Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Super Mario RPG is an upcoming role playing video game in the Mario franchise, scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch in 2023. The game sees Mario, joined by the Star Sprite Starlow, traveling the Mushroom World in search of the seven Star Heroes in order to use their combined power to free Star Road after it is attacked by Fury Bowser.
The game is a successor to the original Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and utilizes its classic turn-based battle system, with each playable character possessing different gear, weapons, and magical attacks. However, the overworld is now fully three-dimensional with limited loading zones and grid-free movement, allowing for a larger, more immersive world. Throughout the game, Mario and Starlow are able to recruit allies into their party, including Donkey Kong, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Wario, and Bowser, who each fall into different classical RPG archetypes and possess unique overworld abilities. Switching between characters in the overworld can also unlock special interactions with non-playable characters. Inspired by recent Mario RPG spin-offs, the game features no original characters, instead drawing from the greater Mario universe's immense cast of characters, including those from the Donkey Kong, Yoshi, and Wario spin-offs.
==Plot==
===Prologue: Crisis in the Skies===
Far above the Mushroom Kingdom rests the mystical Star Road, where star people work constantly to fulfill the wishes and dreams of the Mushroom denizens below. On this particular day, Star Road is paid a visit by Rosalina, mother of the stars. As she speaks to the Star Sprite Starlow, they are interrupted by the appearance of Fury Bowser, who attacks the star people. Rosalina attempts to fight him off but is unable to withstand his might; with no other choice, she hands the Star Compass off to Starlow and directs her to find Mario.
===Chapter 1: Mushroom Kingdom Chaos===
After barely escaping Star Road before it, Rosalina, and the other star people are engulfed in Fury Bowser's darkness, Starlow crashes down to the Mushroom Kingdom below. Although she is uncertain what the Star Compass does or what it is for, she accidentally activates it, causing it to project an image of Mario mid-battle against Bowser in Princess Peach's Castle. To Starlow's dismay, Bowser is able to become invincible and withstand Mario's attacks, easily defeating the plumber and having his Hammer Bros. drag him, Toadsworth, and the other Toads away.
Starlow is able to catch up to the Hammer Bros. and defeat them, freeing Mario and the Toads. She encourages Mario to face Bowser again and they infiltrate the castle to try and identify the source of his invincibility, but are unable to find anything. Starlow realizes that the invincible Bowser must be an embodiment of Mario's nightmares, caused by Fury Bowser's corruption of Star Road. With this knowledge, Mario is able to awaken his powers as a Star Hero, stripping Bowser of his invincibility and allowing them to defeat him. Once they do, he and his entire army fade away, freeing the Mushroom Kingdom.
With Bowser defeated, Mario, Starlow, and Toadsworth head to Princess Peach's room, where she had seemingly been trapped, only to find the princess replaced by Toadette in her Peachette form. Toadette explains that she had disguised herself as the princess so that Peach could slip away from Toadsworth's watchful eye and go on a much-needed vacation to an unknown destination. Using her book-smarts, Toadette recognizes the Star Compass from an ancient legend of the seven Star Heroes, whose combined power is greater than even that of the Star Rod. With each Star Hero's power, the Star Compass will guide them to the next one. Mario is able to use his power to activate the compass, projecting an image of Donkey Kong, stranded on a frozen Donkey Kong Island.
===Chapter 2: A Chilling Confrontation===
Mario and Starlow set off for Donkey Kong Island to find DK. Because the island and the ocean surrounding it have frozen over, they are forced to travel by Barrel Cannon, trapping them on the island once they arrive. They find the island thrown into chaos as all of the banana trees have been coated in ice; additionally, Daisy Cruiser was sailing by when the ice appeared, marooning its passengers, including Pauline and Birdo. Princess Daisy, its captain, left alongside DK to seek out the source of the ice, seemingly coming from the volcano in the center of the island, but have not returned. Suspecting the ice is a product of DK's own nightmare, Mario and Starlow head off after them, assisted by Diddy Kong and the other Kongs.
The heroes find DK and Daisy locked up by Kalimba and defeat him in order to free them. DK is unwilling to accept the explanation that the ice was caused by his nightmare, but accepts Mario and Starlow's help in continuing his trek up the volcano, while Daisy returns to her passengers on the beach. Along the way, they uncover that the ice is an apparent scheme by King K. Rool and his Kremlings, as the banana trees of the island will all die if left covered in ice for much longer, driving the bananas to extinction. By overcoming his fear of losing his bananas permanently, DK is able to awaken his powers as a Star Hero and defeat King K. Rool, causing him, the Kremlings, and the ice to disappear. DK agrees to join Mario and Starlow in their hunt for the other Star Heroes and, with DK's power, the Star Compass reactivates, projecting an image of Luigi cowering somewhere in Boo Woods.
===Chapter 3: The Forest of Fear===
With Daisy Cruiser freed, Mario, Starlow, and DK are able to hitch a ride on it back to the mainland and head off to Boo Woods in search of Luigi. When they arrive, they find that Luigi's Mansion has somehow returned and King Boo has taken over the woods, touting portraits of several heroes, including Mario himself, and claiming to have defeated them. As Starlow speculates on Luigi's nightmare, she is suddenly snagged by Polterkitty, who disappears into the woods with her. Mario and DK find Professor E. Gadd and Gooigi, who have been trying to fight off the ghosts with the Poltergust but are unable to due to E. Gadd's advanced age, and Luigi is the only other one who knows how to operate the vacuum. With E. Gadd and Gooigi's guidance, Mario and DK track Polterkitty back to Hellen Gravely, who they face and defeat; however, Polterkitty still manages to escape them with Starlow. Seeing his friend in danger from his hiding place, Luigi emerges and defeats Polterkitty himself, freeing Starlow. When he sees Mario, he is overjoyed to learn that his brother is safe, and agrees to help them face King Boo.
