What do you get when one of the best rpg creators in the world decides to build an rpg around one of the most recognizable video game characters in history? What you get is a video game that is considered one of the greatest ever made and an RPG that's not only unique, but extremely playable as well. Many were skeptical when the news first broke that Squaresoft was creating an rpg based on the Super Mario universe, but once the game was released, that skepticism was quickly put to rest and many were quick to call the game an "instant classic," even so soon after its release.
Here were are, over 13 years later and the game is once again getting ready to make yet another appearance, this time on Nintendo's Wii Virtual Console service. A lot of things have changed over the years and what was once a cutting edge production both musically and visually, has been surpassed by the advanced technology of current generation consoles. So how does the game that was labeled an "instant classic" stack up all these years later? It stacks up quite well, actually.
In Super Mario RPG, you take control of our lovable mustached hero and you're once again handed the task of rescuing the princess. Only this time, Bowser's not to blame, in fact he too has had to sit back and watch as his castle is taken over of by the evil Smithy, a foe even more powerful than himself. Mario must somehow take down the evil Smithy and his minions in an effort to restore peace to the mushroom kingdom by collecting the Seven Stars foretold by the legend. Only this time he'll have to do it in turn-based rpg style instead of his usual platforming performance.
While there is plenty of platforming to be found throughout the game, you'll spend the majority of your time trying to figure out the puzzles laid out before you, not to mention taking part in one turn-based battle after another in your ongoing search for Smithy. As you win battles, you'll level up your characters and earn new special moves. Much like other rpgs, you'll have access to better equipment and healing items to help you out along the way. You'll also gain access to new playable characters throughout your journey, each with their own unique talents.
The combat system is probably what makes Super Mario RPG so unique. As in traditional rpg design, battles take place in turns. Mario can use various attacks and the game also employs something called the "timed attack" function. What this means is if at a specific time during your attack you press the attack button, it makes your attack much stronger when timed correctly. The same goes for defending against enemy attacks. If you press the button at the exact moment your attacked, you can cause the enemy's attack to do very little damage or even miss altogether. This might seem like a minor game play addition, but it can play a key role in surviving some of the tougher enemy battles and boss fights found throughout the game.
The control in Super Mario RPG is as smooth and responsive as gamers have come to expect over the years. Moving around is very easy and even the platforming portions of the game are handled quite well, even in the isometric viewpoint the game makes use of. The combat system and the timed attack technique is also very well executed and the addition of new weapons and magic spells adds more than enough variety to the game play mix. As if all of this weren't enough, there are also a ton of mini-games to break up of the monotony and keep the game play feeling fresh. You won't likely find a more enjoyable rpg game play experience than the one found in Super Mario RPG.
The visuals in Super Mario RPG pushed the Super Nintendo console about as far as humanly possible. So it's no surprise that the visuals still hold up quite well, even all these years later. The glossy look of the rendered visuals gives the game a unique look and feel and really does seem to fit the Super Mario world perfectly. There's a good reason that Super Mario RPG is widely considered to be the best-looking Super Nintendo title ever released and it won't take you long to see exactly why that is.
Many worried that Squaresoft might try to force a more traditional rpg musical score onto the game, but that worry was quickly put to rest once gamers got to hear the wonderful and very Super Mario-esque soundtrack that Square composed for the game. Not only was it upbeat and quirky, just like many of the classic Super Mario Bros. tunes, it also featured some of the actual classic musical pieces from previous Super Mario Bros. titles for added familiarity. The end result is what many fans consider arguably the best Super Mario soundtrack ever created.
Whether you're an rpg fan or not, you really owe it to yourself to give this legendary rpg classic a try. Who would have thought that putting Mario into a traditional rpg setting would end up working quite so well. As good as Super Mario RPG was back when it was first released, the game only seems to have gotten even better over time and is a true testament to what Square and Nintendo were able to accomplish with this absolutely amazing and timeless rpg classic.
1. Rossi
30 May 2008, 12:26 GMT
Even though im from Europe, i am soooooo wanting this game right now... i will have to admit it will be the first RPG i will have ever played.. And by reviews its a good way to start!
2. KeeperBvK
30 May 2008, 12:35 GMT
I'm glad Japan finally gets this, so the whole whining will finally come to an end...and I'll be able to thoroughly play it, finally.
3. Nuramon
30 May 2008, 13:08 GMT
I've played it for many times years ago. Love this game.
4. Ircha
30 May 2008, 14:03 GMT
I'm screaming.
Ok, I was totally screaming.
I don't care if it's 900 points.
I AM getting this when it hits Europe.
5. russta
30 May 2008, 14:20 GMT
i thought paper mario on the n64 was going to be good, but i found the mechanics to be way over simplified, is it similar in this game? also has this ever been released in europe?
6. Drake
30 May 2008, 14:57 GMT
No, the game is nothing like Paper Mario. There is actual platforming instead of platforming-esque puzzles, you can have 3 party members in a battle at a time (There's a total of 5), you can equip yourself with different weapons, armour and accessoires, and there's Special Attacks (Comparable to PM's star powers I guess).
The only real similarity with PM is a "timed hit" system, where you deal more damage and take less if you hit a button at the moment of impact. I also really have to say SMRPG has one of the best Mario soundtracks ever made, it's so amazing.
And nope, sadly it was never released in Europe. Hope for an import release!
7. Wiireview123
30 May 2008, 15:27 GMT
that's a long intro video!
8. Rapadash6
30 May 2008, 15:49 GMT
Finally, a solid release date. It may not be for NA or Europe but this dispells all the contriversy involving it's release at least. No longer can we argue about "if" it will come but instead about "when" it will come.
9. Tony
30 May 2008, 16:06 GMT
I had a sneaky feeling that all of those games that are "no longer ESRB rated" would show up again. Remember Nintendo works in mysterious ways.
Mario = $
10. Corbie
30 May 2008, 16:17 GMT
Did anyone actually think that we wouldn't get this game eventually?
As soon as I finish up Chrono Trigger I think I'll take Mario RPG for a spin again. It's been awhile.
11. tnk4god
30 May 2008, 17:23 GMT
This was a great rpg, I love the bowser/mario power moves.
