Super Mario RPG

Eurogamer

Christian Donlan

4 / 5

The game that kicked off Mario's RPG adventures retains its charm in this cheerful remake.

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IGN

Tom Marks

8 / 10.0

Super Mario RPG is considered a classic for a reason, and this faithful remake makes it easy for anyone who missed it in the SNES era to see why.

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GamesRadar+

Dustin Bailey

It's maybe the most Mario has ever felt like a psychedelic dream sequence

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Game Informer

Kyle Hilliard

8.8 / 10.0

Much of what has changed about Super Mario RPG for the remake beyond the visuals is behind the scenes. The pace is brisker, and my hour count (even after beating the big optional boss) came in lower than the average playtime of the original. The game has been tweaked only slightly to add some new mechanics and make the adventure even more welcoming than it already was. The result is an experience that only shows its age slightly and rewards longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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GameSpot

Steven Petite

8 / 10

Super Mario RPG is an overtly faithful recreation of the Super Nintendo hit, and this charming adventure has aged quite well.

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VG247

Alex Donaldson

Though it can be a little easy, the Super Mario RPG remake scratches all the right itches – even a few decades on.

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Hardcore Gamer

Chris Shive

4.5 / 5.0

Super Mario RPG was one of the best titles of its era, and based on the Switch remake, is just as good today. The remade graphics maintain all the charm of the original while transforming a decades-old game into one of the better-looking titles on Switch. The quality-of-life improvements such as splash damage from timed hits are fun additions, though some may criticize that this makes a game with a rather low challenge level even easier. Aside from those additions talked about earlier, this is the same game players loved back in 1996 with a fresh coat of paint. Super Mario RPG succeeds at invoking feelings of nostalgia for the 16-bit era while looking good enough to pass for a modern game. It's short and simple compared to many RPGs, but while the time with it may brief, there are no wasted hours.

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Nintendo Life

Alana Hagues

9 / 10

Super Mario RPG is here in all of its weird, wonderful glory for a new generation to experience, and sets a new standard for how to do a faithful remake right. Delivering a beautifully preserved, pure experience for fans of the original and an accessible entry-point for genre newcomers, the game's infectious charm, writing, and polished gameplay do so much to elevate this beyond what might have been merely a simple RPG starring Mario.

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