A veritable cornucopia of Paper Mario-likes are either making their way to the Switch, or are already available — so many that we've got a list of the best Paper Mario-likes, even!
And for those of you who can't get enough of games about two-dimensional protagonists, today is an extra special day, because not only is The Outbound Ghost out today, but Flynt Buckler Wakes the Sleepy Castle just finished its Kickstarter campaign with over 200% of its funding goal.
Flynt Buckler, our hero, discovers that the villains of the story are invading storybooks to find resources, cheap labour, and profit — and it's up to Flynt to stop the capitalist nightmare from becoming reality. The game pulls heavily from the visuals of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, but with its own unique enemy and level designs and a stylish 3D environment to explore.
After meeting all of its stretch goals, the indie paper game will include extra challenge modes, an in-game bestiary, a boss rush, extra music and enemies, and a customisable office for the main character.
The estimated delivery date for the game on Kickstarter is March 2024, so we may have some time to wait — but at least it's not as long as the wait for an official Paper Mario game that's anywhere near as good as Thousand-Year Door, right?
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Looks a bit too kiddy and generic for me.
The first Paper Mario article to ACTUALLY have something to do with genuine Paper Mario inspiration. Yay!
I do wish video games would be inspired more by things that aren't video games. It's how the hobby becomes staid.
@GrailUK
It worked for bug fables.
I see what your saying though, and to a certain extent agree.
I'm always down for more Paper Mario themed games
That game title is a bit much, they should just call it sleepy castle.
That's good news! I'm getting 1930's cartoon vibes from the art style.
Every time one of these articles pops up, I’m immediately reminded of Michael Scott chastising Dwight for always agreeing with him.
“Just have a thought. Have an original thought.”
All indie gaming is now is just roguelikes/lites, Metroidvanias, and a bunch of Joe Nobodies making lame knock-offs of good games. Replaying Paper Mario or The Thousand-Year Door for the hundreth time would still provide far more entertainment value than whatever this is.
@topher6490
I agree
My problem with (most) indie games are that they just ripoff some bigger title. Then when there's real hidden gems they are buried under these knock-offs
I like it, though I get people’s hesitancy and desire for new ideas.
At least it doesn’t conjure the word “souls.” Blech already.
The main character looks a lot like Alex Kidd
Getting the Outbound ghost on Tuesday! Played bug fables. I just didn’t get the charm. Still a good game though. Here’s hoping the outbound ghost gets me right in the nostalgia!
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