Top 10 Super Mario RPG Games!

[@MrSai-mn8wz]

having bowsers inside story at only number 8 sure is one hell of a hot take

[@SPYROSTSABOURIS]

I'm pretty sure that's considered a crime in most states

[@LordSinister_]

Not even putting Dream Team on this is quite the controversial choice

[@thelolmaster12]

fr

[@plooper14]

Not really

[@voltron77]

No not really.

[@MystiaLore]

Well it's his personal choices after all, Bowser Inside story before Partners in Time is certainly a hot take, but hey, personnal preferences...

[@62mainstreetnewarknj58]

it's not top 10

[@TetraBitGaming]

Finally someone else like Partners in Time more than the others!

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

My favorite part about Mario RPGs is that most of the species of Mario enemies (Goombas, Koopa Troopas, Boos, etc.) are civilized outside of Bowser's Army and shared the same neighbourhood with the Toads and Yoshis, especially for the first two Paper Mario games.

[@Jómagam-12345]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is my favorite game of all time, and seeing it at 8 doesn't feel right.

[@BowserGlazer]

True, but at least number 1 also has a playable bowser

[@darkdragonmedeus705]

Here's my list. And when it comes to remakes/remasters vs originals, I use the best versions of each. That's the originals for Superstar Saga and Bowser's Inside Story, but the remaster/remake respectively for TTYD and SMRPG 15) Paper Mario: Sticker Star 14) Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam 13) Paper Mario: The Origami King 12) Paper Mario: Color Splash 11) Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope 10) Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle 9) Mario & Luigi Dream Team 8) Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time 7) Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga 6) Mario & Luigi: Brothership 5) Super Paper Mario 4) Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story 3) Paper Mario 2) Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door 1) Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

[@darksim0]

A fellow Partners in Time enjoyer! I was hoping it would rate high, it's also my favorite from the M&L series.

[@archibald5128]

This is the hottest take I’ve ever seen but I respect it

[@Bob-ombboy]

PIT deserves a high ranking.

[@neogotham2k39]

Super Mario RPG is my favorite because I like Bowser join forces with Mario to defeat Smithy & take back his castle!

[@samuelmelendez7566]

He's bringing the old Nico back

[@bigcheese123]

I remember getting the OG Bowser's Inside Story for Christmas, thinking it would be like New Super Mario Bros. I would just mash through the dialogue because I just wanted to play the game, but then get mad because "no one told me how to clear this puzzle".

[@TheLegoNation]

Your number 1 is correct

[@angijuan2364]

Kinda agree! Since it is my top 2 rpg game of all time! I still prefer TTYD!

[@voltron77]

Bowser’s inside story not being first is a crime.

[@sidalibourema4538]

ahhh super Mario rpg, I've had so much fun completing this game during this summer break along with 3 other games that are Blur, DBZ Buu's fury, and Mario vs Donkey Kong

[@Yoshiabel5555_xd]

For me it will always be Superstar Saga

[@angijuan2364]

And why would he put brothership over superstar saga, brothership pacing is ok. BUT superstar saga is still the GOAT

[@cesaryelarodriguez440]

Same for me

[@carlyskolnik296]

Same for me and along with ttyd

[@B0ssguy]

had the perfect chance to bait for a few seconds saying sticker star was your #1

[@hugeluigifan2236]

Where’s Dream team and Paper Jam? Did Nico even play them? Don’t forget Sparkle of Hope that’s Also an RPG Game I mean there are 13 Mario RPG Games

[@Sluchey]

Paper Jam is NOT better than any of the 10 games listed here 😭

[@WooperK]

and no color splash

[@hugeluigifan2236]

What about Sparkles of Hope?

[@KomarosYT]

Dream team is the most slow paced game ever

[@WooperK]

slow isn't bad,

[@DiegoMatos-u6u]

Here are My Top Ten Mario RPG Games 10. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the 7 Stars 9. Mario and Rabbids: Kingdom Battle 8. Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga 7. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team 6. Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope 5. Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story 4. Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time 3. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door 2. Super Paper Mario Honorable Mentions: Paper Mario, Paper Mario: The Origami King Dishonorable Mentions: Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam, Paper Mario: Color Splash 1. Mario and Luigi: Brothership

[@bunnyhatzuicecream]

Great top 10!

