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Mario & Luigi: Brothership
American box art for Mario & Luigi: Brothership
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Developer Acquire[1]
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date Australia November 7, 2024[2]
Japan November 7, 2024[3]
South Korea November 7, 2024[4]
HK November 7, 2024[5]
ROC November 7, 2024[6]
Singapore November 7, 2024[7]
Europe November 7, 2024[8]
South Africa November 7, 2024[9]
USA November 7, 2024[10]
Language(s) English (United States)
French (France)
French (Canada)
German
Spanish (Spain)
Spanish (Latin America)
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese (Brazil)
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean
Genre RPG
Rating(s)
ESRB:E - Everyone
PEGI:7 - Seven years and older
CERO:A - All ages
ACB:PG - Parental Guidance
USK:6 - Six years and older
ClassInd:L - General audience
SMECCV:A - All ages
GRAC:All - All ages
GSRR:P - Six years and older
FPB:13 - Thirteen years and older
Gmedia:7 - Seven years and older
MRO:7 - Seven years and older
Mode(s) Single-player
Format
Nintendo Switch:
Game Card
Digital download
Input
Nintendo Switch:

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is an upcoming role-playing game set to be released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024. It is the sixth original instalment in the Mario & Luigi series and its eighth instalment overall, following the 2015 original title, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, and the 2018 remake, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, respectively. It marks the debut of Mario & Luigi on home consoles, and the debut of Kevin Afghani as the voice of the Mario brothers in this series. Another feature new to the series is the full implementation of 3D environments and character models, and a more artwork-accurate art style, which was seen previously in a limited capacity during the giant battles in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, the papercraft battles in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam and the giant battles in the Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story remake.

First announced during the Nintendo Direct on June 18, 2024, Brothership is the first Mario & Luigi title to not be developed by AlphaDream, which ceased operations immediately after filing for bankruptcy on October 1, 2019. However, several developers from AlphaDream who were originally involved in previous Mario & Luigi games return for the development of this game.[11] The IP/copyright information for the game lists Acquire as the lead developer, known for their work on the Tenchu and Octopath Traveler series. The game was made using Unreal Engine.[12]

The game's Japanese and English name is a pun on "mothership" but also refers to the relationship between Mario and Luigi. It is also the first entry in the series to adopt the same subtitle in Japan as the localized releases, as past Mario & Luigi games except Paper Jam, which was subtitled Paper Mario MIX, were simply treated as numbered sequels there.

Story

In the Mushroom Kingdom, Luigi panics as he is being chased by a swarm of bees in a forest near Peach's Castle, and accidentally runs off a cliff before Mario clings to save him. Afterwards, Mario and Luigi's hands begin to glow, and a mysterious vortex materializes above them which teleports the brothers away to a distant land named Concordia.[10]

Upon their arrival, after coming to their senses, they meet a local resident named Connie, who explains to them the history of Concordia, the world in which Shipshape Island resides. The centre of Concordia used to house the great Uni-Tree that would connect the different districts of the land using energy known as Connectar, but after an unfortunate and catastrophic event where the Uni-Tree was destroyed, the continent shattered and was separated into numerous islands. With the help of the brothers, a newly planted Uni-Tree, and a flying pig-like companion named Snoutlet, the main objective is to reconnect the fractured islands back together again and restore Concordia to its former glory, with each unique island to explore.[13]

The sea of the world of Concordia acts as the game's primary setting. Shipshape Island is a structure described as "part ship, part island" and is depicted as the main hub. Mario and Luigi are launched out of the Shipshape's cannon to explore distinct islands.[14]

Gameplay

Mario & Luigi: Brothership introduces a mechanic where Luigi will come up with an idea for specific situations, indicated by an L-shaped exclamation point, known as Luigi Logic. Some can give him new abilities to use in the overworld to help Mario proceed, like squeezing through narrow gates, while others can be situational commands against bosses that can be used to land the finisher against them.[13]

Shipshape Island serves as the hub for the game (similar to Princess Peach's Castle in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time), having several shops, and a cannon that shoots Mario and Luigi to the different islands at sea. Shipshape Island travels along currents of the seas, shown on the Ocean Map, accessed by examining the cannon or pressing Minus Button, and the player can find and travel to different islands. On the Ocean Map, the player can choose which current to travel on, and the speed at which Shipshape Island moves, between regular and faster speeds by pressing X Button. The player can navigate on the island as it moves to its destination point.[15] More NPCs appear on the island as the player visits other islands.