The heroes infiltrate the mansion and navigate its twists and turns to find King Boo at its center. Though he taunts Luigi with images of his defeated friends, the plumber is able to overcome his fear, awaken as a Star Hero, and defeat the ghastly king, causing his ghosts and the mansion to vanish. Luigi's power added to the Star Compass causes it to project an image of Yoshi, who is looking overwhelmed on Yoshi's Island.
===Chapter 4: Diaper Duty===
Joined by Luigi, the heroes set out for Yoshi's Island, which they find overrun with several of their friends transformed into babies and the Yoshis frantically trying to care for them all. Starlow explains to Yoshi what has been happening with the Star Heroes' nightmares and, though he understands that the babies are unlikely to be real and is sympathetic to Star Road's plight, he refuses to leave the babies unattended. However, he soon realizes that Baby Mario has vanished, and the heroes join him as they search the island's forests for the missing child.
They eventually find Baby Mario with Kamek; although the evil wizard denies any wrongdoing, the heroes face him anyway and force him to retreat. In the meantime, Baby Mario slips off again. As they pursue him through increasingly perilous scenarios on the island, Starlow begins to suspect that the babies are a more malevolent distraction than they first thought, but Yoshi still maintains that Baby Mario is an innocent child that needs protected. When Baby Mario comes upon Kamek again and steals his wand, using it to make himself giant and wreak havoc on the island, Yoshi realizes the truth -- that the babies come from his fear that he will be unable to help everyone. Facing his fear, Yoshi and the others stop the giant Baby Mario, causing him and the other babies to vanish, and Yoshi joins the other Star Heroes. With his power, the Star Compass projects an image of Princess Peach locked in prison on Isle Delfino.
===Chapter 5: Objection!===
Fearing the worst, the heroes rush to Isle Delfino, joined by a frantic Toadsworth. They learn from the Isle Delfino Police that Peach was seen stealing the crown jewels of the ancient Kingdom of Delfino. Though Peach insists upon her innocence and Starlow argues that they cannot keep a kingdom's monarch as prisoner, the police refuse to free her unless they can prove who the other culprit was. With no other choices, the heroes begin to investigate.
As they hunt for clues, they eventually discover Toadette being attacked by Petey Piranha. After they defeat the overgrown flower and save her, she explains that her Super Crown, which allows her to transform into Peachette, was stolen from her shortly after she arrived on the island. Starlow speculates that the culprit used the Super Crown to disguise themselves as the princess, meaning that if they find the Super Crown, they find the culprit. Toadette explains that she was knocked out with a blunt object and was being attacked by Petey Piranha when she woke back up. The heroes find the weapon that was used to knock her out stashed nearby: Toadsworth's cane. They confront Toadsworth with this evidence and, sure enough, find the Super Crown in his possession, forcing him to confess that he stole the Crown Jewels to get Peach locked up so that she could never wander off again. Peach is horrified to learn that her trusted steward would betray her, but as Starlow speculates that this Toadsworth is a figment of Peach's nightmare and the real Toadsworth is safely back in the Mushroom Kingdom, Peach awakens her powers as a Star Hero and assists the others in battling the false Toadsworth. Once the doppelganger is defeated, the police allow Peach to leave. The heroes escort her back to her castle, where she announces to the real Toadsworth her intention to join the other Star Heroes in their quest, and Toadsworth reluctantly approves. Peach then uses her power to allow the Star Compass to reveal the next Star Hero by projecting an image of Wario in Dry Dry Desert.
===Chapter 6: The Wario Expedition===
The heroes head off to the desert, where they come upon Wario leading an expedition consisting of Waluigi, Mona, Ashley & Red, Young Cricket, and Orbulon in search of Dry Dry Ruins. Starlow attempts to recruit him as a Star Hero, but there is no evidence of his nightmare, unlike the others, and he refuses to give up his search for the Dry Dry Ruins treasure. As such, the heroes reluctantly join his expedition, hoping that he will agree to help them once it is complete. By solving the desert's puzzles, they are able to uncover the entrance to the ruins, but are stopped by Wingo, who wants the treasure for himself. Once he is defeated, the heroes and the expedition team are able to enter the ruins, only to find it already ransacked. Wario is distraught at losing the treasure, but then sees Metal Mario escaping with some of it and gives chase.
Following Wario, the heroes stumble into Meta Crystal, an expansive cavern system below Dry Dry Desert inhabited by Metal Marios and ruled by Pink Gold Peach, who plots to melt down all the treasure in the world to expand her kingdom. Realizing this is Wario's nightmare, Starlow successfully awakens his Star Hero powers, allowing them to face and defeat Pink Gold Peach. They are forced to escape in a hurry as Meta Crystal fades away and return to the ruins to find the treasure still missing and Wingo making his escape, having gathered it all as soon as it returned to its rightful place. Starlow suggests to Wario that they may find more treasure if he joins them and he agrees, granting the Star Compass his power and causing it to project an image of the seventh and final Star Hero: Bowser himself, still in his Fury Bowser form in his castle.
===Chapter 7: Bowser's Fury===
Confused over how Bowser could be the last Star Hero, the heroes set off for Bowser's Castle to investigate. When they arrive, they find Bowser Jr. in distress. The Koopa prince explains that Bowser transformed into his Fury form under mysterious circumstances and that Bowser Jr. is not to blame this time. Speculating that whoever caused the transformation was also the real mastermind of the attack on Star Road, Starlow suggests that they confront Fury Bowser and attempt to bring him to his senses to see if he can provide insight.
