Paper Mario: Color Splash is an action role-playing and puzzle game developed by Intelligent Systems, and published by Nintendo for the Wii U platform in 2016. It is the fifth installment in the Paper Mario series.
In the game, the player will transform into Mario, who is vacationing on Prisma Island with Princess Peach and Toadstool. However, they soon discover that the island is being attacked by a mysterious force, causing its color to gradually fade. To save the island, Mario will have to use his Paint Hammer to redraw colors and defeat enemies.
Paper Mario: Color Splash’s gameplay focuses on using the Paint Hammer to solve puzzles and fight enemies. Players can use the Paint Hammer to draw different shapes, such as circles, squares, triangles, etc. to solve puzzles. In combat, players can use the Paint Hammer to attack enemies or use stickers to create special effects.
Paper Mario: Color Splash is highly appreciated for its images, sounds, and puzzle gameplay. However, the game also received some criticism for its combat, which was considered too simple.
