Play Mario Story Online
You bounce through a papercraft world, timing button presses in turn-based fights while helping oddball characters—like coaching a nervous ghost or racing a hyperactive chain chomp. The writing’s packed with dumb jokes, and those badge combos still feel satisfying to tweak.
Game Overview
Mario Story (or Paper Mario, depending on where you live) is one of those N64 games that still feels fresh today. You start off in Toad Town, where everything—characters, buildings, even the trees—looks like it’s made of paper, which sounds weird but somehow works perfectly. The battles are turn-based, but with a twist: time your button presses right, and you’ll land stronger hits or block incoming attacks.
What really sticks with me is how much personality it has. Mario doesn’t talk, but the writing is full of little jokes and quirky side characters. One minute you’re helping a shy Boo ghost, the next you’re racing a chain chomp. And the soundtrack? Still gets stuck in my head.
It’s not just nostalgia—the RPG mechanics hold up, too. You’ve got badges to customize your playstyle, and figuring out which ones work together is half the fun. If you missed this one back in the day, it’s worth digging out an N64 for.
Download Mario Story ROM
You can download this ROM to play Mario Story offline using an Nintendo 64 (N64) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
