7th generation

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

A time-travel Mario RPG pairing adult and baby brothers, with four-button timed attacks and puzzles that split the two pairs.

2D/3D HybridTimed HitsVisible EncountersPuzzlesExploration ToolsExplorable TownsMenu / Node-Based World MapTeleport / Fast Travel
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Official release platforms
Nintendo DS

What to know

A turn-based JRPG built around timed hits, visible encounters, and puzzles, presented with 2D/3D hybrid visuals.

Time commitment

How Long to Beat

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Pros & Considerations

Battles

Four face buttons control the adult and baby brothers separately, creating dense timing patterns without abandoning turn-based structure.

Turn order, party composition and ability choices reward planning over reflexes

Progression

Character growth and equipment choices create persistent build decisions across the campaign

◇Consider

Progression: Character building is simpler than later Mario & Luigi games and there is no modern remake.

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Nintendo DS

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

The DS original remains the only official version.

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