History Trivia / PaperMarioStickerStar

* CreatorBacklash: [[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/3ds/papermario/0/1/ Interviews]] with the creators have stated that both Miyamoto and Tanabe were both actually ''bored'' by a prototype of the game when they tried it.

* CreatorBacklash:
** Interviews with the creators have stated that both Miyamoto and Tanabe were both actually ''bored'' by this game when they tried it.
** According to Tanabe, Miyamoto was very displeased with how Bowser was portrayed in this game.

* CreatorBacklash: Interviews with the creators have stated that both Miyamoto and Tanabe were both actually ''bored'' by this game when they tried it.

* MagnumOpusDissonance: Despite the fan backlash, Nintendo themselves have praised the game on occasion, stating that it should be the template for the ''Paper Mario'' series going forward. Indeed, the game's influence can be seen in its two successors, ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPaperJam'' and ''VideoGame/PaperMarioColorSplash''.

* CreatorBacklash: Downplayed, as it's not so much "hate" as it is indifference. Interviews with the creators have stated that both Miyamoto and Tanabe were both actually ''bored'' by this game when they tried it.

** Early screenshots show [[https://www.mariowiki.com/File:PM3DS3.png a maze of playing cards]] and [[https://www.mariowiki.com/File:Papermario3dsmole.png a King Monty Mole boss]].

* ThatOneLevel: World 5-3: Long Fall Falls. While the previous rafting level (W5-2: Jungle Rapids) was pretty slow in terms of the delayed rafting, this level is '''worse'''. The main problem isn't just how boring and badly designed the level is, it also lies on avoid the fast-moving Cheep Chomp. If it eats you, [[NonStandardGameOver you're done for]]. Worst of all, this level contains two exits, so if you miss out on the secret exit which is how you access W4-4: Chomp Ruins - '''you have to play the level again''', and the Cheep-Chomp's speed increases each time this level is played. It also applies to those who want to complete their Sticker Museum, as the Secret Exit contains the only Megaflash Infijump in the game, while the main exit contains the only Big Shiny Infijump in the game, as well as the Secret Door containing the Luxurious Bed thing.

* ThatOneLevel: World 5-3: Long Fall Falls. While the previous rafting level (W5-2: Jungle Rapids) was pretty slow in terms of the rafting, this level is '''worse'''. The main problem isn't just how boring the level is, it also lies on avoid the fast-moving Cheep Chomp. If it eats you, [[NonStandardGameOver you're done for]]. Worst of all - you have to play the level twice to obtain everything, because the exit to W5-4: Chomp Ruins, is a secret exit, and the Cheep Chomp's speed will increase - so getting eaten becomes more '''easier''' if you're bad at timing.

* CreatorBacklash: Downplayed, as its not so much "hate" as it is indifference. Interviews with the creators have stated that both Miyamoto and Tanabe were both actually ''bored'' by this game when they tried it. How it got released in spite of something like that is cause for speculation.

* OldShame: Sticker Star has the dubious honor of being considered the worst in its series by many fans, both of Paper Mario and of Mario RPGs, period; citing - among many things - lack of story, lack of personality, confusing progression, lack of meaningful combat, and very scripted boss battles. In spite of this, Nintendo has stubbornly stuck to its precedent for any Paper Mario-related projects going forward (''Color Splash'', ''Paper Jam'', and ''Origami King''). Not helping its case were the press releases citing Miyamoto's ExectutiveMeddling / Corporate Mandates. Nintendo and the developers of Paper Mario backpedaled slightly with Origami King, which utilized new characters, but - for the majority of its content - still sticks to this mandate. Sticker Star and various aspects of it in particular have not been mentioned or referenced all too much in recent years , seemingly as a result of the infamous legacy its esablished for itself.

* AdoredByTheNetwork: Following ''Sticker Star'''s release, all material involving the ''Paper Mario'' series, such as ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' and ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPaperJam'', primarily if not solely used things from ''Sticker Star'' as it's basis, with the other games in the franchise barely represented.

