Paper Mario – Dark Star Edition

Paper Mario – Dark Star Edition is a fan-made ROM hack based on Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64 (N64). The hack uses the original game's engine while introducing a new story, custom maps, modified battles, and additional events. It was created by members of the Paper Mario ROM hacking community as a separate adventure rather than a replacement for the original campaign.

🌌 A new adventure begins

Instead of following the original Paper Mario storyline, Dark Star Edition tells a new story centered around the Dark Star. Mario sets out on a different journey that includes new locations, original dialogue, and custom events created specifically for this ROM hack.

The hack keeps the turn-based role-playing gameplay from the original game while presenting a completely different adventure.

⚔️ Familiar battles with new encounters

Combat follows the same battle system used in the original Paper Mario.

You can:

• Attack with timed button presses.
• Block enemy attacks by timing your defense.
• Use special moves during battles.
• Collect Star Points after winning fights.
• Upgrade Mario as you progress.

Many enemy encounters and battles have been rearranged or redesigned for the new story.

🗺️ Explore custom locations

Dark Star Edition contains newly created areas alongside modified versions of existing environments.

During your adventure, you will encounter:

• Custom maps.
• New NPC dialogue.
• Original story events.
• Modified puzzles.
• Different enemy placements.

These changes give returning Paper Mario fans a new campaign to explore.

🎮 EmulatorJS Controls

Since this is a Nintendo 64 (N64) ROM hack, these are the standard EmulatorJS controls.

Keyboard Controls

• Arrow Keys – Move
• Z – A Button (Confirm / Jump)
• X – B Button (Hammer / Cancel)
• A – L Button
• S – R Button
• Backspace – Z Trigger
• I / J / K / L – C Buttons
• Enter – Start

Mobile Controls

• Use the on-screen Nintendo 64 controls.
• Tap the movement pad to move Mario.
• Tap the action buttons to interact, battle, and navigate menus.

💡 Helpful Tips

• Talk to NPCs because many story events begin through conversations.
• Time your attacks and defenses during battles to deal more damage and reduce incoming attacks.
• Explore side paths because hidden items and useful rewards often appear away from the main route.
• Save your progress whenever a save block becomes available.

❓FAQ

Q: Is Paper Mario – Dark Star Edition an official Nintendo game?

No. It is a fan-made ROM hack based on Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64.

Q: Does the hack use the original Paper Mario battle system?

Yes. It keeps the turn-based combat system from the original game while introducing new encounters and story content.

Q: Does the game include a new story?

Yes. Dark Star Edition features a new storyline centered around the Dark Star instead of the original Paper Mario adventure.

Q: Which console is this ROM hack designed for?

It is designed for the Nintendo 64 and is based on the original Paper Mario engine.