Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions

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  • Summary: Save Princess Peach's voice, the Beanbean Kingdom and ... Bowser?! The game that launched the Mario & Luigi series returns looking better than ever before. In this renewed classic, Mario and Luigi journey to the Beanbean Kingdom with Bowser to restore Princess Peachs voice. Control Mario andSave Princess Peach's voice, the Beanbean Kingdom and ... Bowser?! The game that launched the Mario & Luigi series returns looking better than ever before. In this renewed classic, Mario and Luigi journey to the Beanbean Kingdom with Bowser to restore Princess Peachs voice. Control Mario and Luigi simultaneously, making use of their unique Bros. Moves to solve puzzles and emerge victorious in action-packed battles. Pay heed to the enemys patterns and time your reactions right to land satisfying counterblows. Included in this remake is the Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser mode, which tells the story of the game from the perspective of Bowsers minions. Recruit characters to grow your own Minion army as you fight to locate your missing leader!

    Features:

    * Mario and Luigi have access to different techniques, known as Bros. Moves, necessary for solving puzzles on their adventure. Switch between the two characters at will to pave your way and progress through new areas.
    * Time your button presses to skillfully dodge enemy blows, land devastating counters, and inflict increased damage in battle. Utilize Bros. Attacks that dish out massive damage!
    * In the brand new mode titled Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, become the unlikely hero, Captain Goomba. Journey together with ShyGuy, Boo and other familiar Baddies.
    * The Minion Quest storyline takes place during Mario & Luigis classic adventure. Find out what really transpired behind-the-scenes!
    * Compatible with amiibo figures* from the Super Mario series, including Mario and Luigi amiibo figures. Also coming soon are brand new Goomba and Koopa Troopa amiibo. The Goomba, Koopa Troopa and Boo amiibo figures will each have read/write compatibility.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. Cubed3
    Oct 17, 2017
    90
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga has not lost any of its charm over the past decade and a half, plus looks better than ever now on Nintendo 3DS thanks to its new lick of paint. Humorous, addictive, inventive - everything that made the Game Boy Advance original so addictive returns, with some handy touch screen shortcuts added into the mix, and a pleasant side game in the form of the Bowser's Minions RTS quest. With this, Paper Jam Bros. and Bowser's Inside Story, the Mario & Luigi series shows it is still going from strength to strength thanks to the genius team at AlphaDream.
  2. Trusted Reviews
    Oct 4, 2017
    90
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Sage is genuinely one of my favourite remasters in years – I can’t remember a time that I’ve smiled as much while playing a game. Good humour combined with smart mechanics and that Nintendo absurdity make for an exceptionally good mix. The game is as good today as it was back in 2003, and new addition Bowser’s Minions is a very entertaining extra. This is truly one of the finest RPGs there ever was.
  3. RPG Fan
    Jan 22, 2019
    85
    If you've never played a Mario & Luigi game, this is a perfect entry point. If you're coming back to re-experience a game you've played and loved, it still holds up. If the main draw is the Minion Quest side game, this might be worth a pass, but it's amusing enough if you're going to pick up the game anyway. Either way, even after 15 years, I had a blast playing this game. I can't wait to get my hands on more Mario & Luigi titles, and hope they continue the series in the future.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 4, 2017
    80
    A great remake that ticks all the right boxes. Not only does the original game hold up incredibly well, but there are plenty of design and mechanical changes that make the game feel fresh. Bowser’s Minions is a great addition that complements the original game nicely. This is a great starting point for the Mario & Luigi series and is wholeheartedly recommended.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    80
    Remake of the older Marios RPG – still funny, full of possibilities and opponents. To this is added a separate war miniature game, which, however, next to Mario acts rather static. [Issue#279]
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  6. RPG Site
    Oct 5, 2017
    80
    Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions a weird game to review. It’s a safe and fine remake of a good game that didn’t really need a remake - although new features like fast-forward are still certainly appreciated. It adds a new mode that isn’t very interesting and doesn’t offer much. Superstar Saga is still a fun game and I enjoyed reliving a little nostalgia, but I can’t help but feel the whole thing was unnecessary.
  7. Vooks
    Oct 4, 2017
    60
    Please play Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions if you never had the chance to play the original. Despite some questionable adjustments, having the opportunity to re-experience this game was an absolute pleasure and has only reminded me of why I love it so much. The characters and writing are as charming as ever, and the memories I had exploring the quirky BeanBean Kingdom are ones I’ll never forget. I only wish I could say the same for the Bowser’s Minions side of the package.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. 1x1ismath
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    Best Game! This game is outstanding because of the quality and story. It is exciting to level up and collect items. So much to do in thisBest Game! This game is outstanding because of the quality and story. It is exciting to level up and collect items. So much to do in this game. However, one problem, once I complete the game I end up in the last save spot.… Expand
  2. robertoiglesias
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A port of Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga was necessary imo. After all it was on the GBA. But what really makes this fantastic is the newA port of Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga was necessary imo. After all it was on the GBA. But what really makes this fantastic is the new Bowser’s Minions Story.
    This port was needed unlike 50% of Switch ports from the innocent Wii U    … Expand
  4. JORDANBAYNE
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
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  5. Resetto
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    This game is just a ton of fun. It may be easy, and some of the second half of the game can drag, but the game is just overall pleasing toThis game is just a ton of fun. It may be easy, and some of the second half of the game can drag, but the game is just overall pleasing to play and pleasing to look at. This is in my opinion, the prettiest looking Mario and Luigi game.… Expand
  6. AsrielDreemur
    Nov 5, 2017
    8
    It's a pretty good remake of the original gba superstar saga. For those who had played the original gba version, the game mechanics might notIt's a pretty good remake of the original gba superstar saga. For those who had played the original gba version, the game mechanics might not seems familiar as before because they had updated or change some of the minor game mechanics. Overall, it's still the same game that we all love and remembered.

    For players who hasn't play the original game, you should definitely give this a try. It have a really good story, the graphic is is upgraded which looks great and fun game mechanics.    … Expand
  7. JasonPrivy
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    This is a very nostalgic game for many people sadly I wasn't able to be on the craze when it started but it is still a solid game would playThis is a very nostalgic game for many people sadly I wasn't able to be on the craze when it started but it is still a solid game would play again and recommend it… Expand
  8. Staven_Byrne
    Nov 16, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am disappointed with several factors.

    1) Player must exit Hoohoo Mountain to unlock Bowser's Minions
    2) Player must see all credits to unlock final stages in Bowser's Minions
    3) Worst of all, game crashes in credit

    4) BP cost increased too much
    5) Bros. attack power nerfed too much
    6) Boss battle unreasonably difficult and long (especially Cackletta's Soul
    7) Bean monsters rarely drop Woo Beans (far less than original
    8) Bowser's Minions mode force players to grind for levels    … Expand

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#6 Best 3DS Game of 2017
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#7 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2017
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#13 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2017