Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Mushroom Kingdom is in danger again. And one of the main culprits commotion - cheerful Bowser. At this time, a longtime enemy of Mario ate the wrong mushroom, so even a whole crowd of actors in the bargain. But early in despair: the main characters certainly find a villain in the council - though not without our assistance to you.

Every Nintendo fan knows that there is no light hero, able to outshine the famous Mario. He is strong, agile and, unaware of pity, crushes those who dare stand in your way. Every princess feels safe when hanging around near the world-famous plumber. And when the elder brother to the rescue comes a little less aggressive Luigi, persons of royal blood and does nothing to fear. There are, however, the Italians, adamantine one opponent, which even many years later now and then can arrange something such things, and it is - a die-hard burly Bowser.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Bowser is not only strong in appearance, but also very strong in battle - in this all his opponents will be able to see first hand
Hurt cherepahopodobnyh kup (Koopas) years solicit the hand of Princess Peach, but at the same time builds the diabolical plans the conquest of the Mushroom Kingdom - and each time she comes to a crushing defeat. That, however, does not interfere with Bowser, patched shell, again and again to rush into battle, pursuing the same goals. Alas, the bully - and it is no longer a secret - no different acumen, so is it any wonder that, according to the story Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, namely Bowser turned into a blind instrument in the hands of strangers. Once again, failed miserably kidnapping of his beloved tortoise king went into the nearby woods to lick wounds. It was there that he met the mysterious and well-wishers, to foist Bowser "mushroom of luck."

The result of the use of an insidious fungus was indeed catastrophic: Mario, Luigi, Princess, and a few cherished characters of lower rank at once reduced to microscopic size and - after a dangerous treat - go straight to the royal stomach. Here are just no palaces, no honors glutton is not got - besides lost his own castle. Of course, this turn of events he came not to their liking, and Bowser rushed to restore justice. Meanwhile eaten them "gourmet" is also not sit idly by and all the forces trying to leave the inhospitable womb bamboozled turtles. How will this complicated story, impossible to predict. But we'll get, in fact, two games on one cartridge. And that, believe me, not only the dignity of Bowser's Inside Story.

Third - no extra

Mario & Luigi series has been around for the first year - many, if not play, then at least have heard about the remarkable Superstar Saga for GBA and bustle Partners in Time, debuted on the Nintendo DS.A new chapter, Bowser's Inside Story, on the one hand, continues the tradition of previous, still delighting amusing parodies and funny dialogue, and on the other hand - unsuccessfully trying to correct some shortcomings of the first two parts. No revolutionary changes, of course, is not expected, but also discovered innovations enough to recognize the work of studio AlphaDream one of the best RPG for the portable consoles. But let's not get ahead of ourselves - and to understand with early features of gameplay.

So, as many have probably guessed, the passage of Bowser's Inside Story can be divided into two - though closely related - parts. First - Misadventures shrunk the Mario and Luigi in the depths of hostile organism, the second - working life of the Bowser, who, incidentally, most of the time does not even know what a stir going on in his stomach, and continues to do what he gets best. That is, thunder and smashes right and left, making up for lack of intelligence excess force. At the same time it invisible for so long and satellites such luxuries can not afford and are forced to rely more on ingenuity, solving numerous puzzles. After all, inside a large clumps - it's a real maze, where sometimes very difficult to navigate. In addition, the path to freedom, not only is very tortuous but often cut off one way or another obstacle, from which you want to get rid. And here it is impossible not to note an important feature of Bowser's Inside Story: action Bowser in an "external" world and microsurgical solutions brothers Mario in the world "domestic" is often closely linked, and to pick up the key to the next puzzle, the player must first this connection see and only then - click on the button. And even after the main characters choose to light, they do not lose the opportunity to return to the large turtle subsoil, while continuing to manipulate the gullible villain from the inside at every opportunity.

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Although most of the time Bowser relies on its own strength, he is not averse to use the helpers - for example, to incite the enemy squad evil gumbo Dehydration Bowser sometimes interferes with other heroes to open the right doors. So why not drink giant from the nearest fountain?


But what about the combat system - in fact rare RPG complete without battles? Well, Bowser's Inside Story few people are disappointed. Yes, find an exit from confusing situations devoted considerable time, but you have to fight and often benefit one of our children, regardless of size, is not afraid to make a bruise or two and willingly resorts to arms, legs, claws and all what a player will provide the main characters as they move forward. Those who have first-hand familiar with Partners in Time, will recall that the decision to use four characters in battle at the same time, combined with the need to quickly press the right buttons were curious, but controversial: melee - especially long fights with the bosses - often proved too chaotic and exhausting and liked it not for everyone. In Bowser's Inside Story mechanic battles simplified and, in accordance with the general concept is divided into two, broadly similar amounts were: fight with Bowser separately, the duo of Mario and Luigi - separately.

In this and in another case, fighting step by step - and thus otveshivaya cuffs should think about what the answer to that rivals almost to turn. In addition to conventional attacks, in the best traditions of the genre, there are a variety of special techniques. Their list is quite extensive, although, of course, the most spectacular attacks will not immediately available, in addition to freely use them, you must have a reliable supply of Skill Points (once - Bros.Points). Expand and improve the arsenal of attack and defense will also help the ratings - in fact, multi-scale bonuses, separately for Bowser and his miniature companions. The higher the rating, the more things the characters can buy and carry with you, not to mention increasing the chances to make something really useful. Finally, Bowser has another, exclusive, opportunity to gain additional skills - freeing subjects. By the way, fighting for a distant relative of old Tortilly often far more interesting than the Italians - although Bowser and fights alone, his attack and special moves cause considerably more damage, and look poeffektnee. What, in turn, contributes to a lot of active use of the lower, Touch screen - whereas the actions of Mario and Luigi continue to depend largely on our ability in time to press a button. Well, another fun feature of the combat system: the enemies, Bowser swallowed, do not die ... but continue to fight - kill them, as you probably guessed, we have all the same hard-working Italians.

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Levels for Mario and Luigi are most reminiscent of the good old Super Mario Bros. It turns out that even among turtles from Bowser has rivals - including some who are not inferior to him in size


Finally a bit of technical execution. Impressing even the not too fastidious users advanced technologies Bowser's Inside Story, will likely not be able to: image of the game colorful, bright, but no quantum leap after Partners in Time does not happen, yes, it is clear the goal, developers, and not pursued. Graphics functionality, and nothing more. As well as sound - unpretentious, though pleasing to the ear. Someone such imperfections are likely to scare off and make look RPG «more impressive." But those who appreciate the content above a pretty wrapper, simply must get the cartridge in the collection. In the end, give Bowser a chance!

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Turtle with a hard life
Like many other famous characters, presented to us Nintendo, Bowser was invented by a genius Shigeru Miyamoto, who, however, initially presented in the guise of the terrible unbearable ... bull.It was only later coming Thief princesses reincarnated as a turtle, although many people mistakenly believe Bowser very real dragon - perhaps because of threats of spines on the carapace, the ability to spit fire, demonstrated in many games, or because of addiction to royalty. Snitch Princess Peach and Mario defeat - two of the most cherished dreams of the great villain. Moreover, the matriarch of the Mushroom Kingdom Bowser steals every time for different reasons. It is the only one who can resist his magic power, his throne, interested in a neighboring state, and sometimes in the case enters the romantic feelings - though expect reciprocity Bowser is clearly not necessary. What to hate Mario, it is quite understandable, because that Mario again and again violates the cunning plans, and usually the most painful for the tactical genius of ways.

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