No Super Mario RPG sequel says developer

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Paper Mario is Super Mario RPG 2.

The graphics of the game was just the design that they used. So while others don't count it as a sequel, It still technically is. But I would also of liked another game liked Super Mario RPG. Was a pretty good game.

I don't see Paper Mario as a sequel to Mario RPG. Sure, there are a few things similar to RPG in it. But it feels to me more as a spiritual successor. I am aware that it was originally entitled as the sequel to Mario RPG. But something was missing from Paper Mario to make it as a 'true' sequel in my book. And its not Geno thats for sure.