Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey

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  • Summary: Laugh your way through a story told from three perspectives. Search the Mushroom Kingdom for a cure as Bowser, explore his innards as the Mario Bros., and discover the untold story of Bowser Jr.’s Journey. Overcome the fury of Fawful, action-packed battles, puzzling tasks, and giant bossesLaugh your way through a story told from three perspectives. Search the Mushroom Kingdom for a cure as Bowser, explore his innards as the Mario Bros., and discover the untold story of Bowser Jr.’s Journey. Overcome the fury of Fawful, action-packed battles, puzzling tasks, and giant bosses in a classic action RPG—stuffed with new content! Mario and Luigi are stuck inside Bowser, forced to accomplish unusual tasks to assist their arch nemesis with hero stuff across the land. The scenes and dialogue that ensue will have you cackling like Fawful, even in battle! Time your button presses and keep up with the action: turn the system sideways, blow into the mic, or tap the touch screen. In an all-new mode, Bowser Jr. will cross paths with our unlikely allies as he recruits Ranged, Flying, and Melee troopers to fight for his cause. Strategically form teams and pit them against enemies to reign supreme in frenetic combat. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jan 11, 2019
    90
    Mixing old concepts with new things, introduced with the Bowser Jr adventure, the game is a good way to have fun, appreciating the writing and craziness of some situations we're going through.
  2. Cubed3
    Jan 23, 2019
    90
    In an age where remakes and remasters are as hotly anticipated as the biggest AAA title, it's great to see yet another gem from yesteryear arrive, giving players who never experienced it the first time around a second chance and letting players who enjoyed it originally revisit just what made it stand out to them. The Mario RPG series is a perfect example. It is criminally underrated and deserves to be lauded far more. Any new opportunity to do that is a blessing. This was an awesome game almost a decade ago and now it has gotten a fresh lick of paint and it is looking better than ever.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 22, 2019
    90
    The 3DS version of Bowser's Inside Story might not be fully necessary – the original is still 100% playable – but it's the definitive version of the game. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 68]
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  4. Video Chums
    Jan 28, 2019
    84
    Another classic Mario RPG has made its way to 3DS in this remake of Bowser's Inside Story. The updated graphics and enjoyable Bowser Jr.'s Journey wonderfully complement a title that was already packed full of fun gameplay variety and hilarious absurdity.
  5. DualShockers
    Feb 21, 2019
    80
    Everything fun from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story gets a facelift, but what's new might not be special enough for another purchase.
  6. Destructoid
    Jan 22, 2019
    80
    It's tough to recommend this release to anyone who already owns the DS version, a game that is still completely playable no matter which member of the 3DS family you own. Everything that was great about the original is still great here. But if you're one of the dwindling number of people still rocking a 3DS and you have yet to take a trip to the bowels of Bowser, it's an unforgettable adventure full of wit, charm, and comedy. Bowser Jr's Journey may not add anything worthwhile in regards to gameplay, but it does reaffirm that the strength of the Mario & Luigi franchise lies in its writing.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Jan 18, 2019
    70
    Bowser Jr’s Journey is easy to overlook and it’s a shame it wasn’t a more thought-out experience that could have been enjoyable given a good shake up instead of just being a glorified mobile title. There’s a lot of things done right here, but also some missed opportunities that could have been better executed overall. Anyone who wants to dive back into the Mario & Luigi RPG series will likely enjoy their time with Bowser’s Inside Story, but it’s an extremely relaxed experience that won’t be too memorable outside lots of chortles along the way.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. holnugget
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    This is basically the third polishing of an otherwise gem of a game. If you picked up the last version on 3DS then you have the bulk of theThis is basically the third polishing of an otherwise gem of a game. If you picked up the last version on 3DS then you have the bulk of the game. The new missions and extra story are the whip cream and cherry on the sundae. Visuals also appear to have gotten a polish. Even though the old visuals on the last game weren’t bad. Definitely worth dusting off the old 3DS to play. Highly recommended!… Expand
  2. DrRobotnik
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    A perfect remake for a perfect game! Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey is a remake of the 2009 DS title, Mario &A perfect remake for a perfect game! Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey is a remake of the 2009 DS title, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story which was met by many positive reviews. Bowser's Inside Story DX is a remake of the entirety of the original game in the same framework as Superstar Saga DX with enhanced visuals, many quality of life features, and a new side mode (Bowser Jr.'s Journey). AlphaDream chose the right game to go out on and they will go down in history as the company that made some of the greatest RPGs of all time.… Expand
  4. Crisco_05
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest game of 2019. No question. Graphics. Gameplay. Story. All incredible
  5. IReviewGames101
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    This remake is an ok remake I say that cause there is LITERALLY NO DIFFRENCE (like no better graphics) if u don’t have a ds and you wanna playThis remake is an ok remake I say that cause there is LITERALLY NO DIFFRENCE (like no better graphics) if u don’t have a ds and you wanna play this game then this is perfect for you… Expand
  6. ramssC
    Oct 25, 2022
    9
    Me siento mal por haberlo visto como un mal remake por cosas tan diminutas. Lo terminé ayer y cuando estuve en los créditos, entré a llorarMe siento mal por haberlo visto como un mal remake por cosas tan diminutas. Lo terminé ayer y cuando estuve en los créditos, entré a llorar porque llevo estos 3 años esperando algún M&L de Nintendo y nada.

    Es triste cuando te das cuenta que el remake se hizo para tratar de mantener el estudio vivo y no lo lograron. Gracias por todo, Alphadream     … Expand
  7. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    El mismo juego tan disfrutable como el original, audiovisualmente mejorado y sumando un contenido adicional que, a mi particularmente, no meEl mismo juego tan disfrutable como el original, audiovisualmente mejorado y sumando un contenido adicional que, a mi particularmente, no me interesó demasiado.… Expand
  8. ZEZEZE2
    Jun 19, 2022
    0
    This remake is a great example on how to do a remake right, I just wish it was on switch, instead of 3ds. Then it would be solid dimond.

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