantasy means nothing."

"...Paper Mario is a fun game and stands head and shoulders above most of the dreck the N64 offers these days. Though it gets a bit cute at times, most gamers should find hours of satisfaction in Mario's homecoming."