Super Mario RPG is such a stellar video game. Much like Donkey Kong Country, the CG graphics have miraculously aged well and I'd argue even better than that series, thanks to the cartoony and vibrant expressions the characters make.
The developers had a tall order on their plate trying to make an RPG that appealed to everyone in an era where the genre wasn't as favored here in the West yet they masterfully did it. Combining platforming elements in the overworld with an active battle system that uses timing on the attacks is brilliant. The characters in this game are so unique and such cool additions to the Mario universe (I will forever be a fan of Geno) and the locales are all fun to explore. The game does taper off with some areas (The Ship and Star Hill) as it rushes to get to its conclusion but even those areas have amazing bosses, setpieces, and music.
If you enjoy Mario and/or RPGs, this is a must-play.
The developers had a tall order on their plate trying to make an RPG that appealed to everyone in an era where the genre wasn't as favored here in the West yet they masterfully did it. Combining platforming elements in the overworld with an active battle system that uses timing on the attacks is brilliant. The characters in this game are so unique and such cool additions to the Mario universe (I will forever be a fan of Geno) and the locales are all fun to explore. The game does taper off with some areas (The Ship and Star Hill) as it rushes to get to its conclusion but even those areas have amazing bosses, setpieces, and music.
If you enjoy Mario and/or RPGs, this is a must-play.