Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch remake intro and original comparison

On Mario Day, Nintendo announced that Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is coming to Switch on May 23rd, 2024. Following that, Nintendo has shared a video showcasing the intro to this GameCube classic, albeit the revamped version you’ll see in Switch remake. You can take that refreshed trip down memory lane above.

Did you watch the above intro and think it wasn’t all that different from the GameCube outing? The video below will show you a side-by-side comparison between the GameCube and Switch versions, and it reveals that things have been considerably upgraded in the remake process! The story may be the same, but the visuals have certainly been reworked.

The Nintendo GameCube game returns with updated graphics. Turn the page and join Mario and friends in an RPG adventure to discover the legendary treasure behind the ancient Thousand-Year Door. Will Mario complete his papery quest, or will he crumple under the pressure?