Super Mario RPG confirmed for VC

[Shadowblind]

I would have. I judge games based on the potential for fun, and sometimes the level of challenge, but NEVER on what franchise they belong to. Final Fantasy 2 on the NES is god-awful, poor play stile anf no real character development, even the remake didn't really correct this. Kingdom Hearts from all accounts is a good, fun RPG with a decent level of challenge that just HAPPENS to be set in the Disney Universe, so why judge the Mario RPG to be a typical Mario-centric rip-off? If it never was made would we have the Paper Mario games? And just because you don't like more recent Mario spin-offs, not all games should be painted with the same brush, even in the same series.

Thats how you think, not how casual gamers think. And why are you again saying that I said the RPG was bad? I never said that, don't even pretend I said that. And the fanbase for that game would be split in half if it wasn't about Mario. Square's fanbase would like it while the base for Mario wouldn't even turn a blind eye to it.

[The Hombrew Hunter]

Then i was obviously not talking about this game, but the idea in general. Its like throwing Mario in front of a sports game and then selling it because they know it wouldn't sell any other way. Oh wait, they already have...many times. Just glad they haven't done a Super Master Chief Tennis or Ultra Kratos Soccer EXTREME.

Thats construing my post to fit one game only. Things aren't that black and white. Do you think the majority of people buying the game would even look at it if it featured a normal cast like other Square games?

Yes.

One, it's Square, and two, you gotta read the description of the game. It's funny and visually pleasing for it's time.

Thats how you think, not how casual gamers think. And why are you again saying that I said the RPG was bad? I never said that, don't even pretend I said that. And the fanbase for that game would be split in half if it wasn't about Mario. Square's fanbase would like it while the base for Mario wouldn't even turn a blind eye to it.

*facepalm* I used to think you were smart.

[Shadowblind]

Yes.

One, it's Square, and two, you gotta read the description of the game. It's funny and visually pleasing for it's time.



*facepalm* I used to think you were smart.

Then you know little of marketing strategies. You think Mario is not at all being used to simply sell games? You seem even more blind then I do.

[masterchief929]

meh... i'll probly play it... shadow and homebrew hunter... this argument isn't worth ruining a friendship.

[Shadowblind]

meh... i'll probly play it... shadow and homebrew hunter... this argument isn't worth ruining a friendship.

Your probably right.

I guess I'll try it out first, before I jump to any conclusions about mario in a ▄ RPG.

[pibs]

On the downside, Japanese Wii owners will have to fork over 900 Wii Points to get the game. We have no reason to believe that the price point will be any different over here.

Im sure the japanese will agree that its worth it

[Jay6]

I'll get Super Mario RPG. I'm looking forward to playing it again. Of course, I want Earthbound as well.

[The Hombrew Hunter]

Your probably right.

I guess I'll try it out first, before I jump to any conclusions about mario in a ▄ RPG.

Damn right you'll try it first.

[koji2009]

No one should complain about having to spend $9USD to purchase the game on VC. When I originally bought the game in the US it was either $70 or $80 (due to the SA-1 chip that was manufactured in each cartridge) and it was worth every penny.

[hjfbv1]

accualy if you want to break it down it was a truly amazing rpg. take that i played this game when i was YOUNG it was like the third game i played (ZELDA then something else.. dont remember) so i didnt know anything about mario before-hand. this was the game that made me love him.

for it being an RPG they put a spin on the normal i hit you then you hit me aspect we know so well for most RPGs. adding in button hitting to increase/decrease damage. it being nintendo they threw in tons of puzzles and random minigames (sliding down a moutain + in a barrel = fun) and then an odd storyline whith a new group of baddies so horriable they have bowser asking mario for help (but honestly.. a poodle if scarrier than bowser)

so truthfully its a good game, great for its time still good today.


P.S. im on the wii right now so sry for misspellings