A Paper Tribute to Iconic Legends: The Thousand-Year Portal and Its Collaboration with Fabriano

Nintendo has recently released a new edition of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Portal on Switch, marking a special moment as the game originally debuted on GameCube twenty years ago. In celebration of this milestone, the beloved character has been inducted into Nintendo’s paper “hall of fame” alongside iconic figures such as Canova, D’Annunzio, Fellini, Buonarroti, Beethoven, and Garibaldi.

Fabriano, an Italian paper company, has also recognized the significance of Paper Mario by including him among its “timeless masters,” who are described as guardians of a centuries-old tradition expressed through paper. This unique collaboration between gaming and traditional craftsmanship has brought together fans of both worlds in a new way.

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Portal, players follow Mario and his companions as they search for Star Gems to open a legendary portal and rescue Princess Peach. The game features a paper-crafted world filled with surprises, turn-based battles, and familiar enemies like Bowser and Kamek. Players must master a combat system that requires strategy, timing, and the use of special abilities to overcome challenges.

In addition to engaging battles, players can upgrade their characters with equippable tiles, collect items for use in battles, and unleash powerful special attacks using Star Gems. The game offers a mix of exploration, strategy, and nostalgia for fans of the series, making it a must-play for both new and veteran players. With its unique paper aesthetic and engaging gameplay, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Portal continues to capture the hearts of gamers around the world.