It is a pleasant surprise, considering that the series original developer filed for bankruptcy in 2019.
The announcement ofMario & Luigi: Brothershiphas caused quite a stir in the gaming community.
Fortunately, Nintendo has shared enough information and content to show what to expect clearly.
Here is a comprehensive overview of everything we know about the upcoming game.
What is Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
Mario & Luigi: Brothershipis the latest game in the Mario & Luigi series.
The game boasts a cel-shaded, cartoony art instead of the pixel art in the series previous entries.
Nintendo announcedMario & Luigi: Brothershipat the June Nintendo Direct event.
Notably, it was the first game Nintendo announced, demonstrating the developers confidence and enthusiasm.
Interestingly, it will be the first game in the series not developed by AlphaDream, the original developer.
Hopefully,Mario & Luigi: Brothershipwill receive a better reception.
Story
Unfortunately, Nintendo didnt share much information about the games story.
This is understandable, as the players will have more fun unraveling the story as they play.
However, we can already tell that the story will be funny, considering Luigis easy-going and clumsy personality.
The two brothers go exploring on an epic adventure across the beautiful world of Concordia.
Adventure is a big part of theMario & Luigi: Brothershipgameplay style.
Notably, Nintendo describes the game as an island-hopping adventure.
The islands feature diverse environments, ranging from cities to pristine tropical forests.
Interestingly, the brothers come across old friends like Peach and Bowser and new friends like Connie and Snoutlet.
Notably, some NPCs help the brothers on their journey, while others hinder them.
Besides friendly and unfriendly NPCs, the brothers also come across enemies seeking to harm and stop them.
The enemies come in various types resembling bears, chameleons, plants, and other bizarre creatures.
Moreover, they possess different weapons and attack styles, necessitating a strategic approach to each fight.
Mario and Luigi must fight and vanquish all their enemies based on the games turn-based combat system.
Notably, the combat system supports Quick-Time-Events (QTEs) to perform diverse and complex attack and defense moves.
Moreover, while the turn-based combat requires quick real-time inputs, the controls are easy and player-friendly.
Moreover, you might use Bros. Moves to overcome environmental obstacles and Bros.
Attacks to defeat your enemies.
Fortunately, the smooth mechanics make it easy to control and coordinate both characters.
Development
Interestingly, the developers ofMario & Luigi: Brothershiphavent been announced.
Fans speculate that it could be Next Level Games or Grezzo.
However, certainly, AlphaDream is not involved in the games development, as it declared bankruptcy in 2019.
Trailer
The official trailer for Mario & Luigi: Brothership is both smart and entertaining.
Notably, numerous situations in the trailer highlight the game’s unique personalities and qualities.
Release Date, Platforms & Editions
Mario & Luigi: Brothershipwill launch on 7thNovember 2024.
Notably, allMario & Luigigames have always been exclusively available on Nintendo handheld platforms.
Similarly,Mario & Luigi: Brothershipwill be exclusively available on Nintendo Switch.
It is the perfect platform for the game as it supports both handheld and TV playability.
The game will not have any special editions.
Notably, it is already available for pre-order at the Nintendo eShop, Best Buy, and GameStop.
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