12. Objection_Blaster
30 May 2008, 19:00 GMT
My predicted/hopeful release date for all regions:
Japan: June (just in case they think they can delay it)
US: July/August
Europe: (Sorry, you'll probably have to wait for Hanabi)
13. Spiky Idiot
30 May 2008, 19:27 GMT
Why does Europe and Australia have to wait for September for Super Mario RPG! Just because it's the 3rd Hanabi : (
14. Fulgor_Astral
30 May 2008, 21:45 GMT
OMG I STILL CANT BELIEVE IT
i think i wet my pants a little bit
so happy ^^
15. Storm101
30 May 2008, 23:02 GMT
See? I tried to convince you all it would come out.
5 stars. Best game ever.
16. TomMc
30 May 2008, 23:37 GMT
Best music is the forest music! Awesome! Must have Vc game! 5 stars!
17. WarioFan63
31 May 2008, 01:50 GMT
Didnt Paper Mario come out around June 07 for everybody? Hopefully this is a repeat!
18. Storm101
31 May 2008, 05:18 GMT
Paper Mario came out July 07.
19. Viral
31 May 2008, 08:36 GMT
I personally think ANYONE, young or old, will enjoy this game if they haven't already played it. There's not a single person in my family that didn't like this game when it came out. Overall, if you liked Paper Mario, this game makes Paper Mario look like crap.
20. Sharecrow
31 May 2008, 19:48 GMT
That's quite an accolade, Viral! Paper Mario is cool.
I'll definitely get my hands on this one when it is available for me to do so.
21. Corbie
01 Jun 2008, 02:17 GMT
As much as I love the Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi titles, there is nothing like the original Super Mario RPG.
22. Atlantis1982
01 Jun 2008, 09:30 GMT
I just don't find it appealling. Yes, I do play RPGs.
23. Roo
01 Jun 2008, 11:18 GMT
Looking forward to this immensely. Shame I'll have to delete my Wii game saves to make room! Sorry MySims, you might have to be erased. DAMN YOU NINTENDO...DAMN YOUUUUUUU!
24. Fulgor_Astral
03 Jun 2008, 06:11 GMT
"Overall, if you liked Paper Mario, this game makes Paper Mario look like crap"
Finally, someone who shares my point of view ^^
25. WoRMaSTeR
03 Jun 2008, 11:18 GMT
The world of Virtual Console somehow magically seems about 7 times more exciting now that this is back in the realm of possible releases. I will forgive Nintendo for the horrible year 08 (it has been so far) if they just release this in Europe. Please, pretty please!
26. Jona
08 Jun 2008, 07:28 GMT
omfg! i need 2 get this game. ive been w8in 4 it since the beginning of vc. its really good. i got this game as an original snes cartridge. it is the best and my moat favorite rpg 4 the snes.
27. MrLopez
08 Jun 2008, 20:58 GMT
This or earthbound?
28. Storm101
08 Jun 2008, 22:27 GMT
^Both!
But from the looks of it, SMRPG is going to come out first, so I'd focus on that. Then you'll have plenty of time to get money for Earthbound.
29. Tweek
11 Jun 2008, 01:16 GMT
Woohoo!
Square has always been ahead of Nintendo in terms of graphics, and this is no exception. I might get yelled at for this, but i like this game much more than Earthbound.
30. Jogurt the Yogurt
11 Jun 2008, 22:19 GMT
This'll be a pass for me. It's somewhat middling as an RPG... but if you lurves your Mario in your RPGs then it should be a good pick for you.
31. Big=Sexy
13 Jun 2008, 14:13 GMT
Tweek, you're not alone. I, too, have more love for Mario RPG than I do for Earthbound. Earthbound was crazy, quirky and hilarious, but Mario RPG has a one-up on it as its battle system was leagues ahead of its time.
Plus, pantomime? You look at Squeenix now and could never fathom them making fun of an RPG stable (the mute protagonist) they themselves created.
32. Tweek
14 Jun 2008, 04:36 GMT
@ Big=Sexy:
Haha! Good to see that somebody agrees with me! I agree with your comment about the battle system; it was revolutionary. SMRPG wasn't as long a game as i would have hoped for, but it has plenty of replay value and the gamepley really shines.
33. Hero10x
15 Jun 2008, 22:21 GMT
best game ever.
everyone look at my icon :]
34. WarioFan63
15 Jun 2008, 23:59 GMT
Overall, if you liked Paper Mario, this game makes Paper Mario look like crap.
Wha-juh-huh-buh! No theres no way its true! Ive played both and found them both fun.
35. mr.niceguy
16 Jun 2008, 00:52 GMT
Does this game have equipable stuff in it, and if so do they actually do anything(stat-raising doesn't count)?
36. Chipmunk777
18 Jun 2008, 06:58 GMT
@mr.niceguy
Yeah, you can equip different weapons (they all look uniquely different in battle when you equip them), armor, and accessories. The weapons and armor usually only affect your attack and defense, but some armors will raise your attack/magic attack in addition.
How do you mean "do anything"? The different accessories prevent certain types of status effects, they raise different stats, things like that. Aside from that, stat raising is about the only thing I can remember from the game's equipment. There is one thing you get from the hidden boss of the game (Culex), the quartz amulet, that halves damage taken by one character and increases all the damage they give. There are a few interesting items like that in the game.
At any rate, it's a great game!
And to add to previous discussion, I never could get into earthbound. I just didn't really know what I was supposed to be doing. Maybe if I try playing it again now I'll be able to get into it..? I was a little bit younger when it first came out 
37. pApEr y0sh!
22 Jun 2008, 19:34 GMT
is it like paper mario? tose are some of the greatest rpg's ive ever played. this game looks a little wierd, but i would get it if its good
38. dragonyoshi
22 Jun 2008, 21:00 GMT
i never heared of the game till my friend told me and he let me try it its fun i liked it and can't wait till its on vc
39. strade32
22 Jun 2008, 22:20 GMT
this game is a lot like final fantasy when it comes to battles, except much better. and the game kills all other SNES games(except earthbound).
40. Tweek
22 Jun 2008, 22:21 GMT
To pApEr y0sh!:
You're right, the game IS a bit weird, but thats one of its many charms. SMRPG is a lot shorter than the paper mario games, but it's funny and there's a lot of cool characters and bosses.Theres also a lot more replay value to keep you playing even after you have beaten it.
41. Danieru Lynx
23 Jun 2008, 05:07 GMT
Nintendo of Japan's official Virtual Console page has listed a confirmed release date for Super Mario RPG of Tuesday the 24th of June 2008.
Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/lineup.html
This date goes without saying. The game's release was already confirmed for June 2008, and as Japan's Virtual Console releases are every Tuesday, and the 24th is the last Tuesday of this June, well, what more needs to be said?
