Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorreturns to us tomorrow, on 23 May, with Nintendo once again producing a top-notch remake.
You’ll be pleased to know that the game oozes just as much charm as it did back in 2004. Dare I say even more so.
Inour review, GAMINGbible’s Sam Cawley rated the game a perfect 10 out of 10, writing, “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooraccomplishes what it sets out to do: remake and revamp a belovedNintendoclassic for a new audience on theNintendo Switch.”
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“If you were a fan of last year’sSuper Mario RPG, this is undoubtedly the next step in your Mario role-playing journey, and it’s accessible to a wide variety of gamers. It’s a must-play adventure from start to finish, and one I couldn’t have been happier to embark on again,” he continued.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris an incredibly faithful remake, but players should expect to encounter one important change.
Marking a departure from the original English language localisation, character Vivian has now been confirmed to be a trans woman.
Take a look at the trailer forPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorbelow.
Players will first encounter Vivian alongside her sisters Marilyn and Beldam, a somewhat villainous trio.
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WhenThe Thousand-Year Doorwas first released in Japan, Vivian was written to be a transgender woman with this being the topic of Beldam’s belittling jests.
It’s now been confirmed though that in the remade version of the game, Vivian’s transgender identity is restored.
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“It took me a while to realise I was their sister … not their brother,” Vivian tells Mario in the 2024 remake.
Beldam’s bullying dialogue was simultaneously toned down with all other characters present within the game now referring to Vivian as a woman, including Goombella.
Topics:Mario,Super Mario,Nintendo,Nintendo Switch
