Brothership adds more RPG depth to the series, but its flat writing and overabundance of gimmicks drag it down.

As much as I've enjoyed my hours playing Mario & Luigi: Brothership so far, it's a very familiar formula for Nintendo.

Now we have Mario & Luigi: Brothership which keeps the streak alive with a blend of charm, humor, and clever gameplay.

Brothership (out Nov. 7) has a lot pressure riding on it. It’s the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi sub-series since its original developer AlphaDream filed for bankruptcy in 2019. It’s also ...

Having the Mario Bros. sail a giant island-ship hybrid to uncover and explore new islands is a great idea on paper, but in practice, navigation boils down to a pretty unspectacular ocean map where you ...

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Mario, Nintendo’s famously high-voiced plumber, is known to most fans for his action platformers. Less celebrated are the Mario & Luigi role-playing games, which inspire imagination but require a ...

Mario & Luigi Brothership is a must-play game for being among the most unique and creative RPGs on Nintendo Switch. Nintendo clearly went 'all out' ...

With tight battle mechanics, engaging puzzles, and new characters that become more endearing as the story goes on, Mario & ...

Mario & Luigi finally set sail on a home console for the first time ever, and my word is it a resounding success. The typical ...

Nintendo Switch’s lifespan before it’s replaced by something else. Yet looking at the console’s constant stream of new ...