I can only hope now that a European release will soon follow.
42. BlackFira
23 Jun 2008, 18:59 GMT
i will definitely get this game and train all day leveling up it will be my first snes rpg. any idea when this will come out in canada and usa?
43. BleachFan888
23 Jun 2008, 20:58 GMT
OK, so they turned a side-scrolling action game into a turn-based RPG? That's more than just a spin-off, it's just madness.
(Please, no one respond by saying "But this is SPARTA!")
44. Scruffy
24 Jun 2008, 03:50 GMT
way better than paper mario, its the original mario rpg... ive always wondered why mallow and geno never made any further appearances after this game?
45. BlackFira
24 Jun 2008, 03:55 GMT
my cousin use to have this on his hacked xbox along with a bunch of other games lol anyhow that might be how i found out about this game
46. Bass X0
24 Jun 2008, 11:13 GMT
Mallow and Geno were Square created characters so there would have been licensing issues.
47. Hero10x
24 Jun 2008, 15:23 GMT
i cant believe its out for japan, i feel so happy
just the fact that its out
its a dream come true
48. Kingston
24 Jun 2008, 19:11 GMT
Must... Buy... SMRPG...
49. Bass X0
24 Jun 2008, 23:25 GMT
You'll be even happier when its out in America. Heh. Watch it be out in the U.K. this week three days before America. That would make quite a fun discussion topic.
50. Slionr
25 Jun 2008, 10:45 GMT
Thats something we need in europe: MORE RPGs for VC. Cant wait to download this game
51. Hero10x
26 Jun 2008, 16:17 GMT
do you guys think this is coming out this monday?
i really hope so
ive been playing mario galaxy a lot to distract myself til monday lol
52. Storm101
28 Jun 2008, 22:07 GMT
Never count on the VC. It seems we're constantly being disappointed. Never get your hopes up. It will come when it comes. It really is sad that we have to have such a negative attitude about the VC.
53. Hero10x
29 Jun 2008, 07:14 GMT
yeah storm, its the fact that 2008 has just been so cruel when it comes to VC. its really a shame, because 2007 was incredible
54. Hero10x
29 Jun 2008, 19:19 GMT
tomorrows the big day. if it doesnt come out, im going to boycott VC
55. mikaroni
30 Jun 2008, 19:56 GMT
Finally I will be able to play my favorite game of all time again and also play the first game that Geno appeared in since people forget or just didn't play it that he had a cameo appearance in mario and luigi superstar saga as the instructional thing for the arcade machine with the scale.
56. Danieru Lynx
01 Jul 2008, 06:31 GMT
@ Hero10x: Let the boycotting begin, =P
I'm not going to be all competitive about this game with regards to who gets it first for the Virtual Console out of the US and Europe, as if it's released for one then it's bound to be released for the other soon after. If it's released in Europe first, great, as I live in the UK! If it's released in America first, then surely that means that a European release will soon follow.
I just hope I can get a Classic Controller in time for its release...
Regardless, at least said controller will make Super Mario World less of a waste of Wii Points (for the record, I consider Super Mario World to be epic, but controlling it using the GameCube controller is a nightmare, plus I've still got my friend's GBA copy to play on for the time being).
Can Nintendo please just release this somewhere other than Japan? XD
57. Mr. Cheez
03 Jul 2008, 04:52 GMT
I want this game bad. 'Nuff Said.
58. Objection_Blaster
07 Jul 2008, 21:05 GMT
My friend thinks this'll be next week. if so, then it should be amzing as the wiiware game is Strongbad (according to some sites.) Neither is confirmed.
EDIT: Wow...we got neither in July...thats freaking sad...
59. Surgical Precision
08 Jul 2008, 05:28 GMT
I love this game for the simple fact that they made the whole Mario/Bowser struggle out to be as week as it really is most of the time. (SMG is a HUGE exception to this though)
Smithy is likely to this day the single most evil creature Mario has ever faced. And it's because of THAT that I NEED this game again!
I seriously doubt Mario will ever find himself a better villain...
60. Mickeymac
08 Jul 2008, 23:37 GMT
Does this game have anything like the badges in Paper Mario? Anything like the cooking system? Those were the best things about Paper Mario, and minus those it's Kind of a deal-breaker, as I went back to Paper Mario recently and it wasn't as fun as I remembered. It's good to hear that the characters are funny and it's not too long, but from what I've seen, there's better things I'd rather spend $8 on than this, unless somebody could prove to me otherwise.
Oh, and I know the equipment thing has already been covered, but every RPG has that. The badges are part of what made Paper Mario so unique, besides the leveling system and battle system, and without it it would be just your average RPG game, and I really don't like the standard stuff.
61. Surgical Precision
09 Jul 2008, 02:33 GMT
If my memory isn't COMPLETELY failing me I do believe this is just a standard outing...
But what this game does have is truly a rare thing in the Mario universe...
Epicness... This game not only has a plot, It's a damn good one!
It's funny enough to keep it light at times but for the most part this is the darkest situation mario has ever been put into so far...
And as you progress through this game you really do get a sense of heroism with the cast of characters that otherwise normally just dose not seem like it belongs in a Mario game...
It's in every way in it's own right just as good as the early Final Fantasys... (Not completely in the same way of course! But just as good non the less!)
62. Mickeymac
09 Jul 2008, 05:01 GMT
@Surgical Precision
Yah, see, there's my problem, I never liked the early Final Fantasy games(never played the new ones but the don't seem any better), the story was too dull("Epic" to me means "dull"), and combat was even worse. Paper Mario was like the exact opposite of Final Fantasy(at least to me), and I was really hoping for something more along those lines for this game. I guess I'm gonna pass on this and wait for Earthbound, or buy Beyond Oasis, that looks cool.
63. mmarkster
09 Jul 2008, 23:28 GMT
I want this game SOOO bad! I never got to play this game
64. bosshog
10 Jul 2008, 00:53 GMT
i recently played smrpg and was dissapointed when i found that while it is a pretty entertaining rpg it isnt nearly as deep in accessories, sidequests and plot as it is built up to be, because of this it lacks the replayability of other snes rpg's and therefore i believe smrpg is very overrated and is easily beaten out by final fantasy 3,4 and chrono trigger..three games which are much deeper and worthy of your wii points be it that your willing to wait for their release. although smrpg isnt as good as final fantasies 3,4 or chrono trigger that doesnt mean its a bad game just a bad rpg, i can see how many die hard mario fans may still enjoy it, nothing against diehard fans of the game i just humbly suggest that anyone who hasnt played smrpg should give it a try on an emulator before spending your points based on everyone elses opinion and the aura surrounding smrpg.