Some gears can be crafted by the player at the Workshop on Shipshape Island with some materials.[16] They are dropped by enemies, which is an item named after their respective island.

The main objective on the islands is to find its Lighthouse and link it to the Uni-Tree on Shipshape Island to reform Concordia. Each sea has its own Great Lighthouse allowing the player to discover more islands.

Battle system

The battle system is similar to those in previous titles. Normal jump and hammer attacks now combine both brothers to execute when they are both up, called Attack Combos[17], reminiscent of Bros. Attack from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga or attacking with the babies from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time; if one of them is down, they return to attacking solo[18]. Emergency Guard[19] returns from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam and level ups still no longer have a bonus stat minigame. The Rank feature returns with similar rank bonuses.

Bros. Attacks

Mario
  • Red Shell: Costs 4 BP to use.[13]
  • Hatch Me if You Can: Costs 7 BP to use.[13]
  • Bomb Derby: Costs 10 BP to use.[19]
  • フラッシュクロック (Flash Clock): An attack where Mario uses a clock to stop time, then he and Luigi attack the enemies with their hammers repeatedly one after another, ending with a final strike from both bros at once. Costs 12 BP to use.[19]
Luigi
  • Green Shell: Costs 5 BP to use.
  • Zapperator[20][21]: Costs 7 BP to use; requires the player to alternate between the B Button and A Button buttons, then press the X Button button before a timer expires. Creates a thundercloud to strike all enemies on the battlefield several times.
  • Jump Helmet: Costs 9 BP to use.[19]
  • Yoo Who Cannon: Costs 12 BP to use.[19]
  • ミックストルネード (Mix Tornado): An attack where Mario and Luigi must throw fireballs and iceballs in a circle, then spin around to create a tornado that they can then control to catch enemies in. Costs 14 BP to use.[19]

Battle Plugs

A new battle feature in this game is Battle Plugs, it functions in a similar vein to the Badges or Battle Cards in previous Mario & Luigi games. It is a new action that can be performed in battle, allowing Mario and Luigi to set and swap Battle Plugs to boost them up without taking an action. Each one has a unique effect and can create combos with each other. They are crafted with Spark Balls[22] by collecting Sprite Bulbs.[15] When used, they last for a while based on charges and have to be recharged for an extended period based on turn counts. There is a limit on how many can be used at once, displayed by the number of sockets in the Battle Plug menu.