[@DiegoMatos-u6u]

@ Thank You!

[@shades4313]

Dishonorable mentions 😂 I’d def agree on two of them, but I actually liked color splash. And this is coming from someone who HATES sticker star lol

[@Ant0ine526]

Mario luigi brothership always has to be associated with the number 5 😭

[@BowserGlazer]

I disagree with a lot of placements and the order, but I'm glad brothership is getting appreciation. We need that right now

[@tyleroutland435]

I love Bowsers Inside Story, Dream team, and mario and lugi brothership

[@logicalfundy]

Mario + Rabbids is a lot more fun if you approach it as a tactics game rather than an RPG. I don't think it was ever meant to be an RPG, and it weirds me out that it's lumped in as an RPG. It has some RPG elements, but if you're expecting a full blown RPG - you're going to be very, very disappointed.

[@darkdragonmedeus705]

Lots of people often call it "A poor man's version of Fire Emblem." Which it's both an RPG and a turned based strategy yes, but that's where the similarities end. Fire Emblem is more 2D gameplay, and plays on a Chesslike grid. The Mario + Rabbids series is more 3D and dimensions are closer to following real world standards such as using meters instead of square panels for movement and range stuff. It has more in common with Xcom; or even Baldur's Gate 3 (Combat wise, not all the other D&D stuff) than it does Fire Emblem

[@macdog7731]

This is My top three for the Mario RPGs 1. Mario and Luigi Bowser’s Inside story 2.Mario and Luigi Brother Ship 3.Super Paper Mario

[@ChillyMarioBros]

My only three favorite Mario RPGs are Super Mario RPG, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and Bowser’s Inside Story. I did play Partners in Time and Paper Mario but I never get to finish it because of the controls 😭 But I respect your list, Nico :)

[@StoMoComedoPro]

Yes, I love those first two Paper Mario games.

[@TheOhioNews]

We need more Mario RPG content from Creators like you and Bandy!! ❤

[@Ryno12345able]

Love seeing people talking positively about origami king

[@lennyweiss3529]

don't forgot the glitch toad makes nicobbq before fighting Recluesa

[@omnitrix1992]

Super Mario Sticker Star was the only game I've ever played and it's so fun collecting stickers

[@ricowolferink]

I don't think Paper Mario and the Origami King is an RPG because it doesn't have an Exp system

[@micahheyward5342]

Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle made the list but not Sparks of Hope because that totally makes sense

[@FilipBilic-vi6jv]

Dream Team not being here makes this list incorrect and thus I refuse to elaborate any further

[@ChristopherGrisolia]

Bowser’s inside story is only number 8, seriously

[@FCSprinty]

Nico livestream the mario rpg one on yt pls

[@Moonstrider]

Paper Mario 64 is top notch!

[@TheOhioNews]

Yeah Bowsers Inside Story should be at least top 3. I'm biased because it was my first RPG, but it's my #1 to this day. I havent played the original Mario RPG or original Paper Mario yet though I have them (too busy with trying to make my own YT stuff), so thats why i say top 3

[@alessiomoscatelli798]

Dream team is way better than Origami King and Brothership.

[@CyvoNate]

Mario and luigi superstar saga is goated my man 🐐🔥

[@Bão_HenriqueSuper]

It's a shame that no KZbinr in my country makes videos like this.

[@Maxwell4Smash]

6:19 I don't know who that is, but it sure isn't Bowser.

[@EpicJacob]

Gobblick

[@pixelq6471]

inside story at 8 is crazy💀

[@teobridialbano2225]

Nico do a world ranking for mario wonder!!!!!!

[@YTBaconHair3871]

I like when you do these videos

[@GameShark32]

Nice

[@carlitolol1435]

I like Dream Team more than Brothership

[@superstar7playes303]

You do the Gamecube TTYD a disservice. The gamecube vession is arguably much better because of battle FPS, faster loading times, an actually good Power Bounce Badge and so on... Plus, Bowser's Inside Story is kinda better in a few ways than Partners in Time. If you want a cheap copy of any of these retro games... good luck as well.

