Review · Action · Nintendo Switch
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Reviewed: 09 Apr 2026
Nintendo Switch
Intelligent Systems · 2020
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
72 /100
Paper Mario: The Origami King is an adventure RPG that stimulates problem solving and strategic thinking with unique puzzles and battles.
Growth (BDS)
57
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.64 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.57 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.40 | |
Paper Mario: The Origami King offers a delightful and engaging adventure that stimulates cognitive skills through its unique ring-based battle system and environmental puzzles. Players will develop problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness as they navigate the paper-crafted world and interact with its charming characters. The humor and lighthearted story also contribute to a positive emotional experience.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game presents minimal risks. Its lack of microtransactions, online multiplayer, or social features means there are no monetization pressures, stranger interactions, or competitive toxicity to worry about. The content is suitable for all ages with very mild cartoon violence and no concerning themes.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.