Overview and Gameplay
A giant sword crashes into Bowser’s Keep, shattering Star Road and sending Mario into a Square-developed RPG quest. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars follows Mario, Mallow, Geno, Bowser, and Princess Toadstool as they recover seven Star Pieces and battle Smithy’s forces.
Exploration uses an isometric view with towns, dungeons, jumping, hidden chests, visible enemies, and light platforming. Battles are turn-based, with a three-character party, equipment, level-ups, Flower Points, items, and special techniques.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions move Mario and select menus, enemies, and commands.
- A confirms, talks, checks objects, and performs attack commands.
- B jumps, cancels, defends, and runs from battle.
- X opens the menu and handles item commands.
- Y runs in the field and opens special techniques in battle.
- Timed Action Commands can strengthen attacks or reduce damage when pressed at the right moment.
Version Notes
This is the USA SNES release. The Japanese title is Super Mario RPG, and this original version is separate from the later Nintendo Switch remake.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1996
- Developer: SquareSoft
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Original platform: SNES / Super Famicom