With Bowser Jr.'s support, the heroes begin their infiltration of Bowser's Castle, freeing the Koopalings and several others of Bowser's minions along the way. As they realize how much Bowser actually cares for his son and his army, Peach suggests that Bowser's transformation may have been caused by his own nightmare -- losing control of his power -- being made reality, but Starlow is hesitant to accept the theory as the other nightmares happened because of Fury Bowser's attack on Star Road. Nonetheless, once they finally face and subdue Fury Bowser, Peach is able to bring him back to his senses and awaken him from his nightmare and to his Star Hero powers. Although Bowser is unable to answer who caused him to transform, Birdo suddenly appears with the Star Rod and confesses to being the mastermind as she uses its power to trap the heroes in place.
Birdo explains that she stole the Star Rod, used it to trap Bowser in his own nightmare, and manipulated Fury Bowser into attacking Star Road knowing that Rosalina would send someone to gather the seven Star Heroes. Having followed the heroes since, she now intends to use their powers to free her master and "one true love", Wart, who had been sealed away for years as punishment for his attack on dreams. However, once he is freed, Wart rejects Birdo and announces his plan to take over Star Road and enact his revenge before departing.
===Chapter 8: Journey Into Nightmares===
Heartbroken by Wart and regretful over her role in his escape, Birdo frees the Star Heroes, allowing them to pursue the frog king to Star Road. They find that he has already begun his assault, warping the once idyllic landscape into a hellish shape. One-by-one, the Star Heroes are forced to re-face their greatest nightmares alone in order to reach Wart. Though Wart has achieved immense power through his control over dreams, the Star Heroes' confidence in themselves and one another and the support of their friends allow them to overcome him, once again sealing him away and freeing Star Road from his control. Rosalina and the star people are also returned to their rightful positions and the Star Heroes return home, celebrating their victory with a traditional parade.
After completion of the main story, the Star Heroes can return to Star Road to meet the Cosmic Spirit, who will challenge them to the Cosmic Gauntlet, facing harder versions of every boss in the game and culminating in a secret battle against her.
==Gameplay==
Super Mario RPG marks the Mario franchise's return to traditional role playing gameplay. However, like Paper Mario: The Origami King, loading zones have been minimized to create a larger-feeling and more immersive world. Enemy encounters in the overworld transition into turn-based battles. Like the original Super Mario RPG, up to three party members are deployed, and turn order is determined by the party's and the enemies' Speed stats. The other stats are Power (determining the power of physical attacks), Magic (determining the power of magical attacks), Defense (determining the effectiveness of physical attacks), Resistance (determining the effectiveness of magical attacks), and Luck (determining the chance of critical hits). In battle, each party member can choose from five actions: physical attack, magical attack, defend, use item, or attempt to flee (except against bosses). Magic attacks require Flower Points to use, which are shared among the party. The ability to start battle with an attack returns from the Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi games, as well. Winning a battle rewards the party with Star Points, which raise the party's Hero Level; the higher the Hero Level, the more damage attacks will do. As the party reaches higher Hero Levels, attacking weaker enemies in the overworld may defeat them before a battle even has to begin.
Eight different characters can be recruited into the party, each of whom possess different stats, attack options, and gear. These characters can also be switched between in the overworld, with each character possessing different abilities and triggering some unique interactions with certain NPCs. Starlow is the sole exception, only being playable in the overworld in the brief period at the beginning of the game before Mario joins the party; after that point, she will float over the head of whichever character is being controlled in a manner similar to past Paper Mario allies Tippi, Kersti, and Huey. She can also be spoken to at any point, providing a hint on what the player must accomplish, except for a brief period in Chapter 3 where she is kidnapped.
Items, gear, and weapons can be purchased from shops or found in the overworld; items can be used in battle for varying effects, while gear and weapons can be equipped to party members to adjust their stats. Each party member has their own set of applicable gear and weapons. Item shops will begin stocking more and better items, gear, and weapons as the party raises their Hero Level and progresses through the plot.
===Controls===
Actions 	Controls
Field 	Field
Reset Camera 	()
Map 	()
Help 	
Menu 	
Move 	
Move Camera 	
Talk to Starlow 	
JumporInteract 	
Ability 	
Items 	
Battle 	Battle
Navigate Menu 	
SelectorAction Command	
==Characters==
===Playable===
Image	Description
 	It's everyone's favorite hero -- Mario! As always, Mario is a balanced, all-around fighter, with decent Power, Magic, Defense, Resistance, Speed, and Luck. His jack-of-all-trades role makes him a great choice in the early game. He joins the party early in Chapter 1 after being saved from Hammer Bros.. He can equip different Caps as gear and wields Hammers as physical weapons, while his magic attacks involve jumping and using Fireballs. In the overworld, he can use his hammer to break through certain obstacles.
 	Starlow, representative of the Star Sprites and close ally of the Mario Bros., returns to the Mushroom Kingdom to help out! Like Mallow from the original Super Mario RPG, Starlow is a typical early-game mage, having a balanced spell list including attacks and healing and decent Magic and Resistance at the cost of Power and Defense. She is the first playable character available. She can equip different Shoes as gear and wields Star Chips as physical weapons. She is only briefly playable in the overworld and has no special abilities, but can provide tips if spoken to by other characters.
 	Donkey Kong is here! The main ape joins the party as a physical bruiser with high Power and Defense and moderate Speed, but low Magic, Resistance, and Luck. He joins the party in Chapter 2 after being saved from Kalimba. He can equip different Ties as gear and wields Blasters as physical weapons, while his magic attacks summon his animal friends to attack. In the overworld, he can swing on vines and punch through or lift heavy objects.
 	Mario's cowardly younger brother, Luigi, is ready to step up! Luigi serves as a magic glass cannon, with high Magic and moderate Speed and Power, but low Defense, Resistance, and Luck. He joins the party in Chapter 3 after saving Starlow from Polterkitty. He can equip different Overalls as gear and wields Poltergusts as physical weapons, while his magic attacks use different elements to damage enemies. In the overworld, his slightly higher jumps allow him to reach new heights and he can use his Poltergust to interact with objects.
