Mario & Luigi: Brothership Reviews
While the game is certainly not without its flaws, its fun battle system, pleasing aesthetic, endearing story and characters, and the series’ trademark quirkiness make Brothership a return to form for Mario & Luigi.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership succesfully brings back the charm of this good old RPG series after whopping 11 years. And they did it with grace, especially for a new studio that replaced the original AlphaDream.
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Those familiar with the series might give Mario & Luigi: Brothership a solid addition to the franchise; for most of the general public, however, it really isn't a groundbreaking title. For dedicated RPG fans who tend to prefer more robust and immersive experiences, perhaps this won't quite cut it.
Being one of the lowest of the Mario and Luigi games is still like scoring a C+ in sushi quality in the heart of Tokyo. It’s not that your product is bad, it’s that other products are far, far better. Brothership is decent and has some really fun concepts, but there are others, already in place in other games, that I like far more and detract from my interest in continuing to explore Brothership beyond the end game. I celebrate the return of the series, and hope that the sales and the acclaim from others foster another chance at bat for wherever Nintendo steers its ship next.
This will be music to the ears of kids who grew up on the series, but for the uninitiated, there’s nothing quite like the Mario & Luigi games. Mario & Luigi Brothership does its best to appeal to a wide range of players with charming presentation and a strong new Battle Plug system, but not everyone will be enamored with its reflex-testing gameplay.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership brings a nostalgic return to the beloved RPG series with engaging combat, charming presentation, and heartfelt sibling dynamics. However, its lackluster story, forgettable characters, and technical hiccups hold it back from being a true masterpiece. While it has moments of fun and familiarity, it struggles to stand out in a year brimming with excellent Mario RPG releases.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks a triumphant return for the popular franchise. The vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay create an inviting experience that appeals to both new players and long-time fans.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is slightly easier than previous games in the series, but it’s still a super fun RPG experience. Set sail, unite islands, time your jumps, and enjoy this light yet highly entertaining adventure.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Mario & Luigi: Brothership offers charming visuals and engaging combat but suffers from repetitive gameplay and weak storytelling, which may disappoint series fans.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks a successful return for the series. While not my favorite, it's certainly a better adventure than Paper Jam and a step in the right direction for RPG fans. Although I'm not a big fan of the new characters and worlds to explore, I did enjoy the adventure. The longevity will certainly give you your money's worth, and the dynamic gameplay enhances the experience. In short, this is a good little game that's easy to recommend.
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While Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood is nowhere near the best game in the series, it's a very solid title that gives hope for the revival of one of the most beloved franchises Mario has to offer. All the charm of the series is intact, with a few changes to try to evolve the formula, but the morose beginning to the adventure and the mentioned technical issues significantly diminish the general impression the game has. It's a very simple game to recommend to those who are already fans of Mario & Luigi, but, for newcomers, maybe one of the previous titles would be more pleasant.
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Mario & Luigi: Fraternauti alla Carica marks the long-awaited return of the series, blending fresh ideas with nostalgic charm. While it could benefit from bolder innovations and improved technical stability, its abundance of content, stellar gameplay, and witty character writing make it a must-play for fans of the iconic duo.
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Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood Connection is a huge, long-lasting adventure that kids and adults alike will love thanks to its addictive combat and progression system.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a wholesome, cheerful, and simply wonderful experience that is deserving of both Mario and Luigi's names.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is an excellent choice for those who love unique twists, dynamic combat, and a gorgeous world to explore.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks the return of a beloved saga many thought lost, highlighting that fan efforts to revive classics can sometimes pay off. It’s a testament to the impact of passionate communities on the gaming industry.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership is worth trying! The game is a top-notch RPG, beautiful and funny, with extremely fun dynamics, solid and challenging combat, an engaging story with charismatic characters, highlighting Tetê, Pligue and the villains' design, and best of all, the game is fully localized into Brazilian Portuguese.
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The Mario & Luigi series began to grow stale over time, so I’m happy to say that Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a welcome refresher in several gameplay areas. When it’s fun, it’s very fun, and there are a lot of neat ideas and sections that make this game get generally better as you get more into it. The Plugs and some of the overworld abilities make those sections some of the most fun I’ve seen from the M&L series to date. It also made the leap from handheld to console quite well, with some really nice aesthetics and animations to its visual components. In some ways, Brothership feels like two steps forward and one step back for the series. While not quite the worst game in the series pacing-wise, Brothership still has its share of slow sections that drag on a fair bit more than I would have liked. This ultimately holds it back from being as tight and consistently great as it could have been. I also appreciate that the game’s attempts with its story are a touch more earnest rather than just being fully comedic, and the game still has its charm, but I found its narrative a touch too basic and lacking in interesting developments despite the amount of its runtime taken up by cutscenes. Ultimately though, there’s a lot to like with Brothership. If you want a generally upbeat and at times wacky RPG with a neat and skill-rewarding combat system and don’t mind something a bit simple on the story, it’s a pretty fun game.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a worthy successor and at the same time an attempt to modernize the series. The new mechanics such as the “Luigi Logic” and the “Battle Plug System” add interesting levels, while the proven gameplay of the predecessors is retained. There is criticism mainly on the technical side: performance problems on the Nintendo Switch and occasional backtracking tarnish the overall impression a little. Nevertheless, the strengths outweigh the drawbacks - especially the charming narrative, the creative characters and the captivating battles. Fans of the series and newcomers alike can look forward to an adventure that will leave them with a big smile on their face.
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