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Mario & Luigi adventure games feature Mario and Luigi as the heroes, accompanied by playable characters from the Nintendo pantheon. Each adventure pits you to defeat Bowser in different ways. Progress is through talking to characters, exploring, developing your abilities and taking on enemies in turn-taking combat.
Unfortunately, Mario & Luigi is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 17/11/2003, updated in 2017
Out Now: 3DS and 2DS, DS and Wii U
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Battle, Fighting, Role-Play (Action, Adventure, Collecting and Communication)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Nintendo (@Nintendo)
Costs: Purchase cost
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