 	The cute dinosaur from his eponymous island, Yoshi is here to help! Yoshi serves as a speedy physical attacker, with high Power, Speed, and Luck, but low Defense and Resistance. He joins the party in Chapter 4 to help find Baby Mario. He can equip different Saddles as gear and wields Eggs as physical weapons, while his magic attacks use special varieties of eggs, Ground Pounds, and fireballs. In the overworld, he can Flutter Jump to jump slightly higher and further, walk on certain spikes, and eat certain objects.
 	As princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach isn't willing to just stand by and watch! Like her original Super Mario RPG incarnation, Peach is primarily a healer and support unit, with fairly low stats except for Magic, Resistance, and Luck. She joins the party in Chapter 5 after being freed from prison. She can equip different Dresses as gear and wields Frying Pans as physical weapons. In the overworld, she can float across long gaps and cause flowers to bloom.
 	Wario is on the hunt for treasure! Wario is a traditional wall, boasting impressive Defense and Resistance stats, decent Power, but poor Speed, Magic, and Luck. He joins the party in Chapter 6 after accepting the heroes' help in seeking out Dry Dry Ruins. He can equip different Shirts as gear and wields Gloves as physical weapons, while his magic attacks summon lightning, explosions, and his Wario Bike. In the overworld, he can smash through certain obstacles and sniff out hidden items.
 	The king of Koopas himself, Bowser, has joined in! Bowser has a physical bruiser statline similar to Donkey Kong, but trades in his Speed in favor of slightly better Magic and Resistance. He joins the party at the very end of Chapter 7 after being returned to normal. He can equip different Shells as gear and wields Gauntlets as physical weapons, while his magic attacks use his fire breath and shell to damage enemies. In the overworld, he can hide in his shell and breathe fire to destroy obstacles.
===Supporting===
Image 	Description
 	Rosalina, mother of the stars, takes the role of the primary damsel in distress in the game, having been trapped in Star Road while trying to fight off Fury Bowser. She is also the one who gives Starlow the Star Compass, which guides her to the seven Star Heroes.
 	The star people are the inhabitants of Star Road. They come in many shapes in sizes, including spheres like Starlow, generic star shapes, and even Lumas.
 	Toads are the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom. Several of them are captured by the fake Bowser's invasion. Some Toads also appear as passengers of Daisy Cruiser.
 	Toad, identifiable from others of his species by his red-spotted cap and blue vest, operates the Toad Town shop.
 	Toadette is an energetic female Toad. She initially disguises herself as Princess Peach using her Peachette form, then begins her own adventure after being uncovered. She appears in each location Mario and company visit, regaling tales of her quests in a manner similar to Luigi in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. In Chapter 5, her Super Crown is stolen by the culprit and she provides helpful evidence guiding the heroes to solve the mystery.
 	Birdo is a passenger of the Daisy Cruiser. She is also secretly the mastermind of the game's events, playing a role similar to Beldam and Dimentio in their respective games. She first appears on Donkey Kong Island, then begins to follow the heroes, implicitly because she is enamored with Mario. After the seven Star Heroes are awakened, she reveals her true goals and frees Wart from his prison. After he rejects her, she operates a shop in the corrupted Star Road out of remorse.
 	Princess Daisy is the captain of the Daisy Cruiser. She first appears on Donkey Kong Island after her cruiser is trapped in the ice, having been captured alongside Donkey Kong. After the ice melts away, she offers free rides to Mario and company, becoming the main means of travel to and from the offshore locations of Donkey Kong Island, Yoshi's Island, and Isle Delfino.
 	Pauline is a passenger of the Daisy Cruiser. She first appears on Donkey Kong Island and continues to appear whenever the heroes use the Daisy Cruiser for transport.
 	Diddy Kong is Donkey Kong's little buddy. He helps the heroes catch up to DK on Donkey Kong Island.
 	Dixie Kong is Diddy Kong's girlfriend. She appears on Donkey Kong Island.
 	Funky Kong is Donkey Kong's friend. He appears on Donkey Kong Island. After Daisy Cruiser is freed from the ice, he joins the cruise as a passenger.
 	Cranky Kong is Donkey Kong's grandfather. He appears on Donkey Kong Island.
 	Wrinkly Kong is Cranky Kong's deceased wife. Her ghost appears on Donkey Kong Island.
250x250px	Candy Kong is Donkey Kong's girlfriend. She runs a shop on Donkey Kong Island.
 	Tiny Kong is Dixie Kong's sister. She appears on Donkey Kong Island.
 	Rambi the Rhino is one of Donkey Kong's animal friends. DK can summon him in some of his magic attacks.
 	Squawks the Parrot is one of Donkey Kong's animal friends. DK can summon him in some of his magic attacks.
 	Enguarde the Swordfish is one of Donkey Kong's animal friends. DK can summon him in one of his magic attacks.
 	Professor E. Gadd is a scientist specializing in paranormal research and one of Luigi's allies. He appears in Boo Woods, trying to fight off the ghosts that have invaded.
 	Gooigi is the gelatinous creation of Professor E. Gadd and one of Luigi's allies. He appears alongside the professor in Boo Woods and sells some of E. Gadd's goods to the heroes.
 	Yoshis are the inhabitants of Yoshi's Island. They help Yoshi care for the babies. Some also appear as passengers of Daisy Cruiser.
 	Poochy is the dog companion of the Yoshis. He sells items that he has collected, operating as a shop.
250x250px	Baby Luigi is one of the babies created by Yoshi's nightmare.
 	Baby Peach is one of the babies created by Yoshi's nightmare.
 	Baby Daisy is one of the babies created by Yoshi's nightmare.
 	Baby Donkey Kong is one of the babies created by Yoshi's nightmare.
 	Baby Wario is one of the babies created by Yoshi's nightmare.
