Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Reviews

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Oct 4, 2017

Nintendo's updated take on Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga is a worthy remake of the series' initial entry, bringing with it a fresh coat of paint and some fun extras.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2017

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Bowser's MInions is a nice little game for Nintendo 3DS. Bowser's Minions is a great inclusion. Although in the end-game it's gets a little boring and repetitive Nintend surely knows how to create happy and safe places in their games.

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8 / 10
Oct 4, 2017

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions is a great remake that ticks all the right boxes. Not only does the original game hold up incredibly well, but there are plenty of design and mechanical changes that make the game feel fresh. Bowser's Minions is a great addition that complements the original game nicely. This is a great starting point for the Mario & Luigi series and is wholeheartedly recommended.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 5, 2017

A stunning visual overhaul and subtle gameplay enhancements make this already charming, funny RPG even better.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2017

Superstar Saga is the real meat of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, and it's nothing but approachable, engaging, real fun and the addition of the wearisome Bowser's Minions doesn't take away from it. There's nothing new in Superstar Saga itself, but what's there is worth it.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 4, 2017

A surprisingly effort-filled remake of the first Mario & Luigi, which retains the same amusing script as before but revamps the graphics and presentation.

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8.2 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2017

It's great to see Nintendo bringing new life to their classics, especially after such a long time since the original Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga was released.

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VGN
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2017

Considering that 14 years have passed, this remake of Superstar Saga is a recommended purchase for those who had never played the first and precious chapter of the series, and for those who have now deleted it from their memory and want to experience it in a revised, redesigned version.

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83 / 100
Oct 4, 2017

Simply put, Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions is a fantastic RPG for the 3DS.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2017

This remake is more than a straight port and it’s more than a standard remake. It’s a pretty big overhaul of an already very well put together game.

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LevelUp
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2017

Nintendo gave us a good example how remakes should be done. This new version of the beloved Game Boy Advance game rememberd us why the first adventure on Mario & Luigi series was unforgettable for the fans.

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85%
Jan 21, 2019

Whether you're a first time player, or returning to this game after many years, Superstar Saga holds up and is worth your time.

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85 / 100
Oct 24, 2017

A great remake for one of the most beloved Game Boy Advance games.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2017

My time with Superstar Saga has been a joy – filled with hearty laughs and exciting boss encounters. Even though I can't say whether it's a remake worth revisiting to those who finished the original back on the GBA, I can say with confidence that those who missed it the first time around are in certainly in for a good time.

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85 / 100
Oct 9, 2017

The original Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga was a fantastic adventure, and this remake has not harmed it. You'll find the same fun and challenging gameplay accompanied by the same witty dialogue that first appeared on the Game Boy Advance in 2003, but now everything looks and sounds much better. The new content, Bowser's Minions, is not good enough to warrant a purchase by itself; however, since it's completely optional, it's also not a reason to stay away.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2017

The years have been kind to Superstar Saga, giving us a remarkable remake.

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4.3 / 5.0
Oct 11, 2017

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions is a blissful trip down nostalgia lane thanks to its excellent graphical overhaul and engaging new side-content.

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89 / 100
Oct 3, 2017

Nintendo knows how to make good remakes and Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga + Bowser's Misions is another example of this. With this remake of the original game, Nintendo has made it a pleasure to return to the Jewish Kingdom, not only with Mario and Luigi, also with Bowser's henchmen in a mode that will hook you and leave you wanting more.

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9 / 10
Nov 13, 2017

Great humor, great story, great game. The Bowser's Minions addon can't quite hold up to the main game tough.

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Adam Riley
Top Critic
9 / 10
Oct 17, 2017

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga has not lost any of its charm over the past decade and a half, plus looks better than ever now on Nintendo 3DS thanks to its new lick of paint. Humorous, addictive, inventive - everything that made the Game Boy Advance original so addictive returns, with some handy touch screen shortcuts added into the mix, and a pleasant side game in the form of the Bowser's Minions RTS quest. With this, Paper Jam Bros. and Bowser's Inside Story, the Mario & Luigi series shows it is still going from strength to strength thanks to the genius team at AlphaDream.

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