Mario & Luigi: Brothershiphas officially launched, and the latest launch trailer showcases the brothers in all of their platforming and puzzle-solving glory. Mario and Luigi are both iconic characters in the gaming world, as they have been around for eons. Today, fans can dive right into the world ofMario,as the brothers have been sucked into a fantasy realm and require the player’s help to escape.

The launch trailer shows Mario and Luigi going head-to-head with several enemies, solving a multitude of puzzles, and, of course, Luigi somehow ending up with his rear end on fire. While the trailer is quite short, only lasting around 45 seconds,it is still a taste of what fans can expect from the latest addition to the franchise.

Mario and Luigi on a colorful background in Mario & Luigi Brothership

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The highly anticipated title has fans ready to explore and enjoy all it has to offer, as a recentReddit post is filled to the brim with fans already raving about the gameplay.MitruxLovesMusicstates,“I have played for now 1 hour and 20 minutes, let me tell you is an awesome game with colorful designs!“Others have yet to be able to experience the title, asZealotteenmentions they must “survive this thing called work” before they can begin platforming and defeating threats that stand in the brothers' way.

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Mario RPGs haven’t always been consistent, but Brothership provides a big opportunity to finish the recent process of righting the course.

Mario & Luigi: Brothershipbrings players to the high seas, as the Uni-Tree has been obliterated, leaving it up to the duo, and the players, of course, to attempt to bring the world back together. Utilizing both of the character’s attacks and moves,players will be able to traverse the different locations and use the power of “brothership"to overcome any obstacles that may stand in their way.

Mario and Luigi standing side by side, fists balled, and attacking a plant-like creature with a long tongue attacking them in front of a set of stairs.

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Mario titles are known for several key things that set them apart from the rest of the similar RPGs from that time, including the comedic take on battles, Luigi seemingly always getting into trouble, andBrothershipseems to follow suit with those key factors.The turn-based RPG gives fans a new way to experience the platforming expected from a Mario title, all while scratching the puzzle-solving itch from previous titles featuring the brothers.

Mario games are just flat-out fun, let alone the feeling of nostalgia they bring to longtime fans of the franchise.Mario & Luigi: Brothershipcould potentially be the last major Nintendo Switch exclusive, and with therelease date of the Switch 2still hanging in the balance, Switch users at least have something to pass the time with as they await more news on the latest Nintendo console.

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