Game Information

Game Title: Super Mario RPG

Platforms:

• Nintendo Switch (Nov 17, 2023)

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Developer: Nintendo

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Critic Reviews

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For people who haven't played it in a while, the Super Mario RPG remake is a fun opportunity to revisit a game you remember fondly. For those who are new to RPGs, this game is a great and low-stress introduction to the form, much like the original game was for kids in the '90s. The worst thing I can say about it is that it's a little short, and for people who know the original, you might come away wishing that there was just more Mario RPG to play. Though that may just be me continuing to pine for the true sequel this game never got.

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Super Mario RPG is a new example of how to represent old classics in a new way. Nintendo just nailed it, presenting gorgeous graphics and music, and making the right choice on how to make better things such as gameplay mechanics and quality of life improvements.

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Super Mario RPG is as good today as it was 27 years ago, and this remake simply brings it into the modern day.

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Super Mario RPG is so faithful to the original that calling it a remake feels disingenuous. The game is more of a top-to-bottom remaster.

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Square has conjured up a really detailed role-playing game for the SNES that has been rightly dusted off without changing much of the original: The HD textures and slightly revamped battle system bring Super Mario RPG up to date, and the post-game rematches offer a brand new tough challenge. All summed up, this is a remake of a role-playing game as it should be in the textbook; the only downer is and remains the playing time of the main story, which is too short at roughly 10 hours.

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Maintaining what made the original so special, Super Mario RPG provides a glow-up to an absolute classic RPG experience, with smart tweaks to combat bringing it firmly into the modern era. It's an utterly charming experience that sucks you into its gorgeous, colourful world. Still, in sticking firmly to its roots, it just doesn't provide the challenge or open-world gameplay to elevate it to the next level. If you're keen on a breezy nostalgic RPG with simple yet satisfying combat, the iconic Italian in a red hat has you covered.

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Super Mario RPG has aged fantastically well, with great gameplay, a terrific story, and some excellent characterization. Developer ArtePiazza has added just enough quality of life improvements to refine the experience, while still maintaining the elements that made it a classic in the first place. For those that have never played it before, Super Mario RPG is a very easy recommendation, but those that have played through it a number of times over the last 27 years might find that there isn't enough new content to rationalize the $60.

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Super Mario RPG is legitimately one of the best video games ever. The original is timeless, and the Switch remake excels at updating the experience to a definitive sheen while retaining all the personality and memorable moments.

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While more seasoned players may find the experience a bit too easy until the post-game, Super Mario RPG is a great introduction to the RPG genre for newcomers. It’s also just an incredibly charming game, and it's a joy to look at from start to finish.

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Overall, this is a great introduction to RPG games and offers a challenge as you push through the title.

It’s got a lovely modern Switch sheen to it but still keeps all the core values of the original, classic game.

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Super Mario RPG is an all-time classic game that both RPG lovers and Mario fans alike owe it to themselves to play. This Switch remake brilliantly preserves the spirit of the original SNES game, with some great quality-of-life enhancements and a phenomenally redone soundtrack. Longtime fans looking for a more transformative remake may feel disappointed, but when the core game itself has aged this well, it doesn’t suffer in the ways a lesser title would. If you’ve never played Super Mario RPG, or if you simply want an excuse to revisit it, this remake is for you.

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A new lick of paint and some enhanced accessibility improvements bring the Super Mario RPG remake into the 21st century. While the game was already a great outing back in 1996, new players should have no problem jumping into Mario’s first RPG title, hopefully opening the door for next year’s Paper Mario remake and potentially more RPGs later down the line.

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Super Mario RPG isn't necessarily an improvement over the 1996 version, but it's at least a more approachable experience for kids.

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The game that kicked off Mario's RPG adventures retains its charm in this cheerful remake.

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A loving and timeless new edition that shows what a banger we had to do without in Europe in 1996.

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It's maybe the most Mario has ever felt like a psychedelic dream sequence

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Super Mario RPG is a carefully crafted remake of a classic, shining new light on a game that many will have missed, adding only when necessary and taking nothing away in the process.

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Super Mario RPG is considered a classic for a reason, and this faithful remake makes it easy for anyone who missed it in the SNES era to see why.

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Consider Super Mario RPG as a textbook: if you want to know how Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi were born, you're in the right place. If you're looking for a great Mario RPG, you'll find an outdated game.

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Nintendo recaptures the magic of Super Mario RPG, where nostalgia and brilliance go hand to hand thanks to a gameplay with subtle changes that really works.

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Super Mario RPG is here in all of its weird, wonderful glory for a new generation to experience, and sets a new standard for how to do a faithful remake right. Delivering a beautifully preserved, pure experience for fans of the original and an accessible entry-point for genre newcomers, the game's infectious charm, writing, and polished gameplay do so much to elevate this beyond what might have been merely a simple RPG starring Mario.

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Super Mario RPG is a strong remake of an already stellar game. It successfully focuses on improving the original in all the right places: a faster and snappier battle system, strong quality-of-life improvements and more difficult optional content. These improvements combine with the game's already quirky charm to offer an experience that easily eclipses the original. While it's overly simplistic compared to other RPGs, that's ostensibly the point. Super Mario RPG is an oddball piece of Nintendo's history like no other, and that alone makes it worth experiencing.

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In 1996, Square teamed up with Nintendo to make Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Nearly three decades later, the SNES classic is getting a much-deserved second chance with the excellent Super Mario RPG remake on the Nintendo Switch.

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Super Mario RPG, with its faithful remake, is a vintage yet iconic game that defined the SNES era, offering a fresh and playful adventure that continues to inspire generations.

