Video: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch vs. GameCube graphics comparison

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is returning on Switch next year, and a new graphics comparison video shows how it stacks up to the original.

The first thing you’ll notice is that Nintendo has updated some assets. Textures have been enhanced for the HD era. Geometry has increased as well, which is something you can notice with certain objects like the trees. It doesn’t end there though, as with animations, some are brand new while others were updated. Other adjustments are improvements relate to the lighting, 16:9 aspect ratio (instead of 4:3), and more.

Here’s the full Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch vs. GameCube graphics comparison:

Graphics Comparison

The new version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door arrives on Switch in 2024.