Graphics - The graphics are wonderful especially in the battles where the attack animations are really good and not overdone. The overworld graphics are really impressive as well with little blur or glitches in there. It looks a lot like a GameCube game rather than an N64 game. The characters are also done neatly as well.
Sound - I like a lot of the sound used during the battle and when the villains make appearances because each is different and it hardly get boring. What's more the music for the battle is upbeat and positive so it won't frustrate you.
Addictiveness - This game is incredibly addictive because of its charming scenery, good sound, and interesting story will keep making you want to play this game until the very end and even then you want to play the whole game again for the joy of it.
Story - The story is similar but it does have its differences. The story is similar to Super Mario RPG except Bowser is the villain and not Master Smithy. Can I please have a villain other than Bowser? Its not that I hate him its just that he is starting to get old and overused.
Depth - This game is really deep as well as it being good.
Difficulty - It is really difficult if you try to beat it without using attack items that come in handy when Mario has low HP and there are some frustrating enemies but I can cope with that.
Overall - It is an extremely good game that needs a few touch to be better. But aside from that this is one of the many golden N64 games on this site.

Paper Mario is what you would call the lost sequel of Super Mario RPG. I mean, in some countries, they call this a Super Mario RPG, kind of like Bowser's Inside Story SMRPG 3. If I'm correct.

I love this game, had it as a child, and played it hundreds of times.

I'm playing this game on the RGR right now, and plan to play it until the very end. It is really fun, just great in every way. Nice review, short and to the point.

Paper Mario was the best RPG on the N64.I've been planing to get this on the virtual console along with F-Zero X.Good review.

The game is one of the very few RPGs I like. It has good detail and a lot to do.