80
Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“Super Mario RPG isn't necessarily an improvement over the 1996 version, but it's at least a more approachable experience for kids.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great Base Game
- Delightful New Cinematics
- Excellent Music
- More Approachable Combat
- Gorgeous Updated Graphics
- Engaging Streamlined Gameplay
Points of Contention
- Lack of New Voices
- Archaic Platforming
- Easy To A Fault
- Relatively Expensive
- Adds Little To Short Campaign
- Finding hidden treasures tedious
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“Super Mario RPG for Nintendo Switch is a great-looking and faithful remake that brims with the original release's charm and wonder.”
80
Catherine Lewis
TechRadar
“Super Mario RPG is a faithful remake of an excellent game. With a fleshed‑out battle system, enhanced visuals, and a stellar remastered soundtrack, this is the best way to find out why so many people wanted Geno in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.”
