SUPER Mario RPG Isn't just Good Its GREAT! Super Mario RPG Review

[@marktwain7339]

Love that Nintendo with aged hardware just said 'what if we just put out nothing but banger first party titles' And it's working.

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug.

[@sholva6809]

No it isn't, they're just rehasing old game with a fresh coat of paint. It's so surprising what Nintendo fanboys will settle for

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

And sell them for a revolting 60-70$ apiece. lmao @@sholva6809

[@timytimeerased]

@@HighLanderPonyYT ​ @HighLanderPonyYT Super Mario RPG on SNES sold 2 millions and was released 27 years ago. The Switch has 130 millions players. Its not about nostalgia, people who played this game are a small bubble.

[@id10t87]

@@sholva6809 stay mad

[@ACGreviews]

A great remake some excellent adjustments and Nintendo once again nails it. Spread the word, thumbs up, leave a comment they all help Join the ACG patreon and come have some fun. www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

[@SawceNasty]

Just found your channel man and I gotta say it’s a breath of fresh air. I can tel how much effort and personality you put into your videos. If nobody told you today I’m just reminding you that you are awesome! Thanks for the content!!!

[@Skotzenn]

Easily one of the best game critics on KZbin. Dude's legit.

[@kyledodson2992]

Watched my dad play it for many months back in the early 90s but we lost it before I started playing games. He was so bummed they never made one for the N64 lol I think it’s time to pay homage to the old man. Buying this just to finally have that moment

[@BriefKeef]

Aww man he's about to go crazy

[@TheNameIsSR]

Paper Mario was supposed to be Mario RPG 2 for the N64, not quite the same but very good game nonetheless

[@ninhosensei]

Nice son

[@lootbird]

Paper Mario is #2. Don’t forget Nintendo was a shitty company for like 20 years after the og nes…

[@almamorrissey8594]

Man I’m old 😅

[@Luke973T]

The original was the game that got me into the jrpg genre. Glad that this remake is finally here.

[@ajnunez8788]

What is jrpg?

[@maxpower4868]

@@ajnunez8788 japanese role playing game

[@jcumm6867]

Mario Wonder being like someone just invented color is the best description I've heard for it

[@TheMagnificentGman]

Golden sun with this kind of treatment would be wonderful

[@stevenolson3977]

For the post-game boss rematches, timed defense is pretty much a requirement for Johnny and Punchinello and Culex. Overall, I like how the post-game boss fights are highly tuned battle puzzles and offer a taste of what a proper sequel with a ShinMegamiTensei-esque difficulty could be like. A hint for post-game Culex: Don't equip Lazy Shell Armor, optimize for Speed, stock up on all-party healing items, don't have Bowser in the fight (his magic def sux so hard)

[@syluxassassin]

I remember in the original using lazy shell on Peach and just absolutely tanking the whole thing. Culex actually ran out of his own MP eventually, and I frying pan slapped him into oblivion... eventually

[@stevenolson3977]

@@syluxassassin That strategy is fine for the first time through the game when Culex is 2D and works just like the original SNES. Post game 3D Culex requires a bit more strategy, as you need to ensure someone takes a turn after Culex does a bullshit move that does (max hp - 1) damage, otherwise if a Crystal takes a turn right after said move.... wipe.

[@Play_Dreams]

Nintendo is easily publisher of the year at this point. Their yearly output at this qaulity is insane.

[@mr_m4613]

Next year for Nintendo is going to be even crazier.

[@PuNiShEdSiciliangamer]

100%

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Counterbalanced by mediocrity like F-Zero 99 and AW Reboot Camp and several 60$ remakes. Add to that some asinine business decisions and canceling of fan games and the picture isn't that pretty any more but is more realistic.

[@hamidious]

I'm a huge Nintendo fan, But recently I became a bigger Xbox fan. Blah blah reviews, I know the reviews are not as high but they are not reflective of how good their games and gamepass are. They have the better games IMO Hifi Rush, Forza Motorsports and Starfield.

