Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Discussion Thread

[Mendez]

http://www.sofacinema.co.uk/guardian/images/products/4/60284-large.jpg

I know there's an existing thread on this game, but that was based on someone who was looking for a copy of it, so I decided to open a discussion.

I've just finished Paper Mario and I'm currently planning on starting The Thousand Year Door tonight, depending on how things go.

A few discussion starters...
- Is it as good as the original in your opinion?
- How long did it take you to finish?
- Did it exceed/go below your expectations?

Just one thing guys, no open major spoilers please. There are still people who haven't played it and might do soon after playing SPM or the original game and don't want it spoiled. Put them in white text so they can't be read without highlighting.

[SKTTR]

- Is it as good as the original in your opinion?

No. Paper Mario 64 is the best. The Thousand-Year Door is more of the same.
You knew what to expect gameplay-wise, but Paper Mario 64 was fresh air in RPG gaming.
It's just the curse of being sequel.
All in all the Paper Mario series is still a very fun experience.

- How long did it take you to finish?

Both of them 100% complete in 50-60h. (Yes, all the badges, all recipes, all stats maxed out)

And Super Paper Mario beaten in 26h, but not finished completely yet.

- Did it exceed/go below your expectations?

I didn't expect anything from Paper Mario.
When it was in development, it was called Super Mario RPG 2 and I knew it had a paper-like graphic style and Mario in it.
I really wanted that game because it looked so cool and I got it the first day when it came out here in EU.

Naturally, I bought Paper Mario for Gamecube as well.
It was excellent, just like Paper Mario 64. Once again it was often hilarious and presented in a unique and fun way, but gameplay offered little new.

Super Paper Mario is something different..... I can't say if it's better than Paper Mario 2 and I wouldn't.
All the Paper Mario's are great!

I wouldn't want to think too long about it, giving Paper Mario 95% and Paper Mario TTYD 90%... No, every game had it's own moments.

Yea!! For me it's 3 x 5 Stars. I'm only happy with all 3 together.

[Mendez]

Great game so far, it's looking to be just as good as the original. I've just gotten out of Rogueport, I used the closest save to the pipe you come up into Chapter 1 in.
I'll try to complete Chapter 1 by tonight, I'm really trying not to slug along like I did with Paper Mario XD

[The shoemaker]

A really good game i think it's an improvement but theres just something the oringinal has the second didnt have.

[Valien]

I picked it up a few months ago and just recently started playing it. I'm in Chapter 4 as of last night and have been having a blast playing it. My wife helps out by suggesting things, and playing a little as well. It's the first of the Paper Mario games I've ever played and am quite impressed.

I love the RPG elements, the puzzle elements, the combat, etc.

Once I knock this one out I might pick up the N64 version of VC (that way I don't have to pull my N64 out of the closet..hehe).

So far I'm about 19 hours into the game @ Chapter 4.

~V

[Mendez]

I picked it up a few months ago and just recently started playing it. I'm in Chapter 4 as of last night and have been having a blast playing it. My wife helps out by suggesting things, and playing a little as well. It's the first of the Paper Mario games I've ever played and am quite impressed.

I love the RPG elements, the puzzle elements, the combat, etc.

Once I knock this one out I might pick up the N64 version of VC (that way I don't have to pull my N64 out of the closet..hehe).

So far I'm about 19 hours into the game @ Chapter 4.

~V
Wow, so it's not just me racking up a big play time. (8 hours @ chapter 2)
I spent loads of time looking around Rogueport and solving troubles.

This is also harder for me, I actually died on the Dragon twice while I didn't die once on the original game.

It's pretty hard to compare and give an overall favourite at this point, I think I was enjoying the original more than this at 8 hours but it was all new back then. This is still really fun, I like the way it keeps a lot of things from the N64 game.

One question, how many partners are given away on the boxart? Koops and Goombella are on it, but is it just them? The Yoshi is the only other one I can see being one, the ghost woman looks too big.
Don't give names, just say how many more are given away.

[The shoemaker]

well looks aren't everything now are they. I've been to busy to play this but I think I will tonight It's still a great game like I remember and the first time I played it It took me 42 hours. If you think about how many hours you wast on video games........

