Super Mario RPG remake announced for Switch, available Nov. 17, 2023

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Super Mario RPG remake announced for Switch, available Nov. 17, 2023

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Post by I REALLY HATE POKEMON! » Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:07 pm

https://gonintendo.com/contents/22001-s ... ov-17-2023


Mario, Bowser, and Peach partner up to repair the wish-granting Star Road in this approachable role-playing adventure.

Team up with an oddball group of heroes to save Star Road and stop the troublemaking Smithy Gang. This colorful RPG has updated graphics and cinematics that add even more charm to the unexpected alliance between Mario, Bowser, Peach, and original characters Mallow and Geno. Enter (or revisit) this world of eccentric allies and offbeat enemies in an RPG for everyone.

Jump through a colorful world and give attacks some extra oomph in battle!

Explore the vibrant environments with your party and jump towards your next goal! Run into monsters to enter turn-based battles with your party of three. Press the button at the right time for a satisfying dose of extra damage or helpful guard.

Super Mario RPG launches for Nintendo Switch Nov. 17.
Crazy, I saw some rumors floating around but didn't even bother mentioning them here because a remake seemed so unlikely, yet here it is!

I don't remember the last time I've been so hyped for a game. Now SMRPG2 doesn't seem so impossible after all...assuming this sells adequately, of course.

If I had to nitpick I'd say I'd say the menus seem sterile compared to the original's. I'd also have kept closer to the weird, unique little chibi look the characters had, and the texture of them (they seemed almost claymation-esque). But hey, I'm not complaining.

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Re: Super Mario RPG remake announced for Switch, available Nov. 17, 2023

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Post by Booyakasha » Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:27 pm

...unnnf.

Ooh, mama. This is the first time I really, really want a Switch.
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Post by Mario500 » Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:28 pm

The invading Smithy Gang has shattered Star Road! Join Mario and his odd group of friends, Mallow, Geno, Bowser, and Peach, as they traverse a colorful world, battle enemies, and work together to save everyone's wishes in this story-rich adventure. Available 11/17 only on the Nintendo Switch™ system.

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Post by Mario500 » Thu Nov 09, 2023 2:46 pm


The very first RPG in the Mario series makes a triumphant return on the Nintendo Switch system! Learn all about the Super Mario RPG game, including its quirky cast of characters, battle basics, a myriad of minigames, and so much more! Super Mario RPG launches on Nintendo Switch November 17, 2023. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.


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Post by Mario500 » Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:38 pm

It’s time to save Star Road! Team up with an eclectic cast of characters (including Bowser?!) to stop the troublemaking Smithy Gang in the very first RPG in the Mario series! Super Mario RPG is available now on the Nintendo Switch system.

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Post by Bomby » Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:49 pm

My initial reaction about 4.5 hours in:
The new battle mechanics are fun (the timed-hit chains and triple moves), but they make the game much easier, and the original wasn't exactly a difficult game to begin with. So far I prefer the original over the remake, but I am enjoying the remake for what it is and still recommend it for new players who don't have access to the original and don't want to emulate it. For experienced players, wait until it's on sale.

The timed hits are one of the things that make Super Mario RPG one of my favorite turn-based RPGs, and I do still enjoy the humor, so those are refreshing to revisit.

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Post by I REALLY HATE POKEMON! » Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:27 am

I think the biggest mistake they made was adding an easy mode but no hard mode, I wonder what the odds of them adding one might be. Pretty low, I assume.

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Post by Bomby » Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:37 pm

Agreed. I would love a hard mode.

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Post by Mario500 » Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:09 pm

(suggestion for Nintendo company: amend this game with option of using "Y" button as a (possibly more comfortable) way of making Mario run in this game)


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Post by Mario500 » Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:21 pm

The very first RPG in the Mario series is back! See what has critics jumping for joy in the Super Mario RPG game, available now only on the Nintendo Switch system!

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Post by Luther » Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:52 pm

I've been taking my time with the remake, I've been enjoying it so far! I'm quite thankful that they added a button indicator for the Yoshi race mini-game... but my god I still hate that mini-game lmao

Still looking forward to the post-game superbosses o: (no spoilers of course)

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Post by Mario500 » Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:18 am

"Nintendo Support: How to Update Super Mario RPG" (article)
Latest update: Ver. 1.0.1 (Released December 12, 2023)
Fixes Related to Game Progression

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