Super Mario RPG is coming to Nintendo Switch. Find out when and what time in your local time zone can you start playing.
Super Mario RPG Release Date
Releases Nov 17, 2023
It was announced during Nintendo Direct 2023 that Super Mario RPG is releasing on November 17, 2023. We don’t have information on an exact release time yet, but we’ll update this page as soon as that information becomes available.
Everything We Know About Super Mario RPG Remake
Super Mario RPG Remake Story Plot
Super Mario RPG Remake seems to follow the original plot of the Super Mario RPG for the SNES, where Mario and his friends have to save the Mushroom Kingdom from the vile Smithy.
Super Mario RPG Remake Gameplay
Super Mario RPG Remake seems retain the original's combination of exploration and turn-based gameplay, where players control Mario and a party of other characters as they explore the Mushroom Kingdom and battle enemies.
Triple Move Attacks, Other Combat Mechanics
By executing perfectly timed button presses during attacks, you can damage not only one enemy, but also hit all the surrounding enemies simultaneously. These are referred to as Timed Hits. From what we've glimpsed in the trailer, there appears to be a new Chain Attack system as well. We think the more consecutive attacks your party performs against enemies, the more power-ups you'll acquire. However, it's worth considering that as the chain lengthens, enemies might become stronger in response.
Combination skills known as Triple Move Attacks are a feature available depending on which characters are active on your party. Using these powerful moves require filling up the gauge located at the bottom left of the combat screen. This will naturally recover as combat progresses and the player successfully pulls off Timed Action Commands, defending, etc.
Additional Features
Super Mario RPG Remake will provide you with access to a monster's data. Although this doesn't seem to include numerical combat data such as Attack and Defense values, it provides essential details such as the elements and status effects they are weak to, what items they drop, and the locations they can be found in. Additionally, Psychopath Text is included among the information you can unlock. This likely means you'll have to use Psychopath, a special technique that Mallow learns to view an enemy’s HP, on a monster to obtain this data.
Players can also unlock the Sound Player after completing the game once. It can be used to listen to the game's tracks from both the Switch and the SNES versions. Some tracks are locked, necessitating you to collect or unlock them yourself. Conditions may vary, perhaps including having to just hear it once. However, the press release mentions that players would have to figure out how to unlock the tracks, so there might be ones that need specific requirements.
Super Mario RPG Pre-Order
Super Mario RPG is now available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop for $59.99.
GameStop Pre-order Bonus
Pre-ordering Super Mario RPG from GameStop nabs you a 6-piece exclusive button set in addition to a physical copy of the game for $59.99.
Various Japan-exclusive pre-order bonuses are also available through their respective online retail stores.
Super Mario RPG Trailers
Super Mario RPG (Remake) Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2023
Super Mario RPG (Remake) Official Gameplay Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2023
Super Mario RPG Remake Product Information
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| Title | Super Mario RPG Remake |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 17, 2023 |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Supported Platforms | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Roleplaying Game |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| ESRB Rating | E (Everyone) |
| Official Website | N/A |