 	Baby Rosalina is one of the babies created by Yoshi's nightmare.
250x250px	Piantas are the inhabitants of Isle Delfino. Two of them serve as the Isle Delfino Police, who have Princess Peach locked up for stealing the crown jewels. Some also appear as passengers of Daisy Cruiser.
250x250px	Nokis are also inhabitants of Isle Delfino. Some also appear as passengers of Daisy Cruiser.
 	A Tanuki resides on Isle Delfino, running a shop out of a boathouse.
 	Waluigi is Wario's partner-in-crime. He is a reluctant member of Wario's expedition to Dry Dry Ruins.
 	Mona is one of Wario's employees. She is a reluctant member of Wario's expedition to Dry Dry Ruins.
 	Ashley is one of Wario's employees. She is a reluctant member of Wario's expedition to Dry Dry Ruins.
 	Red is one of Wario's employees. He is a reluctant member of Wario's expedition to Dry Dry Ruins.
 	Young Cricket is one of Wario's employees. He is a reluctant member of Wario's expedition to Dry Dry Ruins.
 	Orbulon is one of Wario's employees. He is a member of Wario's expedition to Dry Dry Ruins and the only one enjoying himself in the process. He operates a shop of random items he has collected on their journey.
 	Metal Mario is Pink Gold Peach's right hand. Although weaker versions of him are fought as enemies, Metal Mario himself never battles the party.
 	Bowser Jr. is Bowser's son. After his father mysteriously transforms into Fury Bowser, he recruits Mario and company to help turn him back.
 	The Koopalings are members of Bowser's army. They appear throughout Bowser's Castle. Wendy O. Koopa operates a shop.
 	Boom Boom is a member of Bowser's army. He appears in Bowser's Castle.
 	Pom Pom is a member of Bowser's army. She appears in Bowser's Castle.
==Enemies==
*Chapter 1:
**Goomba
**Koopa Troopa
**Piranha Plant
**Waddlewing
**Monty Mole
**Spiny	
*Chapter 2:
**Goomba
**Paragoomba
**Koopa Troopa
**Piranha Plant
**Monty Mole
**Scuttlebug
**Mr. Blizzard
**Cooligan
**Klaptrap
**Kritter
**Zinger
**Tiki Goon
**Tiki Buzz	
*Chapter 3:
**Goomba
**Bone Goomba
**Koopa Troopa
**Dry Bones
**Bone Piranha Plant
**Boo
**Gold Ghost
**Scuttlebug
**Swoop
**Scaredy Rat
**Tiki Buzz	
*Chapter 4:
**Goomba
**Paragoomba
**Koopa Troopa
**Koopa Paratroopa
**Piranha Plant
**Fire Piranha Plant
**Boo
**Shy Guy
**Waddlewing
**Monty Mole
**Spiny
**Cheep Cheep
**Scuttlebug
**Swoop
**Wiggler
**Klaptrap
**Zinger
*Chapter 5:
**Goomba
**Galoomba
**Paragoomba
**Koopa Paratroopa
**Fire Piranha Plant
**Boo
**Fly Guy
**Monty Mole
**Rocky Wrench
**Lakitu
**Spiny
**Cheep Cheep
**Blooper
**Sushi
**Cooligan
**Scuttlebug
**Scaredy Rat
**Wiggler
**Cataquack
**Klaptrap	
*Chapter 6:
**Bone Goomba
**Galoomba
**Koopa Troopa
**Dry Bones
**Parabones
**Bone Piranha Plant
**Fire Piranha Plant
**Boo
**Bomb Boo
**Shy Guy
**Ninji
**Lakitu
**Spiny
**Buzzy Beetle
**Swoop
**Scaredy Rat
**Chain Chomp
**Thwomp
**Pokey
**Mini Metal Mario	
*Chapter 7:
**Goomba
**Galoomba
**Winged Galoomba
**Koopa Troopa
**Hammer Bro.
**Boomerang Bro.
**Fire Bro.
**Parabones
**Fire Piranha Plant
**Ice Piranha Plant
**Bomb Boo
**Ninji
**Lakitu
**Spiny
**Buzzy Beetle
**Spike Top
**Bony Beetle
**Swoop
**Chain Chomp
**Thwomp
**Whomp
**Spike	
*Chapter 8:
**Galoomba
**Winged Galoomba
**Hammer Bro.
**Sledge Bro.
**Fire Bro.
**Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother
**Ice Piranha Plant
**Bomb Boo
**Blooper
**Sushi
**Shy Guy
**Snifit
**Fly Guy
**Ninji
**Fishin' Boo
**Bony Beetle
**Chain Chomp
**Thwomp
**Whomp
**Pokey
**Spike
**Stone Spike
**Magikoopa
**Kritter
**Cataquack
**Mini Metal Mario
**Phanto
===Bosses===
Darker cells denote chapter bosses.
Image 	Name 	Location
 	Hammer Bros. (x2) 	Bandit's Way
 	Bowser 	Princess Peach's Castle
 	Kalimba 	Jungle Hijinxs
 	King K. Rool 	DK Mountain
 	Hellen Gravely & Polterkitty 	Forest of Illusion
 	King Boo 	Luigi's Mansion
 	Kamek 	Jade Jungle
250x250px	Giant Baby Mario 	Donut Plains
 	Petey Piranha 	Bianco Hills
 	Toadsworth 	Delfino Plaza
 	Wingo 	Dry Dry Desert
 	Pink Gold Peach 	Meta Crystal
 	Fury Bowser 	Bowser's Throne Room
 	Bowser 	Supernova Sanctuary
 	King K. Rool 	Supernova Sanctuary
 	King Boo 	Supernova Sanctuary
250x250px	Giant Baby Mario 	Supernova Sanctuary
 	Toadsworth 	Supernova Sanctuary
 	Pink Gold Peach 	Supernova Sanctuary
 	Fury Bowser 	Supernova Sanctuary
 	Wart 	Nightmare Central
 	Hammer Bros. X (x2) 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Bowser X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Kalimba X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	King K. Rool X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Hellen Gravely X & Polterkitty X	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	King Boo X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Kamek X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Giant Baby Mario X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Petey Piranha X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Toadsworth X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Wingo X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Pink Gold Peach X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Fury Bowser X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Wart X 	Cosmic Gauntlet
 	Cosmic Spirit 	Cosmic Gauntlet
==Locations==
Greater Location 	Areas
Mushroom Kingdom 	Mushroom WayThe path to Toad Town. Starlow crashes here after escaping Star Road.
