Parker Green
Hardcore GamerReview: Mario & Luigi: Brothership Succeeds at Creating a Loyal Sequel
Published 11/15/2024
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership
The brothers return for a brand new adventure on the high seas! Set sail with Mario and Luigi on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) and journey through the vast world of Concordia. Launch out of Shipshape’s cannon to visit, explore, and quest your way through islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities. Meet new friends along the way, like Connie and Snoutlet (who's definitely not a pig), and encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom like Peach and Bowser, who may help you on your journey! You’ll have to rely on Mario and Luigi’s brotherly bond to succeed. Use Bros. Moves to get past obstacles while you explore, and powerful Bros. Attacks in a dynamic twist on turn-based combat. You’ll need every edge this 'brothership' will give you to save the day!
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- ACQUIRE Corp.
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- Nintendo
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The critic average is 73 across 15 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Josh Speer
DualShockersMario & Luigi: Brothership Review
Published 11/13/2024
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85
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotMario & Luigi: Brothership Review - Plug And Play
Published 11/6/2024
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60
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerMario & Luigi: Brothership review - mostly clear skies
Published 11/4/2024
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80
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Read originalLuke Kemp
GamesRadar+Mario & Luigi Brothership review: "Humor and positivity by the boatload" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 11/4/2024
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Read originalLogan Plant
IGNMario & Luigi: Brothership Review
Published 11/4/2024
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch) - Easily The Best Mario & Luigi RPG Yet
Published 11/4/2024
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90
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsMario & Luigi: Brothership review: Brotherly love
Published 11/4/2024
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Read originalEric Switzer
TheGamerMario & Luigi: Brothership Review - Boats And Bros.
Published 11/4/2024
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Read originalTom Regan
The GuardianMario & Luigi: Brothership review – seafaring adventure will help your troubles sail away
Published 11/4/2024
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