[Mendez]

well looks aren't everything now are they. I've been to busy to play this but I think I will tonight It's still a great game like I remember and the first time I played it It took me 42 hours. If you think about how many hours you wast on video games........
If I really put my mind to it I could probably complete it in a couple of weeks, I'm just not like that with games anymore. This'll probably keep me going until the end of October/ Mid November now!

Anyway, if you think playing games are a waste of time you may as well call everything else in the world that's fun a waste of time and sit in a dark room doing nothing for the rest of your life!

[The shoemaker]

Wow that's pretty honest. But no I don't really think it's a waste of time, just there's other important things in life. But how many times have you given up things beacuse you were playing video games? Well my words are pointless I play games no matter what and I'm trying to get back on to thousand year door but I have other games that just cant wait.

[jmhanson11]

It's the best game I've ever played:)

[~NeonFire372~]

I just bought this game at a pretty good price - a little over $20 I think at Wal-Mart; new and sealed. I'm going to try it tonight or tomorrow morning; looks fun.

[Shortay]

I just bought this game at a pretty good price - a little over $20 I think at Wal-Mart; new and sealed. I'm going to try it tonight or tomorrow morning; looks fun.

Really? I wish I lived in the US:( I can't get a cheap copy anywhere...

[The shoemaker]

I think thats what I'll play tonight its friday and I just want to play games all night but I couldnt figure out witch one. Ether that or metriod 3.

[Valien]

Well, an update to my progress in the game. Hit Chapter 7 last night. Game time is about 31 hours so far. Some chapters are short and some are longer it seems. I'm trying to do some of the troubles, and side quests to get more badges (I'm doing a mostly BP Mario).

The game has been an absolute blast to play. I'm looking forward to picking up the new one eventually (and the VC one to boot!)

[The shoemaker]

The first time I played the game it took me 42 hours.

[Mendez]

I'm getting a little bored of it now...

I've somehow managed to get stuck in the 2nd area (in the big tree, where you see the big hoards of little things who batter Punio). Just feels like I've tried everything.

And no, it's not me getting stuck that's putting me off it. It's the masses of text which really drags on and the amount of mystery in the storyline compared to the first one, not to mention the fact I've played 35 hours odd of Paper Mario without a break now.

Maybe I should finish the tree then take a breather for a couple of months while I enjoy the flood of Wii games...


My post from a few days ago, now in the right thread. :cool:

[Shortay]

I'm getting a little bored of it now...

I've somehow managed to get stuck in the 2nd area (in the big tree, where you see the big hoards of little things who batter Punio). Just feels like I've tried everything.

And no, it's not me getting stuck that's putting me off it. It's the masses of text which really drags on and the amount of mystery in the storyline compared to the first one, not to mention the fact I've played 35 hours odd of Paper Mario without a break now.

Maybe I should finish the tree then take a breather for a couple of months while I enjoy the flood of Wii games...


My post from a few days ago, now in the right thread. :cool:

Corrected by me :D

[Drake]

Chapter 2 is the worst in the game. Period.

I like The Thousand-Year Door more than the original, not exactly sure why. I guess I just like the atmosphere more. First time took me about 45 hours (100%).

[The shoemaker]

Really I'll say the same thing I said in the other one. Chapter is the worst chapter. I'm pretty sure you will like the next one. The game is really great i think better than the first, dont stop at least try a bit of number 3 and if your still sick of it yeah go ahead take a break.

[Mendez]

Sounds like I'm not the only one to dislike Chapter 2 then..

I'll just use a FAQ to get myself out of it I think, I'm pretty stuck >_<

[Taint Smack]

Come to think of it, I never beat PM 2. I rented it in 2005 and played up to Chapter 6 before sending it back (gotta watch out for those late fees ;)). I then bought it for $20 in early 2007. And coincidentally, once I got to Chapter 6 my parents sold the game on me (*******s!).

It's a shame, PM is one of my favorite game series, and yet I have never beaten it. ****es me off, to tell you the truth, that I'd have to spend another $20 just to play the final few levels.

[The shoemaker]

its worth it. Or just rent it.