All Right, Is Super Mario RPG Really That Good?!

[@BoundaryBreak]

I will back you Felix. I think Mallow has more going on throughout the story and so i like him more. But Geno is such a strong representation for MArio RPG and its uniqueness

[@sparkypack]

Geno is a cloud man.. 😢

[@TheSixthSLoT]

I can’t wait for you to cover this game so I can finally know who the mystery character is behind the house in Rose Town.

[@chrisofstars]

I think people just really like Geno's design than his personality or character maybe

[@Isolet_SSB]

Please do a Boundary Break of this game 🥲

[@valentds]

@@sparkypack wasn't mallow a cloud?

[@coltonk.3086]

One thing I ADORE about this game are the recurring NPCs. Not just bosses like Croco, but characters like Raz and Raini. You meet them at the start of the game in the Mushroom Kingdom, where Raz tells you they're getting married, Find out SOMEONE has a honeymoon reservation at Yo'ster island, and then you meet them later in Marrymore when you're chasing down Booster. There's also the now-grown tadpole in Seaside town. You also have the wishes on Star Hill where you can tell EXACTLY who made what wish (If you've been paying attention to the NPC's Dialogue). It makes this world feel like a real place with real people, and I'm all for it.

[@JonFroboy]

my wife is my audience for this remake and she keeps asking, "Where is Raz and Raini? are they actually gonna get married? are they gonna have kids?" i just tell her to wait and find out

[@chrisofstars]

And.. [spoiler] ..all the characters you meet appear in the end game parade. It's such a great send off that comes full circle. ❤

[@crawdad]

The best stories are character driven and this game has “character” and characters in spades.

[@Dubble77D]

"I wanna be a great plumber like my brother Mario."

[@Cmchristich88]

As a child I missed out this game, but I vividly remember seeing it in Walmart. I was blown away by the graphics and how everything appeared to be 3D rendered. 28 years later, I’m finally getting the opportunity to play it and I must say, it’s been a “pure joy” to experience. I don’t have time to play games too often, but I’m loving every minute of Super Mario RPG.

[@Sleep1331]

Now with the switch, you can be on the go and still game cuz of the handheld aspect too.

[@BlindMelonLord]

that’s the best part about this one. Yeah, you have the option to pick it up and play it at any time, because you know, portable consul, but also, this game is not that long.

[@Jeff-tt7wj]

One of my favorite things is just how absolutely adorable all the characters are. They’re almost like little chibis. Mario’s little dance he does when he levels up is almost too much.

[@gregthomson1064]

1:16 “I can confirm with 100% certainty that Gino is very cool” as the 100% meter fills up on screen. Nice job editors

[@thecunninlynguist]

Hell yes. I'm still at the beginning, but it's just like i remembered it, but graphically upgraded. I do like that the once permanently missable hidden ? is actually not permanently missable anymore. and I don't remember if there was a ring that'd tell you if there were hidden ? in the original...that's a nice addition. The only thing that's getting me, is I feel like they've changed the way timed attacks/defense works...I'm not getting constant attacks/blocks like I did in the original. My timing seems to be off 50% of the time....or maybe since I've played M&L more, I'm used to that system. I also forgot jumping on or trying to hit enemies on the overworld doesn't work like it does in M&L, and doesn't give you pre-emptive attacks/damage like in M&L. I kept jumping on enemies hoping to get free strikes, lol

[@CatoLongHair]

While I liked that, I also saved right before that part and managed to get it on the first try. He even moved slower and paused before going like it was a tease. I'm glad they fixed this, but it felt like a bit of a self aware tease :P

[@chrisofstars]

Oh wow you're the first person I've encountered who talked about the missable box because I have been wondering about that and how so many players are gonna be pissed off when they find out they missed it just like I was in the 90s when that happened to me. And YES the signal ring was in the original, I remember vividly because that's how I discovered I missed a permanently missable box because the ring would make a sound in that room and I spent like an hour jumping around trying to find it and going insane wondering why the signal ring is making a sound but I can't find a box. It was easily the worst part of this game. Super unfair. So what did they change to make it un-missable now?

[@sparkypack]

well, you gotta git gud! 😂

[@CatoLongHair]

@@chrisofstars I think toads just wander around that room. So its not a 1 off anymore unless you want to get it right away.

[@JonFroboy]

im having my timing tested the entire time, hell i used to speed run this game so my timings are set in stone, i now have to unlearn the timings and pick up on the new ones, hell ive been missing thought peeks left and right to fill the monster book completely on accident cause im still practicing it but its a labor of love, this is definitely the definitive version for experiencing the story

[@deverauxdechamberre9431]

Really hoping that they build a sequel off of this remake, it's such a faithful and fantastic game.

[@stripedrajang3571]

They did build a sequel to it. It's called Super Mario RPG 2, or more accurately, Paper Mario 64.

[@inphiltration]

@@stripedrajang3571 No, they scrapped development of SMRPG 2 and converted it's assets to Paper Mario. Paper Mario is a serial killer wearing SMRPG 2s skin. An abomination.

[@jimbodice2672]

​@@inphiltrationI liked the first few paper Mario's. But yeah SMRPG is GOAT tier.

