Among Nintendo's many franchises and IPs, some spin-offs have such an identity that they stand out and find their way into plenty of players' hearts on their own merit. Paper Mario is one such game that's been fondly remembered by many fans over the years and has plenty of games to follow it up. The original Nintendo 64 title has been said to join the library of games available on Nintendo Switch Online's N64 collection, and fans won't have to wait much longer to play it again.
Paper Mario was released in 2000, and despite many fans considering the game to be a classic, it hasn't seen too many re-releases in current years. The RPG found a home with the Wii's virtual console but was once again put in Nintendo's vault after the fact. The series has remained relevant with sequels in the Paper Mario style, but the reception with fans tends to differ depending on which game.
Luckily, a trailer Nintendo has released says that the beloved adventure will be playable for those with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on December 10th. The trailer showcases many things about the game, such as some moments of Mario and his partners in combat, along with world exploration. Fans familiar with the game should recognize the moments shown, as even bosses of the games' chapters make an appearance.
With the RPG being added to the online subscription service's library, players get to experience this game with a few new features, such as rewind and restore points. These features may help players with certain things like Paper Mario's later and harder turn-based battles, which might add to a few players' experiences.
The addition of Paper Mario is a welcome one, as the eventual addition of the title was teased when the Nintendo 64 Expansion Pack library was announced to many fans' delight. The RPG being added to the service was one many several players said they would subscribe to the service for, and now they only need to wait for a little over a week to play Paper Mario wherever they please.
Unfortunately, the announcement reveals something that other fans may not be too enthusiastic about. While the fan-favorite N64 game is being added to the service, currently no other games were announced to be added with it. This means the drip-feed of Nintendo 64 games is actually proving to potentially be slower than those seen with the NES and SNES collections, which may hurt the Expansion Pack when it comes to other controversial things such as its price. At the very least, those willing to be part of the service have gained the cult classic Paper Mario to play as part of the deal.
