Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has sashayed its way to the top of the UK charts this week after its fabulous debut on May 23, 2024. It’s the talk of the town, outshining its peers with ease.
Chris Dring over at GamesIndustry.biz commented that this game is slaying the charts even harder than last year’s Super Mario RPG on Switch. It’s pretty much keeping up with its Paper Mario predecessor, Origami King. And yes, Paper Mario. We knew it’d make a grand entrance, but not to this extent.
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is No.1 in the UK boxed charts. It had a bigger launch than the Super Mario RPG remaster, with opening week sales basically identical to Paper Mario: The Origami King. That’s a great result. Bodes well for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
— Christopher Dring (@Chris_Dring) May 27, 2024
This game has set a record for what you should really expect from future video game remakes.
In other magical news, Hogwarts Legacy has climbed up a notch, sending EA Sports FC 24 down a step. Those wizarding vibes are clearly still enchanting gamers everywhere. Meanwhile, our evergreen favorites—Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Minecraft—are all holding strong in the top ten as usual.
And let’s not forget about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which is still going strong, especially on Switch. Thanks to some retail discounts, it’s getting that extra oomph to stay relevant and exciting.
So, without further waiting, here’s your peek at this week’s top 40, with a little breakdown of where you can play them:
1. Paper Mario – The Thousand-Year Door – Making a grand entrance at number one! Mario and his paper pals are back and better than ever.
2. Hogwarts Legacy – PS5 32%, PS4 27%, Switch 25%, Xbox 12%. Clearly, the magic is still alive and well.
3. EA Sports FC 24 – PS4 30%, PS5 29%, Switch 22%, Xbox 18%. Football fever continues, even if it’s a step down this week.
4. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition – Bouncing back and showing us it’s still got that futuristic flair.
5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Speeding along, as always.
6. Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Bringing that classic Mario charm.
7. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate – PS5 61%, PS4 36%, Xbox 2%, Switch 0%. Fighters never give up!
8. Minecraft – Building its way up, block by block.
9. LEGO Star Wars – The Skywalker Saga – Switch 77%, PS5 14%, PS4 7%, Xbox 2%. The force is strong with this one.
10. Football Manager 2024 – Making its way into the top ten with some strategic plays.
11. System Shock – Back from the past and into our hearts.
12. Mafia Trilogy – Classic gangster stories never get old.
13. Unicorn Overlord – Switch 68%, PS5 28%, Xbox 3%. Embrace your inner fantasy!
14. Sonic Superstars – Switch 74%, PS5 17%, Xbox 5%, PS4 4%. The blue blur is still dashing through.
15. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Switch 39%, PS5 35%, PS4 15%, Xbox 11%. The prince is back with more adventures.
16. Elden Ring – Dark and captivating, as always.
17. Grand Theft Auto V – This staple is still causing chaos.
18. Red Dead Redemption 2 – Saddle up for more Wild West action.
19. Mortal Kombat 1 – PS5 73%, Switch 14%, Xbox 14%. Another fighter that is making its mark.
20. The Sims 4: For Rent – Create, control, and live out those virtual lives.
21. The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition – Dive back into the world of Geralt.
22. Princess Peach: Showtime! – Our favorite princess is taking center stage.
23. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Island life is still the dream.
24. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Tactical action at its best.
25. Nintendo Switch Sports – Get moving and have some fun.
26. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The Adventure never ends.
27. EA Sports UFC 5 – Step into the Octagon.
28. Resident Evil 4 – Survive the horror once more.
29. Mario vs. Donkey Kong – The classic rivalry continues.
30. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit – Remastered – Switch 99%, Xbox 1%. High-speed chases never go out of style.
31. Minecraft Legends – PS5 66%, Switch 18%, PS4 9%, Xbox 6%. More Minecraft adventures await.
32. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Swinging through the city with style.
33. Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition – More loot and more mayhem.
34. LEGO Harry Potter Collection – Switch 80%, PS4 18%, Xbox 2%. Relive the magic of Hogwarts in LEGO form.
35. Wreckfest – PS5 99%, Switch 1%, PS4 0%. Smash and crash your way to victory.
36. Assassin’s Creed Mirage – Sneak and slay in a new adventure.
37. Stellar Blade – Sci-fi action at its finest.
38. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Dive into the world of Yakuza.
39. WWE 2K24 – Step into the ring and show them who’s boss.
40. EA Sports UFC 4 – More intense UFC action.
There you have it, the gaming scene is looking fierce and fabulous this week.
