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Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Boss Battles · Comedy · Fantasy · Turn-Based

The brilliance of this RPG lies in its willingness to get weird. Players alternate between controlling Mario and Luigi, who explore Bowser's innards, and Bowser himself, who romps across the Mushroom Kingdom. Combat is a masterclass in timing-based attacks and dodges, demanding active participation from the player. This dynamic, coupled with a genuinely funny script, ensures a memorable journey.

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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is the third game in the Mario & Luigi series of games. Players control Mario and Luigi simultaneously in the side-scrolling platform environment of Bowser's body, while also controlling the Koopa King himself in the top-down world of the Mushroom Kingdom. Similar to games like Earthbound, enemy encounters are seen as actual enemies that players can avoid or attempt to strike early. The actual battles are a combination of turn-based menu attacks, and timed reactions to enemies during battle. By watching the way an enemy reacts, you can anticipate their attack and avoid it or counterattack.

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