[@solomani-42]

Indeed.

[@Matty_Ice3955]

The Super Nintendo game was a masterpiece! This game is what got my older brothers and older cousins into Final Fantasy series on the PlayStation and PlayStation 2.

[@michaelmacorso4479]

I hoped nintendo could remake mother 3 or earthbound with this art direction. Looking forward to this game.

[@jboogie915]

Oh man!!! That would be insane.. chrono trigger would be dope too

[@michaelmacorso4479]

@jboogie915 to be honest I could see them doing it. As much flack unity gets, there is some really good looking games that in my opinion looks better than unreal 5. Star ocean 2 remake is a other game that runs on unity that looks breathtaking.

[@eiadtarabulsi]

Nintendo has been on fire in 2023. The Nintendo Switch keeps churning out wonderful titles. Super Mario Wonder, Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Bayonetta 3, Celeste, Super Mario RPG, etc. I'll have to give this one a shot at some point. It looks like it's a lot of fun. Solid review as always! Thanks, Karak! Keep it up! God bless and say safe!

[@ronsimmons8533]

also if you interested fire emblem engage is also apart of that great lineup 👍🏾

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Wonder is okay, Pikmin 4 is w/e, Prime rm is mid, Bayo 3 is bad, TotK looks more of the same, Celeste is just a port, SMRPG is yet another overpriced remake banking in on nostalgia. Hardly a list I'd call stellar.

[@Evilj82]

Didn’t Celeste come out in 2018?

[@eiadtarabulsi]

@lwst82 Celeste came out in 2018, but I don't think that it had a Nintendo Switch physical release at the time. Eventually, Limited Run Games released it in physical format. Currently, you can buy the Fangamer version, which came out earlier this year.

[@Mintcar923]

I think Fire Emblem is still my favorite.. However they almost never disappoint with first party.. I got away from Nintendo for a while but they def won me back with their Switch line.. Prolly the only thing noticeably missing is Punch Out..

[@Hilversumborn]

This year has been one of the strongest years in gaming history

[@marcbr2585]

LOL Nop!

[@guneruribarren2953]

@@marcbr2585 lol yes totally. Baldurs gate 3, Diablo 4, tears of the kingdom, Mario RPG... And im not saying other games i havent played but are also peak from this year.

[@FelixS.]

1) 1998 2) 2017 3) 2023

[@guneruribarren2953]

@@FelixS. Agree with that list. 1998 is hands down the best year ever

[@lukeluke333lukeluke]

I love Super Mario RPG and will buy this game. Used to play this game every year. I just love everything about it. The story, writing, secrets, gameplay, art design, and the music. Love the music sop much! Can't wait to replay this great game again. Would absolutely love if they made a second game. The paper Mario games never hit the same for me for whatever reason.

[@SeanUCF]

I know, I feel the same way. Paper Mario just wasn't as good and felt like a cheap knockoff.

[@johnnycrinkle]

In my opinion, Xbox for shooters and racers. Playstation for story driven games. Nintendo for innovation and children's games. I find the frequency of high quality games produced by Nintendo to far outstrip the successes of Xbox and Sony.

[@threerisingsuns]

Hey ACG, I was wondering if you can review the game "Trinity Fusion." I have over 74 hours in this game and it is one of my favorite roguelites I have ever played. Yet on steam it only has 90 reviews. Suffice it to say, this is a gem in the rough, and criminally under-rated. The devs need someone like you to shine a spotlight on it. Note, I have no affiliation, just a gamer who really loves this game and wants to see it succeed. Thank you.

[@ouykcuf]

So awesome to see you put up a nintendo review now! love the content as always!

[@deyeland]

I love the game but I'm bummed out Mario doesn't do his peace sign after a win anymore.

[@awake1251]

Alright, you’ve convinced me. I’m normally not a turn based player (outside of Pokémon), but this looks interesting.

