Chaz rates this game: 5/5 Possibly the best RPG on the console, if not of the 90's. This game rivals the entire Final Fantasy series and almost comes out on top. You see everyone's favorite plumber saving the princess (again) but this time with a present and well-written story.
Mario meets up with many other characters to aid him on his way (all wacky and fun to use). This is one of few RPGs I've seen that doesn't force you to grind. You can if you want to, and it's recommended at times, but you're never required to do so. The game is kinda hard to explain without spoiling, but it's good and I suggest that you give it a whirl or two.
5/5 for pure, unrivaled fun. Mystics Apprentice rates this game: 5/5 I LOVED this game. Super Mario RPG is probably one of the top 5 RPG's made for the SNES! It follows the Mario game style quite a bit with a blend of RPG in it as well (the fights are more of an RPG style versus that of a typical Mario game - and you have the ability to talk to people in towns and such). It was quite a unique combination of a typical Mario game and other RPG's such as Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger. The difficulty level I'd say was a bit too easy in comparison to something such as Final Fantasy, but it's not bad, and still quite enjoyable.
I had very much wished they had made a sequel, as I loved this game so much. The story is very well done, as well as the characters that you get to play.
You get to be Bowser! Can you believe it?! Bowser and Mario actually WORKING on the same team, it was priceless. If you're a fan of Mario, and you're not even into RPG's, I'd still recommend this game. It's an RPG for those that don't like RPG's typically.
Masterpiece rates this game: 5/5 One of the best RPG's to grace the Super Nintendo and Mario's best RPG outing on any console. The story begins with a typical princess capture scene, but quickly takes a turn for the unexpected. With an 'action command' battle system allowing you to hit buttons with correct timing to augment attacks, the gameplay never gets boring. Multiple moves and party members all have different commands, yet fill the traditional genre roles of healer or otherwise. This makes the gameplay familiar and its turn based battle system is simple to pick up. There are tutorials along the way if further help is needed, but they're skippable for veterans or replays. With the game's excellent battle system comes even better humor, and an unforgettable cast. Many traditional Mario faces appear, and traditional lands are explored.
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Not long in the game though, this adventure shows some new faces that are sure to entertain, a few new locations too. As with any RPG there are some nice minigame distractions, and a very Final Fantasy extra boss. Graphics in this game are a pseuodo 3D so they look very nice while avoiding traditional sprites. If this were a review I'd give it a 9.5. Music Graphics and Gameplay are all a 10. I just wish it would last a little longer. Arbleich rates this game: 5/5 Isometric platformer meets RPG battles and leveling and they have a lovechild that enjoys making you laugh.
This game has great graphics and story. The princess is kidnapped again and Mario goes to rescue her (per usual) but after beating Bowser things go south. A giant sword falls from the sky and smashes into the castle, sending Mario, Bowser and Peach flying across the kingdom.
(There's a sword man falling from the sky! He likes to crash the party and make things all go arry! — Sing to the tune of Starman by David Bowie) A fiend named Smithy (not the sword. Sword's name is Exor) wants the Seven Stars for himself. He sends his goons to retrieve them. Succesfully retrieved stars earn the goons Brownie Points (True story. Seriously.) Along the way you join up with Peach and Bowser (Yes, Bowser.
He wants his castle back.) as well as some new characters, like Mallow the 'frog' and Geno, a spirit from Star Road who embodies a doll ('Geno' is actually the name of the doll. Geno's real name is incomprehensible.) to help Mario and his gang send the stars home. Geno never appears in any other Mario game, as far as I know.
Nor does Mallow. Nearly all the enemies of SMB 1 & 3 (excluding the bosses in the forts) appear in the game, as well as some new ones and even a few references (an enemy that IS Donkey Kong with a different name, for example) This game is loaded with platform gameplay, hidden dialogues and boss battles (like the most famous one: Culex, a character based on the Final Fantasy universe after you beat him it plays a remix of the FF Victory Theme), minigames and puzzles. There is even a casino in the game. You can play blackjack. All and all, this is a charming and classic title. If you missed it in the '90s this is your chance to play.
FAQ: Q: Is it true that nobody actually asked you anything? Q: Is anyone actually reading this review when there is probably 20 others? A: Probably not, but let's be positive. Q: I hate you.
A: Okay that wasn't a question; That was just mean. Q: Is Luigi in this game? A reference is made.
You find his wish to become a great plumber like his brother Mario. Q: ^That was a fake question. No one cares.
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