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The file that contains the character scripts for Kertsi is named "Navi". Since Kertsi plays a similar role to that of Navi in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, this is likely a reference to said game.
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The game contains files for Super Mario Bros. 3's Ptooie enemies, suggesting that at one point they were planned to be included in the game.
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In the scrap-filled area in Shy Guy Jungle, hidden among the scraps of trashed paper are the following two messages:
Parakarry was a party member from Paper Mario, while Goombella was a party member from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. These are the only two references to earlier Paper Mario titles in the game.
Additionally, a third message can be found in the trash heap which simply reads "XD3R-B8HH-9ZR2-FL16". Despite resembling a Club Nintendo or Nintendo eShop code, it registers as invalid when you attempt to input it on either service, and no further information emerged over the years regarding its significance.
Thank you for your letter.
Sorry I'm not here to receive it, but I
will get back to you shortly. Thanks.
Parakarry
Sorry I'm not here to receive it, but I
will get back to you shortly. Thanks.
Parakarry
"Observations on the Ancient
Civilization of the Chomp Ruins"
University of Goom
Goombella
Civilization of the Chomp Ruins"
University of Goom
Goombella
Parakarry was a party member from Paper Mario, while Goombella was a party member from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. These are the only two references to earlier Paper Mario titles in the game.
Additionally, a third message can be found in the trash heap which simply reads "XD3R-B8HH-9ZR2-FL16". Despite resembling a Club Nintendo or Nintendo eShop code, it registers as invalid when you attempt to input it on either service, and no further information emerged over the years regarding its significance.
Parakarry reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8-FqW69Eww
Goombella reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BrqkyjlfVE
NintendoLife article about the hidden code:
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/random_paper_mario_sticker_stars_serial_key_mystery_remains_unsolved_7_years_later
In-game footage showing the hidden code:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEt3zrQ4cgI#t=539s
GamingBolt video which discusses the hidden code:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFby7H-IBGo#t=388s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8-FqW69Eww
Goombella reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BrqkyjlfVE
NintendoLife article about the hidden code:
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/random_paper_mario_sticker_stars_serial_key_mystery_remains_unsolved_7_years_later
In-game footage showing the hidden code:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEt3zrQ4cgI#t=539s
GamingBolt video which discusses the hidden code:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFby7H-IBGo#t=388s
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The game contains several unused stickers:
• A bigger version of the Leaf sticker.
• A Piranha Plant sticker.
• A Rock sticker.
• A Spiny Egg sticker.
• A Super Leaf sticker.
• A bigger version of the Leaf sticker.
• A Piranha Plant sticker.
• A Rock sticker.
• A Spiny Egg sticker.
• A Super Leaf sticker.
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While using the Boom Box Sticker in combat, a remixed version of the Space World theme from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins will play
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To date, this is the only Paper Mario title to not begin in Mario's house. Mario's house never appears in game.
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If you tilt the 3DS at any time during gameplay, the shiny stickers on the touch screen will shimmer, like real stickers.
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A segment of the Snifit or Whiffit minigame music uses the same tune as the Super Mario Bros. 3 Toad House Minigame.
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