Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Forget the standard platforming tropes; this is a turn-based RPG that treats the Mushroom Kingdom like a literal pop-up book. You play as a two-dimensional Mario navigating a world where papercraft isn't just an aesthetic—it's a mechanic. Whether you're folding into a paper airplane to glide over gaps or turning sideways to slip through cracks, the game constantly plays with its own medium. With a combat system that demands precise timing to impress a live audience and a cast of quirky companions, it’s a sharp, witty, and surprisingly deep adventure that remains the gold standard for Mario RPGs.