Can You Beat Paper Mario Without Using Money?

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • Like most turn-based RPGs, Paper Mario has you earn money throughout your adventure, which you use to buy items, badges, and other things. But can you beat the game without using that money at all? In this challenge video, I attempt to beat Paper Mario without using money!
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  • @RyanReta97
    @RyanReta97 Рік тому +72

    Cutting off the chapter intros is peak comedy and that's the hill I will die on

    • @dogyX3
      @dogyX3 2 місяці тому

      I didn't think it'd be that funny, but I'm glad I'm wrong lol

  • @MrMariosonicman
    @MrMariosonicman 2 роки тому +254

    "for some reason even tho the star buff wasnt active, my power bounce hardly did any damage"
    You know that star rod bowser uses to attack you and your partner? Well it also has a secondary effect to remove any buffs your character currently has on you. essentially being a counter to the overpowered charge boots strat.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +79

      Oh, that would explain it! Thanks for the tip!

    • @AzumarillConGafasBv
      @AzumarillConGafasBv 2 роки тому +9

      That didn't work with my +6 charge Goombario for some reason

    • @voltron77
      @voltron77 Рік тому +3

      @@AzumarillConGafasBv yeah

    • @voltron77
      @voltron77 Рік тому +15

      @@AzumarillConGafasBv I doesn’t work on partners

    • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
      @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 Рік тому +1

      I noticed that as well. The only true solution is either bow or lakilester

  • @gdskele
    @gdskele 2 роки тому +169

    Those fast chapter transitions had me cracking up

  • @SaladBowlz
    @SaladBowlz 2 роки тому +273

    Thanks for filling the paper mario content-shaped hole in my heart.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +33

      No problem! Thank _you_ for watching!

    • @Lol-d
      @Lol-d 2 роки тому +7

      Is it paper mario or a paper mario thumbnail shaped hole

    • @OverdriveGamesAnime
      @OverdriveGamesAnime 2 роки тому

      That's what happens when you run with scissors.

    • @generalsquid9450
      @generalsquid9450 Рік тому

      If you haven’t, you should try bug fables. It has similar fight mechanics to Paper Mario and it has a similar feel, in my opinion at least

    • @ls190v2
      @ls190v2 Рік тому +2

      Stryder7x, huh? Same. He was a legend, but he's just... left.

  • @FatalHog
    @FatalHog 2 роки тому +31

    For some reason, i find the small snippets of chapter intros hilarious.

  • @DarkenedAuras7653
    @DarkenedAuras7653 2 роки тому +14

    The challenge is fun but what convinced me to subscribe was the "chapter transition is faster each time" gag. I love those getting cut off jokes and it made me believe you're worth keeping an eye on

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy future jokes as well. :)

  • @mush-broom
    @mush-broom 2 роки тому +74

    I like how the last chapter transition doesn't even have sound anymore lol

  • @PidgeyHowler
    @PidgeyHowler 2 роки тому +100

    Fun Fact: In Pokemon Yellow its actually possible to enter the Safari Zone for free. You'll only have 1 Safari Ball, but if you just keep trying over and over, eventually the guard will let you in. It was implemented in the game to prevent softlocking since it was possible to run out of money sources throughout the plot.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +30

      Yeah, I actually knew about that! I used the Safari Zone as an example because Pokémon is popular, but since it wasn't a Pokémon-focused video, I didn't want to expand on the example too much to confuse things. It's a cool obscure fact for sure though! Thanks for the comment!

    • @MrMariosonicman
      @MrMariosonicman 2 роки тому +5

      why am I only now just learning about this? for YEARS I kept hearing about how this can be a softlock to a game if your out of money, and now you can enter with just 1 safari ball? neat.

    • @plushytv5295
      @plushytv5295 Рік тому +4

      @@MrMariosonicmanit is a true Softlock in Red and Blue versions. The failsafe was added IN Yellow, but the versions prior to it don’t have it, meaning you could be permanently stuck in them.

  • @blues03
    @blues03 Рік тому +4

    15:20 The light source shining on the right side of Peach (the left side of her face) looks so good. Nice polish on this game.

  • @tjeffersonb
    @tjeffersonb 2 роки тому +61

    In final bowser, his attack where he uses the star rod to shoot out an expanding ring of light that hits you and your partner will actually negate and reset all of your charges, regardless of whether or not you block it. It’s annoying to me too since that’s my main strategy against bosses in this game, but it might be why the charge method didn’t work against final bowser for you

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +9

      Yeah, I got some comments that told me it worked like that - I guess I never realized!