Name Icon Effect Craft cost (Spark Balls) Number of charges Recharge turns Unlock Note
Kaboom Attack Get an EXCELLENT rating with a Jump or Hammer attack to also damage nearby targets. 10 After an EXCELLENT rating, it starts a slow motion as an impact wave gets generated to damage nearby enemies, dealing ?% of the original damage.
Surprise Iron Ball When you get an EXCELLENT rating with a Jump or Hammer attack, an iron ball drops on the target to deal more damage. 20 10 After an EXCELLENT rating, it drops an iron ball at the enemies, dealing ?% of the original damage.
Iron balls deal Buster Critical damage to frozen enemies.[23]
Dizzifying Attack Increases the damage you deal with Jump and Hammer attacks by 15%. Also, an EXCELLENT rating can make a target dizzy. 15 When Jumping or Hammering, Mario and Luigi spin fast enough to have motion blur. An attack with EXCELLENT rating has a ?% chance of causing Dizzy. It can still be performed when the other brother is incapacitated.
ほのおアタック (Burning Attack)[19] ジャンプ・ハンマーアタックであたえるダメージが だ 15%アップ。さらに EXCELLENTを出すと モンスターをやけど状態にすることがある
("Increases the damage you deal with Jump and Hammer attacks by 15%. Also, an EXCELLENT rating can make a target burn.")
15 When Jumping or Hammering, the attacks have a flame trail. An attack with EXCELLENT rating has a ?% chance of causing Burn.
Attaque frigorifique (Freezing Attack)[23] Increases the damage of Jump and Hammer attacks by 15%. An EXCELLENT rating freezes a target. 15 When Jumping or Hammering, the attacks have a cold air trail with snowflakes, cold puffs, and shining particles. An attack with EXCELLENT rating has a ?% chance of causing Ice.[15]
ふえるアタック (Extra Attack)[19] ジャンプ・ハンマーアタックの回数が1回増える
("Increases the number of jump and hammer attacks by 1.")
10 An extra solo part of the attack is added to the normal attack combo, doing ?% of the damage. Mario or Luigi will cheer the other one on the first jump when doing the Jump attack.
Anti-Flying Specialist[15] Jump attacks against flying enemies are guaranteed critical hits. 30 10 30 Create 3 Battle Plugs. Buster Critical deal ?% more damage.
Anti-Spike Specialist[15] Hammer attacks against spiky enemies are guaranteed critical hits. 30 10 30 Create 3 Battle Plugs. Buster Critical deal ?% more damage.
Easy-Peasy Counters Holding the button makes counters easier, enabling you to float in midair when you jump and enlarging your hammer for those counters. 10
Empower Counters[24] Turns jump counters into ground pounds, and charges up hammer counters to do an extra 30% damage. 30 10 20 Create 3 Battle Plugs.
Damage Shield 10
たおれんダー (Last Stand)[19] HPが2以上のとき ダメージを受けて ダウンしそうになると HPを1残して耐える
("When HP is 2 or more and you receive damage and are about to go down, you will survive with 1 HP remaining.")
5
Surefooted Guard Prevents the effect of Trip and Dizzy. 15 5 20
カンダンガード (Hot Cold Guard) [19] Prevents the effect of Burn and Ice. 5
Auto Mushroom When your HP becomes low, will automatically use a Mushroom. 20 5 20
Auto Syrup Jar[25] When your BP becomes low, will automatically use a Syrup Jar. 20 5
Auto Herb When Mario or Luigi is affected by a status effect, he automatically uses a Herb. 15 5
Auto 1-Up[15] When Mario or Luigi is defeated, he automatically uses a 1-Up. 30 Create 3 Battle Plugs.
Loot Booster[26] Makes it more likely that defeated enemies will drop items. 30 10[27] Create 3 Battle Plugs.
へらないアイテム (Freebie)[19] アイテムを使うと つか かえ 使ったアイテムが返ってくる
("When you use an item, the used item is returned.")
5
Performance Bonus[26] Restores 50% of BP used on a Bros. Attack that earns an EXCELLENT rating.

Combos

“Some combinations of Battle Plugs have unique and powerful effects. There are lots of these combinations, so experiment away!”
Pop-up Hint

Some Battle Plugs can enhance the effects of others when used together. Here is a list of the possible combos:

Name Battle Plug 1 Battle Plug 2 Effect
Iron Ka-Ball Kaboom Attack Surprise Iron Ball Pair Kaboom Attack and Surprise Iron Ball plugs together to make iron balls fall on all enemies hit by the impact wave.
Kaboom Attack Dizzifying Attack Makes all enemies hit by the impact wave have a chance to become dizzy.
Ka-Specialist[28] Kaboom Attack Anti-Air Specialist/Anti-Spike Specialist Makes all enemies hit by the impact wave take Buster Critical damage.
Kaboom Attack ほのおアタック (Burning Attack) Makes all enemies hit by the impact wave have a chance to be burned.
[23] Kaboom Attack Attaque frigorifique (Freezing Attack) Makes all enemies hit by the impact wave have a chance to be frozen.
[19] ふえるアタック (Extra Attack) Surprise Iron Ball Makes one more iron ball fall.
[19] Surprise Iron Ball Surprise Iron Ball Makes a bigger golden ball fall, dealing more damage.

Ranks

Main article: Rank § Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Challenges

Challenges are present in this game. Unlike in previous games, completing them provides rewards to the player immediately in the battle instead of reward points or having to talk to an NPC to collect them.[29] A list of Challenges can be found under the Adventure Log sub-menu on the main menu.[30]

