I have a strange relationship with the Paper Mario series. The first two entries in the series, the ones that stray more closely to the typical RPG formula are some of my favorite games ever. Then comes a series of not so great titles. Some swear by Super Paper Mario, but it just wasn’t my thing, then follow-ups like Sticker Star and Color Splash seemed to miss the mark altogether. I have good news for any existing fans who were feeling cautiously optimistic about Paper Mario’s latest outing. While not a return to form, it’s an excellent game, and possibly most interestingly, I don’t think I’ve ever played anything quite like this.