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Super Mario RPG is made in reverence to the original, bringing it to a new audience while also reminding returning players what was so great about it in the first place.

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There is a lot to love in the Super Mario RPG remake. An adorable art style, deceptively deep combat, an excellent updated soundtrack, and genuinely funny skits and writing all make this game as much of a joy to play as the SNES original. If you can look past the simplicity of the game overall, and the occasionally frustrating experience that is the jumping puzzles, this is a stellar addition to the Switch's already stacked library.

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Super Mario RPG is a gorgeous reimagining of the SNES classic. Those looking for a dose of nostalgia will be pleased that this is a faithful remake, with just enough tweaks to make it more accessible to a new generation of gamers without diluting the magic of the original.

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Though it can be a little easy, the Super Mario RPG remake scratches all the right itches – even a few decades on.

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Super Mario RPG is a lovingly-crafted remake that retains the original’s peculiar off-brand charm, appealing combat, and varied level design while subtly tinkering with numerous elements to make the game more palatable for modern players.

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Super Mario RPG is a gorgeously realised remake that brings the classic turn-based adventure to modern audiences but stops just short of recapturing the magical uniqueness of the original.

Honestly, I would've never guessed in a million years we'd ever see a remake of this game! Especially given Nintendo has kind of tried to ignore it ever existing, save for Virtual Console ports.

And if it winds up being 100% the same game, start to finish, I'll be perfectly happy!

But also, I feel like it would be pretty awesome if they were able to add a little extra content.

So, uh... I'm going to try and avoid spoilers. Which, I think the game is more fun from the fun interactions of characters, more than "complex storytelling", but if you're afraid of spoilers, maybe you want to check out now?

So, for one thing, adding New Game+ would be a fun addition in and of itself, especially if they could crank the difficulty up. Or maybe adding Yoshi as a legit, optional character.

Or maybe a post-game area where you actually get to visit Star Road with Geno, maybe even sneaking in a little interaction with Rosalina?

Another idea I feel like could be fun, without being a major amount of work, would be something like having a "Luigi mode" you could play through. Like maybe it's essentially the exact same game, but harder. But in terms of story, maybe Luigi's adventure takes place just after Mario leaves, and characters reference Mario just having visited each area just before you. That could be fun!

For other characters in a Luigi playthrough, you could obviously replace Peach with Daisy, and I'm thinking Kamek could be the stand-in for Bowser. I could see Nabbit maybe replacing Mallow (particularly given how you meet Mallow, it could be fun seeing Nabbit and Croco interacting, given their many obvious similarities).

Of course, you could also replace Geno with Rosalina. But then, I'm not sure if having Rosalina and Daisy would be too many princesses in one playthrough? It does seem like it would be pretty cool, though.

Or heck, even letting the devs take a crack at designing one more original character could be cool!

Those are obviously all pretty over-the-top ideas, but I feel like it would really lend itself to a lot of replay value!

It's as the title says. In all related Super Mario RPG posts, you see a lot of veterans feeling nostalgic and clamoring about the game and their experience with it.

What I'm looking for are the impressions of those who have never played the game before. And I've thought up a few questions to help you compartmentalize your experience neatly.

Can you understand the long-lasting love veterans have for this game? What are some of your favorite moments? Is there anything you don't like about the game? Has it been challenging? Do you pine for a sequel (it's only been put for a day but I'm sure some people, like myself, have already beaten everything)?

My time with remake has been enjoyable. I've already beaten it, I loved every moment. It's just as whimsical and charming as I remember. The graphical updates are fantastic, but part of me misses how areas used to be abruptly cutoff around its edges, revealing a blue void. I think, with the advent of modern conveniences and environmental upgrades, some of the mystique is lost; when I was kid, I used to think anything could happen beyond the blue void enshrouding every area. I used to think the game could surprise me, not anyone else, just me with my rental copy. The old game and its strange enemies and graphics made me think there were secrets around every corner. Still, the game has plenty of obscure secrets to make new players excited! Really strange secrets that players may never find through a typical playthrough.

And I don’t just mean short like the squat character designs in this game (I wanna give Mario uppies so badly he’s so cute). The game is apparently pretty dang short for an RPG, clocking in at no more than 15 hours for the main story. I’m already at my 5th star and I can feel this game just flying by. And for once I don’t actually mind. If anything we need way more of them, even if not always at full retail price.

There are a bunch of quality of life improvements in this remake that make the whole experience much faster; little things like equipping armor you just bought in the shop, being able to swap out party members mid-battle, fast travel on the overworld map, splash damage for perfect action commands, and the new triple attacks (which are basically limit breaks from Final Fantasy). Honestly after playing massive behemoths like Tears of the Kingdom and Xenoblade Chronicles 3, games like this, Shredder’s Revenge and Mario Wonder are delightful reprieves. I do love those games don’t get me wrong, but I definitely wouldn’t say they respect your time haha.

General Information

Release date: November 17, 2023

No. of players: Single System (1)

Genre: Role-Playing, Adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

ESRB rating: Everyone

Supported play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode

Game file size: 6.4 GB

Supported languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Overview (from Nintendo eShop Page)

Set out on a classic Mario adventure Enter—or revisit—a world of whimsy with Mario on a quest to repair Star Road and defeat the troublemaking Smithy Gang. Team up with a party of unlikely allies, like the monstrous Bowser and a mysterious doll named Geno, in a story-rich RPG packed with laughs and quirky characters.

Adventure, battle, and traverse across a colorful world Jump towards your next goal and continue the story. Run into monsters to enter turn-based battles with your party of three. Master the new Chain and Triple Moves system to claim victory.

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