Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (Nintendo Switch)

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a game for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. The game is an enhanced remake of the Nintendo 3DS game of the same name, which supports a refined storyline, improved gameplay elements and cleaned up graphics. 
== Gameplay ==
The remake stays true to the original version's core gameplay, without making any major alterations such as adding partners or reinventing the battle system. However, additions and changes have been made to make the gameplay experience more enjoyable and palatable.
=== Overworld ===
The Toad minigames that the original game had, no longer halt the pace of the game so that they can be completed in order to augment the story. The new story in the remake which has the same synopsis as the original, has those minigames restricted to being optional side quests that can be accessed in the Lakitu Information Buildings found in the game's worlds. Players will receive notifications when a mission is available to complete.
Papercraft Battles have been scrapped from the remake entirely as the refined story doesn't involve building Papercrafts to progress to the next location.
Each location has it's own goal to do something. Sunbeam Plains has the trio trying to find the secret to the ghosts of grass (the ghosts being the two Petey Piranhas replanted in the ground), Doop Doop Dunes has them trying to turn in Nabbit to the Pianta Feds, making his two pets mad (the Pokeys), Twinsey Tropics has them scourging the beach to find four boxes of wood and other materials to help them build the bridge to get the Toads back home, fighting the Sea Dragon of death. Gloomy Woods has them trying to get rid of the two Kameks with the help of Wiggler, fighting against Wiggler after he is possessed by the spirit of the forest, Grunglesap, Mount Brr has them looking for the Medallion that slots into the wall blocking their entrance to Bowser's Castle, leading up to a showdown between them and a gang that consists of four Handfakes and four Ice Puffs, and Bowser's Castle has them chasing after the Bowser Juniors in order to steal the magic eraser from them and destroy it, leading up to the showdown against the two parties that is the Kameks and the Juniors.
==== Battle System ====
Paper Luigi is added as a gimmick to the fights with his music jukebox that plays the battle music (i.e Mixed Up Scramble). As an action command, Paper Mario can tell his brother to play a song, either a new piece of the soundtrack, composed by Yoko Shimomura, or a song from the original game, depending on how many coins the song costs to play. These songs can either annoy the enemies, put them to sleep or increase the trio's stats temporally. The jukebox also affects the performance of Bros. Attacks and Trio Attacks. The beat of the song, affects the speed and actions of the attacks where the players will have to stick to the strict beat of the song when pressing the buttons of the corresponding characters, in order to deal more damage. 
The Battle Cards can be selected from a little icon on the corner of the screen. After levelling up, the players can select which stat to upgrade, determined by the selected number on the roulette. When Paper Luigi levels up, the price of each song is reduced by ten coins, when he reaches Level 100, usage of the jukebox is free. The rings placed under the characters while dodging are gone, along with the gimmick of the targeted character being highlighted while the other two shaded. The Copy Block only gives out one copy to Paper Mario, which shares the same health as him.
== General Changes ==
* The sprites on Mario and Luigi are smoothed along the outlines. 
* Mario and Luigi have been given new battle animations.
* Though there are still paper comments early on, they’re cut down significantly later on for more actual characterization. Several lines of dialogue are also rewritten to reflect this change.
* There's more RPG original characters who get added to augment the story.
* Paper Mario is now voiced, but has a different set of voice clips to differ him from Mario. Same goes for Paper Luigi.
* The paper sound effects are slightly softer and quieter. Specifically, there's less of a crinkling sound and more of a page turning one.
*The Guide Book is no longer present in the game as in favour, when characters offer to teach the trio specific moves in the overworld or while fighting, they give them the option to skip them or see the demonstrations. 
*The Bros. Attacks are now shared between Mario and Luigi, with two extra ones being added to the list.
== Enhanced Storyline ==
The story begins with Luigi and Toadsworth entering the attic of Peach's Castle, trying to fix the ventilation system. Luigi is spooked by Nabbit, holding a poison gun and ends up fighting him to get him out of the attic so he doesn't steal anything special. After winning the fight, he guns Luigi against the book shelf, and Luigi, not knowing what to do, throws a book with a Mushroom imprinted on the cover at him, giving him a chance to knock him out with his hammer and throw him out of the window unconscious. 
Toadsworth points to Luigi that he just threw the "Paper Mario Story" novel, at Nabbit, an ancient museum piece that Princess Peach got top billing on. Luigi, scared to death that he might've been cursed by a curse, attempts to pick up the book and opens it, only to be shot through the roof by an eruption of paper cutouts, soaring into the sky and floating downwards to various locations. Through a montage, the positives and negatives of this eruption range from certain lads meeting each other in the coffee shop, to public fights between Bowser's Minions and the cutouts of those minions. Back in the attic, Toadsworth has already left, but two sheets of paper slowly floats to the ground, both red and pink.
Thousands of miles away, at Bowser’s Castle, an especially fearsome Bowser is going over his new plan with his trusted Magikoopa mentor, Kamek. This mini-meeting is quickly interrupted by the Paper counterpart with attitude, Paper Bowser. This conflict of attitudes leads to an all-out brawl between the two titanic turtles. As the two scuffle, Kamek learns from a confused Goomba that many paper people and Bowser minions are pouring over the Mushroom Kingdom. With this, Kamek remembers a novel he looked for a long time ago, yet gave up on the book, said to contain a parallel world. Walking over to the window, he comments that this will not go down well over the next few days.
