Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

 Game Boy Advance
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 283 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 251 out of 283
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 283
  3. Negative: 14 out of 283
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  1. fuor22
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I have so much fun every time I play this game. Everything about it, from the story to the gameplay, is just amazing. I enjoyed every moment while playing this game
  2. JCXdsonic
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Es un juego impresionante. Un estilo artístico impresionante con buenos gráficos para su consola. Las peleas te enganchan como su historia. Lo recomiendo mucho. Espero que Nintendo haga algo con la saga
  3. Porkster
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    An absolute 10/10. This game has gotta be one of the best Mario games ever made. Everything about this game is close to perfection: the music, the artstyle, the combat, etc. I really love the concept of using your own brother as a mass destruction weapon (even tho some of the advanced inputs require too much precision imo). They really nailed it with this game. I would recommend this gameAn absolute 10/10. This game has gotta be one of the best Mario games ever made. Everything about this game is close to perfection: the music, the artstyle, the combat, etc. I really love the concept of using your own brother as a mass destruction weapon (even tho some of the advanced inputs require too much precision imo). They really nailed it with this game. I would recommend this game to anyone out there… Expand
  4. PabloEnver
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Imprescindible. Un RPG totalmente único. Niveles originales, control excelente, muy colorido, buena música, y repleto de guiños a la saga de Mario & Luigi. Una maravilla.
  5. greninjaX
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    a great start to a great side series. mario and luigi superstar saga is a truly unique take on the mario series.
  6. ThePCGamer07
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece! This is literally one of the best RPG games I have ever played! The graphics are really amazing, the soundtrack is wonderful, and the Bros. attacks are marvelous! Sure the final boss might have unfair difficulty, but the final boss is still awesome, and you can easily win if you will know what you are doing and if you have a badge that makes the Bros.This game is an absolute masterpiece! This is literally one of the best RPG games I have ever played! The graphics are really amazing, the soundtrack is wonderful, and the Bros. attacks are marvelous! Sure the final boss might have unfair difficulty, but the final boss is still awesome, and you can easily win if you will know what you are doing and if you have a badge that makes the Bros. have a good amount of DEF! Seriously, I highly recommend trying this game out!… Expand
  7. DunyG
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I love it, it's my childhood, and I would have the whole world know that I love it. I had so much fun with the game and I am happy to have had that experience.
  8. Dperks
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga is a very charming little RPG. I greatly enjoyed the interactions between characters as well as many of the new characters introduced throughout the game. And the art style in this game looks just wonderful, colorful environments and cartoony sprits give the world this vibrant feeling. On the gameplay side its not anything that great, turn based RPG mechanicsMario and Luigi Superstar Saga is a very charming little RPG. I greatly enjoyed the interactions between characters as well as many of the new characters introduced throughout the game. And the art style in this game looks just wonderful, colorful environments and cartoony sprits give the world this vibrant feeling. On the gameplay side its not anything that great, turn based RPG mechanics where you have to time your button inputs for max damage. I enjoyed this gameplay it just got tiring by the end and I found that just spamming certain attacks was the go to strategy for most fights. And aside from a few boss fights the game wasn't very challenging however I'd say the game was just long enough before it got to be too much. There's also many small mini games most of which only appear once and I didn't care for some of them except the barrel one that one was alright. And finally the music which I feel I have to mention is really good but some of them like the battle music can get kind of old by the end. But overall I'd say its a real fun game and worth trying out for most fans of Mario or RPGs.… Expand
  9. illumi3602
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    in my opinion the best Mario and luigi game besides bowser inside story, nearly everything is great about this game
  10. BM30
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a brilliant rpg because the gameplay is fun but the story is written so well that if it wan't for paper mario, this probably would've been one of the best mario game stories out there.
  11. Joerpg84
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    The best in the Mario and Luigi series. Tight combat which I felt improved aspects of paper Mario in a different way, fun puzzles, hilarious story. The later entrees are very good too but they add a lot of content and the battle system can become intense with mini games and more characters to manage. This took me 20-25 hours which was perfect, while dream team was 55+ hours.
  12. Draogn
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed it, the story was interesting and unpredictable, the jokes were hilarious, the animations and scenery vibrant, the locations and characters are so damn creative. The music, it just slaps... I can go on and on, but i'll cut it here and say this is a must-play for anyone that owns a Gameboy advance SP
  13. cmopen
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    One of my favourite games for the GBA of all times that I played in my childhood. What can I say about this game, well for starters it is unbelievable amazing and fun at the same time. Moreover, the mechanics, graphics and storyline are fantastic! Even till today, I look back at this game and I am instantly reminded why I fell in love with all the Mario and Luigi RPG series. Overall, IOne of my favourite games for the GBA of all times that I played in my childhood. What can I say about this game, well for starters it is unbelievable amazing and fun at the same time. Moreover, the mechanics, graphics and storyline are fantastic! Even till today, I look back at this game and I am instantly reminded why I fell in love with all the Mario and Luigi RPG series. Overall, I highly recommend this game to anyone regardless of age. Whether you're a fan or not of the game series of Mario, you won't regret picking up this game especially if you're a huge fan of RPG games.… Expand
  14. robertoiglesias
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I love this game a lot. It’s the beginning of the great Mario and Luigi series which is another neat rpg series along with Paper Mario. I give this a 9 just because there is a 3DS version that also includes a Bowser’s Minions story but this game still rocks