[@stripedrajang3571]

Hey, Paper Mario 64 is a great game too!

[@inphiltration]

@@stripedrajang3571 It came at the cost of SMRPG 2, so is it a great game? Sure. Was it worth it? Nope. Hopefully this remaster pushes them to finally correct thier mistake and make an SMRPG 2.

[@eileensmiller8041]

I can confirm. Using Geno in your party with Mario and Bowser is crazy good. You have Gauge up buff from Mario, Defense buff with Bowser and Attack/Speed buff with Geno and I'm just kicking butt in the game now

[@Pau31076]

OG combo is mario geno peach, its a shame u need mallow in ur party to 100% the game

[@rollrisks.]

​@Pau31076 You can switch party members mid combat though

[@eileensmiller8041]

Oh I know that and I switch out from time to time. But I like that combo

[@pyroflare7774]

​@@eileensmiller8041STOP BEING LAZY

[@eileensmiller8041]

@@pyroflare7774 I'm not being lazy, as an RPG vet I'll take whatever buffs I can get to keep my party alive until I can think of my full strategy to take an enemy down. Each enemy is different so it's important to have attack, defense and speed up so you don't get creamed on your first try. It's just simple strategic thinking

[@demonicbrawler3792]

I LOVE THIS GAME! the original was a game I rented from Blockbuster as my second choice because the game I wanted wasn't available but I didn't regret that at all it literally turned out to be a hidden gem for 12 year old me and now that the Remake is out with a modern soundtrack new mechanics and best of all updated 2.5 HD graphics... almost 40 year old me is in Nostalgia Heaven!

[@chauncey33]

Ordered a Switch because of this and Wonder looking so good. Cannot wait to play them.

[@Sleep1331]

There were no memory cards back then, so would you just see how far 12 yr old could get?

[@BurnoutsAndBourbon]

Literally the story of my life. Rented this for way longer than I should while at my grandparents house and now I get to share it with my own children

[@c.nelson3148]

@@Sleep1331 Super Nintendo games that had save files had a battery in the game cartridge that allowed you to save onto the cartridge itself. It was always neat to rent a game and check out the save files from people that previously rented the game.

[@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131]

What was your first choice to get at Blockbuster? Because I could totally relate to this lol. My mom would let us rent anywhere between 1-3 games depending on if they were running a special or something.

[@DeckKnight]

The Bestiary addition is great, and expands on the humor in the original. It's a great addition. Definitely pick it up. It's not like everyone has a working SNES hanging around.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

More importantly, it’s not like some people have an original copy of the SNES version.

[@appgamut9667]

I could’ve swore the snes version was on switch online

[@TheSadJamaicanDude]

I looooove how the music gets more amped up once you get a good chain going with attacks and blocks. Once you get past 5 chain, the battle themes add more instruments and gets you going!

[@Oddrat255]

The only minor change I wish they didn’t make was changing “Koopa Troop” to “Bowsers Minions” Koopa Troop sounds so much better and less generic.

[@BlindMelonLord]

yeah, but the only reason they were called that in the first place, was because it was only one localization person at the time. As you could see in the original script, he mostly stuck with the Japanese names. We all know that Bowser’s name in Japan is Koopa, hence why it was called the Koopa troop. So having his name be Bowser, and having it be called the Koopa troop is a little off. So to me, Bowser’s minions does make more sense.

[@sjodinable]

Felix's understated yet emphatic "yes" at the end was just perfect

[@Danominator]

Outside some annoying stuttering I've seen during certain parts of the world, this remake is phenomenal so far. I can't believe we're living in an era where Nintendo is letting Mario be creative again!

[@iceviking8280]

Picked it up yesterday. It’s as beautiful and amazing as I remember. I’ve played the original probably in total around 4 times throughout the years. This remake is the identical game with incredible graphics. It’s amazing. I just got to Geno and performed my first Triple attack. Very nice addition indeed

[@cesco6694]

Yes! I think it’s really great if you’ve never played JRPGs or want a more laid back experience, just like the OG. The QoL changes are great and the OST might be one of the best I’ve heard in a game-period.

[@sparkypack]

"Found Toadstool's ???"

[@chrisofstars]

@@sparkypack It turns out later its just a flower tab 😌

[@sparkypack]

@@chrisofstars oh, 😂.. Nintendo!!! >:(

[@chrisofstars]

@@sparkypack yes, it was given to her by someone special to her and is sentimental so she get angry when you touch it earlier 😌 but people have dirty minds and made up naughty things Nintendo never said 🤭

[@cilonen]

Which QoL changes?

[@disneysydneyresortvirtual9264]

Yes,absolutely and I'm playing it for the first time. It still holds up incredibly well.

[@TheGhostPack]

For 40 dollars.

[@FelixS.]

@@TheGhostPack100 should be the standard price for games. They are too cheap and peasants complain too much.

[@yesterdayboy8885]

@@FelixS. insanely BASED

[@GoofyPoptart]

​@@TheGhostPackdude this game,Earthbound and The Thousand year door don't have a set price I'd pay $200 for a complete and not give a damn, they're just that good of games that it's justified.

