The Unique and Humorous Tone of Super Mario RPG

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They discuss the unique and irreverent tone of Super Mario RPG, highlighting how it set the stage for other humorous Mario RPG games. They talk about the defining characterizations in the game, such as the portrayal of Bowser, and how it carried over into the recent Super Mario movie. They also compare the storytelling approaches of the game and movie, emphasizing the weird and unconventional elements found in Super Mario RPG.

Nearly 30 years ago, Nintendo and Square teamed up for one of the wildest collabs in gaming history: A turn-based RPG adventure featuring everyone's favorite blue collar jumping man. How well does the remake, now on Nintendo Switch, fare? Well, that's what we're talking about today with our pal, Felicia Day.

Also discussed: Third Eye, Scavengers Reign, Heroes vs. Hordes, Teardown, The National Museum of American History, Vampire Survivors, Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master, Suika Game

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