#32: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GameCube)
Release Date: November 12, 2004
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is one of my favorite RPGs. It takes everything from the original N64 game and tweaks everything to perfection. The graphics are crisp, clear, and beautiful, the battle system is unique, engaging, and fun, the characters are lovable, and the script is sharp, witty, and always funny. There's so many great moments in this game... from smashing classic Super Mario Bros. levels as Bowser to fighting in the Glitz Pit against Rawk Hawk (in which you're named The Great Gonzales!), there's so much to do and see in this crazy paper world. Paper Mario is such a joy to play through, as it rewards you in various ways through its story, gameplay, and overall unique feel. You wanna hate me, but you can't help but love the RAAAAAAAWWWWK!
Favorite Partner: Vivian (So adorable... and yes, I know about the Japanese version... >_>)
Favorite Boss: Doopliss (He turns people into pigs. Awesome.)
@Runa
It's funny, The Zelda series hasn't really changed significantly since its inception on the NES back in the 80's, and when it does change (The Adventures of Link, Majora's Mask, Wind Waker) from the established structure, people complain. On the flipside, when it stays the same (Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess), people complain about stagnancy.
It's actually funny, when this is totally apparent with the Skyward Sword reviews that are coming out. We're getting everything from 10/10 "Truly revolutionary" to 7.5/10 "Still the same game". It's quite interesting to see different people's take on the franchise. But you're right in that Twilight Princess was an incredible game. Nice choice. ^_^
