Released over 20 years ago, this beloved Mario game is back in a modern version on Nintendo Switch

2023-06-21 16:05:02

Game News Released over 20 years ago, this beloved Mario game is back in a modern version on Nintendo Switch

Published on 06/21/2023 at 18:05

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After many years, this absolutely cult episode of the Mario license is coming in a new version on Switch!

Released more than 20 years ago on the Super Nintendo, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a role-playing game that took place in the Mario universe, the latter still having to free Princess Peach, imprisoned in the fortress by Bowser. But this time, Smithy, another mysterious enemy, will join the fight by seizing Bowser’s castle. The game was ported to the Wii Virtual Console, but never got a sequel or even a remake. One of the main reasons is that it is not a 100% Nintendo production, since it was developed by Squaresoft, the former Square Enix. However, the episode had been particularly appreciated and had received the nice score of 16/20 in our columns, with the following conclusion:

An adaptation of this type might have significantly tainted the universe of the series. However, Square has been able to admirably link the workings of the role-playing game to those of the platform game, without in the least distorting it. It is still mainly intended for hardcore fans of the series and not for regulars of RPGs, because this episode only offers a very simplistic approach to the genre. Super Mario RPG therefore remains very friendly and really fun to play.

Well good news, the episode gets a modern makeover, featured today in the latest Nintendo Direct.

An episode reworked in depth

Super Mario RPG will arrive on November 17 on Nintendo Switch. The pane has been reworked with brand new graphics to bring you a fresh epic in isometric view. Here’s what the press release says regarding him:Join Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, and original characters Mallow and Geno in an RPG full of twists, turns, and treasures. Mario must team up with his allies to face the terrible Forgeroi gang and collect seven stars in order to repair the Star Road. Whether or not you’ve had a chance to experience the original game, you can immerse yourself in the Nintendo Switch version of the very first RPG in the Super Mario series. Super Mario RPG” . For the time being, the other novelties specific to the episode are still awaited.

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