  • @samoberle2339
    @samoberle2339 2 роки тому +29

    Loved this and your thousand year door run! I especially liked the way you cut off the chapter jingle a little faster each time - it was such a small detail but always made me giggle. I feel like it would be really interesting to see this challenge in a game like sticker star or color splash, where a lot of your combat options are entirely based on buying attacks from the shop - not sure if it would even be possible, though. Thanks for the video!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +7

      Thanks for watching! I'm glad people seem to enjoy that chapter intro gag so much!
      And thanks for your suggestion! I don't have plans at the moment to do videos on the Paper Mario games beyond TTYD, but my plan for the channel is to make challenge videos for games from various series, so if you enjoyed the humor and overall style of these ones, then you can look forward to more like them. That idea does sound interesting though!

  • @thegreenninja216
    @thegreenninja216 11 місяців тому +4

    I love this and the last video’s explanation of mandatory story uses of the thing you’re not using and honestly more UA-camrs should use it, like you said the point of the video is to see how the challenge makes it more difficult and if it’s possible to do without using it that’s a fun bonus

  • @gbyt034
    @gbyt034 Рік тому +4

    7:52 if you spin jump thrice in the spinny roof hut in toad town you get quick change which allows you to switch partners without using a turn

  • @spacey_2953
    @spacey_2953 2 роки тому +21

    As a fresh Paper Mario fan, good challenge run content like this is rare! Makes me wish I documented more of my 10 HP run, good video.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks very much! If you haven't seen it, I did this challenge in The Thousand-Year Door as well: ua-cam.com/video/wpHRIHJkkCU/v-deo.html

  • @SploogeMan
    @SploogeMan 2 роки тому +18

    You deserve way more attention than what you have. The amount of effort and planning that goes into a video like this is just incredible. Can’t wait to see more content from you in the future!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate comments like this. More videos on the way!

  • @CamoCamper
    @CamoCamper 2 роки тому +21

    for the bowser fight, instead of picking bombette with her bomb, use watt so you don't waste any FP since watt does a consistent 5 damage even with bowser's damage resistance

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +6

      I had a few people suggest this to me - I definitely didn't have the best strategy against Bowser. Thanks!

  • @archiewebb9154
    @archiewebb9154 2 роки тому +12

    2 things
    1) Power rush and Mega rush don't stack so thats a waste of BP
    2) On Kent C Koopa if you jump on his tail he has no defence which makes it way easier
    Other than that good video, seems like an interesting challenge

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +4

      1: Yeah, some other comments pointed out that the Rush badges don't stack - I never noticed!
      2: I forgot about Kent C. Koopa's tail, but I think the Lullaby strategy is still easier.
      Thanks for watching!

    • @archiewebb9154
      @archiewebb9154 2 роки тому +2

      @@MandatoryPixel yeah you can use lullaby and his tail. You knock him over, send him to sleep and then attack his tail for an easy kill

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      Oh, I didn't realize that! Thanks!

  • @eudstersgamersquad6738
    @eudstersgamersquad6738 2 роки тому +23

    These challenge runs are awesome! I am subscribing and I totally want to see more!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks very much! I'm glad you enjoyed them!

  • @jellywillreturn
    @jellywillreturn 2 роки тому +4

    From the very first seconds, the humor for this is on-point! I may have come for the challenge run, but I always stay for the writing!

  • @victisjkb6526
    @victisjkb6526 2 роки тому +12

    Really fun video, I would love to see this type of challenges on other Mario Rpg games

  • @phoenixofgrandeur2387
    @phoenixofgrandeur2387 2 роки тому +27

    Watt can do 5 damage to Bowser easier than Bombette AND for no FP.

  • @vini64
    @vini64 Рік тому +1

    Loved the video! Really like how your humor is mostly done through visual gags that don't stop the flow of the video, the chapters introduction gag was so good LMAO But if I had to give you a suggestion, I'd say to show all the moments where you got items that would be useful in the run, like the specific location where you got each of them. Also, I'm surprised you didn't bring up the Repel Gel at all, could swear it would've been useful during the final battle!

  • @0MochiCoconut0
    @0MochiCoconut0 Рік тому +4

    Paper Mario but Mario doesn’t have pockets:
    -No Items
    -No Money
    -No Badges (Except required/important ones.)
    -Key Items are allowed.

