Mario & Luigi RPG 3: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey

Game Details:

This is a remake of the classic NDS RPG "Mario & Luigi RPG 3: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey" with a new chapter added, "Bowser Jr.'s Journey." In the main story, Mario and Luigi are accidentally sucked into Bowser's body and must adventure inside, cooperating with Bowser's external actions to break the "Blorbs virus" threat to the Mushroom Kingdom. The game cleverly alternates perspectives between the two sets of characters, linking the inside and outside, filled with strategy and fun.

The combat still retains the series' characteristic turn-based system combined with action QTE mechanics, requiring players to precisely operate jumps, attacks, and defenses. Bowser has independent combat methods, focusing more on power and wide-area skills. The game also introduces the "Giant Bowser Battle" system, using a side-scrolling action combat style to fight giant Bosses.

The new "Bowser Jr.'s Journey" adopts a simplified strategy simulation gameplay, telling the story of Bowser Jr. organizing legions and launching conquests when his father is away. The gameplay leans towards auto-battle + team layout, short in content but supplements the series' worldview.

The graphics have been fully redrawn in high definition, and the music and UI have also been optimized, making it an excellent remake that is worth a try for both series fans and new players.

Editor's Recommendation:

If you missed the original NDS version, this 3DS remake is your best chance to enter the world of "Mario & Luigi RPG." "Bowser's Inside Story" is the most popular installment in the series, with its dual-main-story gameplay and rich and interesting character interactions. It not only has a clever plot, but also challenging combat pacing. The addition of "Bowser Jr.'s Journey" makes the image of the Bowser family more three-dimensional and adds new gameplay types to the game. The game is meticulously crafted overall, with excellent QTE system feel, testing both strategy and fun. Whether you are a Mario fan, an RPG enthusiast, or a player who loves a relaxed and humorous style, this game is very worth spending time to experience.

Game Guides:

1. Skills for Utilizing the Inside and Outside Linkage Mechanism

• Make good use of internal organ triggers to trigger Buffs: Mario and Luigi can activate organs such as muscle stimulation and neural links inside Bowser to enhance Bowser's power or restore health. For example, when Bowser needs to move a giant object, you can enter the muscle room to improve strength through a mini-game.
• Switch rhythms reasonably: Some Boss battles or events require frequent switching of operating objects, such as Bowser swallowing enemies, with the Mario brothers continuing the battle inside. Pay attention to QTE prompts and switch buttons to avoid missing output opportunities.
• Master the combat rhythm: The combat rhythms of the inside and outside are different, Bowser leans towards power-type one-hit kills, while the brothers focus on combination skills and counterattacks. Reasonable combination can unleash consecutive skills or break enemy defense patterns.

2. QTE and Skill Release Key Skills

• Skill proficiency affects output: By repeatedly using specific skills, characters will increase their skill proficiency, not only increasing damage, but also reducing input difficulty. It is recommended to focus on practicing highly efficient skills such as "Fire Flower Bros." and "Spin Jump."
• Look for enemy actions to counterattack: Enemy attacks often have pre-attack prompts, and players need to press the corresponding buttons in time to dodge or counterattack based on color or action. Familiarizing yourself with the attack patterns of each type of enemy is the key to reducing damage.
• Giant Bowser battle strategy: When facing a giant Boss, Bowser will transform into a giant and enter side-scrolling battle mode. At this time, you need to perform continuous pressing, screen swiping, or QTE instructions according to the screen prompts. Practicing a few times can easily achieve high score combos.

3. "Bowser Jr.'s Journey" Troop Combination Guide

• Remember troop counters: Infantry > Archers > Flying Troops > Infantry, when combining, you must choose a counter troop according to the enemy lineup.
• Leader skills affect the entire field: Different lieutenants have different team skills, such as attack increase and health recovery. Reasonably arrange the team core, which can effectively improve the overall combat ability.
• Complete side quests to improve abilities: Completing challenges and side battles in the journey can unlock enhanced skills and equipment to improve Bowser Jr.'s command ability.