Nintendo Direct 2023: Super Mario RPG Returns This Year With Impressive Graphics!

Published 06/21/2023, 10:25 AM EDT

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The Nintendo Direct event didn’t disappoint the Switch fans on Wednesday as the Japanese giant unveiled a classic entry’s remake. Well, this upcoming title is none other than the Super Mario RPG!

Yes, the old installment is coming back in 2023, with improved graphics and overall performance. It will be a huge delight for those who have never tried the original game 1996.

Super Mario RPG arrives in November for Nintendo Switch

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For those who are not aware, the classic entry, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, is one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. Its remake, however, will be known as just Super Mario RPG. The original was launched more than two decades ago on the SNES platform. It was the final Mario game that was published for the old system. It was helmed by Chihiro Fujioka and Yoshihiko Maekawa, and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto. The score was composed by Yoko Shimomura.

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The story follows the protagonist Mario and his friends who go up against Smithy who crashes into their world and steals the seven star pieces of Star Road. Not to mention that this installment was also the first role-playing game in Nintendo’s Mario universe.

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Speaking of the newly announced remake, it looks like a faithful reimagining of the classic. One thing that can be immediately noticed is the modern art style. Furthermore, characters like Mallow and Geno are back, alongside Mario. When it comes to the Battle System, it appears to be similar to the first game itself.

Oh and the reveal trailer, which can be watched above, is filled with remixes of tracks from the original! Now that’s going to be the icing on the cake. Especially for those fans who have grown up with the very first Mario RPG. Now, they will have the chance to relive the nostalgia once again.

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Super Mario RPG releases for the Nintendo Switch on November 17th, 2023. What are your expectations for this remake? Have you already experienced the first RPG title? If not, are you planning to play its graphically enhanced version later this year? Let us know in the comments down below.

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