[@Miccat87]

Eh... I don't really agree. I get that people will have their preferred version of TTYD, but saying the original is "much better" seems like a stretch, especially since a lot of the stuff you brought up is pretty minor compared to all the ways the remake improved the game, such as a greatly improved presentation, some brand-new boss fights, reducing the excessive backtracking sections, and allowing you to quickly retry battles so you don't have to rewatch long cutscenes that you already saw. I feel like saying the Gamecube version is "much better" just because of some minor things you don't like is doing the remake a disservice. Also, Power Bounce is still very good. I would know as someone who challenge runs both versions regularly. You just need to spend some time practicing it to get more used to how it was changed.

[@superstar7playes303]

@ Thank you for your detailed reply. The key word I used was “arguably”, as in not necessarily. Yes, I find the presentation very charming (music included), adding new bosses was great, and I am very relieved that they fixed the backtracking. However, (this is just me) I find the pace of the battles and adjusted superguard timing very annoying and tedious the play with. Not to mention the Vivian controversy, which I would rather been left like the American version but whatever, they were under pressure I guess. Anyway, nice chatting with you 👍

[@RosieUniverseKitten]

The way I see it is that for experienced players and challenge runners the GameCube version is better due to the better battle UI, but for people just playing a game to play a game the switch version is nice because of all its extra features

[@superstar7playes303]

@@RosieUniverseKitten Yeah, I suppose you're right.

[@shangkay6918]

I keep thinking about how he said origami

[@Kamekthegreatgamer]

I didn't expect you to criticise the RPGs

[@Nzcade]

Fr

[@cesaryelarodriguez440]

What a hot take

[@TheOhioNews]

Yeah hard disagree with over half of this list, BUT I am still glad you made a video on the RPGs. More please ❤

[@lorob1654]

If you say that Super Paper Mario is an RPG because you gain experience points and level up, then why did you put Origami King on this list? In my opinion Origami King is not an RPG

[@CalebRed]

Where the hell is dream team!!??

[@serchonfire2803]

Where is Sparks of Hope? 😢

[@HATERSHAQ]

I'm afraid Mario is no longer my favorite cause I'm a non-Mario fan now, cause I have no interest of Mario games anymore.

[@tebel7770]

Um yea, hi? The more retro ones are better... Than why the remastered mario rpg???!?!!!?!!!!!!! The OG is best!

[@unsubthx]

Number 9 is not an rpg

[@plooper14]

Brothership is not better than superstar saga and bowsers inside story, are you high? You even had more criticisms for it

[@Miccat87]

Thing is, it's not just about the criticisms you have. It's also about the good stuff the game has to offer. While Brothership has its issues, I honestly think that in certain ways, it exceeds the games that came before it. I imagine that could be why it was placed higher on this list.

[@bunnyhatzuicecream]

@@Miccat87 Yeah, I agree! While I wouldn't put Brothership above Bowser's Inside Story I will say it's better than Superstar Saga & is really fun!

[@StarDream-M]

It’s definitely better than SSS, not BiS, though.

[@Gabi-dd7bq]

I'm sorry I'm the one saying this but...... Super Paper Mario's only amazing aspect is the story and the characters. Gameplay wise is the second worst one, only beaten by Sticker Star, I can't believe how boring its to play, is a side scroller with one cool feature that never gets expanded on, with no power ups, and too easy, even for Paper Mario standarts. Also, Bowser Inside Story on 8th place is kinda wild........ But hey, its your opinion.

[@elplaceholder]

What do you mean??? The music is fire and the art style is insanely creative with its use of geometric shapes

[@Gabi-dd7bq]

@ Sure, the music is pretty good and the art style is unique, just like in most of the other Paper Mario games, but the only outstanding department which makes the game as memorable and special as it is for many is the characters and story. And tbh, I could stand a game with bad music or bad art style, but messing up the gameplay is a real killer.