* ExiledFromContinuity: The "Mario world only" mandate engaged with this game prevented the use of ''Paper Mario'' exclusive characters, barring cameos. This also meant the many races from ''Videogame/YoshisIsland'' that never appeared in the main ''Mario'' titles were barred from appearing.

-->'''Tanabe:''' Since ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'', it’s no longer possible to modify Mario characters or to create original characters that touch on the Mario universe.

** At one point in time, as early trailers and screenshots showed, partners were set to make a prominent appearance, including new partners that had never been seen in the series, such as a Toad and a Chain Chomp, and combat was going to be more like previous installments. However, partners were removed and combat was overhauled to better accommodate the sticker mechanics.

* ExiledFromContinuity: The "Mario world only" mandate engaged with this game prevented the use of ''Paper Mario'' exclusive characters, barring cameos.

** According to [[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/papermario/0/1 Iwata Asks]], the original version of the game was closer to ''Paper Mario'' and ''The Thousand Year Door'', but Miyamoto played it and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks "said it was just a port of the GC version"]] and virtually forced the development team to change it.

** Unique mini-games were planned for [[spoiler:Bowser's Castle]], but [[http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=193716 were cut]] due to time constraints during development.

** Unique mini-games were planned for [[spoiler:Bowser's Castle]], but [[http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=193716 were cut]] due to time constraints during development.

* FranchiseKiller: The ''thoroughly'' vehement criticism this game endured over the unwanted changes it had made to the series was enough to plow down most if not any interest in ''Paper Mario''. While ''Color Splash'' was deemed a ''very slightly'' SurprisinglyImprovedSequel, the stigma of this game still rung across the sub-series, resulting in the game being a bomb in sales and most likely tanking the future of the series.

* FranchiseKiller: The ''thoroughly'' vehement criticism this game endured over the unwanted changes it had made to the series was enough to plow down most if not any interest in ''Paper Mario''. While ''Color Splash'' was deemed a ''very slightly'' SurprisinglyImprovedSequel, the stigma of this game still rung across the sub-series, resulting in the game being a bomb in sales and most likely tanking the entire ''Paper Mario'' series.

* FranchiseKiller: The ''thoroughly'' vehement criticism this game endured over the unwanted changes it had made to the series was enough to tank most if not any interest in ''Paper Mario''. While ''Color Splash'' was deemed a ''very slightly'' SurprisinglyImprovedSequel, the stigma of this game still rung across the sub-series, resulting in the game being a bomb in sales and most likely tanking the entire ''Paper Mario'' series.

* MagnumOpusDissonance: Despite the fan backlash, Nintendo themselves have praised the game on occasion, stating that it should be the template for the ''Paper Mario'' series going forward. Indeed, the game's influence can be seen in its two successors ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPaperJam'' and ''VideoGame/PaperMarioColorSplash''. In fact, the ''UsefulNotes/VillainArmy'' even wants them to make a sequel to ''Paper Jam'' .[[https://twitter.com/wilyg9/status/1087405916402708489]] [[https://twitter.com/wilyg9/status/1095430408672555009]] [[https://twitter.com/wilyg9/status/1098682532684591107]] [[https://twitter.com/wilyg9/status/1127625550011322368]] [[https://twitter.com/wilyg9/status/1129207349011537922]] [[https://twitter.com/wilyg9/status/1149068836504834048]]

* MagnumOpusDissonance: Despite the fan backlash, Nintendo themselves have praised the game on occasion, stating that it should be the template for the ''Paper Mario'' series going forward. Indeed, the game's influence can be seen in its two successors ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPaperJam'' and ''VideoGame/PaperMarioColorSplash''.

** The game doesn't feature any original characters besides Kersti because Miyamoto asked the team to create a game using only characters already made from the Mario world (or at least [[Main/ExactWords "As much as possible"]]). He also requested that the game shouldn't feature a story, hence why this game is lighter on plot.

** The game doesn't feature any original characters besides Kersti because Miyamoto asked the team to create a game using only characters already made from the Mario world. He also requested that the game shouldn't feature a story, hence why this game is lighter on plot.