  • @Squiggums799
    @Squiggums799 Рік тому +2

    Great video man :) I'd love to see you attempt this challenge in SMRPG next! I've got an extra caveat for you though: Don't spend ANY currency - this would include Frog Coins!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! I thought about doing it in SMRPG, but that's already been done by SwankyBox: ua-cam.com/video/FiF8KjQdizw/v-deo.html
      I try to stick to challenges that haven't been done by other channels before, so I probably won't do that specific challenge in SMRPG, but I might do some other kind of video on it some time!

  • @CarissaNomadic
    @CarissaNomadic 2 місяці тому +1

    The run also known as: When Mario drank enough coffee for several consecutive allnighters

  • @OMGreviewer
    @OMGreviewer 2 роки тому +4

    Love the video and jokes. Although I think there might be some glitches you can do to skip chapter 2, making this truly countless, though fighting the enemies without save blocks would be really tricky. Anyways, I'm definetly subbing for more!!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +5

      You're right, you can skip most of chapter 2 using glitches! But one of my rules was that I couldn't use glitches to skip things, so that wasn't an option for this playthrough. Thanks for watching, and thanks for subscribing!

  • @larakalevra2233
    @larakalevra2233 2 місяці тому +1

    Such a nostalgic channel to discover, thanks for sharing this one too!

  • @swagdoll420
    @swagdoll420 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely video! Challenge videos are usually interesting, and I fricking love the Mario RPGs (Sticker Star excluded,) so I'd love to see this challenge in the Mario and Luigi games, since they also use standard RPG money and EXP. Also, you're a true hero for Whacka fans.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love the Mario RPGs too, so there's a good chance I'll do videos on Mario and Luigi at some point! As a heads up, I'm planning to make challenge videos for many different series, not just Mario, so the next video won't be a Mario game, but if you liked the overall style of this video then you can look forward to more. :) The next Mario RPG I do will probably be Super Mario RPG!
      Whacka fans stand strong! Also, Arle in shades is a solid profile picture choice!

    • @swagdoll420
      @swagdoll420 2 роки тому +1

      @@MandatoryPixel Thanks, and glad to see someone of culture. Excited to see more of your contebt!

  • @DarkBlueToilet
    @DarkBlueToilet 2 роки тому +3

    Loved both this and the TTYD challenges! Also, just wanted to mention that it is possible to get the Ultra Boots before fighting Huff 'n' Puff, which could do a little more damage or save some FP depending on strategy. Apologies if this was already mentioned and I missed it, just something I thought was worth noting though.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching! I definitely didn't think to go grab them in the moment, but that would've been a good idea!

    • @DarkBlueToilet
      @DarkBlueToilet 2 роки тому +1

      @@MandatoryPixel You're welcome, and not to worry.

  • @phoenixofgrandeur2387
    @phoenixofgrandeur2387 2 роки тому +37

    Power Rush and Mega Rush only stack in TTYD, so you wasted 1 BP there.

    • @lilorangefella
      @lilorangefella 2 роки тому +9

      It’s not a waste since you still get the extra attack power when at 2-5 HP, it’s just not as big of a boost when you get down to 1 HP.

    • @A_Flied_Fly
      @A_Flied_Fly 2 роки тому +3

      It just depends on context.
      Will you die in one hit at 2-5 HP?
      Would it be better to just get to 1 HP straight away and get the bigger attack boost, and save that 1 BP for something else?

  • @timothy7511
    @timothy7511 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Love anything paper mario 1 related honestly haha. Very nostalgic.

  • @CharmCityGamer
    @CharmCityGamer Рік тому +2

    If you didn't use Power Bounce, a strategy I use to make the Master pitifully easy is get Zap Tap. It blocks him from doing his crazy combo.

  • @shriveborn9422
    @shriveborn9422 2 роки тому +1

    These videos deserve more views. You’ve earned my subscription!

  • @DarknessXxMaster
    @DarknessXxMaster 2 роки тому +4

    Wow. I almost always end up using money in Paper Mario. Had little to no idea that money was mostly optional. I mean...This is one incredible game for its time.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      They definitely expect you to use money, which is what makes a challenge like this fun. :)

  • @avec5883
    @avec5883 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the og Paper Mario challenge video, been missing people making these lol

  • @jamilosan
    @jamilosan 2 роки тому +1

    I like your style! These 2 challenges have been a blast to watch. And I have a recommendation for a future challenge; bug fables but you only level one of the stats (HP, TP or BP). As far as I know there is no cap for the BP. And of course you could also try beating bug fables without using any berries! Just a suggestion, keep doing what you like!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I'll keep your suggestion in mind. I'm planning to do challenges for several games, not just Paper Mario games, so if you like the overall style of the video, you can look forward to more!

