The first new Mario & Luigi game in nearly a decade has diminishing returns

Mario & Luigi finally set sail on a home console for the first time ever, and my word is it a resounding success. The typical reaction-based combat of the series is back and more refined than ever, with the addition of unpredictable elements like Luigi Logic and some cool super moves with the new Bros. Attacks.

Brothership has made me realize how mediocre the Mario & Luigi series is. As a kid, I adored Superstar Saga. Its chunky sprites and afternoon cartoon art style made it one of the best-looking games of the GBA era,

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is an excellent return to Nintendo’s otherwise languishing role-playing game (RPG) spin-off series, packed chock-full of charm, wit, and whimsy, plus pleasingly detailed combat mechanics that will deliver hours of fun.

Turn-based battles are more engaging and creative than they ever have been in Mario and Luigi Brothership, the first new RPG instalment for 9 years.

I used to play Mario & Luigi RPGs on the Nintendo DS a long time ago. I always got a kick out of how they cleverly blended controls for both Mario and Luigi with button-mapping, making it feel like you were taking both on an adventure.

For a character that’s been around so long, Mario is in something of a golden period. Since last year his mustache has been spotted in theaters, theme parks, and the best (and weirdest) side-scrolling Super Mario game in a long time.

Mario & Luigi's RPG journey continues in Brothership on November 7, 2024, and you can pre-order your copy of the Switch title now.