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[Bluewind098]

Oh hey so you do get paint after finishing a battle. It's not much but at least it seems that battles aren't totally worthless

 

[Tevos]

So you're telling me, after the hate that was Sticker Star's disposable attack system....

This game doubled down on it? Now it's double consumable: card AND ink.

 

[BrokenFiction]

Gwent, you had a good run.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Look the experience bar filled up again!

 

[Rodin]

Battles seem to be better than SS.

Nintendo sure knows how to make mediocre graphics look incredible.

So you think that shading, lighting and stuff like real time shadows are free.

k

EDIT: ok saw the other post, now i see what you meant.

The new enemy card mechanic is cool.

 

[BY2K]

They added some strategy to the card based battle system at least.

 

[udivision]

So... why fight battles? That can waste paint...

I think you may be able to level up your max paint?

 

[2tacos]

If mediocre graphics look incredible, are they still mediocre?

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Oops, what I meant was that despite being on mediocre hardware, this still looks great. Very charming style!

 

[Joqu]

I mean, this Toad dialogue is fun. I guess.

 

[depward]

Card system and no EXP like Sticker Star.

Despite this looking so nice graphically, no way I'm buying.

 

[Social]

yup, it's a straight Sticker Star sequel, the dev just confirmed it.

 

[ameleco]

Yep. Still Sticker Star 2. Sad I just don't see why you'd have battles at all if they only use resources and you gain nothing from them except coins which you essentially spend when you use cards in the first place. So dumb

 

[RPGCrazied]

Game looks nice, battle system not so much.

 

[wild wild rice]

Paper Mario looks pretty nice. Blue Toad dialogue was silly.

 

[Mory Dunz]

What's the point in battling? Is there much of one?

 

[sinxtanx]

Everyone who said "it's not gonna be like Sticker Star"

it's literally Sticker Star

all flash, no substance

the court will hear no defense

guilty

 

[MrBadger]

The visuals are nice and the dialogue seems pretty funny

I hate it.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I mean, I feel the game looks way better than Sticker Star both aesthetically (obviously) and mechanically but it's still far away from what I'd hope from a successor to Paper Mario and TYD. No RPG mechanics, generic characters as far as the eye can see etc.

 

[Eliseo]

Oh boy, I can already see the flames since this is Sticker Star 2.0

I love Sticker Star so I am OK with that but I empathize with people that wanted a Mario RPG with this visuals.

And it seems that battle gives you money and paint.

Sticker star was awesome and this one looks awesome as well, don't listen to the haters.

 

[AGoodODST]

A blue Toad. See, it isn't all the same Toads!


Seriously though, game looks awesome. I always found leveling to be shit in Paper Mario and TTYD anyway, so glad it is gone.

 

[Cindro]

SPLASH DAMAGE IS BEAUTIFUL

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I imagine this game was made in response to Sticker Star's sales and not its feedback.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

As the like one person who adored Sticker Star from beginning to end, this looks like it's gonna be a blast.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

That Koopa did way to much damage?

 

[CharminUltra]

This feels like Sticker Star 2

Gonna have to wait for impressions.

 

[m0t0k1]

Sticker Star was great sign me up for this game!

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I imagine this game was made in response to Sticker Star's sales and not its feedback.

I think many people don't realize Sticker Star sold very well

 

[Mariolee]

Is it too late to make a fan petition for updated character models? Apparently Nintendo listens to those.

 

[Social]

So... why fight battles? That can waste paint...

I think you may be able to level up your max paint?

To get enemy cards it seems

 

[Mass Effect]

I don't even care that this is an RPG at this point, I just want this game to be good. I need to play a Paper Mario.

 

[MaximumSpider]

While it looks really nice, that card system turns me off. I think I'm out.

 

[jwhit28]

Well it's a partner, right?

 

[Tavernacle12]

Speaking as someone with no history with the Paper Mario games, what's the reason for the backlash for this? Not trying to sound incendiary either, just curious.

The first three games, while not perfect, had great charm, amazing characters and writing, were funny, surprisingly dark, and had an addictive battle system. Sticker Star and this completely removed almost all of that and made all the combat look and feel tedious and lack rewards.

Basically they took a series beloved for reasons ABC and D and removed all of them.

On another note, this new one LOOKS gorgeous. I'd love it if it winds up actually being good. Looks like they're trying to justify battles with those enemy cards...

 

[TWILT]

It...definitely seems like a prettier Sticker Star...

 

[Dark Cloud]

I can't wait to play this game! It looks so good and I liked Sticker Star.

 

[DecoReturns]

A wild Shy Guy Appears

 

[Bluewind098]

Holy shit you're able to summon a Shy Guy partner. He was gone in a second tho

 

[pariah164]

Oof. It's basically Sticker Star 2.

My condolences to all hardcore Paper Mario fans.

 

[Cody_D165]

I can't believe what they've done to one of my favorite game series in these last few installments.

So disappointing.

 

[Blues1990]

The main problem are a reduction of RPG elements, original characters, and overall story compared to the first two games. That's the major issue some people have.

What you've listed are the biggest issues that I have with Sticker Star & this one, and the coverage hasn't changed my opinion on Colour Splash. And I actually wanted to give Colour Splash a chance.

 

[javadoze]

I don't know what anyone's talking about when it comes to characters. I, for one, am invested in Blue Toad's hardships, struggles, and character development.

 

[KingBroly]

At least you get something besides Coins from beating enemies now.

But...

man...I dunno

 

[theprodigy]

I imagine this game was made in response to Sticker Star's sales and not its feedback.

When's Super Paper Mario 2.0 then.

 

[rhandino]

Enemies Cards act like simplified partners... Oh boy.

 

[Oni Link 666]

I don't know about this game. It looks great, but I hate the resource dependent battle system in Sticker Star.

 

[BrokenFiction]

I never played Sticker Star, but this looks good to me.

 

[Social]

They sure love rehashing that Toad sprite

 

[PhoenixDawn]

oh yay oceanfest is ALL TOADS. what great character variety

 

[oti]

Nuh. I'm good.

 

[udivision]

I imagine this game was made in response to Sticker Star's sales and not its feedback.

What does that even mean in the context of the franchise being 4 games old at that point (as in wouldn't a previous game be in response to sales + critical acclaim),
this not even being the best selling Paper Mario, and this being a follow up on the Wii U and not the 3DS?

I mean, you're probably right but that just makes them seem a bit... misguided.