65. Surgical Precision
10 Jul 2008, 01:18 GMT
@Mickeymac
Well then you're probably right... I still wouldn't up and flat out dismiss the game, But if that drawn-out tail of good vs evil isn't your thing I can't blame ya...
I have never been a huge RPG fan ether... I've never liked any of the FF installments enough to play them completely more once... (Sometimes even just beating the game)
And the List of JRPG games that I have played several times over is vary short...
Chrono Trigger, Radical Dreamers, And Crono Cross (Not just because I had to see all the endings, They are just THAT good.)
Grandia 2, Skies of Arcadia, And Lunar Legend (Legend because I missed the better PSone port and its sequel... @#$%&!)
And finally... Super Mario RPG... Why?... Because at the time it was FREAKING MARIO in a FREAKING RPG!
And also... Giving the porky little plummer and his friends souls (Character depth & in some case's backstory) made me feel closer to the series then I had felt in quite a long time... And sense...
Actually Rosalina's backstory in SMG was the most recent time I actually "connected" with a Mario title... But that's a vary shallow experience compared to what we got with SMRPG...
EDIT@bosshog
Really!?...
Maybe my memory's much more sweet then the truth but... I can't imagine thinking that...
66. Mickeymac
10 Jul 2008, 06:36 GMT
@Surgical Precision
Wow, that's more than me, here's all the ones I've played:
FF 1 and 2,
Every pokemon game ever made
Almost Every Mario RPG
Mega Man Battle Network 6, Mega Man X: Command Mission
Zelda II
Kingdom Hearts, which led to:
Star ocean 3
Rogue Galaxy
Lunar Knights
Summon Night: Swordcraft Story
Tales of Symphonia
Actually, that's a little more than you huh? But then again, most of them aren't incredibly deep like all the ones you played. Honestly, I'd say you are a fan of RPGs, I however always tend to think RPG=boring, though I'm trying to get out of that. Also you've beaten all of those games. With the exception of the pokemon ones(if you count getting all of the badges "beaten"), one of the Mario ones, and Kingdom Hearts(I forced myself to beat that one), I haven't beaten most of those.
Edit: Oh, that was your Replay list?! How many RPGs do you own if you're not a "huge fan"?
67. Surgical Precision
10 Jul 2008, 21:52 GMT
@Mickeymac
...
Well by "own" only seven right now unless you count the Zelda's... (I don't tend to keep the games that I don't REALLY like)
But if you mean played then...
Zelda's if you count them (All but Minnish Cap)
Pokemon's - Blue, Yellow, Silver, Crystal, & Emerald (I'm waiting for the complete editions now instead of buying the first two)
Kingdom Harts 1&2 As well as Chain of Memorys
Final Fantasy's (Main Series up to 9 skipped 3 though, As well as Tactics & Tactics Advice 1 )
Chrono Series (If you can call it a series, Seeing as Radical Dreamers is more or less a Chrono Cross bata)
Lunar Series (Only Legend & Dragon Song before I set it on fire...)
The Paper Mario's as well as Super Mario RPG
And Finally Grandia 2, & Skies of Arcadia (Original & Legends)
Most of them I've beaten but it's only the ones that I mentioned earlier that I've actually completed...
68. Danieru Lynx
10 Jul 2008, 22:16 GMT
Well, it's Thursday night, only an hour and 45 minutes to go before this week's Virtual Console release, and this time it will actually be a Virtual Console release and not a WiiWare release. It's not as though today is particularly special, but there's always a tiny chance that SMRPG will appear. I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, as there's no need for it, but you never know.
I'm not trying to epichype it or anything like what happened two weeks ago, I just thought that it was worth mentioning.
69. Danieru Lynx
11 Jul 2008, 00:06 GMT
There's nothing. Either this week's release is late, or this is the epitome of fail.
70. Surgical Precision
11 Jul 2008, 20:46 GMT
@Mickeymac
Also one more thing, Don't be fooled... That list doesn't really make me big a fan of RPG's...
You just fail to seem to comprehend just how much free time I have...
71. Mickeymac
11 Jul 2008, 22:38 GMT
Wow, I was just about to say that you're still more of a fan than me, unfortunately, my internet crapped out, so it didn't go up.
I think you fail to see how far in denial I am.
But ya, considering these little exchanges we've had for the past couple of days, I can at least say you have as much free time as me...which is a lot...
Anywho, I found a rom of SMRPG. It wasn't bad, okay, ya know. The Isometric view made platforming frustrating beyond belief on the computer, but other than that it was alright. I'd still personally take Paper Mario over this, but considering I have so many fond memories of playing PM, nothing ever looks quite as good.
At the very least I can say I know why it's been hyped so much, if ya catch my drift...
Oh, and Skies of Arcadia, thinking about trying that some time. Which one should I go for, the original or Legends?
72. Surgical Precision
12 Jul 2008, 03:23 GMT
Denial huh?... Would you like to see a list of every game I've beaten that isn't a RPG... ?
I honestly think if there is a God out there he/she's probably crying tears of blood at the mere thought of how I've decided to throw my life away...
When my time comes Jesus will likely beat the living shit out of me with a rubber trout for the next 10,000 years before throwing my ass into the deepest pit in hell he can find for wasting his time & a perfectly good trout!
And when the devil eventually finds me, After looking my life over he'll likely shake his head & say... "Well... Why don't we just make him repeat that once every thousand years... Give him a beer in the meantime... Can't be TOO mean after all"...
...
.... ok... I'm done...
OH! as for skies of arcadia most definitely the original if you can find everything you need to play it...
Legends isn't horrible, But it has two major faults...
One is the Music is HEAVILY compressed and (Like most GC Games) only sounds good on it's highest quality settings because of whatever compression method Nintendo has people do for their games...
And the other Ironically is also one & the same as to why you should play the GC version... It's bonus content...
It's not bad at all... It's just improperly placed...
One such feature in the game requires you to battle doplegaingers of your main group who are going about ruining your reputation...
If you don't you can't recruit all the charters in the game or even get a good ending. (Making the final battle vary hard & next to pointless)
But in order to fight them you'll need to level up about 10-15 times...
Not only does this take a mind numbing amount of time because of its placement in the game, But once you actually do beat them the rest of the game (Including the Final Battle) well be idioticly easy...