Back at Peach's Castle, Mario, Peach, and Paper Luigi are gathered around playing some board game, Peach eyeing Paper Luigi suspiciously. Luigi walks in with Toadsworth and is shocked to see Paper Luigi, before Peach can say anything, they do a little mirror dance. Paper Peach follows suite, but once she meets Peach, they start off on the edge with each other, worried that one will pull a fast one on their hair and get into a dog fight. However when they see Luigi and Paper Luigi talking to each other in Italian Gibberish and English, they slowly warm up to one another, knowing that the air is clear.
Following suite is Paper Mario, whom Mario warmly welcomes and explains the situation to. Paper Mario comments that there's a literal war going on right now across the Mushroom Kingdom and that they should stop it before it gets severely out of hand. Explaining the situation to the Peaches, Luigi takes full responsibility and explains that this whole thing was his fault. Paper Peach suggests that the best thing to do for now, would be to search the area and surrounding areas for her subjects, to see if they're okay or not. 
With Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario formed as a trio, Paper Luigi tells them that he's coming with them because he's bored and that if at any point in time, they want him to unfold out of Mario's pockets, then he will do so. The Bros try to stock up on some Bros. Attacks in the storage room. Unfortunately, Nabbit breaks and enters the castle, stealing all but two of the Bros. Attacks. While the Toads are thrown off by this robbery, Mario and even Luigi remain calm. The duo also learn the Paper people they’ve rescued are building something in storage. 
Heading to Sunbeam Plains, the trio witness two paper Goombas fighting some normal Goombas, trying to rip each other apart. Deciding to walk away from the scene, Paper Luigi comes to the realisation that this has turned a few heads for the worst. In the main field of the farm, the trio are cornered by a large group of Paper Goombas, who end up being screwed over by the trio's teamwork and Paper Luigi's oddly sensational jukebox. On their way to Toad Town, the brothers walk into the contemporarily famous coffee shop and see three of Bowser's Minions having a coffee. A Koopa Troopa, a Goomba and a Shy Guy. 
Paper Mario immediately warms up to them knowing that they're not looking for a fight, but Mario and Luigi are hesitant to join them as they think it's a trap, especially since they've been on bad terms since the fight on P'illo Island. But Paper Luigi encourages them not to be scared. Sitting down for a drink, the Koopa explains that this is where they come to unwind after a long day of doing the same ol' stuff. Riding in their shells, wearing some sweaty masks, and pacing back and forth between two pipes, saying that they would try and kick the two brothers to death right in this very cafe, but considering the circumstances, they're making an acceptation. 
A red Paper Toad walks into the shop asking for Mario and Luigi's assistance with something. Heading to the main square of the town, the Toad explains that his friends have been hearing some strange noises from the main part of Sunbeam Plains, describing them as "harsh ghostly screams", adding on that his friends have gone missing, speculating that the "harsh ghostly screams" would have something to do with it. Being sent on their way, the trio look around the place to see if they can find the "harsh ghostly screams" whilst battling enemies and levelling up. Reaching the north eastern side of the farm, the trio find two roots in a flower patch. 
Investigating them, Luigi decides to pull them out of the ground considering how dead they look. But ends up getting a nasty shock when two Petey Piranhas pop out. One paper and one normal. After fighting them, they explode, with 20 Paper Toads being freed from them, 10 each. 
After bringing the Toads back to the town square, Doctor Toadley's nurse walks out of a Purple Clinic and tells the brother that Doctor Toadley wants to see them and discuss the Paper Problem. When the bros. and Toad Nurse get to the door leading to Toadley's office, it's locked. So Nurse Toad knocks on the door. After three trys, she gives up and tells the trio that they're on their own, walking out. Despite Mario's protests, Luigi bangs on the door anyways, harder and faster. Suddenly, the door bolts open, crushing Luigi against the wall. 
The trio enter the clinic and see the doctor consulting his crystal ball. Merlon is with him and they all look inside the ball. Both magicians focus their energy on the crystal ball, and everyone sees a vision. The vision shows an all out war between the two armies in the foyer of Bowser's Castle, with Bowser and Paper Bowser in the middle of it. 
After watching the vision, Paper Luigi jumps out of Mario's pockets, surprised at what just happened and gives his personal opinion on the matter and how to stop it, mentioning something about a peaceful protest. Merlon, not so sure, gives Paper Luigi the Crystal Ball and tells him that with it, they can magically write new information in their Battle Guide. No matter where they are. The heroes rush out of the clinic, however when they leave. Merlon turns around and sees Toadley thinking about why this jam of world even happened and what the purpose of it was. Mentioning how "sudden" it was.
Knowing that the quickest way to Bowser's Castle is through Doop Doop Dunes, the trio head there. Walking into the sands of Doop Doop Dunes, they end up getting a knock from a chase between Nabbit and the exchange Pianta police. Paper Luigi, deciding to be brave, chases after Nabbit, with the trio following after him. The chase leads to a village where the trio end up fighting him, in the process, winning the full of bag of Bros. Attacks. Unknowingly to the brothers, this angers the nearby Pokeys residing near the bridge to Bowser's Castle, and once the trio reach the bridge, they're knocked into the grotto below it. 
Climbing back up the grotto, the trio fight the two pokeys on the bridge, and after winning, progress onwards to Bowser's Castle. Entering Bowser's Castle, Mario, Luigi, Paper Mario and Paper Luigi witness the fights going on within the castle and decide to stay out of sight in case they get caught in the scuffle. Deciding to look for some more Paper Toads who might've been stolen, the trio end up in a private screening room showing the plans for a refurbishment of the castle, which involves, the sediment/rock, ore, some fossil fuels, and an air strip. 
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