Summary
Super Mario RPGlooks to be a faithful remake of the original 1996 SNES game as two popular cameo characters are confirmed to be included in the upcoming title. The SNES game was originally acollaboration between Square Enix and Nintendo, taking familiar characters like Mario, Peach, and Bowser, and adding them to an RPG style world which fans ofFinal Fantasywould be familiar with. The game proved to be a big hit and would eventually lead to other Mario RPG style spin-off games, most notably thePaper Marioseries.
Disappointingly for many fans, the game wouldn’t get a direct sequel, leaving popular characters like the doll Geno in limbo untilNintendo surprised fans with a Remake announcement 27 years later. The biggest change from the original game was to the graphics which now have access to better technology and higher definition graphics. With the recent trailers and news, fans and players alike have begun comparing the two games, seeing what has made the jump and what has been left behind.
Part of the charm ofSuper Mario RPGis the various Easter eggs hidden throughout of the game, and a few of which include Nintendo references. Recently, it was discovered that at least two of the iconic cameos forThe Legend of Zelda’s Link, who is sleeping soundly inside of the Rose Town Inn, and an enemy that strongly resembles Donkey Kong are indeed making a comeback in the new remake. In addition to theconfirmation from Game Informer, fans likely will remember the Guerrilla Kong enemy appearing in theSuper Mario RPGreveal trailer during Nintendo’s June Direct.
What Other Cameos are in Super Mario RPG?
While the news was specifically centered on the returning appearances of Link and Donkey Kong,Super Mario RPGcertainly has plenty of other cameos that fans have spotted in the years since the game originally launched back in 1996. While it’s unknown if every cameo is going to make it back into the upcoming remake, the fact that Donkey Kong and Link are returning seems to bode well. Either way, here is a list of confirmed and unconfirmed cameos in Super Mario RPG.
The news should please fans of the original, which seems intent on preserving at least some of the unique moments from the classic SNES version. In the meantime, players continue to debate just how faithful the remake will be on top of the already announced modern, quality of life updates on top of it. The other question that keeps popping up is whether thesecretFinal Fantasy IVboss will be making a return insideSuper Mario RPG, giving players an added level of challenge if they want.
Super Mario RPG
WHERE TO PLAY
Set out on a classic Mario adventure: Enter—or revisit—a world of whimsy with Mario on a quest to repair Star Road and defeat the troublemaking Smithy Gang. Team up with a party of unlikely allies, like the monstrous Bowser and a mysterious doll named Geno, in a story-rich RPG packed with laughs and quirky characters.A strange party unites to save Star Road: Meet the team of oddballs setting out to thwart the troublesome Smithy Gang and protect everyone’s wishes. Even Bowser is lending a claw!Take it easy with Breezy Difficulty Mode: Players new to RPGs or who want a story-focused experience can use the new Breezy difficulty, which makes battles easier and leveling up faster. You can set the difficulty at any time if you change your mind.Adventure, battle, and traverse across a colorful world: Jump towards your next goal and continue the story. Run into monsters to enter turn-based battles with your party of three. Master the new Chain and Triple Moves system to claim victory.A delightfully reimagined world: Enjoy familiar sights with colorfully enhanced graphics and spiffy upgrades.