[@chrisofstars]

@@TheGhostPack I paid $79.99 plus tax for this game when it was new on Super Nintendo back in the 90s. This game and Majora's Mask were the two most expensive standalone games I ever bought. I don't know why but for some reason Mario RPGs MSRP was higher. (Also I think it had to do with recession in those days.) So it could be worse.

[@JIreland1992]

I’d say it is. It’s the same great RPG only with a few new additions to the combat, more post game content and a great graphical overhaul.

[@foomp]

The only gripe I have, and it is a very minor one, is the timing of the button presses during combat. It's a little offputting compared to the original due to framerate and animation. You have to actually press the input a lot of times a couple frames BEFORE the hit, whereas the original right when it happens (thus also a couple frames after).

[@ReadGameCraftCook]

From the perspective of someone who’s never played this game before but plays predominately RPGs, I’m so far not impressed. I do think it’s beautiful to look at and cute. I will continue to play it a while and see if it grows on me. I don’t really like much about it but the looks right now. While I did grow up playing Mario (born in 82), I don’t have the nostalgia attached to him like others do. I generally don’t enjoy platformers or Mario games as an adult.

[@Saixjacket]

You are a weird type of bias, you already don’t like Mario, are old, no duh you don’t like this. You missed the boat somewhere and are still talking about the boat, but you never liked the boat on the fist place? move on grandpa. 😂

[@Ryder214_1]

Which switch rpgs would you recommend over Mario RPG?

[@ReadGameCraftCook]

@@Saixjacketfirst of all I’m not a man. Second I’m not biased. I’m sharing an opinion as a first timer to this game. My opinion is no more biased than a person sharing an opinion who loves Mario. I’d rather be called old than ignorant though. I hope your mommy and daddy buy you the game. You do you!

[@Saixjacket]

@@ReadGameCraftCook ok grandma 🤣

[@TheMrNukeman]

@@Saixjacket you will be old as well buddy it's inevitable

[@thomashernandez6536]

0:01 this far into the video and i will answer the question. Yes it is. Thanks for reading.

[@jcapo5]

Snes rpgs were the finest. I grew up with this game. I'm glad a new generation gets to see it. Maybe we will see ff6 and crono trigger get the same treatment. Although I'd rather a crono trigger remake

[@NkdSnk8]

A Chrono Trigger remaster would sell out so fast.

[@jcapo5]

@@NkdSnk8 oh yes....but I want a remake. Make it look like the new ff7

[@nelsong4254]

@@NkdSnk8plz not a lazy remASSter.

[@timkasansky2528]

this game was always considered a beginners rpg back then. It was released in a time JRPGS weren't as huge as PS1 would make them be a few years later so Square really went barebones with this game, no reason to go overcomplicated with other company's IP. It's a good game though, and people who never played it should give it a try. It's a lot of fun.

[@mrdocena8082]

The thing that's always bugged me with the whole "Beginner's RPG" is that people believe that its simplistic story, un-complicated battle system, no odd synthesizing side systems, no grinding quirks, etc == Baby's RPG. If that's the case, then Zeldas are "Beginner's Adventures" and Checkers is "Beginner's Chess" (I don't even like checkers and I love chess, but even I know that idea is completely biased). That's like saying Dragon Quests are "Beginner Final Fantasies" (say that in Japan and you'll get glared at - since DQ is more popular over there than FF). It's like saying a simple, basic layout of a room is a "Beginner's Save-Spacing Modular Room". It's like saying that black coffee is "Beginner's Latte". Simplicity is its own style, it has its own pace, and it caters to its own audience. A City Bike is not a "Beginner's BMX Bike". It's a city bike. It's good enough for the city and it looks nice for the city. In the same way, simple RPGs are not "Beginner's RPGs". They're simple, fun, and a good time. The same audiences who adore these games don't enjoy the Final Fantasy games not because they've never played them: But because Final Fantasy's story-telling and combat mechanics don't particularly give them a good time. I, myself, have played Final Fantasy (1), 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, X, X-II, 13, and 14. Crystal Chronicles, Crystal Chronicles Spin-Offs (King & Dark Lord), and whatever that Crystal Chronicles game was on the 3DS (or was it DS??). Do I love any of them? .... ehhh... It's not to say I didn't have good memories with them. It's not to say I didn't enjoy their stories, their music, their characters... [weirdly enough, I have really fond memories of FF5] But I genuinely adored my adventures within Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG more. And that's not nostalgia talking, because those WEREN'T my first RPGs. I just enjoy the simpler, more silly, more at-home atmospheres, more Saturday-morning-cartoon adventures -- over the extremely-deep things. Is it because I'm not a deep thinker? The opposite. I spend too much time overthinking things, being overly critical, and touching upon cynicism on a daily basis. So the happier, simpler things make my day more and are far more compelling for me. Something like Nier Automata is like a firework in my books - stunning at first glance, but easily forgotten. Where something like Skyward Sword is a cherished gem - never fading from my memory. People don't like to admit it: but I'm not the only one like this. There's a reason why SMRPG is so beloved, when other games have come and gone (including Paper Mario and the Mario & Luigi games). It's not just a lot of people's "first RPG"s. It's also people's first, and sadly: practically ONLY simple, fun-loving RPG adventure (with some dark, realistic tones) they've played. Nostalgia isn't what people want back. It's unpandering, unregulated, untwisted innocence. The uncomplications. The simple, yet soul-crushing philosophies (what cynical people call "naive hope", what old people call "remembering what matters"). The joy of life. The fun of adventure. People want to play games as if they were games again. Not a purpose, not a drug, not an inspiration, not an escape. But a game. For people like those, SMRPG reigns at the top of RPGs.

