The Super Mario RPG Experience

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Комментарии • 508

  • @Choctopus
    @Choctopus  Год назад +497

    Episode 2: ruclips.net/video/5-TtGdhm3nI/видео.htmlsi=i0IViSRS70Wj6zUt
    IT’S HAPPENING!!!!!!

    • @festiveengineer3669
      @festiveengineer3669 Год назад +6

      Yaaaaaaaaaayyy

    • @festiveengineer3669
      @festiveengineer3669 Год назад +6

      Btw can u play sonic lost world plssss

    • @Nubsnuggies
      @Nubsnuggies Год назад +1

      it really happened

    • @DeleonAnderson-sg1ml
      @DeleonAnderson-sg1ml Год назад +2

      Excuse me, choctopus? May you please tell me what's so good about Mario RPG? This isn't meant to be a mean message. It's a "i've discovered a game that everyone else thinks is awesome." What i mean is that i dunno what this game is and i'd like to know what makes this game so great. Again, it's not meant to be mean.

    • @SenDoofus
      @SenDoofus Год назад +1

      I aspire to be like you one day choc😊.

  • @clarkside4493
    @clarkside4493 Год назад +425

    I appreciate the Mallow appreciation. Geno's cool and all, but poor Mallow gets forgotten.

    • @maxspecs
      @maxspecs Год назад +31

      He’s just a frog bro

    • @ball7781
      @ball7781 Год назад +28

      ​cloud royalty

    • @Mr_Democracy
      @Mr_Democracy Год назад +23

      @@maxspecsfrog cool tho

    • @Coughmo
      @Coughmo Год назад +11

      Cool frog

    • @CountShaman
      @CountShaman Год назад +17

      Gigachads pick Mallow

  • @aleclewis4894
    @aleclewis4894 Год назад +71

    I ended up with Mallow as my most used party member, because I wanted to fill out as much of the monster list as possible.
    One of the small details you don't really notice unless you are looking for it, is that the battle music changes when you get a 5 action chain. Additional backing instruments come in seamlessly, and the music becomes more intense and pumping. Missing a command then drops it back to the regular version.

    • @lazyryan3766
      @lazyryan3766 Год назад +2

      So which version is in the jukebox?

    • @aleclewis4894
      @aleclewis4894 Год назад +4

      @@lazyryan3766 Sadly, only the basic versions are in the Jukebox. I just checked, comparing the Battle With a Weapon tunes. The enhanced version has maracas and bongos when at 5+ chain, but the jukebox version is missing them. I also checked if the jukebox was dynamic, remembering what your current combo is and adjusting accordingly, but it was not meant to be...

    • @lazyryan3766
      @lazyryan3766 Год назад +1

      @@aleclewis4894 it will be a while before I can check the jukebox myself, but in hyrule warriors definitive edition, something that is not told to you is that you can press L/R in the jukebox to switch the state of the music. I'll press every button once I unlock the jukebox.

  • @Themacattack1209
    @Themacattack1209 Год назад +43

    This game is one of the first games I remember ever watching my mom playing and playing myself not long after. I didn’t really appreciate those moments until after she passed away and I had kids of my own. Now I’m doing the entire playthrough with my toddler as the second ever game I do that with him, with the other being Mario Wonder. This game is such a magical experience that I’m glad many others will have the chance to experience themselves.

  • @vottsz
    @vottsz Год назад +264

    Mario's franchise is so legendary. I understand why you love Mario's games. they are so great and bring back so many memories.

    • @firebirdstark
      @firebirdstark Год назад +13

      This was the game that made me love Mario like nothing else

    • @vottsz
      @vottsz Год назад +4

      my first was i think galaxy@@firebirdstark

    • @Lancerandduck7
      @Lancerandduck7 Год назад +4

      It's really a mario game and a final fantasy game, and the latter one is what endears me to the game play so much

    • @vottsz
      @vottsz Год назад

      that's why Mario's games are a wonder@@Lancerandduck7

    • @felixrivera6546
      @felixrivera6546 Год назад

      Gino is broken and i love hem

  • @Mikka468
    @Mikka468 Год назад +179

    Bro the characters dancing when someone levels up and mallows face when its his turn gets me dying XD 19:40

  • @BruftgamerXB2A
    @BruftgamerXB2A Год назад +7

    I love this new remake, the only thing i don't like is how "silent" the dialogues are. I mean, the dialog itself is amazing, but there isn't ANY sounds when an character says something, not even small little noises (its great dialogue, but a bit unconfortable not having any sound)

  • @brandonwilliams6119
    @brandonwilliams6119 Год назад +16

    Nothing is more pleasing then seeing Choctopus playing his favorite game ever in a new way with all the quality of life improvements, new mechanics and gushing about them! I’m very happy for SMRPG, it doesn’t to deal with the N64 or Mario 64 coming out a couple months after it like it did back in 1996. Also THE MUSIC! I love Yoko Shimomura! She’s still got it with the music and even then, you can still change it back to the original soundtrack!

