Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was first released in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube.
The game was released in North America, becoming popular among RPG and Mario fans.
The game was launched in Europe, expanding its audience further.
The game earned critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay and storytelling, winning several awards.
The magical door was created and sealed, locking away a powerful evil entity known as the Shadow Queen.
The Shadow Queen seeks to break free from her prison behind the Thousand-Year Door to conquer the world.
Mario is invited to the Thousand-Year Door festival at Rogueport Castle, setting the adventure in motion.
Mario teams up with his new companion Gonzo the Great and the quest begins to collect seven Crystal Stars to open the Thousand-Year Door.
Mario and his partners defeat the Shadow Sirens and earn the Crystal Star in the Glitz Pit arena.
Mario heads into the meadow and temple to gain allies and find the second Crystal Star.
Mario defeats the Handship captain and cleanses Petal Meadows to claim the Crystal Star.
Mario explores the haunted woods and claims the third Crystal Star from the Frost Shard.
Mario confronts the dragon Hooktail and retrieves the fifth Crystal Star within her castle.
Mario journeys to Twilight Town to reach Rainbow Tower and find the sixth Crystal Star.
After collecting all seven Crystal Stars, Mario and company open the Thousand-Year Door, unintentionally releasing the Shadow Queen.
Mario and his allies fight and defeat the Shadow Queen to save the world from destruction.