Name Badge icon Clear criteria Reward(s) Unlock condition
As del salto coordinado
(Coordinated Jump Ace)
File:Coordinated Jump Ace.png Asesta 30 golpes Ecxellentes con el salto coordinado.
("Land 30 Excellent hits with coordinated jumps.")
Nut x2
As del martillo coordinado
(Coordinated Hammer Ace)
File:Coordinated Hammer Ace.png Asesta 30 golpes Ecxellentes con el martillo coordinado.
("Land 30 Excellent hits with coordinated hammer.")
Syrup Jar x2
As del caparazón rojo
(Red Shell Ace)
Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Ejecuta 30 ataques tándem Excelentes con el caparazón rojo.
("Perform 30 Excellent Bros. Attacks with the Red Shell.")
Judía tándem x1 (BP Bean x1)
Superchampiñón x2 (Super Mushroom)
As del caparazón verde
(Green Shell Ace)
Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Ejecuta 30 ataques tándem Excelentes con el caparazón verde.
("Perform 30 Excellent Bros. Attacks with the Green Shell.")
Judía ATQ. x1 (POW Bean x1)
Jarabe x3 (Syrup Jar x3)
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Progressing through the story
Buenos reflejos
(Good reflexes)
File:Good reflexes.png Esquiva o contrataca 100 veces.
("Dodge or Counter 100 times.")
Champiñón cura x1 (1-Up x1)
Combatiente ileso
(Unharmed combatant)
Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Gana 100 combates sin sufrir daño.
("Win 100 battles without taking damage.")
Judía bigote x2 (STACHE Bean x2)
Judía ATQ. x2 (POW Bean x2)
Judía corazón x2 (HP Bean x2)
Afortunado (Fortunate) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Asesta 250 golpes SUERTE.
("Deal 250 LUCKY hits.")
Suerte supercorrea x1 (Super Lucky Charm x1)
Superjudía bigote x2 (STACHE Bean DX x1)
Superjudío VEL. x2 (SPEED Bean DX x1)
Curioso (Curious) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Usa objetos en combate 20 veces.
("Use items in combat 20 times.")
Judía DEF. x1 (DEF Bean x1)
Judía ATQ. x2 (POW Bean x2)
Champiñón vida extra x2 (1-Up DX x2)
Flying Start Flying Start Speed Bean x1
Super Nut x1
(?) File:Coin Challenge.png
Buen golpe (Good hit) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Inflige al menos 1000 puntos de daño en un solo ataque.
("Deals at least 1000 points of damage in a single attack.")
Judía ATQ. x2 (POW Bean x2)
Judía DEF. x2 (DEF Bean x2)
Ultrajarabe x3 (Ultrasyrup Jar x3)
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Completing the "Buen golpe" challenge
(?) Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Completing an unknown challenge

Gear

Main article: List of Mario & Luigi: Brothership gear

Different types of gear return in this game, such as gloves. In addition, POW is displayed separately for Boots and Hammers.

Beans

Beans return in this game.[29]

Characters

Playable characters

Artwork of Mario from Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Mario
Artwork of Luigi for Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Luigi