So DC version first then or if the prior isn't optional, the GC for the otherwise great bonus content!
73. Mickeymac
12 Jul 2008, 06:17 GMT
Thanks for the feedback mate, I was probably going to go with the Dreamcast version anyways, so I'll have at least one RPG on the thing.
Also, by denial, I mean I don't hate RPGs as much as I think I do, as well as convinced that nothing could be as good as Paper Mario.
Anywho, I don't like to play roms for more than 5 minutes so I'm gonna have to ask, do you use the hammer in the overworld? That's another thing I always loved in Paper Mario, and it would be cool to see it in this game. Still no word on an item creation system huh? To be honest, If a game has one, and is easily usible, it automatically becomes one of my favorite games. Oh, and at any point are there any sort of choices that effect you at a later point in the game? That alone would give me incentive to play the game multiple times, especially since it's so short(as far as I know, a lot of games give you choices at the beginning that effect more or less how the game turns out, but the games are usually so long that it's not worth trying all of the different outcomes). Paper Mario sort of had it but it wasn't to big, at least not enough to warrent a second play through on its own, so I'm not expecting anything too big from this either, so long as it's something.
74. Surgical Precision
12 Jul 2008, 07:03 GMT
I can't remember perfectly but I think he only used the hammer outside of battle during platform based minigames...
And I don't recall any items creation systems unfortunately... But then again I don't recall anyone outside of Japan getting those back then anyway...
And finally last but not least... Yes & No...
You in true to squaresoft games of the day fashion only had the option to ignore or complete side quest... Anything on the main plot line trail was unavoidable & Linear... (Except for maybe how it's told to you & or how much you wanted to hear about it)
75. Mickeymac
12 Jul 2008, 07:21 GMT
@Surgical Precision
Thaks, yes & no answers was basically what I was asking for. Too bad about the Hammer and Item thing, though. Are you able to spin around at will? There are three things that I always did in Paper Mario: Spin around, cook, and swing the hammer around randomly - with out those, the funness level went down a whole 90%.
Oh well, I'm sure I'll find something to amuse myself. Any suggestions?
Edit: Oh, and Ground-pounding, I did that a lot, too. Can you do that in this game?
76. Mr. Cheez
12 Jul 2008, 18:14 GMT
Does this game involve properly-timed button presses in combat like M&L or Paper Mario, or does it use the old "choose attack and watch" method? That's why I've love the other Mario RPGs, the combat's actually involving.
Edit: Nevermind. Drake answered my question. Now I really want this game! It's the only Mario RPG I haven't played!
77. Surgical Precision
12 Jul 2008, 21:41 GMT
@Mickeymac
Mario's "Butt Stomp" ground pound move didn't come along until SM64 so no unfortunately not... Trying to remember if the spin jump was in here or not though...
Well unfortunately at the end of the day there are only two things you can do to enemys outside of combat...
You can jump on them resulting in a battle that gives you the lead advantage... (OR just to torment the village people)
OR... As you could see in that video you can get a Power Star that instantly kills anything you hit or anything that hits you... (Which will usually up your level quite a bit)
Other then that & minigames (Which often do things differentially) your stuck doing things in battles...
But that really isn't a bad thing, This game has a wonderful combat system that's as fun as it is zainny. (Just like the Paper Mario's & the Mario & Luigi series)
And giving a character one weapon instead of another will result in a completely different way of fighting...
78. Mickeymac
13 Jul 2008, 01:14 GMT
@Surgical Precision
Good to hear. I can assure you, I will be tormenting the village people every hour, on the hour. Nice to hear about the weapon thing, too, even if it is more or less standard.
I actually can't think of another question...oh wait, here's one: Are there or are there not Ninjas. I can't remember which Paper Mario had ninjas, but if this or any game has ninjas, its awesomeness increases tenfold!
I gotta say, my opinion of this game has really improved. At first, I assumed it was a generic RPG with Mario on the cover, but now I see it's truly a game worthy of the Mario monacre(if it's spelled wrong, blame the lousy spell check)! I really got to learn to keep a more open mind about these sorta things!
79. Surgical Precision
13 Jul 2008, 01:58 GMT
I don't recall if or if not there are ninjas in this game but I do know there's something much better!
Axem Rangers! The evil spoofs of the power rangers!
And one of the most unforgettable groups of villains in any video game EVER!
Anywhoo... Good to hear you'll at least give this game a chance!
80. Mickeymac
13 Jul 2008, 02:18 GMT
@Surgical Precision
Power Rangers? As in the original Power Rangers?! As in "Still have their F'n poster on my freakin' wall" Power Rangers?!?!?! This is going to be the awesomest game I've ever played!!!
On, and I downloaded the Chrono Trigger rom, it was pretty fun, especially when I got to name the characters(it was like I was 10 again!), and several of the names wound up being funnier than expected! I was still a little annoyed by the battle system though, since there's no way to actively block, though, when they get hit, there is an animation of the characters blocking(or at least it looked like they were blocking), so that sort of made up for it. All in all, I can see why you liked it so much, right up there with the Mario RPGs in termsof funnness and comedy(intentional or otherwise).
One question though: Should I get the PSone remake, or wait for the new DS remake?
81. Surgical Precision
13 Jul 2008, 07:24 GMT
Gah!...
Um... Well actually that has nothing to do with why I liked it at all... (Though I really do love the real time battle system especially later in the game)
But please for the love of god don't make fun of anything like that... It'll completely ruin the game for you later on when the story gets REALLY GOOD...
And I'd wait for the DS port... Rather if or if not it has the anime couldn't possibly make a big enough difference considering all you do lose in the PSone version...
Trust me on that... I've had them both at one point & if my SNES Cart hadn't died I would have snapped this PSshit disc into tiny little fragments LONG AGO...
The Anime (While fun to watch) doesn't even sync up right with the in game events...
It's much MUCH better to just play the SNES version & watch the Anime afterwards...
That or just wait & see what they're gonna do with the DS port...
82. Mr. Cheez
13 Jul 2008, 07:48 GMT
The original paper mario had the Ninjakoopas, but other than that I don't really remember any ninjas in Mario RPGs.
83. Mickeymac
13 Jul 2008, 23:20 GMT
@Mr. Cheez
Thank you, I knew one of the Mario RPGs had Ninjas. I'll be good with the Axem Rangers. They sure liked to parody a lot of shows back then, huh?