[@Damateos-pn8ct]

Personally I really like the switching party members part. It’s a great improvement and I love it ! I can finally play with everyone at the same time 😃

[@A_chocolate_bar_review_channel]

This is an incredible game, and I don’t know any other game that is as faithful to the original as this remake is. Super Mario RPG is one of my all-time favorites and everything about it, the music, the writing, the characters, it all just came together for one cohesive experience. It’s great to relive the experiences and see what they are like in full fidelity HD. The original Director said he would come out for a super Mario RPG two sequel. I am absolutely all for this. I have so much more I can say about this game. It’s just a lovely RPG and it’s simple, but still has a little bit of depth. Highly recommend for those who missed out on the SNES.

[@froggyloaf]

It is. Im almost done and just need the last two stars. I really like the Mario and Luigi Games and I also like the old Paper Mario games. I think it could be a bit longer. Characters and Humor are really great like Ive expected, but the Music is better than I thought. The story still works well today and it doesn't need to be hard. All characters play different which I really like and Animations look winderful. Definitly a great game I can recommend and the best mario RPG since a long time

[@chrisofstars]

Yes from what I understand they expanded the game with some post game content that wasn't in the original so you can look into that after you beat the main story

[@elsamarks8477]

Have you tried the Mario + Rabbids games? They are so slept on but they really do scratch the itch of Mario RPGs!

[@froggyloaf]

@@elsamarks8477 no I havent. Ive tried the demo for the sequel, but I havent played the full games yet

[@President_Mario]

I've played the original a thousand times. I'm really liking the remake so far especially the graphics. Places like Rose Town are gorgeous. My only main nitpick is I wish Mario actually had his voice like how they updated Yoshi's. Also the lack of voice acting in the cut scenes like Mallow's introduction makes them feel kind of soulless. Otherwise great remake.

[@darthkreggles3798]

I always wanted to see a sequel that included Wario as a playable character.

[@gooeydude574]

Yeah it’s really weird that Wario has never been in an RPG in any form

[@ryanroehrig54]

4:49 I really resonate with this point from Alex. I do feel a desire to play a game through when I buy a physical copy.

[@JRJuggernaut1]

As someone who just bought this game and never played the original I am beyond excited!!!!!!

[@Christophoronomicon]

I played Super Mario RPG almost to completion back on the Wii Virtual Console (down to the last boss, but never managed to beat it, ended up stuck in a perpetual hit-heal-hit-heal loop with it because I hadn't levelled up enough) and I absolutely loved every minute. Can't wait to play this new and improved version!

[@zakirstocks9514]

Heck Yeah it's that good! I Absolutely love the Remaster/Remake version of *Super Mario RPG* of this year in 2023, when it came out yesterday on Friday! I can definitely get used to this!

[@dannysimion]

Part of the reason I love FFX's battle mechanics was the ability to switch a party member in and out of battle. The same thing with Mario RPG a glad they added that to the new remake version. Yay!! I wanna get this game now! Its new features sold me enough.

[@_Paul_N]

Get it! Runs and plays smooth as well 😎

[@jaretco6423]

But do u have to take command to have characters take action and level them up at each? Cause that's one of the issues I didn't like about FFX?

[@ericb5328]

it was way easier than i remember it being as a child. probably becasue they added all these extra character team ablilities and buffs without making the enemies any tougher

[@Qeisama]

I haven't played this on SNES so I had to buy this one. Waiting for the delivery to come. Can't wait to play it over weekend! Just from the trailer, between Geno and Mallow, I think I prefer Mallow. Adorable and Magic wielding? My guy!

[@isaacmettle]

My comes 2 day. Your in for a treat

[@reev9759]

Download it.

[@Loner098]

Strangely, I feel like Mallow has the most amount of character growth in this game compared to the party members.

[@GoofyPoptart]

​@@reev9759No not this time Im all for doing that stuff....this is a game you fully support just like the Thousand year door and Earthbound you BUY games like this to show support...pirate other games.

[@chipperpuppet427]

As someone who is not into turn based RPGs and has enjoyed playing paper mario ttyd and super paper mario, would you recommend it?

[@MarcusSanchez2525]

If you enjoy TTYD yes you will love this game.

[@MarcusSanchez2525]

The game is great! My one and only complaint is that I think it’s to easy, yes the original wasn’t that hard if you knew what you were doing but this game was made even easier and I wish we had an actual hard mode. I love being able to switch characters in battle and I used Mallow more in this game then I ever did in the original.

[@paulocallagahan8731]

I just currently got through the first hour and while i enjoy the game i find there's a massive disconnect between the world and the lack of sounds. Maybe it's just me but its almost like the world itself while looking nice just sounds dead and unalive to me. I dunno maybe I'll change my mind as I continue through it.

