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    Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
    Topic Started: Jul 24 2005, 05:38 PM (451 Views)
    MP1
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    <B>Mario and Luigi: Super Star Saga<B>
    Reason for Typing this Review: I love this game, and as the title says, it's my all time favorite game! I want you to get it, too, if you haven't already, because your missing out if you don't get it.

    Gameplay: 10/10

    As I did the other time, I'll start out with Game Play. Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga(ML:SS) is a game a lot like Paper Mario. It is turned base during battles, and you complete 'chapters'(Though not called chapters in ML:SS) and you fight bosses. However, there is a new twist, Luigi is with you! Luigi is like Mario, but not as strong and couraged as Mario. It started out as Princess Peach's voice changed into bombs. And then after a quick fight between Mario and Bowser, you listen to him talk over and over about how he's got this cool ship and he's gonna take you with him to the Beanbean Kingdom to save Princess Peach so that he can kidnap her later. Luigi decides to wave goodbye to you, but foolish Bowser thinks that 'Greenie' is trying to sign up as one of his baddies. Luigi trys to run away, but Bowser's Baddies knock him down and he ends up going with Mario to the Bean Bean Kingdom. After you get somewhat into the game, you will learn Bros. Moves! Bros. Moves are moves besides your normal jump that can allow you to travel over air, or jump really far. Later you'll learn more Bros. Moves. They can also be used in battles! And just like on Paper Mario, they take up Special Points, but in Bros. Points on ML:SS. These moves can be advanced after you use them for a while.

    Battle: (PART OF GAMEPLAY)
    Battle like Paper Mario is turnbased. However thankfully you have Luigi and both of you can dodge. You start out with only one move, but eventually learn your Bros. Moves attacks(4 total, including Secret). These attacks are much stronger but require you to sacrifice Bros. Points. Bros. Points are gained when you level up, same thing with your other stats: Hit Points, Bros. Points, Speed, Defence, 'Statche, and Power.
    Each Enemy has a set number of EXP you get when you defeat it. Learn the points they give you if you want to level up easier. To enter a battle effectively jump on the enemy(Unless it's a spiked enemy, etc.), however if you fail this, the person in the back will fall over for that turn unless you have a badge, or his speed and defence is high enough. Also, your power dictates how strong your moves will be. And if you just run into your enemy, you will start a battle like normal.

    Sound: 9.5/10

    In my opinion the sound was great! I love the sound when you are in a battle! It's got a catchy tune and is very nice to hear! I also love the sounds when you are in a certain area. I like how Little Fungi Town's music is a remake of the Mario Theme. All the areas have a distinct sound that you won't hear anywhere else! Also, Mario and Luigi talk sometimes. What I mean is you can understand what they say, like 'Mamamia' and 'Let's-a Go!'

    Graphics: 9.5/10

    Most people won't agree with me, but the graphics are truelly amazing! They are some of the best that i've seen on the Gameboy! From the Battles to the overworl all of them are great! That earns a 9.5 from me!

    Bonus Features: 8.0

    Not many bonus features besides Mario Bros. the game where you are Mario in the sewers. But there are some cool stuff that you can do in the game like buying 'lattes and playing games at the Arcade. Still I give it an 8.0.

    Overall Score: 9.25
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    Karas
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    Awsome review! This game is so cool. Their making the sequel for DS. I can't wait!
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    MP1
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    I can't wait either!
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    You messed up in the beggining. :P Good review, exept I don't think bonus features needs a category. ;) *can't wait for DS version as well*
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    Stu_J
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    Kirby
    ds version will pwn all!!
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    MattB22890
    Jul 26 2005, 09:19 PM
    You messed up in the beggining. :P Good review, exept I don't think bonus features needs a category. ;) *can't wait for DS version as well*

    I messed up because I did this on both NF forums. Nsider and this one. And just out of curiousity what level is Mario and Luigi on yours? Mine s now 73!!!!!!!!! MWAHAHA!
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    Krystal
    The DS version will blow the GBA's version away.
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    Ganon
    Pretty good review!
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    MP1
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    Thanks! Hey I just remembered that your Green Yoshi!
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    ChuChu
    Good game i love it except for the part im stuck on
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