  • @wileecoyotegenius5955
    @wileecoyotegenius5955 2 роки тому +1

    I love how the introductory chapter jingles get shorter each time. It's a subtle but hilarious gag.

  • @NeoTiamat
    @NeoTiamat Рік тому

    Fun watch and a good run. But I feel compelled to mention that healing items are actually pretty plentiful, thanks to the...regional?...Items found throughout the world. Stuff like Goomnuts, Koopa Leaves, Eggs and plenty more are found in Infinite supply all over. And since cooking isn't "gated" behind a coin use, it's 100% fair game here, which let's these scavenged items shine even more.
    So really, you accomplished both a no-spending AND no cooking run.

  • @phoenixofgrandeur2387
    @phoenixofgrandeur2387 2 роки тому +2

    Piranha Plants are weak to Sleep, so Lullaby would have bought you more time to focus and refresh.

  • @MinePlanet84
    @MinePlanet84 2 роки тому +4

    Hey, great video! I'm glad that there's another Paper Mario UA-camr I can watch in this world.
    ...I miss Stryder7x...

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +5

      Thanks! Just a heads up, though, this isn't going to be a Paper Mario-focused channel - I'm planning to do challenges for various games, not just Paper Mario ones.

    • @phictionofgrandeur2387
      @phictionofgrandeur2387 Рік тому +1

      If you want someone more Paper Mario focused, check out fatguy703.

  • @icelingbolt
    @icelingbolt 2 роки тому +2

    Wow you only have 140 subs???? I thought you had a ton more! This is quality content. I watched both paper Mario vids so far (I was the 140th lmao)

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much! More videos on the way!

  • @TheHct123
    @TheHct123 Рік тому +2

    I think you're my new favorite challenge runner? Dig the laid-back presentation and general low-key gestalt. Same thing I like from Gamechamp3k or The Backlogs - it's a good style and you pull it off well ÷]

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  Рік тому +1

      Wow, thanks very much! That's very nice to hear. :) Next video should be out pretty soon!

    • @TheHct123
      @TheHct123 Рік тому +1

      @MandatoryPixel Ill be looking forward to it greatly!!

  • @KiKiD484
    @KiKiD484 Рік тому +1

    You can find a dried shroom in a bush in Koopa Village, so the only thing you'd have to spend money on is the Dusty Hammer. If you remember to save the dried shroom for ch.2, then the least amount of money you'd have to spend would be 2 coins.
    Aside from that, this is a nice challenge! The chapter intro cuts are funny af.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  Рік тому

      Does that work? You're told to buy a Dried Shroom and a Dusty Hammer in that order in the shop as a code.
      And thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

    • @KiKiD484
      @KiKiD484 Рік тому +1

      @@MandatoryPixel oh riiight. I forgot about that. Sorry you're right, its been years since I played this.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  Рік тому

      @@KiKiD484 No problem! It's the thought that counts!

  • @sagacious03
    @sagacious03 2 роки тому +2

    1:35 I was really glad to hear you disallowed Inns & Heart Blocks. Part of the thrill is the challenge.
    Any plans to do this for Super Paper Mario, despite it largely being a platformer?
    2:12 If you didn't heal, dare I ask, how is your HP at 8?
    4:13 Yay!
    5:00 Nice!
    18:15 Is Dizzy Spin an option in this Challenge? With Dizzy Spin, the Amayzee Dayzee doesn't get a first turn, so Ultra Hammer + Ultra Rank Watt Electro Dash is a guaranteed 2-turn KO as long as you don't mess up on the Action Commands. (Not that I expect you to mess up. No offense meant.)
    20:48 If you wanna save time short term at the cost of HP -Or just have a laugh- Duplighosts that turn into Bombette can be OHKO'd by Electro Dash.
    21:51 Fun fact: When he's flipped, you can use Spin Smash on him to make him spin around & drop coins!
    27:45 Couldn't you just do a regular hammer for similar results?
    Anyway, nice & analysis run video! Thanks for uploading!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      1:35 - Might do Super Paper Mario at some point! Not in the immediate future though.
      2:12 - I couldn't heal using Heart Blocks, but as I mentioned, there were plenty of items to pick up that I could heal with.
      18:15 - Yeah, I could've done that! I forgot it was an option when I was playing.
      20:48 - Nice!
      21:51 - Neat! That badge is only available at the badge shop, so I couldn't do that in this particular run, but that's cool to know!
      27:45 - Yeah, maybe! Power Bounce always _feels_ powerful though.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @SincradTB
    @SincradTB 2 роки тому +3

