Summary
Super Mario RPGbrings back a classic SNES experience back into the modern day with a whole new look for the faithful remake of the fan-favorite adventure. On top of allowing Mario fans to experience one of the plumber’s unique adventures, the new Switch version adds quality of life improvements, post-game content, and new dynamics to battles that will impress both old and new players. While some elements of its age still show itself, theremake of the classic SNESSuperMario RPGstill holds up as a good RPG experience for anyone willing to give it a try. This is especially true for the fans of the otherSuper MarioRPGs like thePaper Marioand theMario & Luigiseries.
While the remake still makes it very clear thatSuper Mario RPGis an older role-playing gamecompared to more recent installments, there’s still plenty for those who love the more recent turn-basedMarioadventures to enjoy. In fact, in many ways, it feels as if the developers of the more recentSMRPGexperience took notes from the other games like it to improve on important features such as combat. In this regard, all theSuper Mariorole-playing experiences have come full circle, asSuper Mario RPGwas the starting point for the titles that came after it.
How Super Mario RPG Set The Ground Work For Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi
AsMariocontinued to release RPG adventures, each one continued to grow beyond whatSMRPGwas. With other adventures likePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorandMario & Luigi: Superstar Sagadelivering on comedic writing and responsive, detailed combat systems, there are plenty of experiences for players to explore that make up for what some might feelSMRPGwas lacking.
However, one of the more interesting facts aboutPaper MarioandSuper Mario RPGis thatSMRPGwas originally going to have a sequel for the Nintendo 64, but it became the firstPaper Mariogame instead. While this may be surprising, there are signs of this change scattered all throughoutPaper Marioas many important conventions actually come from the SNES game and have continued to stick throughout theMariofranchise’s many RPG installments.
Mario RPG Elements Introduced in Super Mario RPG that Continued into Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi
Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi Continue the Legacy of Super Mario RPG Without a Sequel
While some of the more recentMarioRPGs such asPaper Mario: The Origami Kingchange important mechanics and the general way the turn-based mechanics truly work, the core aspects that tie them to almost all the games either remain or are brought back in-between titles regularly. Even if many of these adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond may look and feel different, these important aspects have always remained.
Through familiar mechanics such as the Mushroom-powered hit points, the syrup-powered Flower Points, and even the danceswhen Mario and friends level up,Super Mario RPGhasn’t been too far behind. In the last 27 years, it has left its mark on the many adventures that came after it, and has almost set unspoken expectations of whatMarioRPGs are meant to do. It’s because of these traits that these RPGs have garnered such loyal fans, as these elements are not only familiar, but go hand-in-hand with the charm seen in many titles across the series. As long as there areMarioRPGs for fans to experience, then it seems the spirit ofSuper Mario RPGwill live on.
Super Mario RPG
WHERE TO PLAY
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.A strange party unites to save Star Road: Meet the team of oddballs setting out to thwart the troublesome Smithy Gang and protect everyone’s wishes. Even Bowser is lending a claw!Take it easy with Breezy Difficulty Mode: Players new to RPGs or who want a story-focused experience can use the new Breezy difficulty, which makes battles easier and leveling up faster. You can set the difficulty at any time if you change your mind.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.A delightfully reimagined world: Enjoy familiar sights with colorfully enhanced graphics and spiffy upgrades.
