The 3DS announcements made during the most recent Nintendo Direct might have been brief, but at least owners of the beloved portable system have something to look forward to in the near future.
Following the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey earlier this year in May, Nintendo's latest presentation has confirmed the game will arrive next year in the US on 11th January and in the UK on 25th January.
The title was originally released on the DS in 2009 and tasked Mario and Luigi with finding a cure for the Blorbs - a disease threatening all life in the Mushroom Kingdom. The catch was, the brotherly duo found themselves stuck deep inside the dark world of Bowser's belly - resulting in Bowser having to find the cure himself. The game had you swap back and forth between these characters.
The 3DS release, as previously noted, will also include Bowser Jr's Journey. Here's a brief description:
A new side story follows Bowser Jr. as he gathers an army, creates formations, supports his allies with an arsenal of moves and generally causes chaos (in the best way possible). Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey will prove two adventures are better than one.
Are you looking forward to the revival of the classic DS game? Are you still playing your 3DS? Tell us in the comments.
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Obligatory "if this were on the Switch" comment
^ 100% agreed but I’m still tempted on 3DS just because I missed out on this the first time around.
If it were Partners in Time I would get it, as I legitimately love that game. Can't say I understand the hate. Bowser's Inside Story marked the start of a downward turn for the Mario & Luigi games for me personally. I would still like to replay it, as I only beat it once. I sort of doubt it will be the remake I replay, though. I will say it has one of Yoko Shimomora's (hopefully I spelled her name correctly) best soundtracks, and I look forward to hearing it remastered. Another positive is that it makes some of the absolute BEST use of the dual screen mechanic. But for whatever reason, I just didn't love Inside Story.
I always wanted to play this one, so I may give it a go.
They already said it would release on January, and right then I put it in my wishlist because my 3DS still deserves love.
It's very good!
Oh man, I love this game!
This is the best Mario RPG. Best use of 2 screens, the best writing and the most creative gameplay.
If you've played this game you know it won't work on Switch because it needs 2 screens as well as a microphone.
Sad the first comment is about the Switch in a thread for a 3DS game, hope the bold indicates it was tongue in cheek.
Really looking forward to this as I never got a chance to play the original. I like that Nintendo are putting a lot of care into their ports and the addition of Bowser Jr.'s journey makes the package even more appealing. Shame about the delay for Europe I'm so used to universal (within a couple of days) release dates these days.
I’ve always wanted to play this. I’m in the position of having way too many games to play with even more incoming.
What to do, what to do?
Forget this, Mario&Luigi RPGs are amazing and 3DS keeps getting them instead of Switch. Just let that old console die already!
@PokeNas I still have my new 3DS XL, I'm just tired of playing amazing games on that subpar console with a laughable resolution and tiny screen.
@Natzore
Might want to rein in the profanity. There's rules here.
I'll be getting this one at some point. I've never played a M&L game yet and hope to make Superstar Saga/Bowser's Minions my first title.
I don't understand why they've skipped Partners In Time as I find it to be a fairly logical choice for a remake as well, from what I've read.
I love my 3DS, it is my office console. I will buy any new game they release: Luigi's Mansion, Kirby's extra Epic Yarn and this seem like perfect choices for the veteran console. Nintendo surely knows how to give love to a successful console.
And for al those this-should-be-on-switch people, bear in mind that the Switch will probably receive this much love in its twilight years as well.
Anyone who's actually played the original should know it wouldn't work on the Switch. It needs pretty much all of the DS' features, especially the dual screens.
@Natzore usually I upgrade systems because I know if good enough, ports usually make their way over, but in the case of my 3DS, I kept it because of the twin screen play system, some games just can't be supported, true some did not start as 3DS games (a DS title), but I like that Nintendo will be continuing support for 3DS owners instead of just dumping it off, I proudly own both, but some people just don't have the resources to shell out $385.00+ ($300 system + $50 game + sales tax), they may have to wait many Christmases before one ends up in their stocking but keeping new games (quality, not just cheep, thrown together junk) for them coming is totally awesome
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