Dont know how to rate this one. The graphic update in the environments is masterful, but the character work while well done technically doesn't feel quite as much of a slam dunk. Some of the new mechanics are interesting but they really don't change how the game works that much and seem like something that needs to be explored in a game designed around them. Its a very competent remake but Super Mario RPG wasn't really in need of it, the original Super Nintendo game doesn't really have any design decisions that would turn off a modern player and the new things added while cool dont really warrant a whole graphical overhaul. Also weirdly some things weren't even updated, the credits sequence is still 95% the original sprite work. There are changes and new boss fight rematches and it is a great playthrough but probably didn't need to be made. Feels like it only exists so they can charge 60 bucks, a more modest remaster of the original that retained the original music and graphics would have been just as good.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024


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