    This challenge could be pretty interesting in a hard mode mod like Pro Mode, just for a bit harder version and balancing.
    However, a really interesting one would be Dark Star Edition. A lot of late game items are insanely good due to cooking, however, in this challenge those would be almost completely locked out to you, forcing you to use the many new badges it has.

  • @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32
    @tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 Рік тому +1

    ...so interesting fact about the toy box.
    So long as you grab the items off the shy guys but not kill them, you can infinitely scum them for items, and in turn make easy ingredients for taste T

  • @ditchencatastrophic5951
    @ditchencatastrophic5951 2 роки тому +2

    I love how each chapter title card kept getting shorter and shorter as the video went on, basically disappearing in the end.

  • @shirox11
    @shirox11 Рік тому +1

    I love these challenge runs. You should do one of Mario rpg remake when it comes out.

  • @smurgledwerf
    @smurgledwerf Рік тому +1

    In Ch 2, would farming lemons and limes be disallowed?
    "Why Bow specifically? I'm just a fan of her abilities." lol good one

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  Рік тому

      Lemons and limes weren't disallowed, no! I just didn't end up going for them.

  • @cloudfangLP
    @cloudfangLP 2 роки тому +2

    Impressive stuff! Loving the Paper Mario content :) Def subbed

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      Thanks very much! Just so you know, my plan for the channel is to make challenge videos for various games, not just Paper Mario. But if you liked the overall style of these videos, there's more on the way!

  • @phoenixofgrandeur2387
    @phoenixofgrandeur2387 2 роки тому +3

    Star Beam removes all buffs from all enemies. It's really useful for wasting an enemy's turns.

  • @kaligirl9521
    @kaligirl9521 2 роки тому +1

    I love the first two paper mario games! It's fun watching these challenges. Going to go watch the thousand year door one now, that is my favorite mario game!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      I hope you enjoyed the TTYD one as well! Thanks for watching!

  • @atomnater
    @atomnater 2 роки тому +1

    I don’t know why I laughed so hard at the chapter transitions

  • @PieCreeper12
    @PieCreeper12 11 місяців тому +2

    Video idea: The opposite of this challenge where you can only use things that cost money. No using anything you didn't buy from a store.

    • @voiky752
      @voiky752 10 місяців тому

      Whacka's bump ain't gonna help us anymore ;(

  • @ls190v2
    @ls190v2 Рік тому +1

    Everyone ignored his respect and mercy towards Whacka. I can instantly respect those who respect Whacka and his head.

  • @PhantomAarantula
    @PhantomAarantula 2 роки тому +2

    I have a challenge I'd like to see you attempt. How confident do you feel about beating Paper Mario 64 without ever healing? Basically, you can only restore HP or FP with level ups, ends of chapters, and forced heals like in the final boss. I'm trying this in TTYD and I'm up to just after Chapter 2. Would be fun to see another perspective on a different game.
    Also, Power Rush and Mega Rush can't both be active at the same time. Interesting tactic though to deal with Amazy Dayzees.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestion! That does sound pretty interesting. I'm trying to make videos about different games, so since I just did a PM64 video recently I probably won't do it there, but maybe I'll eventually try it in the original Super Mario RPG or something. It definitely sounds fun!

  • @kirbygamer0640
    @kirbygamer0640 2 роки тому +2

    Seeing as how it’s not pay to win…yes!
    (For anyone who says “that’s not what it meant”…good job, take this award with the word dummy written on it!)

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Counterpoint: you have to buy the game to play it. ;)

  • @ShockedCreeper
    @ShockedCreeper Рік тому +2

    Power rush and mega rush dont actually stack in paper mario 64

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  Рік тому

      True! That was a mistake on my part. They work that way in TTYD so I thought it was the same here, but people have let me know that's not actually the case in 64.

