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|system=[[SNES]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|Wii]], [[Wii U Virtual Console|Wii U]]) | |system=[[SNES]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|Wii]], [[Wii U Virtual Console|Wii U]]) | ||
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− | '''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''' is a [[Super NES]] game which acts as the first roleplaying game in the ''[[Portal: Mario|Super Mario]]'' franchise and is also the first ''Mario'' game featuring a | + | '''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''' is a [[Super NES]] game which acts as the first roleplaying game in the ''[[Portal: Mario|Super Mario]]'' franchise and is also the first ''Mario'' game featuring a comprehensive plot. The game was created jointly by Squaresoft, known for their ''Final Fantasy'' series, and Nintendo. It blended the ''Mario'' world with traditional RPG elements and would later inspire two separate ''Mario'' RPG series. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
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=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
− | + | Made by Square Soft, the people behind many popular RPG series, this game combines RPG strategy with timing skill. Instead of simply choosing an attack, watching your character perform it and then watching your character take damage from the enemy, with timed hits you can press buttons at the right times to add more power to your attack or decrease the power of enemy attacks. There are also a plethora of entertaining minigames- like rolling down Midas River, racing Yoshis and chasing bearded men up hills. | |
− | + | Another landmark of this game is that both the princess and Bowser are playable after they join your party. It's noteworthy to see Bowser playable in the game. Although Peach was playable in the American Super Mario Bros. 2, this is the first time you can play as Bowser. Mario's other two teammates are original characters- [[Geno]] the possessed doll and [[Mallow]] the weather wizard who thinks he's a frog. | |
− | One of the last Mario games for the Super NES, this features some of the system's most | + | One of the last Mario games for the Super NES, this features some of the system's best and most realistic graphics, aided by the SA-1 chip. It also has a variety of memorable music. There are also comical elements to the game that prevent the plumber from becoming too serious. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
− | Despite being the original ''Mario'' RPG, no official sequel has been made. Instead, two other ''Mario'' RPGs were later made that each spawned their own respective subseries: ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. The former was originally made with the working title of ''Super Mario RPG 2'' before it became its own distinct game. Despite their differences, these RPGs do incorporate some elements from ''Super Mario RPG'', such as the timed hits | + | Despite being the original ''Mario'' RPG, no official sequel has been made. Instead, two other ''Mario'' RPGs were later made that each spawned their own respective subseries: ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. The former was originally made with the working title of ''Super Mario RPG 2'' before it became its own distinct game. Despite their differences, these RPGs do incorporate some elements from ''Super Mario RPG'', such as the timed hits and humor. |
− | The reason this game has no sequel and that is characters have failed to reappear for the most part is that Square held the rights to all original elements of the game and shortly afterwards started making games for the Playstation instead of Nintendo. Squaresoft and Nintendo have begun working together | + | The reason this game has no sequel and that is characters have failed to reappear for the most part is that Square held the rights to all original elements of the game and shortly afterwards started making games for the Playstation instead of Nintendo. Squaresoft and Nintendo have begun working together in following years, but with only two ''Super Mario RPG''-related cameo appearances in the following years. |
==Ports and Remakes== | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
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*It was released for the [[Wii]] as part of its [[Wii Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] in June 2008 for Japan, and then for the other regions in late August/early September of the same year. In Europe, it was released as part of the Hanabi Festival promotion, because it had not been originally released for the Super NES in that region. The game would later be released again for the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]] in 2016. | *It was released for the [[Wii]] as part of its [[Wii Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] in June 2008 for Japan, and then for the other regions in late August/early September of the same year. In Europe, it was released as part of the Hanabi Festival promotion, because it had not been originally released for the Super NES in that region. The game would later be released again for the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]] in 2016. | ||
*It was among the games included in the [[Super NES Classic Edition]] in 2017. | *It was among the games included in the [[Super NES Classic Edition]] in 2017. | ||
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==References/Homages== | ==References/Homages== | ||
*In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', a Geno doll made a cameo appearance as the host of a minigame, with the credits acknowledging Square's ownership of the character. This cameo was removed from the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Minion Quest|3DS remake]]. | *In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', a Geno doll made a cameo appearance as the host of a minigame, with the credits acknowledging Square's ownership of the character. This cameo was removed from the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Minion Quest|3DS remake]]. | ||
− | *In the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, a Geno costume was made available for | + | *In the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, a Geno costume was made available for [Mii|Mii Gunners]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' (where it was available as DLC) and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. [[Spirit|Spirits]] of both Geno and Mallow both appeared in the latter game. |
=See Also= | =See Also= |