Paper Mario is a fun RPG. The game is well done with a 3D paper theme. Leveling up is easy, once you reach 100 star points you level up and get to choose a power up (increase max HP, increase max FP, or increase max BP) This is also when Mario actually uses his hammer through a whole game. Badges were a part of the game, if you equip a badge you get an ability the badge holds but you can only equip a certain amount of badges because of your badge points.(BP) Also you can't use the badges ability all the time because some of the badges cost flower points. (FP) When you defeat a boss you get a star spirit. (part of story) A star spirit gives you a special move that can either replenish your HP and FP or damage your opponent. You can only use them if your star gauge is up by a certain amount.
Anyways I think this game is awesome I beat it on the N64 and then beat it again for VC. Have you guys played this game?