I played this on release but decided to run through it again knowing it’s a fairly short game and I’m happy to report it’s just as enjoyable the second time around.
It’s a great remake that keeps the spirit of the original in tact while giving it a very appealing makeover. The narrative is a basic “beat the bad guys” plot and it does exactly what it needs to. The combat is the focus here and it’s simple, yet extremely effective.
Battles are turn-based and feature action commands, a feature that would be incorporated into multiple Mario RPG spin-offs in the future. Every character (including the fun additions of Mallow and Geno) are charming and each bring a unique identity to the game and give you enough options in fights to keep things from getting stale throughout the relatively short runtime of the game. The remake adds team attacks that gradually build using a gauge and make fights even more manageable than they were in the original.
With that said, the game is VERY easy. The original wasn’t known for its difficulty and the remake is even easier with more ways to win and the balance staying relatively unchanged between the versions barring a handful of bonus fights added in the remake which may provide a bit more of a challenge for many players.
Overall I’d say this is a must-play for any turn-based RPG fan. As someone who had no nostalgia for the title prior to the remake, I’m glad Nintendo acknowledged such a fun legacy title with so much love and care and I’m looking forward to a hopefully experience with the upcoming TTYD remake.
It’s a great remake that keeps the spirit of the original in tact while giving it a very appealing makeover. The narrative is a basic “beat the bad guys” plot and it does exactly what it needs to. The combat is the focus here and it’s simple, yet extremely effective.
Battles are turn-based and feature action commands, a feature that would be incorporated into multiple Mario RPG spin-offs in the future. Every character (including the fun additions of Mallow and Geno) are charming and each bring a unique identity to the game and give you enough options in fights to keep things from getting stale throughout the relatively short runtime of the game. The remake adds team attacks that gradually build using a gauge and make fights even more manageable than they were in the original.
With that said, the game is VERY easy. The original wasn’t known for its difficulty and the remake is even easier with more ways to win and the balance staying relatively unchanged between the versions barring a handful of bonus fights added in the remake which may provide a bit more of a challenge for many players.
Overall I’d say this is a must-play for any turn-based RPG fan. As someone who had no nostalgia for the title prior to the remake, I’m glad Nintendo acknowledged such a fun legacy title with so much love and care and I’m looking forward to a hopefully experience with the upcoming TTYD remake.