  • @XJ-0641
    @XJ-0641 2 роки тому +1

    not even 5 seconds into the video and we're ragging on Sticker Star. This is gonna be a good video

  • @professortoad1378
    @professortoad1378 2 роки тому +2

    Finally a nice bit of paper Mario content. Great video! Although, would it be alright if I could use the idea except for colour splash?

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, go ahead! I don't own the idea or anything. Let me know when the video is done!

    • @professortoad1378
      @professortoad1378 2 роки тому +1

      @@MandatoryPixel oh that's great! Thanks for that. Time to remind people colour splash isn't that bad with a challenge for no reason!

    • @DerTK
      @DerTK 2 роки тому

      @@professortoad1378 hell yea I love Colour splash

  • @blake27851
    @blake27851 2 роки тому +3

    It’s kinda funny how the chapter screens are only on for less than a second 😂

  • @TraceyMailin
    @TraceyMailin 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! I'm a challenge runner for this game and it's always really cool to see new people trying out challenges (For both this game and TTYD, as I just finished watching that video and that's how I came here), if you ever get interested in more different challenges please let me know because I can give you a link to the Discord server of the challenge running community :>

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Interesting, thanks for watching! Are you talking about the Glitz Pit Discord? I saw it linked on this wiki: pm-challenge.fandom.com/wiki/Paper_Mario_Challenge_Run_Wiki

    • @TraceyMailin
      @TraceyMailin 2 роки тому +1

      @@MandatoryPixel Yep, that one exactly, the wiki is a little out of date, but we got a challenge master list in the server that I made

  • @nin10dohandzegafan
    @nin10dohandzegafan 2 роки тому +1

    This was a great video man. I was wondering if its possible if you can do a "coinless" run with Bug Fables, since its practically the Paper Mario 3 people have wanted.

  • @gabrieldossantosscheffer870
    @gabrieldossantosscheffer870 9 місяців тому +2

    Alternative title:Paper Mario 64 But mario Forgot what is Coins

  • @Megaman-2407
    @Megaman-2407 2 роки тому +1

    Rule: Im not allow to heal in inn or house because i want to be a survivor
    Video:Spamming Heal in weak encounter with 0 risk.
    Yeah this is worth a rule being made.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      The rule helps to account for situations where I can't get back to an area with easy enemies - for example, in chapter 5 of TTYD, you're stuck in an area with tough enemies, which makes it harder to heal during battles. In PM64 there didn't end up being many situations like that, but that's the idea behind it!

  • @Judgmentess
    @Judgmentess 2 роки тому +3

    Very solid video, will you be doing more Paper Mario series challenges like this in the future?

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! My plan for the channel is to do challenge videos for many different games, so there won't be consistent Paper Mario videos, but it's always possible that I return to the series in the future. I'm planning a video on Super Mario RPG, though, which is in a similar vein!
      If you haven't watched it yet, I've already done a video on The Thousand-Year Door, though! Available here: ua-cam.com/video/wpHRIHJkkCU/v-deo.html

  • @Ultra04channel
    @Ultra04channel 2 роки тому +4

    What's interesting is, with the amount of glitches in that game, you probably could've just skipped the section where you were required to buy things.

    • @WackoMcGoose
      @WackoMcGoose 2 роки тому +2

      He said he wanted to do it glitchless. That's why he didn't clip his way past Zess T and into Don Pianta's office in TTYD.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +3

      If I understand the glitch properly, I think you could do the Blue House Skip to skip past the mandatory coins in chapter 2, yeah!

  • @fulvioguggino2599
    @fulvioguggino2599 2 роки тому +2

    Really hope this channel grows, some awesome content man!

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much! It's been getting a lot of attention lately, so hopefully that continues!

  • @ScootsLounge
    @ScootsLounge 8 місяців тому +1

    In general, Bow, Watt, and Sushi are the best party members in around that order. Bow can consistently do the most damage in a single turn with Fan Smack (I know Goombario could possibly do more with Multibonk, but that requires consistently good timing, and it's glitched to work only once against Bosses), and she grants Out of Sight which is just a super powerful ability. Watt is one of your best damage dealers against bosses with 2 Def because her regular attack pierces defense to deal a consistent 5 damage with no FP cost. Sushi has some great use in offering Water Block, which boosts Mario's defense by 1, 2 against Fire based attacks. I personally like Parakarry as well, since he has the best damage against enemies with 1 defense along with Sushi. They can deal 6 damage for 3 FP iirc. I like Parakarry more since his action command is easier and there aren't many Fire enemies that would require the extra damage from Squirt.