[@lxlKHARMAlxl]

Seeing you get to a million plus subscribers is wholesome. Extremely deserved. Happy for you K. Been here a while and will continue to support you anyway I can. Cheers 🥂.

[@NeoVejiita]

This is one of my childhood favourites, there was no way that I wasn't going to get this on launch. I eagerly await the delivery person tomorrow :)

[@daemonredfield3211]

I wonder how the licensing worked with Geno. The original was a co-production with Squaresoft, limiting his appearances in future games.

[@davidrich27]

Cloud/Sephiroth appeared in Smash Bros. That bridge was already crossed in a big way.

[@GamerbyDesign]

This was amazing back in the day and this new one looks fantastic. To bad Im too dead inside to enjoy it.

[@repstylegaming9730]

That’s what alcohol is for.

[@GamerbyDesign]

@mrlucky793 yeah I gotta get me some of those

[@krispybowgod9656]

I feel you man. I can tell when I’m playing a great game but I just can’t find a spark of joy from games anymore. It suck’s but I usually just play for a few hours and move on

[@ubermoc]

Same here.

[@thisweirdguy]

No way! THIS WAS MY JAM ON SNES! I had no idea this was a thing!

[@antics5354]

I'm jealous you learned this way. Been waiting for so long. Enjoy!

[@thisweirdguy]

I played and beat this when i was in elementary school still 😂 im 33 now so im super stoked to relive this magical game. Its so great! Some of my fondest memories gaming!

[@cptwigglefuffle]

​@@thisweirdguyi hope you have fun!

[@noahtinker6101]

Great review as always Jer! Makes me want to bust out the old Wii and cue up Super Mario Bros.

[@ACGreviews]

dude...wierdness. i just told the wife I needed to email you...

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

I was a Sega kid so these cool SNES games weren't anything I was involved with. It certainly looks fun though and seems to be something I would enjoy even without the nostalgia boost.

[@HUYI1]

UK folks never played this, i played this on early PC emulators and didn't get along with it, there is nothing changed in this remake tbh, mild basic progress, i had a better time with chrono trigger original when i played it back then, more memorable!

[@almamorrissey8594]

“Mustachioed baddies waiting to butt pound them into submission” uhhh what 😮😂😂😅

[@Makoto03]

Thank you so much for the Super Mario RPG review. Loved the movie and Wonder, so happy to hear RPG remake is also well done. Can't wait to play it later today.

[@JoeBee9]

First time I saw the original was at a friend's place who was already just before the Birthday Cake boss. It was really something to behold at the time as the graphics were a step above even other SNES games. Really enjoying this remake; I appreciate the quality of life changes such as tougher enemies that drop frog coins, a storage box so you never have to constantly manage inventory, the party composition specific super moves, and an icon to help teach you when to time the action commands. I like the original soundtrack over the modernized one though; it just sounds more refined to my ears. Good thing you have an option.

[@Maverick.D.]

Its a good game, but with what was dome with it, it shouldnt be more than $40.

[@shawnnyp5686]

I agree.

[@DavyDave1313]

Loved playing this for a few minutes while my parents got ready for work and then I’d get off when it was time to go to elementary school. I don’t remember much of it and I wish I still had my SNES and game collection but that got lost somehow smh. My son doesn’t like this or the Mario games - he just likes Roblox Roblox Roblox asks me for robux 🤦‍♂️ kids these days.

[@tomsimmons7673]

The best Mario game ever made, and that was the original.

[@ShawnRaz87]

I mean it wasn't even a Mario game it was a totally different genre The only game at that time that was an RPG it was developed by square it was basically final fantasy with Mario skins on the characters

[@stevenolson3977]

Speaking of improved visual detail, I never noticed in the original that the thing on the desk on the ground floor of Booster's Tower is supposed to be Magitek Armor from Final Fantasy 6. All of the jokes and personality are intact. To new players, I can't emphasize enough that the disrespect for Mario that the kid in Rosetown (Gaz) has or Bowser's fragile ego were also in the original.