[@kumaranrvn5716]

Paper Mario games have always had pretty boring gameplay that gets repetitive after the first chapter. They introduce all the mechanics early on, and you do the same exact thing for the rest of the game. At least Super Paper Mario’s gameplay is more unique and interesting. The flipping mechanic was used pretty well. Even if it has issues like difficulty balancing, it its not fundamentally flawed like all the later Paper Mario games. I think the Mario and Luigi games handle turn based combat better.

[@Gabi-dd7bq]

@@kumaranrvn5716 I lowkey disagree since combat based turns are already way varied with the different types of enemies and ways to defeat them, next to the partners and new attacks you unlock. Super Paper Mario always felt for me like a worse New Super Mario Bros, too easy, with no power ups, and the same 2D-3D concept. The story is wild, but I’m sure as hell if it wasn’t because of it, and it’s characters, SPM would easily be considered to be even worse than Color Spash or Origami King. The gameplay is unique? Yeah I guess it is, but then again, so was the sticker system in Sticker Star and it wasn’t precisely fun.

[@kumaranrvn5716]

@@Gabi-dd7bq All enemies in older games boil down to jump or hammer. Jump on flying enemies and hammer spiked enemies. You get partners in the same way you get new characters/Pixls in Super Paper Mario. Super Paper Mario is less of a platformer and more of an action RPG. The point is to fight enemies to level up. You can choose different characters/Pixls and buy items to get stronger. The platforming is just a way of exploring the worlds. The game has power ups, but they’re clearly not going to be the same as a normal platformer. Again, people wouldn’t think Super Paper Mario is worse than later games because it isn’t fundamentally flawed like them. At least Super Paper Mario has customization and gives you EXP for fighting enemies. Most people enjoy the gameplay and at worst consider it passable. Games like Color Splash and Origami King have no EXP, use consumable attacks, and generally force you to use one solution to fight enemies/bosses. I haven’t seen anyone say they like the gameplay. Don’t see any reason why Super Paper Mario would be considered worse. The only issue with the game without making unfair comparisons would be the difficulty balancing. The sticker system wasn’t unique. It was just consumable attacks, nothing special. The paint system in Color Splash was somewhat unique because it’s used to paint the world and makes attacks stronger. I would have enjoyed the gameplay if it wasn’t for all the other issues I mentioned earlier. Same with Origami King.

[@ptahinitiative1946]

Mario bros is better

[@kylecizman6251]

My love/hate for all of your picks: (SPOILERS) Paper Mario: The Origami King: NICE START! I’m glad you put this one on the list, I find it to be really underrated! Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: SHUT UP! MARIO + RABBIDS ISN’T AN RPG! Aside from the turn based system, it’s nothing like an RPG! It’s deserving of its own genre! I didn’t even watch its segment yet and you’re just wrong! Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story: Nice pick! Everyone knows Bowser’s Inside Story is the greatest! Super Paper Mario: Uhhhhh… Ok, tbh, I feel like you shouldn’t have had this one on the list. Who cares about the level up system, because the gameplay itself, which is defines what genre a game is, is nothing like an RPG. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga: Nice pick again! I’ve never played Superstar Saga, but I’ve heard lots of great things about it, so it’s probably deserving of a spot here! Mario & Luigi: Brothership: Ok, tbh, I haven’t played Brothership yet and didn’t watch its segment for spoiler reasons, but I’m glad it’s being recognized here! Only makes me more hyped to get it for this Christmas! Paper Mario 64: Like Superstar Saga, I’ve never played this one either, but again have heard good things about it, so good pick! Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time: This is another one I’ve never played before, but this time I’ve only heard mixed things about it, soooo… number 3? Idk… Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door: Another game I’ve never played, but have only heard good things about! Nice pick! Super Mario RPG: I fully agree with this pick as #1. It’s not truly my favourite Mario RPG, but as a teen in 2024 who only knew of the game when the Switch one happened, I wish I knew about it while it was exclusive to the SNES! I love it to death, so I’m glad you put it as your favourite! So in total, I hated three out of your ten picks, which is pretty good! Great vid overall! Also, I can tell you’re still sick, so rest up, take it easy, and hope you’re better soon!

[@shades4313]

Bro you haven’t played superstar saga, partners in time, paper Mario 64, OR ttyd? They are all deserving of top 5 imo. If you like Mario rpgs I would def play them