Time: 2024-05-29
Thanks to the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch, we have been quickly reminded of just how much we love the hand-crafted aesthetic. The paper sprites, the craft backdrops, the theatre battle setting it's all just wonderful, isn't it?
YouTuber and crafting wizard JoPro has taken the admiration a step further, recreating the iconic boss battle against Hooktail the dragon in eye-popping stop-motion. The project took around 11 months to complete, with each character and background needing to be lovingly recreated in textured cardstock. Seeing Mario and Koops remade in such a fashion is one thing, but the real pice de rsistance here is Hooktail herself whose giant head and three-dimensional feet look just as intimidating as they do on the screen.
Crafting such a detailed stop-motion video is no easy task, and JoPro's dedication to the project is evident in the final product. The attention to detail in recreating the boss battle scene showcases the passion and creativity that fans have for the Paper Mario series. It's a testament to the enduring love for the game and its unique art style.
The project serves as a celebration of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's legacy, capturing the essence of the game's charm and creativity. With the resurgence of interest in classic games like Paper Mario, fan projects like this stop-motion boss battle highlight the impact these titles have had on gamers over the years.