Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

AlphaDream, Vanpool

2003•RPG•PEGI 3

Taste attributes: actionadventurecomedyfantasymonster/alien/supernaturalmusic/dancefastfresh & originalimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeOtherworldly and stylish: a sweeping RPG, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like polish over grit.

Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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About This Game

An evil witch has replaced Princess Peach's fair speech with explosives! Mario and Luigi must once again come to her rescue, but this time they employ the help of Bowser, their sworn enemy. Mario and Luigi must learn new moves and combine powers to fight off enemies and move closer to the witch's castle. Guide this unlikely bunch through an abundance of minigames such as Border Jump and Mystery Carts. Combine the powers of Mario and Luigi to pull off special tag-team moves. Immerse yourself in this bright, cartoonish, and humorous world, complete with hit music featured in previous Mario games.

Summary: IGDB

Story

Peach's lovely voice has been stolen by an evil witch named Cackletta! Upon hearing the news, Mario calls upon his brother, Luigi, and his old rival, Bowser. Backed up by Bowser's army, the trio embark on an epic journey across the border of the Mushroom Kingdom to the land known as the Beanbean Kingdom...

Screenshots

  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga screenshot
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga screenshot
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga screenshot
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga screenshot

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureComedyFantasyMonster/alien/supernaturalMusic/danceAll consuming questFighting evilFish out of water/culture clashHuman spirit/resilience/survivalRescue/escape/jeopardySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

GhostsVirusTurn-basedMultiple protagonistsBromanceUndeadPrincessCamera

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Details

Developers
AlphaDream, Vanpool
Publishers
Nintendo, iQue
Released
17 November 2003
Series
Mario
Platforms
Wii U, Game Boy Advance
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Age rating
PEGI 3
Taste scores
How we score
Source
IGDB

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