This article contains Super Mario RPG spoilers.
Summary
Super Mario RPGhas a clear protagonist when one looks at the title, but for it to be a proper role-playing game, naturally, the jumping plumber is going to need a bit of help. This is where the classic cast members of Bowser and Peach come in, but so do Mallow and Geno, brand-new characters introduced inSuper Mario RPG. With Bowser and Geno acting as heavy hitters and Mallow and Peach serving as the best magic users players could ask for, Mario has a fair bit of support as they take on the Smithy Gang to save the Mushroom Kingdom.
When it comes toSuper Mario RPG, though, many players think of Geno above any other character in the game apart from Mario himself. Even though there are two original characters that are iconic toSMRPG,Mallow goes without much mentionas Geno is a popular fan-favorite by a considerable margin, but there are plenty of reasons as to why.
Geno is the second party member players obtain during their playthrough, but in order to get him, players not only need to go through the Forest Maze, but also defeat the boss Bowyer. Luckily, with Geno’s Geno Beam and Geno Boost abilities, Bowyer shouldn’t be too tough, and the Switch remake aims to make the Forest Maze easier on players compared to the SNES version.
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Super Mario RPG Lets Geno Shine in More Ways Than One
Truthfully, the character known as “Geno” is far more complex than just a wooden man with guns in his hands. The version of the character fans typically know is actually only a vessel for the real thing that lurks within the wooden doll: a star warrior from Star Road. The Switch remake makes the moment in which the light that’s meant to be “Geno” possesses the doll even more memorable, as now it’s given a full CGI cutscene for players to watch rather than just a few sprites moving on the screen. Once players team up with Geno to stop Bowyer, they’re able to see the power of the Star Road for themselves as all of Geno’sFlower Point movesare very powerful for the early game.
Why Geno is an Important Part of the Team in Super Mario RPG
Geno’s strength in-game is one of the reasons why he’s such a popular character. Not only does he enter the team with plenty of strength behind him, but his stats are rather well-rounded, making it that players canboost Geno’s Level Up statshowever they like. With this, and his moves such as Geno Whirl which can inflict 9,999 points of damage if timed correctly, make him into a character that will easily be switched out at important opportunities, if not a frequent member.
Strength and handiness inSuper Mario RPGmay very well be all Geno needs to remain as memorable to players as he did. After all, if he proves to be a valuable asset inSMRPG, players will use him, which leads players to get attached to him. With Geno being known as a reliable jack-of-all-trades in the classic game, that’s plenty enough reason for players to want to seeGeno inSuper Smash Bros.and other adventures.
In terms of story, there sadly isn’t too much when it comes to the star warrior. Where Peach, Bowser, and Mallow all have sizable character arcs, Geno only serves as a voice of reason and direction on the bigger picture of the adventure. Once all the Star Pieces are gathered, Geno leaves the doll behind and heads back to the stars, tugging at players' heartstrings as the character leaves the party even if he implies he might not want to.
While he is without a doubt one of the reasonswhySuper Mario RPGis so specialto fans, his part in the game may come off as a bit of a let-down for newcomers who hadn’t played the game before the Switch version. Nevertheless, once Geno heads back to the stars and players get to the post-game storyline, they may be a bit more attached to the friend from the stars, as they have plenty of content to get through after defeating Smithy for the first time.
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Set out on a classic Mario adventure: Enter—or revisit—a world of whimsy with Mario on a quest to repair Star Road and defeat the troublemaking Smithy Gang. Team up with a party of unlikely allies, like the monstrous Bowser and a mysterious doll named Geno, in a story-rich RPG packed with laughs and quirky characters.A strange party unites to save Star Road: Meet the team of oddballs setting out to thwart the troublesome Smithy Gang and protect everyone’s wishes. Even Bowser is lending a claw!Take it easy with Breezy Difficulty Mode: Players new to RPGs or who want a story-focused experience can use the new Breezy difficulty, which makes battles easier and leveling up faster. You can set the difficulty at any time if you change your mind.Adventure, battle, and traverse across a colorful world: Jump towards your next goal and continue the story. Run into monsters to enter turn-based battles with your party of three. Master the new Chain and Triple Moves system to claim victory.A delightfully reimagined world: Enjoy familiar sights with colorfully enhanced graphics and spiffy upgrades.
