Game of the Week #40

Metal Mario · 04-17-2010, 07:42 AM

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA, 2003)

I remember, when I played the original Paper Mario for the first time, I loved it but couldn't help thinking, "Man, this would be even cooler if it had Mario and Luigi teaming up. That would be awesome!" Well, just a couple of years later, Nintendo delivered the third entry in Mario's RPG catalog and fulfilled my fond desire. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga throws video gaming's all-time dynamic duo into an epic RPG together! Building upon the unique battle system present in Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario, Superstar Saga requires the brothers to work in tandem when combating enemies. This same degree of cooperation is also needed for the navigation of the colorful, lively overworld, and for the solving of numerous puzzles to be found there; a particularly high ledge can be reached if Luigi bounds off of Mario's head, and Mario can employ Luigi as a flame-powered battering ram to knock over heavy enemies. The narrative is very humorous and whimsical, with a strong emphasis on comedy and series references. Fawful (who has FURY!) makes his debut here, and SMRPG's Geno puts in a delightful little cameo.

Robotazy · 04-17-2010, 06:26 PM

I really liked this game. The story was interesting, and it one of the few times that the good guys didn't look like utter chumps.

It had barely any replay value, but it was fun throughout for me.

**X-3** · 04-17-2010, 06:33 PM

I thought it was a great game. I remember playing through it back in 5th grade or so. Good times.

Metal Mario · 04-17-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Belt Tazy

It had barely any replay value

Depends on your personal preference, I guess. Me, I've played through it at least five times by now.

04-17-2010, 07:42 AM	#1
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	Game of the Week #40 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA, 2003) I remember, when I played the original Paper Mario for the first time, I loved it but couldn't help thinking, "Man, this would be even cooler if it had Mario and Luigi teaming up. That would be awesome!" Well, just a couple of years later, Nintendo delivered the third entry in Mario's RPG catalog and fulfilled my fond desire. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga throws video gaming's all-time dynamic duo into an epic RPG together! Building upon the unique battle system present in Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario, Superstar Saga requires the brothers to work in tandem when combating enemies. This same degree of cooperation is also needed for the navigation of the colorful, lively overworld, and for the solving of numerous puzzles to be found there; a particularly high ledge can be reached if Luigi bounds off of Mario's head, and Mario can employ Luigi as a flame-powered battering ram to knock over heavy enemies. The narrative is very humorous and whimsical, with a strong emphasis on comedy and series references. Fawful (who has FURY!) makes his debut here, and SMRPG's Geno puts in a delightful little cameo.

04-17-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I really liked this game. The story was interesting, and it one of the few times that the good guys didn't look like utter chumps. It had barely any replay value, but it was fun throughout for me.

04-17-2010, 06:33 PM	#3
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,947 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	I thought it was a great game. I remember playing through it back in 5th grade or so. Good times.