Review cagebox 4/5 · Sep 9, 2025
A Slow Start Turns Into A Fun Ride
I was so bored by this game to start that I almost gave up. I put it down for 2 months before picking it up and trying it again and once I did that and got through the endless dialogue it clicked for me. Brothership is a very long game. I think my playtime ended up well past the 30 …
Read moreI was so bored by this game to start that I almost gave up. I put it down for 2 months before picking it up and trying it again and once I did that and got through the endless dialogue it clicked for me. Brothership is a very long game. I think my playtime ended up well past the 30 hour mark, way longer than other Mario & Luigi games. At times the story can be a bit juvenile, but I was playing with my daughter and she loved it. She was particularly enthralled by the storyline of Bowser Jr. and Buddy. There is a pretty interesting cast of characters and some of the side quests and bosses are difficult. I don't think it's the best the Mario & Luigi series has to offer but it's a welcome addition to the roster and one I will remember fondly since my daughter loved it so much.
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