Supporting characters

Artwork of Connie for Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Connie
A Wattanist whose job is to care for the Uni-Tree.[31]
Artwork of Snoutlet from Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Snoutlet
Your guide, who likes to camp out under Luigi’s cap and is certainly not a pig.[31]
Artwork of Princess Peach in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Princess Peach
The beloved princess of the Mushroom Kingdom.[31]
Artwork of Starlow in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Starlow
Artwork of a group of characters in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
IDLE
A group of rambunctious kids who are eager to help, but not very good at it.[31]
Screenshot of Ireen in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Ireen
A pink Concordian and a quarter of the IDLE team.[32]
Screenshot of Dulles in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Dulles
A green Concordian and a quarter of the IDLE team.[32]
Screenshot of Loog in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Loog
A blue Concordian and a quarter of the IDLE team.[32]
Screenshot of Ellow in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Ellow
A yellow Concordian and a quarter of the IDLE team.[32]
Artwork of Buddy Mario & Luigi: Brothership
フレン (Furen)
A childlike Concordian wearing a scarf and a beanie who befriends Bowser Jr. after ending up on an island claimed by Bowser.[33]
Technikki from Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Technikki[34]
A thin, blue, adult-like Concordian with wrench-themed goggles said to be a "resident genius."[35]
A character from Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Maykit[13]
A green, childlike Concordian wearing an apron with a Hammer print who is the daughter of Willma.[35]
A character from Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Billdit[36][13][28]
A yellow, adult-like Concordian wearing a hachimaki who is the son of Willma.[35]
Issa Rock in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Issa Rock
File:MLB Funky Plug.png
Dyode[34]
An adult-like Concordian who wears headphones and disco-like attire.[35]
Emmit in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Emmit[34]
A blue, adult-like Concordian who wears glasses and headphones with a mic attached.[13]
File:MLB Lipstick Plug.png
Willma[18]
Maykit's mother[18] and chief of Rumbla Island.[37]
A blue Concordian who is part of a trio of aunties who always gossip
A blue, adult-like Concordian and a third of a trio of gossiping aunties.[38]
A red Concordian who is part of a trio of aunties who always gossip
A red, adult-like Concordian and a third of a trio of gossiping aunties.[38]
A yellow Concordian who is part of a trio of aunties who always gossip
A yellow, adult-like Concordian and a third of a trio of gossiping aunties.[38]
File:MLB Beret Plug.png
Arc[36]
A teal, childlike Concordian wearing a beret with a compass attached.[35]
Spiralia from Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Spiralia[13]
An adult-like Concordian with a ponytail and wearing a dress with a spiral design.
File:MLB Fire Plug.png
アッチーン (Acchīn)
A red, adult-like Concordian with fire-themed attire.[13]
File:MLB Ice Plug.png
シバレル (Shibareru)[34]
A thin, blue, adult-like Concordian with ice-themed attire.[13]
Dorrie in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Dorrie
File:MLB Bean Man.png
A Beanish-like character with a white mustache.[35]
Toad in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Toads
(red, yellow, green, purple)[35][13]
Bowser in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Shy Guys in Shy Guy Airtubs
Luigi being attacked by bees and Mario was surprised at him.
Bees
Seagull artwork from M&L: Brothership
Seagulls
Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes.
Golden Grandpy Turnip[39]

Antagonists

Zokket's army

Artwork of Zokket in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Zokket[13]
The mysterious villain who is spreading Glohm throughout Concordia.[31]
Artwork of the Extension Corps from Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Extension Corps (Ecks, Ten and Shun)[14]
Zokket's fearsome (?) band of helpers.[31]
Sharpcask in M&L Brothership
Sharpcask[13]
A high-ranking member of Zokket's army, rolling a cask like a bowling ball.
File:MLB Pitcher Plant.png
Gobblick[32]
A pitcher plant-like creature and a high-ranking member of Zokket's army.
Artwork of Zokket's minions in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Zokket's minions

Bowser and his Minions

Artwork of Bowser in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Bowser
This spiny-shelled menace may be strong, but his breath isn't everything.[31]
Artwork of Bowser Jr. in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Bowser Jr.
Artwork of Bowser's Minions: Kamek, Koopa Troopa, and Goomba in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Bowser's Minions (including Kamek, Koopa Troopas, & Goombas)[13]

Enemies

Normal enemies

Image Name LV HP EXP Coins Location
Screenshot of a Seedle in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Seedle[32] 1[32] N/A 1[17] 1[17] Rumbla Island[32]
Guardarm from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Guardarms[13] 1[17] N/A 2[40] 3 Rumbla Island[17]
Soreboar from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Soreboars[34] 4[34] N/A 5[39] 4[39] Twistee Island[34]
File:MLB Flying Plant.png Bumbleshoots[34] 5[34] N/A N/A N/A Twistee Island[34]
An enemy resembling a Treevil in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Krodes[34] 14[34] N/A 72[34] 32[34] Merrygo Island[34]
File:MLB Red Bird.png Snaptors[34] 14[34] N/A N/A N/A Merrygo Island[34]
Desolatt Island[41]
Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Spikelies[39] 13[39] N/A N/A N/A Merrygo Island[39]
An enemy resembling a Thorb in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Big Spikelies[15] 14[15] N/A N/A N/A Merrygo Island[39]
File:MLB Evil Cables.png メットゾケットへい (Mettozokettohei)[20] 15[20] N/A N/A N/A N/A
An ennemy artwork from M&L Brothership Red Mettozokettohei variants with jack plug-like arms which they wield as swords. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
An ennemy's artwork from M&L Brothership Blue Mettozokettohei variants with jetpacks. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Goomba from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Goombas[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Koopa Troopa from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Koopa Troopas[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Koopa Paratroopa from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Koopa Paratroopas[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bob-omb from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Bob-ombs[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Screenshot of a Spiny in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Spinies[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Piranha Plant from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Piranha Plants[42] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hammer Bro from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Hammer Bros[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fire Bro from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Fire Bros[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Ice Bro from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Ice Bros[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Spike from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Spikes[19] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capnap from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Capnaps[19] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
File:MLB Chameleon Enemy.png Invizilizard[43] 4[43] N/A 6[43] 4[43] Raynforest Island[43]
File:MLB Sprout Guys.png Seedle R[32] 8[32] N/A N/A N/A Florall Island[43]
Screenshot of a Hydro Seedle in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Hydro Seedle[32] 9[32] N/A N/A N/A Florall Island[43]
File:MLB Drill Enemy.png Drillby[32] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Magmad Magmads[44] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Icead Iceads[44] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
An Enemy from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Shower Fish[45] 17[45] N/A N/A N/A Allsand Island[45]
Sharkbone from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Sharkbone[46] N/A N/A N/A N/A Allsand Island[45]
Used in case of images missing from a section gallery, table, bestiary box, or certain infoboxes. Invizilizard R[45] 16[45] N/A N/A N/A Allsand Island[45]
File:MLB Punching Punching Bag.png Punching bag-like enemies with boxing gloves.[19] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
File:MLB Pink Fly.png Purple fly-like enemies with a funnel-shaped mouth[19] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
File:MLB Gold Pillar Thing.png Lanky golden enemies that launch parts of their body as an attack.[19] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Bosses

