Summary
Players can redeem Platinum Points through the My Nintendo rewards program to get a retro-looking reverse box art for physical copies of theSuper Mario RPGremake on Nintendo Switch. Fans were greatly anticipating the release ofSuper Mario RPGafter its surprise announcement at the June 2023 Nintendo Direct. Now that the game is out, it has been praised by fans and critics for being a faithful remake while making a number of quality-of-life tweaks and adding new content. As such, theSuper Mario RPGremake has become one of the highest reviewed games of 2023.
Since theSuper Mario RPGremake has overhauled graphics and gameplay, it opens the door for fans to discuss the differences between the Switch game and SNES classic. Nintendo is offering something for older fans that will likely rekindle their nostalgia for the original, a reverse box art cover, exclusive to the My Nintendo rewards program.
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Since this is a My Nintendo reward, fans looking to get it must have a Nintendo account and enough Platinum points. The reward is a printable reverse alternate box art based onthe SNES box art ofSuper Mario RPG, obtained after redeeming 30 Platinum points. This reverse cover has the old 3D artwork of Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, and Exor, with Bowser’s castle in the background. To complete the retro throwback, the SNES branding, old ESRB rating label, and tag lines are on this reverse art cover as well.
This box art was exclusive to the original SNES Western release ofSuper Mario RPG, while the Japanese box art went with something more minimalist. The Japanese Super Famicom box art had an all-white background with renders ofSuper Mario RPG’s party memberson it, including Yoshi, despite him having a limited role inSMRPG. The Nintendo Switch remake calls back to this older cover, featuring a similar minimalist box art that has Mario’s party over a white background andSuper Mario RPG’s logo. This reward should be a good alternative for those who don’t like the more minimalist presentation of the current box art.
This isn’t the only way Nintendo has been connecting with older gamers with this remake, asJapanese copies ofSuper Mario RPGcame with a physical game manual, based on the Super Nintendo manuals from the ’90s. Gaming manuals are mostly a thing of the past now, but are still something sought after by older gamers. This My Nintendo reward gives the more nostalgic fans a piece of the past while they play the remake.
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WHERE TO PLAY
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.
