Play Goombario's World Demo 1 Online

Ever wish Goombario from Paper Mario got his own little adventure? This SNES demo feels like someone dug up a lost prototype—turn-based battles, goofy NPCs, and that warm, chunky-pixel look the console did so well. You’re basically wandering a condensed RPG world as the most enthusiastic Goomba ever, poking at environmental puzzles and chatting up weirdos in between fights. The combat’s straightforward but has just enough strategy to keep it interesting (pro tip: stomping works better on some enemies than others).

It’s short—like, "finished during a lunch break" short—but packed with silly details, like enemies quipping mid-battle or items with absurd descriptions. If you’ve ever wondered what a Mario RPG might’ve looked like on SNES before Super Mario RPG happened, this demo’s a weird little time capsule. The music’s even got those cheerful, slightly off-key synths that scream ‘90s Nintendo.

Honestly, it’s the kind of thing you boot up when you’re craving something cozy and nostalgic, but don’t want to commit to a full RPG. I just wish there was more of it.