@Surgical Precision
Don't worry, that's only a habit I have with roms, demos, and other things that are considered "temporary". When I get the real game, I'll treat it with a lot more respect. Plus. my mother would kill me.
And, I didn't know about the Anime part, though I didn't read into it. Really I was planning on getting Final Fantasy Chronocles simply because it's both DS remakes(CT & FF4) in one, and at a cheaper price than either. I'll still wait, but I'm going to have to read into it before I buy.
Oh, and why I said you liked it, I ment the combat and the story, not the renaming of characters.
84. Surgical Precision
13 Jul 2008, 23:46 GMT
I'll help you out with that...
For one FF4 on the ds looks absolutely nothing like it's 2D original used on FFC, The game has been completely remasterd into 3D with tons of cut-scenes...
We don't know enough yet about CT on the DS, But it's PSone outing suffers from massive amounts of lag with literally EVERY SINGLE THING you do!
Touch an enemy - wait 4-6 seconds, Go into the minu - 7-8 seconds, ect...
And WORST OF ALL the original game still has to this day one of the greatest sound tracks out of any game ever made...
And wouldn't you know it, All those wonderful melodies now sound as crisp & clear as a blind mentality retarded hippo getting it on with a truck!
The only really good thing about it is the Anime opening, cut-scenes, And Ending... Most of which while great don't even go well with how there placed in the game...
If they're for some god forsaken reason not in the DS port you can easily find them online with minimal effort... (Don't watch any of them now of course)
85. Mickeymac
14 Jul 2008, 01:28 GMT
Oi! Thank ya Mac, ya done saved me a lota trouble, ya did.
Anywho, thanks, you've been a geat help to me on several topics these past couple of days, and opened me up to new experiences in the process. I really can't thank you enough!
86. Surgical Precision
14 Jul 2008, 03:22 GMT
LOL
No problem!
But hey if you ever find yourself with a copy of SSBB look me up around here!
...
.... I'm board!...
87. Mickeymac
15 Jul 2008, 05:13 GMT
There is a forum for that, Surgical Precision. I'm there too, but to be honest, I stopped playing SSBB. It happens to me with all of the Super Smash Bros. games - they can't seem t o hold my attention for more than a few weeks.
Here's the link:
http://www.vc-forums.com/brawl-friend-codes-exchange-t7743.html
88. Surgical Precision
15 Jul 2008, 07:40 GMT
Well damn... That's to bad... It's actually one of my favorite fighters...
But hey ya like what ya like right...
89. Mickeymac
16 Jul 2008, 04:52 GMT
It's my favorite too, I just don't play it too often(my favorite Wii game is Super Mario Galaxy, but I haven't played that in ages). I just have A.D.D. and a fickle personality(I hope I said that right and not a way that makes me sound crazy). Who knows, maybe I'll get back into it soon. Just not at this moment.
I hope Nintendo releases this game soon. I can't play the rom anymore since it turns out they're illegal, and now I'm just left craving for more.
90. Surgical Precision
16 Jul 2008, 07:25 GMT
Sorry... I thought you knew that... All roms are illegal in the US unless there of games that aren't "Reddilly Available"... (Don't think I spelled that right)
That's the one & ONLY exception for us in the US as intellectual property laws give the copyright holders power over other laws that might be in effect...
For example the "You have the right to one backup copy" law is null & void because Nintendo doesn't want to allow it...
The game Radical Dreamers (Chrono Series) is a perfect example of a legal rom that you can download in this country because there is absolutely no other way at all to obtain the game beyond downloading the rom...
But aside from a handful of games like RD, Downloading roms is for the most part 99.9% illegal over here regardless if you own the original or not... With the only other exception being homebrew games... (Made by fans)
Anywhoo... Super Mario Galaxy is epic isn't it! I've gotten all 242 stars in that game... The bonus Pictures are a nice touch...
Though that said I still can't help but feel like a complete & total dork each time I see them, After all I did play the game way WAY too long just to get them... Though I suppose not even half as long as SSBB at this point...
91. Mickeymac
17 Jul 2008, 04:07 GMT
Yah, I did know at one point in time, but I forgot, then I learned that lesson again, after I got an infraction in the forums for letting slip about the Chrono Trigger ROM.
And yes, Galaxy is epic, almost daunting, in fact. I spend so much time at a single stage, trying to find everything in one area, that I never make progress, and I just get bored. That's a problem I've had with all the Mario games, yet I still love them.
I think we've answered every possible question, anybody would have about this game, and I challenge anyone to come up with an actual, factual question about Super Mario RPG that hasn't already been answered.
And yes, it was made by square who are now Square Enix.
And Yes, this game is turn-based, with timed button-presses. I think those questions were answered earlier, anyways.
92. Mr. Cheez
19 Jul 2008, 19:58 GMT
@Surgical Precision. Super Mario Galaxy is amazing. So far I got all 120 stars as Mario and am now playing the game again as Luigi. So how do you get the 241st and 242nd stars?
@Mickeymac. I have a bit of a fickle personality myself. I have ADD too, but you probably know that from the Lostwinds review. Ever notice how in some articles, my posts tend to contradict themselves?
And about the Friend Code exchange forum, I'm there! I could use some friends. I thank ya muchly for the link, Mac!
93. pikmin95
19 Jul 2008, 20:55 GMT
man, this game is awesome! i'm getting it right away when it comes out! 6/5 =]
94. Mickeymac
20 Jul 2008, 07:03 GMT
@Mr.Cheez
Thanks, at least now I know I'm not alone in this boat
And your welcome!
Man, if we don't see this game soon, I'm going to have to go back to the other Mario RPG's and that's going to make it a lot harder to get into it once it does finally come out.
@Surgical Precision
For some reason I always think of the VG Cats strip Like a Sturgeon when ever I read your username.
95. StarDust
20 Jul 2008, 07:24 GMT
Still, for months I have had the ROM on my computer, and still yet I refuse to play it (aside from loading it and watching the demo, mainly because I didn't have a good USB controller handy).
I am still looking towards the day that this comes out for VC, as if I play it now, my experience will be tainted and spoiled when it finally hits on the Wii, plus I'll have to start over fresh.......
96. Danieru Lynx
21 Jul 2008, 02:56 GMT
It's Monday for me now, and when it's Monday for America, I do hope that you guys get this game for the Virtual Console, 'cause if you do, then that'll surely mean that the European release will follow. Only time will tell. Good luck!
97. Mickeymac
21 Jul 2008, 19:26 GMT
Chances are you blokes across the lake will be getting it before it arrives in the U.S. of A., but we sure are hoping.