[@PurpleSlays]

It’s a miracle! Finally ACG reviewed something Nintendo related

[@ACGreviews]

...I can never tell if these are jokes or people just dont watch the channel lol

[@vishnualcyone9170]

Alright ACG!!! You had to pick one! SM RPG or Mario Wonder!! Which will it be?!?!?

[@johan0021]

Can't say this was on my radar but might actually have to check it out, looks fun

[@cokeman8768]

I'm getting alot more misses in battle than I did in the original one. Anybody esle notice that?

[@shadowweaver1599]

Played the original several times but never got very far but I pre-ordered knowing this in one if the classics people talk about.

[@DoctorHades]

I am not a fan of Animal Crossing or Pokemon at all - I just don't get the appeal of either franchise - but I love just about everything else that Nintendo have done, especially their Mario and Zelda games. I never got the chance to play Super Mario RPG on the SNES as my first Nintendo console was the N64 so I am really looking forward to playing this on my Switch OLED later on today.

[@rollerr]

It's interesting that you mention difficulty when all the comments I've been reading on the game lament how easy it is. I think a lot of these are likely from fans that have played the game many many times already. Not saying I find it hard either, just that it's probably a little harder than a veteran of the game may realize.

[@redstonecommander5190]

They’re also a triple move attack a new feature to super Mario RPG one of you perform a triple move or team attack it will show you a scene based on that attack you choose. It’s almost like a final smash attack that you seen super smash Brothers ultimate.

[@stevenjohnson8736]

It ain’t worth paying 60 buck for a 27 year old game i play super mario rpg back in 1996 when i was just 20 years old

[@InumanNa]

SUPER MARIO RPG was definitely worth it. I felt like I was in front of my cheap audio Video tv cables twenty years ago. The cutscenes are very clean for a handheld.What a remaster should be like. This is all SQUARE ENIX had to do for FF7. I think SQUARE ENIX will rethink the idea and come with two different versions after FF7 Remake, Rebirth and Reunion. The idea is not impossible.

[@DanRPGMan]

I'm definitely looking forward to playing it. For added challenge you can do a Mallow only or other character only runs. With enemies not scaling up it's possible in the remake. They're fun and for first time players or players that haven't done a self imposed challenge they'll definitely scratch that difficulty itch.

[@joshmciver4847]

How would you do a "character only" challenge if you can't have less than 3 characters? And isn't Mario always in the party?

[@derekkelly485]

@@joshmciver4847 I know right.

[@DanRPGMan]

Pretty easy, once you get the certain character you keep the other two party members at 0 HP and let the enemies attack them and don't defend to get them to 0 HP. They'll be incapacitated and you don't revive them. Usually certain scenes will bring them back to 1 HP and let enemies incapacitate them again and don't attack until they are incapacitated. It's also not 'Game over' if Mario is incapacitated, only if all party members are.

[@DeadSpaceMartyr90]

I was never a fan of Zelda or Mario…Until this year. This looks so beautiful and fun.

[@avacadonacho]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="260">4:20</a> "pogo stick bouncing ghosts" haha those are shyguys

[@RemixedYoshi]

Acg did not just hit us with the gang gang at the end

[@DWS2020]

This was one of my favorite games as a child. I'd love if they put a hard mode in. But this is just amazing to have remade up for Switch.

[@EastyyBlogspot]

I really hope and wish they do a version of Starfox zero for the switch...the core gameplay graphics and story were sound....just the Wii u pad focus really ruined it for me

[@mexicanfluency]

Be really hoping for a star fox

[@crutial87ify]

Great review the only one I completely sat through, I'm extremely excited to pick up my copy after work & I have a early shift 😁😁😁😁

[@sevensyns7732]

My favorite game of all time, and I'm so glad I get to experience it again on the Switch. It looks and plays great. I'm in nostalgia overload!!!

[@ph03nixflame]

Hell yeah, thanks for the consistently high quality content and reviews! 💪

[@MrRipper557]

Good to see they remade the game but I wanna really know besides look and sound what did they change? Anything new?