[@jessehcreative]

I feel like the sfx takes a backseat to the music. If you constantly heard sfx from enemies, it would distract from the music

[@individualywrappedcheeseslices]

This game is perfection. I’m 8 hours in and this is my game of the year hands down

[@DaReapa]

Now we need a new Golden Sun.

[@gentleEvan3]

Geno is what if metal sonic had a heart of gold

[@SoraFan23]

I just beat the game and I pleased to say as someone who played the original this is so much better than I thought! It has some new content and they improved on the Post Game. It also has some good quality of life features.

[@omensoffate]

But it’s also even easier than the original lol

[@TronicSpeed]

​@@omensoffateStill glad that you don't have to use the Triple Moves during the game (aside from the tutorial), so you could give yourself a bit more challenge if you wanted to. Also, MORE INVENTORY SPACE!😊

[@Molten2004]

​​@@omensoffatethe original wasn't difficult to begin with

[@jaretco6423]

​@omensoffate To be fair, the original game was easy as well.

[@omensoffate]

@@jaretco6423 well yea lol

[@davetheimpaler204]

Sorry "The Thousand Year Door" fans but Super Mario RPG is and always has been the best Mario RPG.

[@chrisofstars]

Agreed 💯

[@AmateurZombies]

Love Super Mario RPG, but that Thousand Year Door Remake can easily top it

[@davetheimpaler204]

@@AmateurZombies Nope. The core gameplay, story, music, etc. just don't match Super Mario RPG. All it has over SMRPG is a longer length and more content. I love TTYD but it doesn't compare.

[@JapanMediaTour]

I remember a lot of people hated this game when it first came out, saying it wasn't a "real RPG" or that this wasn't the way Mario was mean to be played. Also, as you mentioned, some of the characters (Geno, Mallow, Smithy) didn't go over so well with some people... That being said, I love this game and have played through it several times!

[@Moofydakidd]

For the price tag ? Definitely not HOWEVER, I do understand. This is more nostalgia driven or ideal for newer to RPG gamers. Me personally? I love it, completed the original and this remake is a great time passer.

[@michaelrodriguez2981]

I just bought it today. I can't wait to relive my nostalgia. I bought the mini to play it. When they announced the remake for this game I was happy because this game was apart of my childhood. I'm happy Nintendo finally brought it to the switch

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

Switch lite?

[@Vinnie2nuts]

He's talking about the switch-mini, They only made a couple thousand of them, very rare!

[@michaelrodriguez2981]

@Splooge..Mcduck no. I'm talking about the super Nintendo mini retro console and the nes mini retro console. I have the super Nintendo mini console when it was first announced and bought it since they put about 20 games including super Mario bros rpg legend of the seven stars before long before they announced the remake which everyone is playing. I'm just happy Nintendo finally brought this game to the switch and gave it love since lots of people have been asking so long for it and they gave it justice by bringing it onto the switch for people to enjoy all over again

[@Vinnie2nuts]

@@michaelrodriguez2981 tldr, I was joking lol

[@XperimentorEES]

It's no remake, if anything this is a remaster. A remake has some innovation &/or changes to improve or at least expand the original to be on par with its sequels, such as rewriting the plot or changing core mechanics. A remaster is just a port with quality of life changes &/or updating graphics and sound, such as bug fixes or cleaning up menu interactions or smoothing animations out.

[@Connor22231]

That's not true. If you completely reshoot a movie but make each shot 1:1 then it's still a remake. Same applies here. I mean the last of us remake is basically a complete copy and seems pointless to me but it factually is a remake

[@XperimentorEES]

@@Connor22231 Compare and contrast the following trilogy: The Thing from Another World (1951) Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982) Heijningen's "The Thing" (2011) Watch all three back to back and then see if you can explain what's the difference between recontextualize remake and remaster. Adding extra animations and changing the artstyle isn't changing the core gameplay nor story elements of smrpg, if anything it's like the pokemon diamond & pearl 'remakes' instead of the red & green ones. However adding splash damage is a notable change, but making the game easy to the point of removing all challenge isn't satisfying game design, and at that point may as well just look up all the cutscenes and save yourself the time of the repetitive combat.

[@xcrack6364]

Why yes, yes it is.

[@SpokeInNoise]

Geno is actually the Cloud, or squall archtype character.

[@FlackNCoke]

Mario RPG basically defined the modern interpretations of the Mario characters more than any other game up to that point. It cemented Bowser as a bumbling punch-card villain who has a secret soft side and cares more about his pride and ego than he does about defeating his nemesis. Without this game you probably don’t get Jack Black’s Bowser, you certainly don’t get Paper Bowser or Bowser’s Inside Story, even his role in some spinoff titles might not be the same given that before RPG he had really only appeared in Mario Kart and that was an experiment. It cemented the idea of Mario communicating less with words than Chaplin-esque physical comedy routines which the Mario & Luigi series would take even further. It gave Peach a personality outside of being the goal at the end of the game and paved the way for her more confident heroic appearances in recent years. It cemented the idea that the Mushroom Kingdom was populated with a variety of mushroom people aside from Toad and the mushroom retainers and I believe was even the first game to depict them with different colored spots. It even brought back the hammer as a recognizable weapon for Mario, something he hadn’t used since the Donkey Kong Arcade game but is now considered nearly as iconic as jumping and fireballs. It’s such an important and iconic game and I am so so so happy that it’s finally getting the love and attention it deserves after so many years in obscurity thanks to it’s weird development history.

