Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story is a Nintendo DS RPG and is the third game in the Mario and Luigi series. This comedy adventure puts the brothers inside Bowser and they must learn to cooperate in order to defeat Fawful. The game features turn-based battles, ranks, minigames, and more.

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Released
September 15, 2009
ESRB
E For Everyone due to Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
AlphaDream
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Franchise
Super Mario

Laugh your way through a hilarious story told from three perspectives! Search the Mushroom Kingdom for a cure as Bowser, explore his innards as the Mario Bros., and discover the untold story of Bowser Jr.’s Journey. Overcome the fury of Fawful, action-packed battles, puzzling tasks, and giant bosses in a classic action RPG—stuffed with added content! Mario and Luigi are stuck inside Bowser, forced to accomplish unusual tasks to assist their arch nemesis with hero stuff across the land. The scenes and dialogue that ensue will have you cackling like Fawful, even in battle! Time your button presses and keep up with the action: turn the system sideways, blow into the mic, or tap the touch screen. In the Bowser Jr.’s Journey mode, Bowser Jr. will cross paths with our unlikely allies as he recruits Ranged, Flying, and Melee troopers to fight for his cause. Strategically form teams and pit them against enemies to reign supreme in frenetic combat.

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