@StarDust
Yeah, I can't say I recommend using the keyboard for this one.
I gotta say, this experience has really turned my hatred of RPGs around! After I tried this, I tried Chrono Trigger and loved it, now I can't wait to play the DS version. I also tried Breath of Fire II, and I loved it especially the story and characters, and I intend on including it in my next VC purchase. Heck, I even tried Final Fantasy again, and this time I liked it, since I was able to imagine up some interesting dialogue, since the characters themselves seem to speak nary a word. I guess I got to get that Dawn of Souls thing again, since the PSP remakes were a bunch of rip-offs.
One question though, do other people do what I do when playing an RPG, imagining their own dialogue for the characters, or sometimes even whole story sequences? Or is that just a personal quirk? I'm just curious, you know in case I'm crazy or something.
Edit: I mean NA, sorry.
98. Bahamut ZERO
27 Jul 2008, 20:14 GMT
I've been waiting since the day the Wii came out for this game (I sold my SNES to get an N64). I love RPG's and the Paper Mairo series so yeah. I bet the reason this hasn't come out is because Square wants to charge us fifty bucks for it. I know they are greedy and don't care about their fans and I'm a Square fan.
glances at username/avatar
99. Mickeymac
28 Jul 2008, 02:24 GMT
@Bahamut ZERO
I'm not sure Square has much control over that, plus it was released in Japan already, so it would be kind of pointless to charge $50 for a game people can get for $9. I just think that Nintendo knows that people want it, and probably hold out purchasing other VC games for it, so they're waiting until people give up on it before they do release it. To bad that by know, I don't care about it anymore, and probably won't get it even if it is released...okay, who am I kidding, I'll be buying this just like the rest, because I'm just that weak...
100. pikmin95
29 Jul 2008, 18:25 GMT
The music in this game is LEGENDARY!
101. Foamyfan231
31 Jul 2008, 02:08 GMT
This game KICKS ASS! I love the music, the game is well played and the graphics are AWESOME!!! I heard that a sequel may be made for the DS but with more Final Fantasy Characters.......SWEET! They had better put Geno in there, I know they will if they make it. I really can't wait for this game to come out, I need wii points NOW!
102. StarDust
31 Jul 2008, 02:16 GMT
Well, I finally gave in and fired up the old [gasp!] emulator on my computer. I recently purchased a PS2 Dual Shock and a EMS2 USB adapter, exclusively for playing games on the computer, seeing as how I don't even own a Playstation. Far better retro controller than any cheap junk PC gamepad on the market, in my opinion. So far as I got, it seems like a really solid, enjoyable game. I got whupped by the Hammer Bros at the end of the woods several times, so I finally just walked around randomly crashing into (and beating up) enemies until I leveled up a few times. Then I finally defeated the Hammer Bros, started exploring the village, hit the save block, and spoke with the chancellor (screenshot #3), when I accidentally hit the RESUME STATE key by mistake, reverting back to the spot right before I first met the hammer bros. I exited the program and reopened it; my save data was reverted back as well. Now I don't feel like beating the stupid hammer Bros all over again. Shame on me for falling into temptation
I will say this, however, on the battle/exp/level system: The mechanics of the game engine seem so perfect in every way, that it makes "Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time" [GBA] seem highly flawed in comparison - This will definitely be an instant download when it is finally released!!!
103. JODIsBack
01 Aug 2008, 09:03 GMT
wtf, the hammer bros are easy to beat
use 2 jumps on one of them and bam he's dead
and just use regular attacks on the other
104. Mickeymac
03 Aug 2008, 06:15 GMT
@JODIsBack
It also involves a lot of level grinding, which he went through. Then he accidentally hit a wrong button, and now he(she?) has to redo all that level grinding all over again, and he( could be a she) doesn't want have to go through all that again.
105. carson
15 Aug 2008, 23:57 GMT
Ive been waiting for this game since the Wii VC started. I remember playing this game as a kid. i loved it! can't wait for it to come to america
106. daemon8394
17 Aug 2008, 04:04 GMT
i love geno the most look at my icon that is geno in anime form!!!
107. daemon8394
17 Aug 2008, 04:06 GMT
i also agree with carson i can't w8 4 it for america
i also played it as a kid i played it from the age 5 to 11 it never got old
108. mikaroni
19 Aug 2008, 02:32 GMT
I'm Curious now on when this will come to the states because this is an OSFC rating only right now. I was looking up what it stood for and the only thing that I was able to find was stuff on the Austrailian ratings system and nothing to do with the esrb
109. kevenz
19 Aug 2008, 03:29 GMT
Very fun game but a bit too linear, simple and easy. I guess it's perfect for someone who wants to get into the turn-based rpg genre.
I still think this game is overrated, if you remove the nintendo characters, you're left with a very generic rpg, about as generic as the very first final fantasy on the nes.
110. carson
19 Aug 2008, 07:30 GMT
"remove the nintendo characters, you're left with a very generic rpg." Well yeah, but that's what makes this game fun, is that its Mario...in an RPG
111. Jonny
22 Aug 2008, 00:18 GMT
WOOT for europe finally legally getting their hands on this as of tonight
112. Corbie
22 Aug 2008, 00:21 GMT
Well it's finally here for European gamers. It's about time! : )
Maybe it won't be long before the US gets it.
113. Iggy
22 Aug 2008, 01:21 GMT
Dang i wish we got this with Mega-man that woulda
been sweet
114. Objection_Blaster
22 Aug 2008, 04:55 GMT
@Corbie
Freaking hoping so!! Gotta get anutha card when it does!
115. Mickeymac
22 Aug 2008, 06:50 GMT
Wow, after reading the review, I think I gotta give this another go. I figured after games like Chrono Trigger and Paper Mario I would've grown out of SMRPG, but it sounds...alright. Though I think I should give the Rom another go instead, so I don't waste my money. One question though, how can it be better now than it was then?
116. Pocketim
22 Aug 2008, 06:53 GMT
Being honest, when I first saw hoe popular this game was, I expected to be a very over-praised game... being honest, this is the first Square game I have played now, and I was impressed. This is also the most complex RPG that I have ever played (I know, I need to try some more RPGs!) and I like it complex, it makes it a lot more fun... Anyway, its very interactive for an RPG as well (at least from what RPGs I have played) and I quite enjoyed some of the platforming sections... I think I might try Final Fantasy soon after playing this XD
117. Mickeymac
22 Aug 2008, 07:02 GMT
@Pocketim
Don't bother, it'll bore you out of your mind, if you're talking about the original. Actually, I liked it, but only because dreamt up my own story and dialogue while I was playing it to keep me interested. The game itself, well, after you play SMRPG, it doesn't hold up. I'd suggest Chrono Trigger, that one was pretty good. Or FF4(hold shift you get FF$), if you're dead-set on Final Fantasy.
