So I just finished the remake of Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door. And honestly? I see why so many people speak so highly of it.
It is a simple, introductory path into the world of JRPGs while also not coming off as insulting to someone who's already been round the block so to speak.
It has a blend of mechanics that are both easy to understand and also challenge you to keep doing better.
It has a compelling story that is easy to get invested into.
And most importantly, it doesn't overstay its welcome. And what I mean by that is it doesn't drag things out for the sake of it.
If I had had a gamecube back when TTYD was first released, I actually have no doubt I would have enjoyed TTYD just as much back then as I did now.
Oh and, using Bowser as comic relief?
That is S-tier writing at its best.