SMRPG - Legacy

Legacy

Super Mario RPG does not have a direct sequel. Considered to be its thematic and spiritual sequels, two successive RPG-themed Mario series, the Paper Mario series and the Mario & Luigi series, followed conventions established in the original (for example, the use of "Flower Points" instead of Magic Points, timed action commands during battles, and, in the original Paper Mario, the collection of the seven stars). Nintendo originally titled Paper Mario as Super Mario RPG 2. However, Square's involvement in the original game made direct sequels legally impossible without Square's permission or involvement. As a result, Nintendo changed the title to Paper Mario. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga features the Geno doll, with a mention of Square Enix as the copyright holder of the character in the end credits.

Development team members, including some from Square, went on to work on the Mario & Luigi series. These include the two directors, Yoshihiko Maekawa and Chihiro Fujioka, as well as music composer Yoko Shimomura. However, they provided different styles and mechanics than those of Super Mario RPG. Various locations and characters from the game appear in the children's book Mario and the Incredible Rescue released by Scholastic in 2006.

On May 30, 2008, Nintendo announced that Super Mario RPG was to be released on the Virtual Console in Japan the following month. On June 13, 2008, the OFLC rated the game for release in Australia. On June 24, 2008, it was released on the Virtual Console in Japan. On August 22, 2008, the game was released for the first time in Europe and Australia, as part of the 3rd Hanabi Festival alongside a release of Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels on the European Virtual Console after being available for a limited period during the first Hanabi Festival. Certain animations, namely those for the "Flame Wall" and "Static E!" attacks, were dimmed to avoid possible seizures, and colors were adjusted. On September 1, 2008, it was released on the Virtual Console in North America, under the distinction of being the 250th Virtual Console game released in that region.