# Super Paper Mario ## Thoughts While this game was the start of a not-so-great change in direction for the [[Paper Mario Series]], it has its own merits for sure: * Being able switch perspectives between 2D and 3D was and still is pretty novel * Having secrets and puzzle utilizing the perspective-shifting was clever, as was using the [[Wii]] remote like a flashlight to find things * Solid music * Interesting character designs ![[super_paper_mario_lineland.jpeg]] I think one of the only things I don't like about it is how slow some of the navigation is around the home hub area, such as taking the elevators around — they take forever! ![[super_paper_mario_hub.jpeg]] ## Progress **Main Story:** Complete --- [[2026 - September 14 - Monday]]: I was playing this a bit last week, but I ended up tabling it in favor of playing through [[Super Mario Odyssey]] again. I hadn't messed with it too much on the [[Switch 2]], so it's fun to play it again, especially with the graphics improvements with the beefier hardware. I'll come back to *Super Paper Mario* again before long, though. When I set it down this time, I had just found the next Pure Heart in Flipside after Chapter 2. --- [[2026 - August 25 - Tuesday]]: As of [[2026 - August 22 - Saturday]], I finally ordered a new copy of this game for the Wii! I'm looking forward to playing it again on original hardware!