Super Mario RPG‘s faithful remake received a substantial update, version 1.0.1, on December 12, 2023, addressing various game progression issues and enhancing overall gameplay. The game, which initially launched on November 17, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch, has been a nostalgic journey for fans, rejuvenating the classic Square-developed game with updated 3D graphics while retaining the essence of the 90s in a modern graphical format.
The focus of the recent update primarily aimed to rectify game progression issues that some players encountered throughout their Super Mario RPG quests. Several concerns were addressed, such as a hindrance in player progression after the Paratroopas event in Monstro Town, where these enemies failed to appear at Land’s End. Additionally, fixes were made to battles in the Mushroom Kingdom that previously caused immediate restarts post-fight, disrupting the flow of the game. Glitches in the Marrymore events, Sunken Ship area, and Land’s End have also been resolved, aiming to offer a smoother gameplay experience.
Moreover, the developers fixed an issue with the Thought Peek feature that led to erroneously switched messages when used on Straw Head and Reacher. Another issue in Bowser’s Keep, involving a section with six doors where players were sometimes unable to enter doors five and six, has also been addressed by allowing players to resolve this by leaving the section and returning.
These bug fixes promise a more seamless gaming experience, ensuring that Super Mario RPG retains its charm while delivering an enhanced and smoother gameplay journey for enthusiasts. The remake not only upgrades the classic game’s experience to contemporary graphical standards but also introduces new battle mechanics. These include allowing players to damage all enemies with perfectly executed action commands.
While most Super Mario RPG characters retain their original designs and proportions in the remake, certain names were tweaked, like Princess Toadstool becoming Princess Peach to align with her modern name. Players can also switch between the original music and a newly orchestrated soundtrack by the original game’s composer, Yoko Shimomura, adding to the overall updated experience.
With these updates, Super Mario RPG promises to continue being an enjoyable trip down memory lane for players, now with a more polished and seamless gameplay experience.