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3DS - 10/6/2017
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
"The game that launched the Mario & Luigi series returns looking better than ever before. In this renewed classic, Mario and Luigi journey to the Beanbean Kingdom with Bowser to restore Princess Peach’s voice. Control Mario and Luigi simultaneously, making use of their unique Bros. Moves to solve puzzles and emerge victorious in action-packed battles. Pay heed to the enemy’s patterns and time your reactions right to land satisfying counterblows. Included in this remake is the Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser mode, which tells the story of the game from the perspective of Bowser’s minions. Recruit characters to grow your own Minion army as you fight to locate your missing leader!"
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- AlphaDream
- Publisher
- Nintendo of America, Nintendo, Nintendo of Europe
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Adam Riley
Cubed3Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (Nintendo 3DS) Review
Published 10/17/2017
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90
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Read originalSean Colleli
Gaming NexusMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 10/12/2017
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90
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Read originalNathan Misa
ImpulsegamerMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions 3DS Review
Published 10/11/2017
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86
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Read originalJae Lee
ZTGDMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (3DS) Review
Published 10/11/2017
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Read originalKyle Movius
GamingTrendGamingTrend Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Review
Published 10/9/2017
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Read originalWhitney Reynolds
PolygonMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions review
Published 10/6/2017
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80
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineMario and Luigi Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions (3DS) Review: Nostalgia Value
Published 10/6/2017
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75
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Read originalHarrison Milfeld
Pure NintendoReview: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (Nintendo 3DS) - Pure Nintendo
Published 10/6/2017
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Review
Published 10/5/2017
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