now that i've played paper mario 2, already put in 50 hrs in it and got 6 stars so far, its an absolute blast i tell you! i'm gonna play the snes mario rpg soon. for those of you who played it and remember, what are some things you guys liked about it and what are some things i should look out for? btw i was on amazon and saw this review, which i think is very funny :lol, look at the last line:
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Super Mario RPG
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Super Mario RPG was a great game, much better than this cheap Paper Mario and Mario and Luigi bullshit they're putting out now.
Basically, it's a very simple RPG, with maybe 5% platform-like things to do. You can either just select to do an attack and let it happen by itself like you would in a normal RPG, or you can take a little more control by pushing the button just at the right time to do more damage to the enemy. For example, if you select to punch an enemy, and Mario will do just that. However, if you you push the attack button right before Mario punches the enemy, he'll do an extra punch.
Of course, some special moves require that you hit the buttons manually, such as the fireball move, which requires that you press the button repeatedly as quickly as you can.
I loved the game overall. Even the minecart game was a lot of fun. The one in Mario and Luigi was comparatively a borefest.
Basically, it's a very simple RPG, with maybe 5% platform-like things to do. You can either just select to do an attack and let it happen by itself like you would in a normal RPG, or you can take a little more control by pushing the button just at the right time to do more damage to the enemy. For example, if you select to punch an enemy, and Mario will do just that. However, if you you push the attack button right before Mario punches the enemy, he'll do an extra punch.
Of course, some special moves require that you hit the buttons manually, such as the fireball move, which requires that you press the button repeatedly as quickly as you can.
I loved the game overall. Even the minecart game was a lot of fun. The one in Mario and Luigi was comparatively a borefest.
Father_Brain
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It's a great game, definitely. It also feels a bit more like a traditional RPG than Nintendo's own, still-fantastic psuedo-sequels.
IIRC, the game used a special chip in the cartridge - I think it was called the SA-1. Does anyone know what it was for?
IIRC, the game used a special chip in the cartridge - I think it was called the SA-1. Does anyone know what it was for?
Super Mario RPG was an incredibly fun game with high production values.
However, looking back, I HATE its art direction compared to the current crop of games. Also, it feels more like some other Square SNES game with Mario sprites and music. I guess as strange as if you handed the Mario series over to Team Ninja or something.
I enjoyed Paper Mario 2 much more. Plus, IS has a gift for creating addictive battle systems that outclass any of Square's 2D efforts.
However, looking back, I HATE its art direction compared to the current crop of games. Also, it feels more like some other Square SNES game with Mario sprites and music. I guess as strange as if you handed the Mario series over to Team Ninja or something.
I enjoyed Paper Mario 2 much more. Plus, IS has a gift for creating addictive battle systems that outclass any of Square's 2D efforts.
aparisi2274
Member
I liked how when u won a battle, Bowser gave u the Fuck you sign, but it was edited in the US version.
FortNinety
Member
One of the best soundtracks ever.
Forgotten Ancient
Banned
Yeah, SMRPG was awesome. The new characters, graphics, gameplay, humor, and music were all top notch. The only thing that kept me from finishing the game was the fact that you couldn't progress past level 30. I nearly finished the game a few times, but I couldn't get past the last area because it felt like every battle was for naught.
Then again, I have ADD and can't finish any RPG. :lol
Then again, I have ADD and can't finish any RPG. :lol
Super Mario Rpg is one of my favorite games of all time. i still go back and beat it at least once a year. I like when mario is about to rush in to fight the arrow guy in the forest and mallow just hold him back with one hand. Also anytime mario and crew fall down because of somthing said that is stupid.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
olimario said:
Yep.
Spoilers if you haven't played the game before:
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Favorite Moments:
Little ant sensei guy kicking the crap out of your party in his dojo
Culix with the awesome final fantasy boss theme in the background
AXEM rangers!!!
Buying the star for like 500 coins to kill all the enemies and gain like 3 levels.
The whole Booster's tower part .... awesome music!
That queen chick that had those bouncy boobs when you hit her :lol
Just an awesome game with some unique characters besides the traditional Mario character staple. It probably does seem a little shallow nowadays but it was a blast back in '95.
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Favorite Moments:
Little ant sensei guy kicking the crap out of your party in his dojo
Culix with the awesome final fantasy boss theme in the background
AXEM rangers!!!
Buying the star for like 500 coins to kill all the enemies and gain like 3 levels.
The whole Booster's tower part .... awesome music!
That queen chick that had those bouncy boobs when you hit her :lol
Just an awesome game with some unique characters besides the traditional Mario character staple. It probably does seem a little shallow nowadays but it was a blast back in '95.
soundwave05
Member
Geez, snapty is just anally retentive about Nintendo isn't he/she?
Anyway, I think the Paper Mario games are better simply because they're more Mario-like.
Super Mario RPG was a good game, but didn't really feel like a Mario game.
Anyways, now that Nintendo-Square-Enix have a good relationship again and Nintendo is open to third party collaborations, wouldn't a Nintendo-Square-Enix RPG (ala Kingdom Hearts) be a no brainer?
Anyway, I think the Paper Mario games are better simply because they're more Mario-like.
Super Mario RPG was a good game, but didn't really feel like a Mario game.
Anyways, now that Nintendo-Square-Enix have a good relationship again and Nintendo is open to third party collaborations, wouldn't a Nintendo-Square-Enix RPG (ala Kingdom Hearts) be a no brainer?
I liked M&L for its humor, translation, and quirkiness, but the gameplay needed a LOT of help. Intelligent Systems have a very well crafted and balanced gameplay system for the Paper Marios. M&L was a pretty sad attempt at recreating it, imho. It certainly had it's own very enjoyable innovations and twists, but it wasn't very well balanced.
Crazymoogle
Member
Smithy boss theme = RAWK
Xnauts > Axem Rangers
Xnauts > Axem Rangers
FortNinety
Member
Mejilan said:
Huh? Considering how Square was involved in the first (and best) game, I'd have to disagree.
The Thousand-Year Door > Paper Mario > Legend of the Seven Stars > Superstar Saga
I really enjoyed Legend though. It was damn good, and got me into console RPGs (had only played Pokemon until that point). I just liked Paper Mario a tad more, and I thought for the most part TTYD was great.
I really enjoyed Legend though. It was damn good, and got me into console RPGs (had only played Pokemon until that point). I just liked Paper Mario a tad more, and I thought for the most part TTYD was great.
I never really got into Super Mario RPG. I tried it for a few hours, but it just bored me. The art style was a huge turn-off as well, I despise the 3D plastic pre-rendered look. And because of the viewpoint, the controls were kinda messed up too.
On the other hand, I really dig Paper Mario and M&L.
On the other hand, I really dig Paper Mario and M&L.
Spiritreaver
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Kiriku said:
I feel generally the same, for some reason I just can't come to completing SMRPG anymore when I try and replay it. I just never got into it, I really enjoyed M&L though.
