Mario & Luigi: Brothership review - mostly clear skies

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a charming RPG with some narrative quirks, but maintains its classic appeal.

: Mario & Luigi: Brothership delivers a blend of exploration, puzzles, and turn-based battles with a nautical twist. Featuring a ship-island hub, it introduces a telescope mechanic for connecting islands, offering engaging missions. While combat is enjoyable, the game's pacing occasionally feels interrupted by dialogue or cut-scenes. Despite not being the series' best, the RPG retains its charm and creativity.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership takes players on an adventure with its ship-island hub mechanic, offering unique telescope gameplay to connect various islands. The latest entry in the RPG series features conventional exploration, quests, and engaging turn-based battles, despite some narrative peculiarities and anthropomorphic characters.

The game shines with Luigi Logic moments, presenting intuitive puzzles and mini-games that add a nostalgic and unique touch. However, the frequent dialogue scenes and cut-scenes can disrupt the pacing, affecting the smooth progression typical of Mario games.

While the combat system remains enjoyable, with techniques involving timing and coordination, it occasionally feels repetitive over time. Though it may not reach the series' peak, Mario & Luigi: Brothership still embodies wit, creativity, and the beloved charm of its predecessors, making it a delightful experience.

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