Image Boss LV HP EXP Coins Location
Gorumbla in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Gorumbla N/A N/A N/A N/A Rumbla Island
Sharpcask in M&L Brothership Sharpcask[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
File:MLB Pitcher Plant.png Gobblick[32] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mega Snaptor from Mario & Luigi: Brothership Mega Snaptor[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Ecks' artwork from M&L Brothership Ecks[14] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Artwork of an Extension Corps member from M&L Brothership Ten[41] 14[41] N/A N/A N/A Desolatt Island[41]
Artwork of an Extension Corps member from M&L Brothership Shun[41] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Artwork of Zokket in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Zokket[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Artwork of Bowser in Mario & Luigi: Brothership Bowser N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Special moves

Bros. Moves

  • UFOスピン (UFO Spin), a UFO-like move that allows Mario and Luigi to fly and reach farther areas[13]
  • A move where Mario and Luigi roll up into a ball, similar to the Bros. Ball[13]
  • ファイア&アイス (Fire & Ice), a move that turns Mario and Luigi into Fire Mario and Ice Luigi respectively[13]

These moves are accessed on a radial menu[47], with the UFO move on the right, the Ball move on the bottom, the Fire and Ice move on the left, and regular field abilities on the top.

Locations

The following is a list of locations in the game.[48][49]

  • Lushgreen Sea[13] (フォレストン海域[50] Foresuton-kaiiki)
    • Rumbla Island[13] (グラングラン島 Guranguran-jima): An island filled with lumpy, hard objects, including the sacred Rumbla Dish[17]. Objects made by the island's residents, who love to make things, are displayed throughout the island.
    • Raynforst Island[13] (ジャン・グール島[50] Jan-Gūru-jima): An island made up of a jungle where it always rains.
    • Twistee Island (ツイス島 Tsuisu-jima):[51] An island for tourism with abundant nature. A large tree called the "twiss tree" grows on the island and serves as its landmark.
  • Lottacoins Island (ゼニアレバー島, Zeniarebā-jima):[52] An urban island that has contributed to the economic development of Concordia.
  • Heatfreeze Island (カンダーン島, Kandān-jima):[53][13] An island comprising magma on one half and the other half made of ice, inhabited by two opposing species.
  • Allsand Island[13] (スナバッカ島[50] Sunabakka-jima): An island consisting of a desert.
  • Color-Full Sea[15]
    • Merrygo Island[34]: A circus-themed island.
    • Desolatt Island (サビレッタ島 Sabiretta-jima):[54] An island with various old buildings, with kidnapping birds frequently coming to the island and taking the island's inhabitants away.
  • Skorcheen Island[14]: A volcanic island.
  • Slippenglide Island[14]: A snow-filled island with a large ice cream bowl as a prominent landmark.
  • Florall Island[14]