Mushroom Kingdom 	Toad TownThe primary capital of the Mushroom Kingdom. Several Toads live here, while the character Toad operates a shop.
Mushroom Kingdom 	Bandit's WayThe path out of Toad Town towards Bowser's Castle. The Hammer Bros. who have captured Mario are fought here.
Mushroom Kingdom 	Princess Peach's CastleThe home of the Mushroom Kingdom's monarch, Princess Peach. It is initially taken over by a fake version of Bowser, but becomes the heroes' primary hub after he is defeated.
Mushroom Kingdom 	Shooting Star SummitA mystical mountain behind Princess Peach's Castle that connects the Mushroom Kingdom to Star Road. Visiting it before finding all seven Star Heroes allows the heroes to gaze upon the corrupted Star Road.
Donkey Kong Island	Banana ShoresThe island's beach. Mario and Starlow crash here after using Barrel Cannons to reach the island, and the Daisy Cruiser's passengers wait here while the ship is frozen over. After the island thaws, this is where Daisy Cruiser docks when traveling to and from the island.
Donkey Kong Island	Kong VillageThe home of the Kongs. Candy Kong runs her shop from here.
Donkey Kong Island	Jungle HijinxsA jungle leading up the side of DK Mountain. Kalimba is fought here to free Daisy and Donkey Kong.
Donkey Kong Island	Rickety RailsA mine leading up through DK Mountain. Mine carts can be ridden in to navigate.
Donkey Kong Island	DK MountainThe volcano in the center of the island. King K. Rool and his Kremlings have set up here to freeze over the island.
Donkey Kong Island	DK SummitA permanently snowy path back down the mountain. It is too steep and slippery to climb up.
Boo Woods 	Haunted PathwayThe entrance from the Mushroom Kingdom into Boo Woods.
Boo Woods 	Professor E. Gadd's LabProfessor E. Gadd's hideout. Gooigi operates his shop from here.
Boo Woods 	Forest of IllusionA twisted path through the woods. The heroes chase Polterkitty through this area and eventually fight against it and Hellen Gravely.
Boo Woods 	Luigi's MansionA haunted mansion at the center of the woods and King Boo's hideout. After King Boo is defeated, it disappears.
Yoshi's Island 	Yoshi VillageA village on the beaches of Yoshi's Island, where the Yoshis live and Poochy operates his shop.
Yoshi's Island 	Jade JungleThe island's jungle. The heroes pursue Baby Mario through here and find him with Kamek, whom they battle.
Yoshi's Island 	Vanilla DomeA treacherous cave leading up one of the island's mountains. The heroes pursue Baby Mario through here.
Yoshi's Island 	Butter BridgeA precarious bridge connecting the island's two mountains. The heroes pursue Baby Mario across here.
Yoshi's Island 	Kamek's TowerA tower high atop one of the island's mountains and Kamek's hideout. Baby Mario steals Kamek's wand here and turns himself into a giant.
Yoshi's Island 	Donut PlainsThe plains at the base of the mountains. Giant Baby Mario wreaks havoc here, forcing the heroes to defeat him.
Isle Delfino 	Ricco HarborThe island's primary port. Daisy Cruiser docks here when traveling to and from the island.
Isle Delfino 	Delfino PlazaThe island's main capital and the place where the crown jewels were stolen. A Tanuki operates a shop here.
Isle Delfino 	Prison DelfinoThe prison where Princess Peach is held.
Isle Delfino 	Bianco HillsA grassy village above Delfino Plaza, where Toadette was attacked and had her Super Crown stolen.
Dry Dry Desert 	Kalimari DesertThe outskirts of Dry Dry Desert, where the K64 stops from Toad Town.
Dry Dry Desert 	Dry Dry DesertThe desert proper, filled with sandstorms, twisters, and mysterious puzzles.
Dry Dry Desert 	Desert OasisAn oasis hidden in the desert. Wario's expedition team is found here and, after he joins the party, return here, making it the permanent location of Orbulon's shop.
Dry Dry Desert 	Dry Dry RuinsAncient ruins hidden in Dry Dry Desert and the goal of Wario's expedition.
Dry Dry Desert 	Meta CrystalA bejeweled civilization hidden underneath Dry Dry Ruins and ruled by Pink Gold Peach.
Bowser's Castle 	Vista HillThe hill connecting Bandit's Way to Bowser's Castle. Bowser Jr. is found here and asks for the heroes' help in turning Bowser back to normal.
Bowser's Castle 	Bowser's CastleThe home of the Koopa King, his son, and his many minions. Wendy operates her shop here.
Bowser's Castle 	Bowser's Throne RoomBowser's throne room, where Fury Bowser is fought and Birdo reveals her machinations.
Star Road 	Star HavenThe entrance to Star Road.
Star Road 	Rainbow RoadThe path through Star Road. While it is corrupted by Wart, it appears twisted and hellish.
Star Road 	Supernova SanctuaryA hall in Star Road. While it is corrupted by Wart, the heroes are separated and forced to fight their nightmares alone here.
Star Road 	Cosmic GauntletThe center of Star Road, which Wart takes over and renames Nightmare Central. In the post-game, Cosmic Spirit can be found here to fight against more difficult versions of every boss.