[@jibblerino]

Great review! My first RPG, can't wait to jump back into it. Are there more difficulties than normal & breezey?

[@quiknikk]

This was my favorite game of all time back in the day and how I got into RPGs. This might be what makes me break down and pick up a Switch. Great review as always.

[@thenifell]

I'm partial towards PC, but there are a ton of great games on Switch. I measure a console by the number of good games they have on offer. Yeah, worth the investment. Also, laying back, and playing Switch, while it's raining, so comfy!

[@HUYI1]

i disagree with this review? after playing this for 13 hours so far, it still has it aged old gameplay with a coat of modern day slap on remake but i find myself frustrated with the gameplay and progress of this game overall, this is my first time playing this, there are better modern day RPGS out there that would present a better experience overall imo

[@JonathanOber]

I can't wait to jump in. I hope to get some good time on this tomorrow, sadly, as work and adulting is tying up my Friday.

[@InexorableJoe]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="42">0:42</a> woah those bars about Fungi

[@Papaw.Rooster]

Loved the original back in the day on SNES. So good. Can’t recommend enough.

[@xcrack6364]

Definitely enjoying it. Only an hour in and got the first Star. Seems shorter based on that than I remember but I love all the old school charm to it all. 100% must buy.

[@archmagusofevil]

The original was a short game. Despite the fast level ups, the game had a level cap of 30 and most play throughs I never reached it. It is all great gameplay, no filler to pad the runtime.

[@caseyladner1]

Never played to original so I’m super excited for this one plus I need something happy like this after Alan Wake 2. That game messed with my head and I found it very scary at times so this will be a nice pallet cleanser

[@spursdynasty7378]

I’ve had a few nightmares too 😂 Not gonna lie it’s scary as F !

[@fieldengineer4692]

Thanks again man, great game from the past, I appreciate you covering it.

[@alexpaul4144]

Loved this game growing up but man they killed the difficulty of this game 😂 beat it in 2 days

[@lowerclassbrats77]

I missed this classic first time around. I'm not making that mistake again.

[@Leathal]

At $60, nostalgia is doing a lot of heavy lifting for me. Absolutely loved my first (and very quick) playthrough, but I’d hesitate to recommend this at full price vs just emulating the SNES version for new players - particularly if you’re a veteran at JRPGs. Mario RPG is just waaaay too short of a game for that price tag

[@D3thklok81]

Can we get a earthbound remake now please

[@Dead_Hitori]

Crazy they never made sequels, makes one then never again

[@nintendude794]

Paper Mario and Mario&Luigi are successors of a sort.

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Why try harder with a sequel when people eat up the same shit time and time again.

[@redstonecommander5190]

In this game or even this remake, there’s no dialogue, but you can’t miss a beat everything that you see is portrayed you through the character’s sprites and animations

[@amysteriousviewer3772]

Would this be worth a buy for someone who generally dislikes JRPGs but loves Mario games?

[@trickyrat483]

Nope.

[@ChuckEldon]

the original is easily one of my fav games of all time...been super hyped for this!

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

Brings back memories... wonder if Square gets a cut of the profit?

[@hiotsobo]

I will say that like usual, the UI in these remakes look terrible compared to the original

[@lordmetroid1]

The best video game makers in the world. Great review Karak.

[@imthedevilkys536]

Looking forward to boosters tower and one shooting everything with Geno whirl

[@Zer0Hour17]

As blasphemous as it is I never played Super Mario RPG so I'm excited to play this.

[@Urlastnerve]

I played maybe an hour of it on my SNES classic but never went back to finish it. Glad I didn’t now so I can experience everything fresh in this remake

[@michaellangan5037]

Ditto

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

I tried it and got bored of it in about 2 hours. I don't get the hype.