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

It's made during Squaresoft's golden era so of course it's good

[@FranciscoLedesma1anarchyKaos]

This game was my SNES's swan song before I got my N64 , and what a game to go out on. I love the remake, too. It's putting a smile on my face all over again. .

[@blakeseeger8949]

My first playthrough is with the original soundtrack. Next I will go through with the updated tracks. Love the game and GENO FOR THE WIN 👌🏻

[@Michael-590]

I do like this game, but so far it’s proving to be too darn easy. The shockwave effect off of perfect timed attacks and not taking damage from enemies with perfect blocks alone make it so that I rarely have to use special attacks and items for HP and FP.

[@nomo4u886]

I’m hyped for the paper Mario thousand year door remake as well

[@valentds]

if you never played that on gamecube, it's a treat

[@bramsta1731]

I’ve been playing the original paper Mario 64 biding time waiting for this. Forgot how big it was and ended up stopping halfway through to play Mario RPG on release which I finished in a day and a bit…I actually started to look forward to getting back to paper Mario. Mario RPG is great and I can see Paper Mario really is its successor, right down to the flower points and action commands. Last year I went on a buying spree to get all the Zelda’s and the consoles to play it. So today this made me hunt down the paper Mario’s I missed. Next might be the Mario & Luigi Saga games. It’s good, but it’s definitely the first…you can feel it’s older. Now looking forward to Thousand Year Door!!

[@FanonBanned]

12:58 Peach guzzles down the champagne in the Super Famicom version of Mario Kart, now she hiding alcohol in her room in SMRPG? Maybe time for an intervention.

[@seb_mv]

Im late to the conversation and maybe no one will read it but… I am currently playing the game, a few hours in, and i dont know if im enjoying it greatly. It is fun and everything but here is my take on the remake thing. I like collecting games as far as my budget allows me to, and even though i have a snes its far too expensive to get the OG game. So trying to have that original experience i bought it on my wii u. I never played it and when this came out, and saw the reviews, i bought it thinking it may be a better alternative. Regardless after playing it, it feels old to me. It is expected ig, but i dont like having the fancy graphics to enjoy a game that feels not modern. Of course its just a remake and it is appreciated that they left the original style almost untouched to keep it that way. But for me, i enjoy playing classic games on their classic graphics and everything. So i think i will go back to play the wii u version so i can appreciate it as it was made and feel that im playing a retro game and therefore its going to feel old but thats ok. I dont know if im making sense of myself but as an example… i havent played re4, and i may be inclined to play the remake because its the same story but modernized, on the other hand, if they had just slapped better graphics to the old game it feels weird and more like a fan remastered version. So if that would’ve have been the case i would play re4 like it originally was maybe with one of the remasters that just touched up the graphics. Again i dont know if im making sense, or if im not alone in this situation. So in conclusion i appreciate the graphics and it looks beautiful, but for me it does feel old and for that i think i prefer the old version and just appreciate it as is with its og soundtrack and og graphics. I think i would only jump back to this version if i end up in love with the game and then i will appreciate the graphics and stuff a bit more just to compare.

[@psytron939]

Really the ONLY thing I have a bit of aproblem with is theses game getting remakes but sell as expensive as original titles. Over here regular games are 79.99, TOTK was 89.99, but something like SMRPG remake, Advanced Wars etc. that they remake should be like 69.99$ IMO but... you know we'll still buy it lol

[@dycast8561]

I played the original on the SNES mini in 2018 and loved it. The remake does pretty much everything right. Getting to see Geno and Mallow in the spotlight again was worth the price for me

[@IronRoadWarrior]

All of the "unique" characters such as Geno and Mallow of Mario RPG are licensed to Square. I believe that's the only reason why they won't return until negotiations

[@MegaManNeo]

As fellow European, I am in the same boat. Never played this game past emulation which is so far back that I barely can remember it other than it being at a time when I still couldn't understand English.

[@vloebo]

It’s very clear to me that there will be a sequel - this is a test for us boys

[@le_spoof7312]

Haven't watched the video but a remaster of a game that old shouldn't be 60 dollars imo you should just buy nintendo online + bc you can play the older version of the game and alot of other older games also I feel keeping the looks of the characters but making them HD models makes them look a little stupid it's the same reason I didn't like the chibi characters in brilliant diamond and shining pearl tho if your pockets are deep enough and you really want the remastered version nothing is stopping you.

[@le_spoof7312]

Note I have mistaken mario and luigi superstar saga for the mario rpg though you can still emulate the older rpg game anyway I ain't paying 60 bucks for that shiz

[@hackmaa]

Can anyone answer for me (about to go pick up my copy 🎉🎉❤) but is Mallow and Geno better than they were in the past? Bowser and Peach were always my go-to, and they healed and hit much harder than Geno and Mallow. Has this changed? Does the Tri ability make up for it?

