{"product_id":"paper-mario-1","title":"Paper Mario","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy of Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64 comes complete in box — you're getting the cartridge, the original box, and the manual, everything that shipped with it new. That's the full package, and for a game this beloved, having all three pieces together makes for a genuinely satisfying addition to any N64 shelf. Coolection has fully tested this cartridge and it was playing great — save functionality and all — though as with any vintage cartridge, you may notice slight variation depending on your own N64 setup and hardware. Feel free to use the Request Additional Pictures button on this page to get high-resolution photos of this exact copy before you pull the trigger. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper Mario arrived on the Nintendo 64 as something of a revelation — a role-playing adventure that took the Mushroom Kingdom's most iconic characters and reimagined them in a storybook world of flat, layered art and sharp wit. Developed by Intelligent Systems, it built on the foundation laid by Super Mario RPG on the SNES and carved out its own identity entirely. The result was one of the most charming and genuinely funny games on the platform, earning a devoted following that has only grown in the decades since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turn-based battle system is the heart of the experience, rewarding players who pay attention with a satisfying action-command mechanic — timing your button presses to boost attacks and dodge hits keeps combat feeling alive rather than passive. Mario collects a colorful cast of partners along the way, each with their own overworld abilities and combat roles, and managing that party adds real strategic texture to the adventure. The game's seven chapters each bring a distinct setting and flavor, from a haunted mansion to a volcano to an icy mountain pass, and none of them overstay their welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Paper Mario apart, even today, is the writing. The dialogue is warm and genuinely clever, the villains are memorable, and the world rewards curiosity. Bowser is funnier here than almost anywhere else in the franchise. The papercraft visual style, which was fresh and inventive for its era, gives every scene a handcrafted quality that holds up beautifully on original hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential N64 RPG for anyone who loves Nintendo at its most creative and playful — especially rewarding for fans who want the full story before diving into the later entries in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57364725104806,"sku":"PCQ-3862-CIB","price":277.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PCQ-3862-CIB-1.webp?v=1790284528","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/paper-mario-1","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}