{"product_id":"super-mario-rpg-snes-video-game-cartridge-super-nintendo-1996","title":"Super Mario RPG SNES Video Game Cartridge Super Nintendo 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper Nintendo non oem reproduction Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars video game cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a landmark role-playing video game developed by Square (now Square Enix) and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1996. It represents a historic collaboration that blended the whimsical world of Nintendo’s flagship franchise with the deep, narrative-driven mechanics of Square’s legendary Final Fantasy series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe game begins with a classic setup: Princess Toadstool is kidnapped by Bowser. However, the status quo is shattered when a giant, sentient sword named Exor crashes from outer space straight into Bowser's Keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Threat: Exor is the vanguard for the Smithy Gang, an army of living, metallic weapons intent on conquering the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shattered Road: The impact destroys the Star Road, shattering it into seven pieces that scatter across the world. Without the Star Road, people's wishes can no longer come true.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Quest: Mario must travel the land to recover the Seven Stars, repair the Star Road, and clear out the Smithy Gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAn Unlikely Alliance: To save the kingdom, Mario teams up with brand-new original characters Mallow (a fluffy cloud-tadpole) and Geno (a celestial spirit inhabiting a wooden doll), alongside Princess Toadstool and, shockingly, Bowser himself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGameplay Mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSuper Mario RPG revolutionized the genre by shifting away from standard, static menu-driven combat and adding dynamic, platform-heavy elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIsometric 3D World: Played from a 2.5D isometric perspective, the game allows Mario to run, explore, and jump actively across environmental platforms to solve puzzles and uncover hidden treasure chests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTimed Hits (Action Commands): Battles are turn-based, but players aren't just passive spectators. Pressing buttons at the exact moment an attack lands or right before an enemy strikes deals extra damage or mitigates oncoming attacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRPG Progression: A three-character battle party utilizes normal attacks, physical items, and specialized magic commands that cost Flower Points (FP). Defeating enemies grants experience points to level up, allowing players to boost specific attributes like Attack, HP, or Magic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLegacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs the final Mario title ever released for the SNES, Super Mario RPG is widely celebrated for its rich humor, brilliant soundtrack scored by Yoko Shimomura, and ground-breaking pre-rendered 3D graphics. It successfully laid the foundational gameplay, visual design, and witty writing style that later inspired the Paper Mario and Mario \u0026amp; Luigi spiritual successor series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please let me know!\u003cbr\u003eThanks for checking out my listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageVideoGameStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471969370287,"sku":"sku-50320560324848","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/4112\/7599\/files\/20260910_183120.jpg?v=1789082282","url":"https:\/\/pureliverecords.shop\/products\/super-mario-rpg-snes-video-game-cartridge-super-nintendo-1996","provider":"Pure Live Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}