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Paper Mario
Paper MarioTurn-based RPG adventure with a paper‑crafted world
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Paper Mario blends classic turn‑based role‑playing combat with platforming puzzles, all presented in a charming paper aesthetic. Players guide Mario across the Mushroom Kingdom, recruiting allies and battling Bowser’s forces to rescue Princess Peach. The game offers witty dialogue, diverse locales, and strategic party mechanics, delivering a light‑hearted yet deep RPG experience suitable for players of all ages.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
Mario fans and RPG newcomers
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2000-08-11
Specifications
developer
Intelligent Systems
publisher
Nintendo, Gradiente, iQue
age rating
PEGI 3, ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
90/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging paper art style
  • Strategic turn‑based battles
  • Humorous writing
  • Family-friendly content
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Linear progression can feel restrictive
  • Some puzzles may be overly simple
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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4.3 (4)
Verified User

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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