This article was originally written for TheNintendoVillage.com, a website I founded and ran from 2018 to 2021.

This would’ve been E3 week, so it’s no surprise that Nintendo have just dropped a lengthy new trailer for the upcoming Paper Mario: The Origami King.

The five minute video showcases a host of things we can expect from the game when it launches next month on Switch.

We get a look at the four different regions Mario will apparently be exploring, we’re introduced to some of the companion characters within the game, and we’re also given a bunch of new information about how the game’s combat system will work.

On that note, we can essentially confirm that the sticker/card mechanic from more recent entries has been scrapped for a more traditional setup, with Mario making use of his hammer and stomp abilities, as well as disposable items such as fire flowers. Here’s the lowdown from Nintendo’s press release:

“Paper Mario: The Origami King delivers new ring-based battles that require strategy and quick thinking to line up enemies and execute well-timed attacks to maximise damage. It’ll take a sharp mind to determine when to stomp enemies with Mario’s boots, when to whack ‘em with a hammer and when to strategically use items to heal or attack.
An audience of cheering Toads are ready to pitch in with a variety of helpful battle aids, just in case Mario starts to fold under pressure. Mario will also face some of his most intimidating foes in showdowns against the Legion of Stationery, bosses themed around stationary like coloured pencils, sticky tape and rubber bands. These enemies may look innocent, but take note: they can really bring a challenge, so be sure to take care of business!”

If you’re definitely picking this one up, the game is now available to pre-purchase from the Switch eShop. If you still need to make up your mind, check out the new trailer below and feast your eyes on over 30 new screenshots.

Let us know what you think down in the comments!

Source: Nintendo PR