Time for another controversial edition of...
7. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
I'm not actually sure how many fans will agree with my choice to put Superstar Saga above Super Mario RPG, but here it is anyway. Superstar Saga is responsible for spawning the great Mario & Luigi sub-series, which included two great games and one not-so-great game. Do with that what you will.
This nifty little RPG title borrows elements from Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario in terms of battle, while adding Bro Attacks and the likes for a twist; the twist being that you actually must control both Mario and Luigi defensively on the enemy's turn. It makes for an interesting style of gameplay aimed at correct timing and precision.
Like all other Mario RPGs, Superstar Saga has a cast of lovable characters who are hard to forget (honestly, how could you forget Prince Peasley), as well as a creative and interesting land: the Beanbean Kingdom. Bosses are fun and creative, but also challenging in their own right. The story is always interesting and attempts keeps you wrapped in, while also putting your mind to work via intuitive puzzles.
Still, the game has its own flaws. The story can be both predictable and repetitive, and the characters themselves do not seem completely fleshed out all the time. The battle system, despite it's interesting idea to allow you to control both Mario and Luigi defensively at the same time, is honestly nothing that we have yet to see before, and feels like nothing truly special was implemented. Despite these small flaws though, the game itself is quite great. Plus, it introduced us to Fawful!
And then Partners in Time happened.
-Taylor
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