  15. nitorita
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    I loved this game so much back in my childhood that I played through it twice and it left me wanting more. It's been a while since I last played, but if my memory serves me right, my only peeve with it was that there was no NG+. The game just ends once you beat the final boss. However, now that it's spawned its own series, I'm definitely going to try playing its sequels.
  16. Che3es
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    My favorite game for the GBA. The best Mario RPG from the saga. I really like the character design on this game
  17. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    Since I was a relative newcomer to this entry in the series, and I heard all the praise, I was excited to play it. While it didn't leave me as fulfilled as say, Bowser's Inside Story, I still found this to be a great start to the Mario and Luigi series. The Brothers are as goofy as they'll ever be, and the rest of the humor is still great. The battle system, being the oldest besides SMRPG,Since I was a relative newcomer to this entry in the series, and I heard all the praise, I was excited to play it. While it didn't leave me as fulfilled as say, Bowser's Inside Story, I still found this to be a great start to the Mario and Luigi series. The Brothers are as goofy as they'll ever be, and the rest of the humor is still great. The battle system, being the oldest besides SMRPG, has a few little quirks that I could live without. Sometimes, jump height is not what I think it is, and I feel that the controls could be better. But, considering this is a GBA game, I can't complain too much. Superstar Saga was a great way to start the series, and I recommend giving this or the remake a chance.… Expand
  18. AKthaBeast
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    The first in an excellent series of rpgs that feature Mario & Luigi...such great mechanics and use of characters
  19. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    Lo disfrute mucho en mi infancia, y ahora en la actualidad lo sigo disfrutando, buena música, buena variedad de jefes y la historia también.
  20. Gabe20007
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    The perfect mix in turn-based battles, and plataforming,probably one of the strongest titles that Nintendo has made in all history. A true Mario RPG masterpiece .
  21. dc21384
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    This game is the best game ive ever played perfect storyline we need more games like these open world type of games that just make mario stand out more.
  22. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    What a quality game and took me by complete surprise, Was not expecting it to be anywhere near as good as it is. One of the best games one the GBA and a must play for Mario and RPG fans.
  23. GuyWhoExists
    Jan 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of those games that you just want to play forever, but simply can't, because it's so stinkin' good. I'm serious, I felt sad once I had collected all the Beanstar pieces and was approaching the end of the game. It's a great RPG for people unfamiliar with the genre(including myself), and it's extremely fun. You'll be laughing out of either humor or joy the entire time whileThis game is one of those games that you just want to play forever, but simply can't, because it's so stinkin' good. I'm serious, I felt sad once I had collected all the Beanstar pieces and was approaching the end of the game. It's a great RPG for people unfamiliar with the genre(including myself), and it's extremely fun. You'll be laughing out of either humor or joy the entire time while playing this. The battle system is great, allowing you to be doing something at all times, and best of all, there's no need to grind. It's a great game that's available for only $8-$9 on the Nintendo eShop for Wii U, and one people should definitely check out.… Expand
  24. Shadow1
    Aug 2, 2016
    9
    Best Game in Mario and Luigi Series, not to mention Bowser Inside Story . Very amazing RPG, one of the best GBA Games and one of the best RPG on GBA . Graphics is very good for RPG on GBA, AWESOOOME Storyline and amazing RPG Gameplay. Many moves for Mario and Luigi, Good desigh world. AWESOOOME GAAAME.
  25. RobCAstillo
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    This is the first game of the original Mario & Luigi Trilogy. For me, all of them were perfect. But some users try to compare it to Paper Mario, even tough this series are a sequel for the original Mario RPG game for SNES, that's appreciable due to its combat system and the original story. This game simply started the trilogy the best it could.
  26. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    This game is funny and the graphics are amazing! The gameplay is also too! I just love every second of it and this game just never gets old and I just keep playing it. PLAY IT NOW! D:
  27. MiguelEsquivel
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Excelente juego.
    Me encanto.
    Este juego me hizo pasar grandes momentos enganchandome a mas no poder en mi infancia cuando tenia mi gameboy advance SP.
    Recomendado
  28. gloriousluigi
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    when i got this game on gba for christmas, i exploded with excitment, it was like a pixelated genie! This game was one of the best mario entries EVER!
  29. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 27, 2016
    9
    It isn't just a game. It's an experience worth trying for once in your entire life. This game's been 12 years old right now and in 9 months and counting, it'll be 13 years old.
  30. awholenother
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    just wonderful. to my knowledge, this is the only time you ever see mario working as a plumber in a game. the story makes no sense at all, but in a great way. they just keep throwing bizarre scenarios at you, and you laugh hysterically.

    seriously, if, like me, you did not grow up on RPGs, this is a game to smooth you into the genre. it's inviting, hilarious, fun, ridiculous, satisfying.    just wonderful. to my knowledge, this is the only time you ever see mario working as a plumber in a game. the story makes no sense at all, but in a great way. they just keep throwing bizarre scenarios at you, and you laugh hysterically.

    seriously, if, like me, you did not grow up on RPGs, this is a game to smooth you into the genre. it's inviting, hilarious, fun, ridiculous, satisfying. you have some platforming, some tasks you have to complete with some dexterity in real time. i'd say this and stick of truth are RPG masterpieces perfect for non-RPG players.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
2
#2 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
5
#5 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    93
    9 / 10 / 9 / 9 - 37 platinum [Vol 780]
  2. AceGamez
    100
    Superstar Saga is the perfect mix of turn-based combat, adventuring and platforming all in one.
  3. NTSC-uk
    90
    Things never slack off either due to the brilliant storyline and characters, whilst the tricky combat and devious puzzles keep attention fixated.
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