[@twinsenjo8345]

I'm pretty sure Mario + Peach + Geno is the S tier team comp, but any team setup work. Geno can just boost entire teams attack & defense. Peach with the aoe heal

[@andrethomas9094]

Mallow can hit lightning and ice weak monsters and is a backup healer. Bowser can hit fear and poison weak enemies.

[@PikaLink91]

8:55 You guys have done HOW many "import" videos and you're still surprised about that?

[@louisdellalucca8969]

I adored this game as a kid. Playing the remake over the weekend, was like being a kid again. I never kept Geno in my party before, but I think he’s become a staple in my party

[@ericb5328]

geno blast = instant win for the whole second half of the game

[@johnnytrash2839]

Unpopular opinion: I played the OG game in '96, after going through FF3 (but really FF6, yeah yeah yeah...) and Chrono Trigger, and right before Earthbound. I LOVE all 3 of those games, but I despise SMRPG. The battle theme alone makes me want to pour bleach on my brain to this day. That said, I know many people love it, so I am happy that Nintendo has brought it to those wanting it. I am posting this not to be an ass but to let folks know that, if you don't click with it, you're not alone.

[@chrisofstars]

Part of what makes it special is it's not for everyone

[@Ghost-ul8eu]

I don't get the pour bleach part but a big reason I love this game is it's one of the first RPGs I played period.Playing final fantasy after that was pretty tough because the battle system wasn't as fun and there were no timed hits. Nowadays I love every RPG but Mario RPG still is my favorite of all time because of it's replay value.Once I finish an RPG I'm done most RPGs get one playthrough from but Mario RPG I have gotten dozens out of. If you grew up on more complex RPGs and decided to play this one I could understand why you would be disappointed.This game is a babys first RPG even down to the story.

[@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883]

One of the best games out there as far as remake. Huge fan of this game back in SNES.

[@Equ3strianGam3r]

This remake has probably the cutest Princess Peach design ever. In my opinion anyway. Peach from the Paper Mario games would be a close second place.

[@mikesg878]

I don't like turn based RPGs, is this still worth a try in general? It looks like it will still be fun.

[@omensoffate]

The game is turned based so why ask lol

[@Molten2004]

This is a turned based RPG, but it's insanely good

[@TronicSpeed]

The game eases you into the gameplay, plus it has an easy mode if you're not into RPGs and just interested in the story.

[@Evilj82]

This is a simple turn based rpg so I would recommend it even if you don’t like turn based games.

[@valentds]

no. it's square enix game in all, if you hate final fantasy 3 (VI), you will not like this

[@JPBrooksLive]

@thegeekcritique has my absolute favorite retrospective and review of the original. It's funny, it's heartfelt, and he deserves a ton of credit.

[@thatoneguywhoknowsenough8489]

You cannot go wrong with Mario & Square-Enix. I never played the original 27 years ago but this looks kool and I want it. Both companies have great track records. Trying to decide if I should wait for Xmas or something. I have played almost all Switch exclusives. Currently I am playing Fire Emblem Engage but I only play it a little every few days. I am like 25% done. Fire Emblem 3 Houses the previous entry was definitely better.

[@Stenedux]

Just give us what the fans want Nintendo… Geno and Mallow in spinoff titles!

[@iliya1933]

It's far too easy. Most attacks by enemies do little to no damage, even without blocking. I don't ever take any HP upgrades because it wouldn't make a difference at all whether he did or not, and I rarely ever have to do anything in battles other than basic attacks and the occasional Mallow Thunderbolt; even healing is almost completely unnecessary between mushroom boxes and level ups (and low enemy damage). I enjoyed the original when I played it all those years ago, and the updated visuals and music are nice, but the fact that battles just completely feel like chores because using skills just makes them take longer is making this feel like more of a slog where I'm just going through the motions more than anything else. There are some quality of life upgrades, like switching out party members mid-battle, but the other changes they made, like the chain system, super guard, and triple moves, just makes it easier than it already was. EDIT: I just want to add that my friend just fought Johnny. He beat him in two turns and took zero damage. He hasn't been grinding levels or doing anything above normal gameplay.

[@chrisofstars]

Then don't use switching, don't use triple attacks and give yourself a handicap

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

Super, Mario RPG is fantastic and my only real complete is the frame rate why why 30 FPS when they could’ve done 60 on this comfortably if Super Mario won that can be 60 FPS then there’s no reason why this can’t have been over that it’s a great game.

[@rollrisks.]

​@@chrisofstarsI mean, having to bar yourself from using the game mechanics to give some semblance of a challenge isn't ideal. Far from it

[@iliya1933]

@@chrisofstars Honestly doesn't change much. Triple attacks are infrequent enough that all they do is make you win some regular battles about 5 or 10 seconds faster than you normally would. I don't even use switching because there's no reason to. My characters are pretty much never low in HP enough to swap to a healer or to swap out just to prevent them from dying. And remember when I mentioned my friend beat Johnny in two turns? No triple attacks or switching were involved.

