Topic: Paper Mario 3DS

Don't worry I did too. I think it was the hardest boss battle because the stickers still kinda sucked at that time.

Am I doing something wrong?
Why does every one of my attacks basically do nothing?

Use those special stickers. One should be obvious. You can also use timed button presses with those stickers as well! Go on hit a home run!

Wow. I just realized I could use the baseball bat.

Before I saw that post by the way ^

How is that effective though if I can only use it one time?

You should have more special stickers then that right. Once you hit him enough your attacks do more damage!

Boss defeated!

When you said special stickers did you mean the "Things"? I didn't have many in sticker form to save space. Regardless, I was luckily able to pummel him out with normal stickers after the bat did the trick.

On to World 3!

Wait to use it until all 5 of his segments are out. The baseball bat will hit each one (meaning you'll get in five big hits with one sticker).

Also be sure to use that battle spinner, that way you can use multiple attacks in one turn.

Yeah I was talking about the thing stickers. You get much more space to store those soon enough.

I first found out you could use A for the special stickers at the 3rd Boss Battle.
I was all like I can't believe I didn't know that for so long!

Just beat the 3rd boss. I must say, what this game lacks in gameplay (No partners, XP) it makes up in charm.
However if you are reading this Nintendo, this is not an invitation to continue this silly tradition of making the Paper Mario Series more and more “less RPGish” >:[

Actually, Sticker Star is an RPG as is. While I too would prefer that a traditional exp based leveling system be reintroduced to the series, the system used in this game is nothing new to RPGs.

Crimson Shroud, Anonymous Notes, & more before them, are all RPGs that don't feature a leveling system. Instead, just like Sticker Star, you have to search the environment, loot enemies, and buy better equipment as you go along. The only difference in Sticker Star (a somewhat annoying one, I'll admit), is that all this equipment has a one use limit. Despite that one difference, though, the base concept is the same.

I'm on 5-1, and need help. I'm on the part where the 3 Spear Guys split up (each one having a "scrap" of path needed to reach the comet piece).

I followed the right one into the area where it was hiding in the tall grass, and chased it until it was eaten by the flower. Now the "scrap" piece is on the other side of the flower, & I can't get to it, because the flower will eat me if I try (BTW, it's not a Piranha Plant, for those wondering).

I know I can safely walk atop it, if I stun it by hammering it's base, but when I do that, by the time I get back up top, it's out of the trance.

Thats sounds great (no sarcasm, Im planning on picking up that title in the future) but I just dont want Nintendo to bring back anything remotely similar to the Sticker System. I miss Paper Mario feeling like a full on RPG

There's a hidden block on the platform near the flower that you need to hit with the hammer.

Thanks! Got through the area now.

With these things, I tend to think too hard and overlook the simplest answers, lol.

Just finished Grumble Volcano. Should be getting close to finishing the game now.

Also, I didn't need to use any "thing" stickers for the last two major bosses I've fought

...well that's a random Mario Kart reference. I guess this is their thanks for the Mario Kart team actually acknowledging the existance of the most interesting Mario side series.

Just finished it! I'll post my detailed thoughts tomorrow

Okay, time for full impressions, lol.

Graphics: They don't push the system's boundaries by any means, but the paper craft theme that completely permiates the game (moreso than any past PM) really adds a unique charm not found anywhere else. Also, there is tons of visual variety throughout the game. With the exception of the forest area, no two levels feel/look the same. Oh, and the use of 3D is brilliant.

Gameplay: I was skeptical of the sticker system at first, but in the end I'm glad they tried something new. Sure, I'll admit that I'd have preferred traditional combat, but the sticker system does feel fresh, the battle spinner adds a nice layer of strategy, and I never ran low on stickers (which was my main concern). Also (unlike a multitude of reviews), I didn't feel like the game relied too much on "thing" stickers. Sure, the bosses are tougher without them, but still completely beatable. Also, I was never in a situation where I was stuck with no idea of what "thing" I should use to solve a puzzle. I think most reviewers' problems were caused when they insinuated that you could explore the game world in a non-linear fashion (when you go through the areas in order, you'll find that you rarely have to use a "thing" sticker that you got more than two levels before, and when you do, the answer is pretty obvious, IMO).

Story: This factor has taken a back seat, but there's still plenty of that charming Paper Mario wit to be found. Whether it be a cheeky group of enemies, a bullied upon toad, random game show, amongst other things, such as the ongoing "Green Man" conspiracy gag, there's lots of funny writing & events throughout the game. Also, Decalburg is constantly changing, promting you to return from time to time.

Overall: It's not my favorite 3DS game, but it's still a great game, and well worth being in any 3DS collection.

I'm still chillin' in World 3 while some of you are beating (or already have beaten) the game.