  • @Roshuwah
    @Roshuwah 11 місяців тому +1

    You know i never did think about why peach wouldn't try getting in the magic box herself lol

  • @Voxelroguery
    @Voxelroguery 2 роки тому +3

    "Story moments are excluded as this is more of a self-imposed challenge" I swear it's a 50/50 whether "can you beat" challenges are "is it possible to do this" or "can I, the youtuber, beat this challenge"
    i wanna see a video where a guy discusses glitches to skip the story parts that mandate spending coins

    • @jamilosan
      @jamilosan 2 роки тому +1

      I like the glitchless challenges more because they provide gameplay challenges which force you to play the game in different and creative ways. But some glitches are very tricky to pull off and also fun to watch! Just feels like cheating in these kinds of challenges

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +2

      In the first Paper Mario game, you can use glitches to skip to chapter 5, so a glitched playthrough could do it with zero coins!

    • @Voxelroguery
      @Voxelroguery 2 роки тому +1

      @@MandatoryPixel Thank you.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      @@Voxelroguery No problem! Here's a link that explains the glitch I'm thinking of: papermariorta.fandom.com/wiki/Blue_House_Skip I don't speedrun the game so I could be wrong, but that should let you skip the coins in chapter 2 if I understand it correctly!

    • @Voxelroguery
      @Voxelroguery 2 роки тому

      @@MandatoryPixel Again, thank you for informing me.

  • @Madchimpz
    @Madchimpz Рік тому +1

    I played the game with no items and it's still quite easy thanks to star powers. Refresh, happy heart, and happy flower are more than enough if you're able to guard most attacks. Though in this case you can't buy some good badges from the badge shop, but with 30 bp there's more than enough good badges you can just find or buy with star pieces.

  • @kattnip500
    @kattnip500 2 роки тому +1

    This and the TTYD video were both really interesting to watch! Do you have plans to take on the unconventional games like Super Paper Mario?

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much! I don't have any immediate plans to do the later Paper Mario games, unfortunately. I don't have as much experience with them as I do with the first two games, and my plan for the channel is to do challenges for many different games, not just Paper Mario games. So not in the immediate future, but maybe sometime!

  • @Skullhawk13
    @Skullhawk13 Місяць тому +2

    Mr.krabs mode

  • @tricky2795
    @tricky2795 10 місяців тому +1

    I usually do the Amazy Dayzee grind with Dizzy Attack Badge, It guarantees a stun on the Amazy Dayzee giving an easy reliable 2 turn kill.
    Walking in the thorns 49 times to drop from 50 to 1 hp each lvl up sounds like hell, lol.

  • @catriamflockentanz
    @catriamflockentanz 2 роки тому +1

    2:41 It is always weird to me to hear somebody talk about Superguards.
    My mind tells me they should be called "Counters" as they are referred to as "Konter" in my localization and if I retranslate that in my mind...
    15:29 I never understood this part either. This question could've been easily avoided by making the chest too small for Peach to possibly fit into it. Or at least let her have the idea but let Twink stop her for some arbitrary reason like: "It doesn't work with living beings."
    18:52 "I gave it a try and lost and decided it wasn't worth the effort." That made me smile way broader than it should've.
    26:56 Sounds like something that would actually happen whenever Bowser is about to defeat Mario for once. Of course he would do something stupid and waste his chance.
    This video was more interesting than the TTYD Version. But that's probably because I haven't played the N64 PM nearly as much. (I've only beaten it once.)

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! Regarding Superguards, different localizations used different names for it - the Japanese and English versions call it Superguard, the French and German versions call it Counter, and the Spanish and Italian versions call it Super Defense.

  • @ActivistVictor
    @ActivistVictor Рік тому +1

    One badge you didn’t mention that you should have is HP drain, unlike in TTYD each time you contact an enemy with it equipped you get 1hp back, so if you power bounce you can get like 5hp back a turn, makes topping your HP up stupidly easy

  • @celerity910
    @celerity910 2 роки тому +1

    What was going on with the jump charges against final Bowser is that his star rod shockwave attack undoes any charges you have. At least, that’s what I remember.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      I got another comment that explained this to me - I guess I never realized it worked like that! Thank you!

  • @voltron77
    @voltron77 Рік тому +1

    Paper Mario was so amazing. I just finished it I love it.