118. Slionr
22 Aug 2008, 07:41 GMT
Finaly, a good Square game ^^ (Actraiser was a game by Enix) I did never have the ability to finish it, but this might be my chance to
.... hey, what?? 900 wii-points? It is worth it, but why do I have to pay 100 points more than what they pay in USA?
119. Lothars
22 Aug 2008, 08:39 GMT
The Reason why it's a 100 points more is because of the "import" tax because it was never released in Europe
It's strange but such is life
120. Tennant
22 Aug 2008, 11:07 GMT
Just found out this was released today, downloaded it straight away. First VC download in about a year!
121. Nathan
22 Aug 2008, 11:52 GMT
Hmmm... the review and the video intrigue me to want to check this game out... One day I suppose...
122. MrLopez
22 Aug 2008, 13:12 GMT
OMG It's finally here!!!
Hurray!!
123. Drake
22 Aug 2008, 13:20 GMT
This is really one of my favourite games ever. It's not that great of an example of an RPG but that's part of the charm - If you grind like 2 or 3 levels at the start of the game (Which only takes like 10 minutes) you never have to fight another enemy aside from bosses again if you're good.
124. Danieru Lynx
23 Aug 2008, 03:56 GMT
@ Mickeymac: It's a bit unfair to warn other people away from the Final Fantasy games just because you don't like them, =/
That's like me trying to convince everyone not to play anything with 'WWE' in the title, =S
125. Pocketim
23 Aug 2008, 08:49 GMT
Well, I was thinking about trying one of the GBA/DS remakes... is it worth a shot? I really want to get more involved with RPGs...
EDIT: Geno joined my team today XD The forest maze was much less complicated then I expected... loved the boss XD
126. Mayhem
23 Aug 2008, 13:25 GMT
I take it this is still running 60Hz? Just wanted to check... I still remember buying this in the US back in Xmas 96 along with SFA2. Happy days...
127. Danieru Lynx
23 Aug 2008, 15:29 GMT
@ Pocketim: I'm lost in the Forest Maze, XD
The GBA/DS remakes are definitely worth a shot if you're after a serious RPG. FFIV is considerably more difficult than V and VI, and VI is my favourite of the three. I haven't played the DS remake of III enough to really be able to comment on it, although graphically it's beautifully reminiscent of FFIX, :3
If you have access to the DS remake of FFIV then that's a champion choice if you ask me. Either way, the remakes are the best of the bunch. Sans FFIX, the Final Fantasy games from VII onwards begin to decline in compairson to VI and earlier if you ask me.
128. Bass X0
23 Aug 2008, 16:26 GMT
i kept following the mushroom's directions of left, left, straight, right... following Geno when I see him. i had to take a guess once or twice though.
129. Bass X0
23 Aug 2008, 16:30 GMT
is it me, or did anyone else notice Zelda dungeon music during one underground section?
130. Drake
23 Aug 2008, 23:07 GMT
Bass: The Toad's directions are not related to Geno. Follow them from Mario's perspective for a secret area.
131. Mickeymac
24 Aug 2008, 00:56 GMT
G-D, I haven't been making friends at all this week.
@Myself
Never ever post about anything that has to do with Final Fantasy. Ever.
In any case, I tried the Rom once again, and now I can't wait for this game to come to NA!
Actually, I came to mention that I was a little unfair towards FF, it's not bad in any way, I just figured he may not enjoy it as much as SMRPG. I shouldn't have discourged somebody like that, sorry.
132. The_Indigo_Effect
24 Aug 2008, 05:48 GMT
"As much as I love the Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi titles, there is nothing like the original Super Mario RPG."
You're absolutely right. Super Mario RPG was the first and is still the best.
133. slangman
24 Aug 2008, 17:39 GMT
An extremely enjoyable RPG. At the time of writing i have just got one of the 7 stars and now up to the underground sewers bit. Man this is better then FF 7. (and people said that was one of the best RPGs) ? :I
134. Peppy Hare
26 Aug 2008, 02:47 GMT
Anyone know how many blocks of Wii memory this game requires for download? I'm virtually tapped out and I don't really want to remove any of my previous downloads.
Thanks in advance.
135. Drake
26 Aug 2008, 13:19 GMT
64 blocks.
136. pikmin95
27 Aug 2008, 00:34 GMT
Thats a lot compared to all of the other SNES games.
137. WolfLink22
27 Aug 2008, 06:02 GMT
When this comes out in USA it will take over the 1st spot on the Popular VC Games list big time.
138. Bensei
28 Aug 2008, 17:23 GMT
@pikmin95: What SNES Games have you downloaded so far? All my SNES games have 50+ blocks, the winner is DKC2 with 95 blocks
139. Objection_Blaster
29 Aug 2008, 01:54 GMT
"My predicted/hopeful release date for all regions:
Japan: June *
US: July/August
Europe: (Sorry, you'll probably have to wait for Hanabi) * "
Well I got 2 outta 3!! Go me! Now gimme the game paleeze!
140. KeroKero Cola
29 Aug 2008, 05:42 GMT
I can understand why Europe got this before America simply because Europe did not receive a PAL version, but why did Japan receive this MONTHS ago? Are they always first?
I somehow remember an article on the net, I believe it was IGN stating that Mario RPG was confirmed to be released last year...? I don't mind waiting, especially for a game this good, but the wait is beginning to get a little ridiculous.
141. Decus Q
30 Aug 2008, 04:46 GMT
why hasn't america gotten this yet?! this is by far one of the best RPG's in mario's rpg games. it presented an original story for once. and it's a game that gets better as you get older. when i was a kid i didn't get half the jokes until i played it a couple more times. so for me playing this again would be a blast from the past and never wanting to leave for quite a while XD
142. PuppetMasterKuruku
30 Aug 2008, 12:56 GMT
You guys across the pond better be downloading and enjoying this. I stopped reserving my Wii Points long ago, and I wound up having a playthrough on the Homebrew Channel instead. I've played the game to death, and I'm sure thanks to emulation you guys have as well. After all, plenty of people here have played Terranigma.
Speaking of which, count on T