Underplayed Gems

The Paper Parable (2023)

The Paper Parable cover
Developer
Enneagon
Platforms
Nintendo 64
Genres
Platform
Main story
about 28 hours

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A Mario 64 romhack remixing The Stanley Parable with branching endings that question player agency and meaning.

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About

Welcome to The Paper Parable. You will play as Mario, and you will not play as Mario. Your choices will matter, and your choices will be meaningless. You will solve the mystery of Princess Peach's disappearance, and you will be forever left in the dark. The Paper Parable is a fully custom remix of The Stanley Parable, with more than a double-handful of fully unique endings. Knowledge of The Stanley Parable is not necessary for playing this game.

Screenshots

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