  • @buddeman27
    @buddeman27 2 роки тому +1

    This was how i beat Huff N Puff and Crystal King originally, except with Goombario

  • @SnaccHBG
    @SnaccHBG 2 роки тому +2

    Since you didn't have to pay for contact lens in this game, I feel like cooking should've been back on the table 🤭

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, I actually didn't ban it for this one! I just never ended up needing to use it.

  • @TBANinjaAbe
    @TBANinjaAbe Рік тому +1

    pro tip for the final bowser watt's basic attack does the same damage as bombette and doesn't cost FP

  • @encoremusic2265
    @encoremusic2265 2 роки тому +1

    500th sub! i really like your content and i'm excited to see you make more ❤

  • @ProbablyAlmond
    @ProbablyAlmond 2 роки тому +1

    the chapter intros getting shorter and shorter is so oddly funny to me

  • @TTB08
    @TTB08 2 роки тому +1

    This is a very interesting video/challenge, I'll have to try this

  • @MultiDakman
    @MultiDakman Рік тому +1

    Kent C. Koopa is extremely weak to sleep
    Edit: I also want to add that I believe Huff N. Puff also uses the same moves in the same order

  • @steelcrocodile5495
    @steelcrocodile5495 10 місяців тому +1

    17:35 Mario party 4 "Here's the star" music!

  • @quentonfrancis2616
    @quentonfrancis2616 2 роки тому +1

    Morality!? HELL NAH! I would have bonked that boy as I SAW IT.

  • @supersmily5811
    @supersmily5811 2 місяці тому

    0:00 Yup, that sure is a link to the start of the video. Holy halibut that hits hard. XD

  • @StardustCookie701
    @StardustCookie701 2 роки тому +1

    Im still waiting to see coinless paper Mario to happen from any channel

  • @nif4345
    @nif4345 2 роки тому +1

    idea: *ignore all coin usages where you dont get anything from it*

  • @JustJulyo
    @JustJulyo Рік тому +1

    Looks like I found my favorite paper Mariotuber

  • @Trivial_Man
    @Trivial_Man 2 роки тому +2

    Paper Mario is just too easy for this sort of challenge. As you pointed out, any time you have access to an enemy that can't damage you, you essentially have infinite healing either through Refresh or just picking up dropped hearts and flowers after battle. And even if you decided to ban both the use of Star Power and after battle pickups, for a mere 8 star pieces you can buy Happy Heart which provides an endless, albeit slow, regeneration ability.
    It actually seems pretty difficult to construct a challenge for this game that is both difficult to cheese and still possible to complete. You'd have to get into really esoteric stuff like only allowing each badge to be used for one battle while also banning non-item healing and shops. Or only allowing Mario to use Star Power and having to rely on partners for damage or something.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому +1

      You're not wrong, it's definitely not an insanely difficult challenge! I find that this ruleset doesn't make the game too difficult, but the way it changes the gameplay makes it a lot of fun to play through and adds enough challenge to make it feel unique.

  • @NekaSulia
    @NekaSulia Рік тому +1

    Here is my take on why peach doesn't get in the magical chest. She has no clue how long it will take for mario to discover her, and she'd be dealing with a limited oxygen supply after closing the lid, so if she got in, she'd probably be dead by the time mario got her out

  • @VillainousWarlord
    @VillainousWarlord Рік тому +1

    "Paper Mario series of puzzle games"

  • @johnnyXTRM
    @johnnyXTRM 2 роки тому +1

    fun fact: In Pokémon Yellow, if you keep trying to enter the Safari Zone without any money the guard gives up and you get a single Safari ball to get all your Pokémon and Key Items with.

    • @MandatoryPixel
      @MandatoryPixel  2 роки тому

      True! I was trying to use an example from a popular game and didn't want to confuse things.

    • @johnnyXTRM
      @johnnyXTRM 2 роки тому

      @@MandatoryPixel but you generalized by saying "in the Kanto Pokémon games..." which includes Yellow

  • @voltron77
    @voltron77 Рік тому

    I love goombario! He is the best partner in paper Mario and you know it.

  • @DryBones271
    @DryBones271 2 роки тому +1

    you can in this game, but you can't in TTYD because you need to buy the contact lens to access the east side.

  • @thatcloi
    @thatcloi Рік тому +1

    this video is just like the thousand-year door one

  • @WhenDPSFalls
    @WhenDPSFalls Рік тому +1

    9/10 would have been 10/10 If you said a friendly hello to wakka more