Summary
There are many video game series' with tens of hundreds of characters to their name, with theMarioandSonicfranchises being prime examples, although it feels like a given with how long those two have been running and jumping for.The number of familiar faces in theMarioseriesis only extended a fair amount, thanks to the plumber’s RPG adventures, likePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Each of these beloved entries adds a good hundred new characters to Mario’s ever-growing list of acquaintances and friends.
It’s not exactly a bad thing for Mario to know so many people, though, asPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris immensely charming due to the way its characters help make the world come alive. Of course, this is possible due to mainlineMariogame mainstays also making appearances, such as Princess Peach and Bowser, who are in almost everyPaper Mariogame to date. However,The Thousand-Year Doorhas established a rare opportunity for futureMariogames to bring back a classic character that has been re-introduced in the remake: Toadsworth.
Toadworth is most certainly aMariocharacter that requires the knowledge of the past decade of Mario titles to understand, mostly because he hasn’t appeared in a game as a proper character since 2013, trophies and cameos aside. Toadsworth’s most recent appearances, outside other very small roles, can be found below with their years attached.
As seen in the list above, Toadsworth used to be a regular side character for theMarioseries, until suddenly he rarely appeared before vanishing completely. At the time he appeared, he was written and acted with such a personality that players got attached to him, appreciating the dynamic of Toadsworth being Peach’s support and protection when she just wants to have fun without stressing over tiny details. Just as players got comfortable with Toadsworth being around, he was suddenly never seen in a newMariogame again, only showing up inre-releases likeBowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey.
While there doesn’t necessarily need to be an explanation as to why Toadsworth hasn’t been around lately, fans have been curious about his disappearance for years. It’s likely that Nintendo just doesn’t see a use for Toadsworth as a character anymore, but the fact that he’s been missing from all recent material has left fans to think he has passed away, as that would at least explain his absencein terms ofMariolore.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Will Tell Players Toadsworth Still Exists
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooron Switch is once again another rerelease appearance for Toadsworth, but it’s one that has the potential to impact his future. Older fans will be happy to see Peach’s steward again, while newer fans will have a higher chance of knowing who he is, asTTYDis likely to sell rather well. Not only isTTYDone of the most popularMarioRPGs, butPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorsuffered from being sold at incredible pricesfor decades. As a result, there are likely plenty of longtime fans who will be experiencing the game for the first time, and will be glad to see Toadsworth for the first time in ages.
Fans who are excited about seeing the little elderly toad might use this appearance to once again ask questions about where he is, showing Nintendo that he’s still missed in thesupporting character line-up of Mario’s friends. It may help show the company that he’s still a beloved character no matter how small his role is, and it might at least explain where he’s been, if not bring him back into the spotlight.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024)
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Mario and friends on an epic paper adventure: A classic story unfolds on the Nintendo Switch system.Collect the Crystal Stars before the bad guys do: The X-Nauts are after the treasure behind the Thousand-Year Door! With a map from Princess Peach—and the help of a few locals—Mario must journey through a colorful world made of paper to find it first.Surprises abound in this deep and engaging tale, where everyone’s got something to say and it’s often not what you’d expect! Here are just a few of the colorful characters you’ll encounter along the way.Master your badges and timing-based attacks to impress the audience in a theatrical twist on turn-based RPG combat. Make use of all the abilities that come with being cursed—er, conveniently made of paper—like folding into a plane to cross big gaps or turning sideways to slip through narrow openings.