==Weapons, items, and gear==
===Weapons===
Each character possesses their own category of weapon, which can be found in the overworld or purchased from certain shops. Some variants are straight upgrades in power, while others have secondary effects.
Weapon Category 	Weapon Category 	Weapon Category 	Weapon Category 	Weapon Category 	Weapon Category
Variants 	Variants 	Variants 	Variants 	Variants 	Variants
Hammers 	Hammers 	Hammers 	Hammers 	Hammers 	Hammers
Trusty HammerAn old, reliable wooden hammer. 	Craftsman's HammerA well-made wooden hammer. Deals slightly more damage. 	Hefty HammerA wooden hammer lined with metal. Deals much more damage. 	Iron HammerA hammer made entirely of steal. Deals significantly more damage, but lowers Speed. 	Fire HammerA hammer enhanced with fire. May leave enemies with a burn. 	Magic HammerA hammer enhanced with magic. Deals damage using the Magic stat.
Star Chips 	Star Chips 	Star Chips 	Star Chips 	Star Chips 	Star Chips
Silver Star ChipA small piece of star. 	Shiny Star ChipA piece of star. Deals slightly more damage. 	Golden Star ChipA large piece of star. Deals much more damage. 	Shooting Star ChipA piece of a falling star. Deals less damage, but greatly raises Speed. 	Frozen Star ChipA frozen piece of star. May freeze enemies. 	Supernova ChipA remnant of a dead star. Deals damage using the Magic stat.
Blasters 	Blasters 	Blasters 	Blasters 	Blasters 	Blasters
Peanut BlasterA blaster that uses peanut shells as ammunition. 	Coconut BlasterA blaster that uses coconuts as ammunition. Deals slightly more damage. 	Rock BlasterA blaster that uses rocks as ammunition. Deals much more damage. 	Rapid-Fire BlasterA lightweight blaster that shoots coconuts at a higher rate. Increases Speed. 	Boulder BlasterA hefty blaster that uses boulders as ammunition. Deals significantly more damage, but lowers Speed. 	Molten BlasterA blaster that uses molten rocks as ammunition. May leave enemies with a burn.
Poltergusts 	Poltergusts 	Poltergusts 	Poltergusts 	Poltergusts 	Poltergusts
Poltergust 3000The original model. 	Poltergust 5000An enhanced model. Deals slightly more damage. 	Poltergust G-00The newest model. Deals much more damage. 	Fiery PoltergustA Poltergust imbued with the element of fire. May leave enemies with a burn. 	Icy PoltergustA Poltergust imbued with the element of ice. May freeze enemies. 	Handheld PoltergustA small, uniquely transportable Poltergust. Deals less damage, but greatly raises Speed.
Eggs 	Eggs 	Eggs 	Eggs 	Eggs 	Eggs
White EggA plain, white egg. 	Yoshi EggAn egg laid by a Yoshi. Deals slightly more damage. 	Star EggAn egg adorned with star patterns. Deals much more damage. 	Heart EggAn egg adorned with heart patterns. May heal Yoshi slightly. 	Rotten EggAn egg that's been sitting out too long. May poison enemies. 	Hefty EggAn egg with a large shell that can be used for protection. Lowers Speed, but increases Defense and Resistance.
Frying Pans 	Frying Pans 	Frying Pans 	Frying Pans 	Frying Pans 	Frying Pans
Iron PanA simple frying pan, great for cooking. 	Steel PanA heavy-duty frying pan, for those difficult recipes. Deals slightly more damage. 	Golden PanA special frying pan, perfect for fancy dinners. Deals much more damage. 	Heart PanA beautiful pink frying pan that goes great with pink dresses. May heal Peach slightly. 	Heirloom PanAn ancient frying pan passed down for generations. Deals less damage, but greatly raises Luck. 	Star PanA frying pan blessed by the stars. Deals damage using the Magic stat.
Gloves 	Gloves 	Gloves 	Gloves 	Gloves 	Gloves
White GlovesSimple white gloves with a W sewn into them. 	Thick GlovesGloves made with a heftier material. Deals slightly more damage. 	Double-Layered GlovesTwo pairs of gloves put over top of each other. Deals much more damage. 	Metal GlovesGloves made with metal that are horribly impractical. Deals significantly more damage, but lowers Speed. 	Guard GlovesGloves that can somehow project a magical shield. Increases Resistance. 	Power GloveA strange glove with unique history. Lowers Defense and Resistance, but deals extremely high damage.
Ball 'n' Chain 	Ball 'n' Chain 	Ball 'n' Chain 	Ball 'n' Chain 	Ball 'n' Chain 	Ball 'n' Chain
Iron Ball 'n' ChainAn iron ball attached to a chain for swinging.	Silver Ball 'n' ChainA silver ball attached to a chain for swinging. Deals slightly more damage.	Ball 'n' Chain ChompA Chomp attached to a chain for swinging. Don't worry, he likes it. Deals much more damage.	Thwomp 'n' ChainA Thwomp attached to a chain for swinging. Doesn't seem thrilled. Deals significantly more damage, but lowers Speed.	Angry Sun Ball 'n' ChainAn iron ball enhanced by the Angry Sun and attached to a chain for swinging. May leave enemies with a burn.	Magikoopa Ball 'n' ChainAn iron ball enhanced by Magikoopa magic. Deals damage using the Magic stat.
===Items===
Items are predominately used in battle, although some can be used in the overworld. They can be purchased from shops.
Item 	Item 	Item 	Item 	Item
CoinUsed to buy items from shops. Can be found in the overworld and in blocks.	Red CoinWorth five Coins. 	Blue CoinWorth ten Coins. 	Star CoinWorth fifty Coins. 	MushroomHeals 15 HP to a targeted ally.
