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The Final Previews for Super Mario RPG Remake are coming up

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Mario RPG feels like a Switch classic made in 1996 | VGC

Hands-On: Opening hours suggest a staunchly authentic recreation of the SNES classic…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Super Mario RPG review - a Star Hill wish come true

Our Super Mario RPG review delves into one of Nintendo’s most requested remakes, finding a carefully crafted homage with a couple of refreshing twists.

www.pockettactics.com

Super Mario RPG is halfway between a remaster and remake | Digital Trends

A new combat twist and delightful cinematics stole the show in our first three hours with Super Mario RPG.

www.digitaltrends.com

Preview: Super Mario RPG is a faithful remake with subtle improvements

A Geno Whirl-while experience

www.destructoid.com

Super Mario RPG Hands-On Impressions – Exploring a Leveled-Up Classic

Does the upcoming Super Mario RPG remake do justice to a beloved 16-big classic? Check out our full hands-on impressions.

wccftech.com

The Super Mario RPG remake is absolutely faithful to the original Mario JRPG in every way, except the ways that are better left in the '90s

Hands-on | This remake might just make the SNES classic obsolete

www.gamesradar.com

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VGC:

It’s authentic to the point that you could almost imagine switching the visuals back to the original pre-rendered sprites with the switch of a menu option, as – brilliantly – you can with the game’s soundtrack.​

NintendoLife:

All in all, the first three hours of Super Mario RPG’s Switch remake have reminded us of just how delightful the original was. The SNES game is timeless, and so far, the Switch remake retains that level of excellence that we experienced in '96. If it manages to retain the charm and joy all the way through, all while sprinkling in a few little touches throughout, then we reckon every Mario fan – of Super Mario RPG or the character in general – will have their wish come true come 17th November.

DigitalTrends:

In general, Super Mario RPG seems much easier than its predecessor so far — and that’s not a bad thing. It’s mostly thanks to little changes like these that cut away some tedium. Autosaving, for instance, makes it so I’m no longer set back very far after a death. It’s also easier to fix up my party on the fly between battles with a more organized mini menu that groups items together (no more scrolling through 10 mushrooms to find syrup) and a quick ability menu that lets me use Mallow’s healing rain outside of battle.

GamesRadar:

Super Mario RPG is shaping up to be a fascinating remake. It does far more than simply offer a modernized visual retouch, but it makes its changes without any dramatic changes to the flow and spirit of the original game. It's absolutely faithful to the spirit of the original, but the developers have recognized the limitations and frustrations of the old game and made some smart adjustments to level out those issues without compromising what made it all great in the first place. I can't wait to see how the rest of the game plays out with all these changes in place.

 

[Punished Miku]

I got this with Mario Wonder because of the digital voucher deal. Not sure when I will ever have time to play it.

 

[Davevil]

Super Mario Rpg will have a real instruction manual.
I cry

 

[Danjin44]

So fucking hype for this!

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I'm ready again to play one of the best games I've ever had in my life.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

I've never played it before even though I bought it on Wii-U years ago.

 

[Power Pro]

I'm gonna be getting this because I've never finished this game before. I played it briefly from a rental when I was a kid, but never owned it.

At the same time, after seeing some of these previews, I can't help but ask...such a 1 to 1 remake, I can't help but feel what's the point? It's just a visual upgrade, and not much else. I feel like if I had played the original, I would be a little disappointed that they weren't adding anything new to it. I kinda felt that way about Link's Awakening on Switch also. It was such a 1 to 1 version, that I just kinda felt like I had played the Gameboy game again.

 

[AngelMuffin]

Yep, it’s still good.

 

[Danjin44]

I feel like if I had played the original, I would be a little disappointed that they weren't adding anything new to it.

But that the point, these 1:1 remake is for people never got the chance to play the game (like me).

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I am really, really excited for this. A little nervous, too, I guess... what if I don't like it anymore?

Mario RPG was such an incredible game to me back in 1996 and had such a distinctive feel. I played through it at least 3-4 times back when it first launched, but haven't touched it since. Do I potentially trample on those good feels?

Obviously, yeah.

 

[Impotaku]

Super Mario Rpg will have a real instruction manual.
I cry

thats not a instruction manual but a information pamphlet given out at stores

 

[Kings Field]

Somehow I missed this game growing up so this will be my first time playing. Super hyped

 

[Scotty W]

I got this with Mario Wonder because of the digital voucher deal. Not sure when I will ever have time to play it.

YOU WILL PLAY IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

 

[donkey_oaty]

At the same time, after seeing some of these previews, I can't help but ask...such a 1 to 1 remake, I can't help but feel what's the point? It's just a visual upgrade, and not much else.

If only ffvii got the same treatment

 

[Andrew Evenstar]

one of the best and most fun rpgs ever created. so glad it's getting this treatment it deserves. i love this game.

 

[jshackles]

I gotta finish up Star Ocean 2 in time to play this. Looks amazing.

 

[Danjin44]

one of the best and most fun rpgs ever created. so glad it's getting this treatment it deserves. i love this game.

This be my first time playing this game….I can’t wait.

 

[Gambit2483]

Imo it had one of the best magazine ads Ever for a SNES game. Had me hyped as hell to play a Mario "RPG".

 

[Sleepwalker]

If only ffvii got the same treatment

The OG remaster is serviceable and if not you can just mod it on PC.

 

[Dacvak]

something something put geno in smash

Anyway, the remake looks neat, and I got it with a voucher so I’ll give it a whirl when I have a chance. I don’t really have any nostalgia for the game, though. I’ve always liked the Mario & Luigi RPGs more. Still, this is a solid game and it’ll be fun to revisit.

 

[Danjin44]

If only ffvii got the same treatment

OG FFVII is EVERYWHERE and highly well known. FFVIIRemake is not actual "remake" which even devs themselves confirmed.

 

[Sleepwalker]

OG FFVII is EVERYWHERE and highly well known. FFVIIRemake is not actual "remake" which even devs themselves confirmed.

Plus the game did get remastered anyway.

 

[tamago84]

Jesus


The top comment tho lmao

 

[DenchDeckard]

Nintendo are unstoppable.

What a fucking year, and the perfect celebration of how the switch has been the most amazing console with the strongest releases of any console in the last 20 to 30 years.

God damn, what a machine and a company. Great send off. GG Nintendo.

 

[rsouzadk]

Absolutely my fav game of all time (till this day i have the original one for snes). Nintendo is awesome this year.