Items

Crafting Materials

Objects

Controls

Field

  • Left Stick — Move
  • A Button — Select / Jump (Mario)[56]
  • B Button — Cancel / Jump (Luigi)[56]
  • X Button — Swing Hammer (Mario)[56]
  • Y Button — Swing Hammer (Luigi)[56]
  • L Button — Allows Luigi to act on his own / Luigi Logic[56]
  • R Button — Open Side Quests Menu[45]
  • Plus Button — Open Menu[32]
  • Minus Button — Open Ocean Map (Only on Shipshape Island)[15]

Cannon/Telescope

  • Minus Button — Open Ocean Map
  • X Button — Reset telescope
  • A Button — Zoom with telescope / Fire at island (when discovered)
  • B Button — Back
Ocean Map
  • X Button — Toggle fast sailing mode
  • A Button — Select current
  • L Button/R Button — Zoom out / zoom in[45]
  • Minus Button — Back

Bros. Moves

"UFO Bros."
  • X Button — Spin
"Bros. Ball"
  • Y Button — Break
  • X Button — Dash
"Fire and Ice Bros."
  • X Button — Throw Fire Ball
  • Y Button — Throw Ice Ball

Differences from other Mario & Luigi games

  • Mario and Luigi are shown to both participate with each other in regular Jump and Hammer attacks, using buttons that correspond with each brother as with Bros. Attacks.
  • Enemies have their health shown as health bars, beneath their name and level, when selected.
  • Characters now have more voice acting, with unique vocal samples given to NPCs during dialogue similar to the Nintendo Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.[13][34]
  • Upon initiating a battle, instead of Mario and Luigi just being in the battle, they run towards where the enemies are in battle.
  • Luigi does not need to be controlled directly to jump over steps in the overworld when following Mario. He can act independently from Mario on command using L Button, like stopping in place or doing something separately, unlike in previous games, where he always follows (or leads) Mario unless they are separated with field moves such as mini Mario.[24]
  • HP Up+ Rank-Up bonus only gives +1 HP per level up instead of 2.[15]
  • Jump and Hammer attack stats replace the POW stat in previous Mario & Luigi games.[15]
  • Spin Jumps has been replaced by the brothers turning into a UFO.
  • Wears have been moved to be part of the main gears like Boots and Hammers and are sold in the same type of shop, the maximum amount of accessory slots is lowered to two to compensate and there is only one Gear Slot+1 Rank-Up Bonus option available instead of two.[27]
  • Tutorial battles no longer have characters instructing the player on battle moves, as tip prompts in this game pop on the screen.[40]

Staff

This game marks the first time in the Mario & Luigi series where Yoko Shimomura is not involved as a composer, as Hideki Sakamoto has been confirmed to fill that role for the game instead.[57] Sakamoto previously worked on music arrangements for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and composed "Lifelight", the main theme of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

References to other media

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マリオ&ルイージRPG ブラザーシップ![3]
Mario ando Ruīji Āru Pī Jī Burazāshippu!
Mario & Luigi RPG: Brothership!
Chinese (traditional) 瑪利歐&路易吉RPG 兄弟齊航![58]
Mǎlì'ōu & Lùyìjí RPG Xiōngdì Qí Háng!
Mario & Luigi RPG: Brothers Sail Together!
Dutch Mario & Luigi: Brothership[59] -
Finnish Mario & Luigi: Brothership[67] -
French (NOA) Mario & Luigi: Brothership[60] -
French (NOE) Mario & Luigi : L'épopée fraternelle[8] Mario & Luigi: The brotherly epic
German Mario & Luigi: Brothership[61] -
Hebrew Mario & Luigi: Brothership[66] -
Italian Mario & Luigi: Fraternauti alla carica[62] Mario & Luigi: Brothernauts in charge
Korean 마리오&루이지 RPG 브라더십![4]
Mario aen Ru-iji Areu Pi Ji Beuradeosip!
Mario & Luigi RPG: Brothership!
Norwegian Mario & Luigi: Brothership[69] -
Portuguese Mario & Luigi: Brothership[65] -
Spanish (NOA) Mario & Luigi: Brothership[63] -
Spanish (NOE) Mario & Luigi: Conexión fraternal[64] Mario & Luigi: Brotherly bond/connection
Swedish Mario & Luigi: Brothership[68] -

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