Super MushroomHeals 20 HP. 	Ultra MushroomHeals 50 HP. 	Maple SyrupRestores 5 FP. 	Honey SyrupRestores 10 FP. 	Royal SyrupRestores 15 FP.
HeartHeals all status conditions from a targeted ally. 	1-Up MushroomRevives a fallen ally. 	Poison MushroomPoisons a targeted enemy. 	Rotten MushroomPoisons all enemies. 	Fire FlowerBurns a targeted enemy.
Inferno FlowerBurns all enemies. 	Ice FlowerFreezes a targeted enemy. 	Frostbite FlowerFreezes all enemies. 	RecorderPuts a targeted enemy to sleep. 	Magic WhistlePuts all enemies to sleep.
Cape FeatherIncreases the Power stat of an ally temporarily. 	Sky FeatherGreatly increases the Power stat of an ally temporarily.	Super StarIncreases the Magic stat of an ally temporarily. 	Rainbow StarGreatly increases the Magic stat of an ally temporarily. 	Super LeafIncreases the Speed stat of an ally temporarily.
Statue LeafGreatly increases the Speed stat of an ally temporarily. 	Blue ShellIncreases the Defense stat of an ally temporarily. 	Gold ShellGreatly increases the Defense stat of an ally temporarily.	Cloud FlowerIncreases the Resistance stat of an ally temporarily. 	Nimbus FlowerGreatly increases the Resistance stat of an ally temporarily.
Super BellIncreases the Luck stat of an ally temporarily. 	Lucky BellGreatly increases the Luck stat of an ally temporarily. 	Weird MushroomRandomly increases two of an ally's stats temporarily.	POW BlockDeals damage to all enemies. Has a chance of instantly defeating non-boss enemies.	P-WingInstantly flees the battle without losing Coins.
===Gear===
Like weapons, each characters possesses their own category of gear, which can be found in the overworld or purchased from certain shops. Each variety of gear has three versions that are straight upgrades in defensive stats.
*Caps: Mario's personal gear.
**Worn-Out Cap: A well-worn red cap, adorned with an M.
**Plumber's Cap: A sturdy red cap, adorned with an M.
**Hero's Cap: An iconic red cap, adorned with an M.	
*Shoes: Starlow's personal gear.
**Simple Shoes: Plain brown shoes.
**Sprite Shoes: Shoes for a Star Sprite.
**Celestial Shoes: Shoes from the stars.
*Ties: Donkey Kong's personal gear.
**Monkey Tie: A simple red tie, monogrammed with the initials "DK".
**Gorilla Tie: A hefty red tie, monogrammed with the initials "DK".
**City Tie: A fancy red tie, monogrammed with the initials "DK".	
*Overalls: Luigi's personal gear.
**Worn-Out Overalls: Well-worn blue overalls.
**Plumber's Overalls: Study blue overalls.
**Ghostbusting Overalls: Iconic blue overalls.
*Saddles: Yoshi's personal gear.
**Turtle Saddle: A red shell that functions as a saddle.
**Lizard Saddle: A sleek shell that functions as a saddle.
**Dino Saddle: A sturdy shell that functions as a saddle.	
*Dress: Princess Peach's personal gear.
**Pink Dress: A simple pink dress, fit for any young girl.
**Royal Dress: A fancy pink dress, fit for any princess.
**Regal Dress: A special pink dress, fit for a queen.
*Shirts: Wario's personal gear.
**Dirty Shirt: A yellow shirt that hasn't been washed in a while.
**Muscle Shirt: A yellow shirt with short sleeves, perfect for flexing.
**Macho Shirt: A yellow shirt that's the perfect fit to enhance appearances.	
*Shells: Bowser's personal gear.
**Spiky Shell: A shell adorned with spikes, making for a threatening presence.
**King's Shell: A shell fit for a king, making for a regal presence.
**Beastly Shell: A shell straight from legends, making for a monstrous presence.
Additionally, all gear can be found in the following categories, with identical functions:
*Metal [Gear]: [Gear] made of metal. Increases Defense.
*Magic [Gear]: [Gear] enhanced by magic. Increases Resistance.
*Winged [Gear]: [Gear] adorned with wings. Increases Speed.
*Star [Gear]: [Gear] blessed by the stars. Increases Luck.
*Warm [Gear]: [Gear] designed for warmth. Prevents freezing.
*Frosty [Gear]: [Gear] designed for cooling. Prevents burning.
*Ill-Fitting [Gear]: [Gear] that is very uncomfortable. Prevents sleeping.
*Heart [Gear]: [Gear] made with love. Prevents poisoning.
==Downloadable Content==
Downloadable content is planned to be released in the game in three different packs: two Costume Packs releasing in four waves each, with each wave including new outfits for two different playable characters (for a grand total of sixteen outfits and gear items, two per character), and a Story Pack that will add a new post-game plot with four new playable characters. The packs are available together in one expansion pass, called the Star Expansion.
===Costume Pack #1===
The first costume pack includes alternate outfits for characters from a variety of inspirations, themed per wave.
Wave 	Contents	Contents 	
Wave 1 - Power-Up Pack	
{| 	Builder Luigi	Meowser
===Costume Pack #2: Four Seasons===
The second costume pack is themed after the seasons, with each wave inspired by a different season.
Wave 	Contents	 	
Wave 5 - Spring Breeze Pack	
{| 	Donkey Kong (Banana)	Starlow (Flower)
===Story Pack===
:Main article: Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)/Star Expansion
The story pack will include a new post-game story with new locations and four new playable characters. The main party of eight will not be usable in the DLC story, but once both the main story and the DLC story have been completed, all twelve characters will be available in post-game, unlocking unique interactions with NPCs in every location.
==Gallery==
Super Mario RPG Switch logo2.png|An alternate version of the logo.
SMRPG Star Compass.png|Artwork of the Star Compass.
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