[@timytimeerased]

ain't blasphemous, the game is an old "cult" classic, from 25+ years ago. Also sold these days at an absurd price because rpg means overpriced retro market. Basically no one but the people who had an snes at the time has played it (unless you emulate)

[@Timeforceletsgo]

@@timytimeerasedthis is a dumb comment. It’s like saying Final Fantasy is a cult classic. This is Mario and Final Fantasy combined, nothing cult about it, just a certified classic.

[@metalgearplastic1]

What “higher difficulties” are you referring to here??

[@eyesofpangea9659]

$60!?!?!?!

[@RandomDropUp]

Right!? That’s way to much.

[@MindOfGenius]

The game that inspired SuperStar Saga getting a remake...would be good to play it and see the roots of the Mario RPG titles.

[@Hugsloth]

jump constantly in corners or places you suspect might have an invisible block. there are so many invisible blocks everywhere and a lot of them give frog coins which are very useful

[@Ashurman666]

@@Hugsloth You get the ring that detects hidden chests much earlier this time around

[@Hugsloth]

@@Ashurman666 Nintendo is merciful...

[@awkwardsilence4427]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="357">5:57</a> Oh, right, that is one thing that kind of always annoyed me about the game. Why make up something new in the “Pick Me Up” to revive fallen allies when you could have used the more Mario-fitting 1-Up Mushroom instead?

[@SkydrawnIV]

All these remakes but Jet Set Radio Future is left to rot. sigh.

[@AudioPhile]

Im so glad Nintendo are still in the industry, i gave my switch to my son as i just dont enjoy their games, but they add such a unique aspect to the landscape.

[@FoNgThOnG]

Love Mario RPG but that $60 price tag is too much lol

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

idd

[@Stalkingwolf]

the game has really voice? or are this only 3 line dialogs with pseudo voice?

[@Ashurman666]

The game has no voiceover

[@Alemond]

Great, but not worth $60. This is a remake of an SNES title. $40 maybe.

[@jamiefindlay5261]

For what it's worth : I enjoyed this review, and I would watch much more of your content if they were a little shorter. When I see anything over ten minutes it puts me off. Great review

[@SammyGTeeVee]

A remake of the original Pokemon Red/Blue in this style would be so cool

[@joshallis0n]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="285">4:45</a> "waiting on a group of mustache baddies in coveralls to come butt pound them in" you knew what you said...

[@grapeape888]

I feel like a pixel HD-2D Octopath style could have worked great but I guess Square has kinda claimed that whole style.

[@kagecash]

i could listen to his Dr Seuss rhymes all day long

[@noahmcclellan4372]

Next year had better only have a few good releases. Forget the cost, i need another year or two of free time to play all the games from this year.

[@chrisarnold175]

Would be cool to get a port of DK64! Also still waiting on Twilight Princess HD on switch.

[@mckookie2967]

Awesome review, tempted to get it to hold my turn based urge for gen 10 pokemon

[@ActionJaxonH]

I never played this, even though I grew up with a SNES. Can't wait to dig in to this remake

[@CarbyGuuGuu]

It released very late into its lifespan, when the N64 had just launched. So, it definitely slipped past a lot of radars at that time.

[@dargis49]

Game does look really good. Visually. Art style goes a long way

[@coconutologist]

A Nintendo title? (Surprised Pikachu face)

[@deminisis]

Got my copy this morning. Excited to give it a try.

[@foxmaz]

I want the "Super Mario RPG Remake" treatment for Earthbound

[@andrewmirandavalverde5402]

I was saying Spiderman 2 would be gamee of the year but man.... Reliving my past and enjoing the game that introduced me to RPGa i hope Super Mario RPG gets it. Gosh i love this game

[@thenifell]

Switch is SNES+++ Seriously, I would call it a must-have! PC+Switch is the true high king!

[@BlakeCDMedia]

Is 2023 really that great for gaming? Personally, BG3 and FFXVI are the only two games that I loved. A couple more like Jedi Survivor I liked. The rest were hindered by poor optimization or poor story choices. Devs went from not taking advantage of PS5 & Series X, to making games they can't run well... Makes no sense. I'll remember 2023 as a year of disappointment.