Summary
Players have discovered that theSuper Mario RPGremake contains a special Easter egg that had previously been exclusive to the Japanese version of the original game, which can be activated via a specific cheat code. This Easter egg is one of many fun secrets from the 1996 classicLegend of the Seven Starsthat are recreated inSuper Mario RPG.
The originalSuper Mario RPG:Legend of the Seven Starswas released in Japan in March 1996, and then in North America in May of that year. The North American version of the game removed many Easter eggs, pop culture references, and other particular oddities from the Japanese original, and their absence was noticed by fans who had the opportunity to play both versions. Among the manychanges made in theSuper Mario RPGremakewas the reintroduction of some of these deleted references and Easter eggs.
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This particular secret can be unlocked at any time from the game’s pause menu, by pressing the following buttons:Down, Up, Right, Left, L, R, L, R, B. Inputting the code correctly will cause Toad to appear in the middle of the screen and inform the player that they’ve found a secret code, then start speculating about what the code could have done. Toad will navigate through the pause menu, inspecting the player’s stats, before eventually concluding that the code didn’t do anything. Unlike other secrets in the game, likethe hidden treasure chests throughoutSuper Mario RPG, this appearance from Toad has no actual effects or benefits in-game.
This odd little Easter egg is recreated perfectly from the Japanese original, allowing English-speaking players to experience it for the first time. Fans ofSuper Mario RPGhave long questioned why this amusing “cheat code” was removed from the North American version of the game back in 1996, seeing as it contains no Japanese pop culture references that could have confused international audiences. While the Easter egg is essentially “useless” from a gameplay perspective, it adds to a distinct charm and personality thatmakesSuper Mario RPGsuch a throwbackto the era of classic RPGs.
The faithful recreation of this charming hidden joke is indicative of the care and attention to detail that was put into this remake, much to the delight of long-time fans. The quality of the remake has sparked widespreadinterest in the possibility of aSuper Mario RPGsequel, and the game’s distinct personality is undoubtedly a major factor in this appeal.
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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.
