E3: Paper Mario 3DS Trailer

By Nick Santangelo June 7th, 2011

Paper-thin RPG action in 3D. That doesn't make much sense to us, but then again, the Mushroom Kingdom has never been the most sensible place.

Mario RPGs have always oozed forth a certain charm that draws me inexorably to them no matter how many I've already played through. Paper Mario 3DS looks to continue that trend in another delightful tour of the Mushroom Kingdom. Context-sensitive button presses during combat will once again return, as will Mario's jumping (duh) and hammer attacks. In addition, you'll also now have the power to use "summons" such as fans and scissors. Don't laugh, these tools of destruction can wreak some serious havoc in a world made entirely of paper products.

[Image via Destructoid.]

Nick Santangelo

MASH Veteran

Nick has been a gamer since the 8-bit days and a member of the MTB editorial team since January of 2011. He is not to be interrupted while questing his way through an RPG or desperately clinging to hope against all reason that his Philly sports teams will win any given game he may be watching. Seriously folks, reading this acknowledges that you relieve MTB of any and all legal liability for his actions.