[@PrincePalmUwU]

yeah would love a sequel as well..

[@markruffalo8761]

Nintendo, please listen to reason and give doshin the giant the super mario rpg treatment and let the world experience a true international treasure

[@urrutiap]

yes Super Mario RPG Legend of the Seven is really that damn good from personal experience of playing the original game many many times since 1997. the original game is still fun to replay through. Period

[@bwanabeast3169]

What’s the best 3 to group together?

[@Ndihrkop]

I wish my nephews were old enough to play this and enjoy it. I think they would love it.

[@stripedrajang3571]

How old are they?

[@Equ3strianGam3r]

It's a whole lot easier to follow the correct Yoshi egg in the bonus at the end of some fights in this one compared to the original.

[@iamkakashi20]

i only played a little bit on the snes. and now finaly playng the remaster omg its the best!!. lot of ppl played the snes but never got far. for me because it was kinda hard. now the remake is better. controlls play a lot better and gameplay is very fun. it feels like im playing a brand new game. i really hope the orther rumor is true of the legend of zelda a link to the past. i loved that game from snes i 100% that game when i was a kid i,ll be happy to play it again in remake.

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

Nintendo has been showing recently how remakes should be done. It's a great way to bring back great games and give them a new chance to shine again, most often then not giving any reason to play the original ones.

[@vekkul]

I love, love, love this game. My childhood memories of playing the original are some of my best. However, I'm going to say it: the remake is too easy. The additional damage from chain bonus, AoE damage, etc. makes some of the bosses a total pushover. It's a little disappointing and takes away from the epic feel they used to have. I realize I'm a much older, more experience gamer now.. but I still feel like they've made it almost boring to play through some of the combat. Despite that, everything else of the game is 10/10.

[@holyhelga]

i never played that far in the original im farther along in this version then i ever was in super nintendo version

[@thecunninlynguist]

how far did you get in the OG?

[@onisixx]

I loved the original game. I haven't beat the remake yet, but it's also fantastic. My only grip is that it's not a $60 game, but I didn't hesitate to buy it.

[@carrillmunnings525]

I think the game feels like a simplified classic Final Fantasy game with elements of Mario like jumping and blocks.

[@Chaoitcme]

I want to replay the original again before I play the remake. Such a short RPG that it is not a big deal to play both games back to back.

[@pablofmc]

YES, YES IT ITS. When the remake was announced, i was more hyped than the gardener from rose town

[@raincastmusic]

I bought Persona 5 Tactica over this because it seemed like a very nostalgia-heavy game and it looked a tad too flat combat-wise But maybe ill get it next time cause it does look pretty charming

[@charliecarrot]

I never played this before and knew little about it before playing this remake. I just beat it and I loved it so much!

[@velvetblueco2422]

Is this game still worth it without a hard difficulty?

[@Molten2004]

Yes

[@barryklinedinst6233]

I just got the game today. I hope I enjoy it. I really don't play this kind of game but I'm going to give it a go

[@rehmsmeyer]

One of the few non-grindy RPGs. Can't wait for Chrono Tigger to finally get the remake action!

[@Caolan114]

This game never released In Europe and I always held that against It for some reason even though we got It on the Wii In 2008 I've always been bitter about that but I am finally playing this new version and I'm having more fun than I had with superstar saga which Is my favorite mario rpg

[@Malficious]

"Imagine if Mario had a brother" Savage!

[@asterglaceon]

Hey guys, question, I think I wanna get this game but I asked my friend about something, and he said the game is only enjoyable if you like RPGs period just as a genre in general. If I like Mario and Luigi superstar saga and/or paper Mario, will I enjoy this game as well? I really don’t wanna waste money on a game I don’t enjoy so I need to know this

[@stripedrajang3571]

It's odd you say that. Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars was the one that started practically all Mario RPG's. In essence, you answered your own question without realizing it.

[@asterglaceon]

@@stripedrajang3571 yeah, but I did also ask the same friend(who had finished smrpg by now via an emulator) how similar paper Mario was to it and he was like “ehhh kinda” and sorta the same with superstar saga

[@thecunninlynguist]

@@asterglaceon Mario RPG is closer to SSS than it is to PM.

[@OgCricksta]

game is way way to easy for those that played the snes version. I in fact made sure to make a save stat in case I missed THE frog coin. Iykyk

[@s-wo8781]

Did they add a harder difficulty though? I replayed the original as an adult and goddamn this is the easiest RPG ever. I want at least some kind of challenge outside of the end game optional bosses. They added in 0 damage blocking and splash damage which makes me worried because the original was already too easy.

[@biondigiacomo7176]

the full damage block was already in the original

[@s-wo8781]

@@biondigiacomo7176 No it wasn't. By blocking you could reduce damage not completely negate it.

[@biondigiacomo7176]

@@s-wo8781 you sure? I probably remember wrong

[@bing1136]

No, you're right; negating all damage via a guard was in the original. It's just better indicated in the remake

[@JorechDalc]

I think that Mellow is waaaay cooler than Geno as well! I have to say that I got to like Geno more in this remake than in the SNES version (I played it 5 years ago), I didn't care so much for him back then, but I do like him now.