Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64 is a role-playing game (RPG) blended with platformer and puzzle elements. Released in 2000, it's notable for its distinctive paper-themed art style, where characters and environments appear as if crafted from paper and cardboard. Players control Mario on a quest to rescue Princess Peach and defeat the series antagonist, Bowser. The game features turn-based combat, an engaging storyline, humorous dialogue, and a unique partner system where Mario teams up with various characters, each with special abilities that assist in battle and exploration.