    • @flogithedragonslayer3330
      @flogithedragonslayer3330 Год назад

      YOKO SHIMAMURA! THATS why this game sounds so much like Kingdom Hearts! I love it!

  • @not2shabby
    @not2shabby Год назад +18

    In the OG, my team was Mario/Geno/Peach.
    But now? Thanks to the in-battle quick-switching, any team works well for most of the game. Mallow is also a lot more useful, because of his Thought Peek skill having relevance to 100% completion.

  • @pandoravex4791
    @pandoravex4791 Год назад +71

    This is my favorite game of all time too. I’m really enjoying the re-make.

  • @AmazingMario16
    @AmazingMario16 Год назад +123

    Time for Choc to find Geno and see him be so happy as he can be during this entire lets play

    • @valiang8867
      @valiang8867 Год назад +4

      Even though Geno is one of the most bland characters to ever exist and is mostly just there to do OP moves

    • @WFOnaga
      @WFOnaga Год назад +6

      @@valiang8867average geno hater L

    • @valiang8867
      @valiang8867 Год назад +2

      @@WFOnaga Also known as "common sense" :3

    • @snowkitty1914
      @snowkitty1914 Год назад

      You mean THIS isn't the Max Choc Happiness Bar can go?

    • @snowkitty1914
      @snowkitty1914 Год назад +4

      ​@@valiang8867you really like making excuses to bash at people huh

  • @derpythebroom
    @derpythebroom Год назад +19

    You know when this game was announced I balled my eyes out and too see the little JRPG that could finally get the remake we never thought we'd get makes me so happy

  • @GLSnifit
    @GLSnifit Год назад +7

    I played Super Mario RPG but only on the rerelease on the Wii. I didn't grow up with it. I was too poor to have an SNES as a kid. As such, extremely happy nostalgic takes like this just warm my heart.

  • @Bowzer2025
    @Bowzer2025 Год назад +10

    So happy for you man. Been here since 150k and I can’t wait to see you reach 1 mil!

  • @PkGroundOmega
    @PkGroundOmega Год назад +5

    26:14 i alternate my party trought the game.
    Mallow for some weaknessses there,geno for some bosses here, but in the end i always use mario geno and toadstool!
    Literally the best endgame party you can have! Mario is strong af with super suit and lazy shell weapon,geno boosts everyone and "flashes"a good amount of damage,while toadstool is invincible with lazy shell armor.

  • @starfoxsmash7002
    @starfoxsmash7002 Год назад +5

    If I'm going to be completely honest, I had never even heard of "Super Mario RPG," until people kept bringing up "Geno for Smash." And even then, I had no idea who he was, or what he was from. I just knew that he was a Mario character. (I was born in 1997. A year after the game released.)
    I only learned about the character and games existance through the Mii Costume in Smash 4. (But I was glad to see it return in Ultimate. Sorry, Choc.)

  • @connorberry9766
    @connorberry9766 Год назад +21

    Finished this game in one weekend while majorly sick. First ever playthrough. 10/10 experience

  • @Crossbow_47
    @Crossbow_47 Год назад +24

    So fun the whole way through, the sense of achievement at the very end is so worth it

  • @andrewchapman2039
    @andrewchapman2039 Год назад +27

    I can't believe Mario is doing the Mario. Finally.

  • @dyingstar24
    @dyingstar24 Год назад +30

    So, fun fact: Claymorton is the actual name, mack the knife was a mistranslation

    • @Morgil27
      @Morgil27 11 дней назад

      I still prefer Mack the Knife.

  • @hylianbatman3153
    @hylianbatman3153 Год назад +6

    Just beat it this morning. I just sat and cried while watching the end credits. This game is so good and makes me feel like a kid again.

  • @enlongjones2394
    @enlongjones2394 Год назад +11

    I love that Jump-element is a magic element in this game.

  • @pandie_cube
    @pandie_cube Год назад +14

    Mallow is simply adorable 😍
    Also loving the game so far, can't wait to play and experience more charm this RPG has in this remake

  • @cascade969
    @cascade969 Год назад +13

    This is truly one of the best years for Mario.

  • @RawkLobstah88
    @RawkLobstah88 10 месяцев назад

    16:02 It's moments like this that make me adore this remake and the Link's Awakening remake. It's such a small detail, but they did everything they could to bring the charm of these old games back and it's so amazing.

  • @anonymousguy6559
    @anonymousguy6559 Год назад +3

    Just so you know, every special with the attacks have an “excellent” and after playing it myself for the love of god make sure you get timing down and make sure the physical and special upgrades aren’t neglected, and always stock up, it’ll definitely help

  • @astercat49
    @astercat49 Год назад +2

    I about did a spit-take when that toad just casually said he forgot his freaking bazooka at home! Wtf is a random-ass toad doing with a bazooka anyway?

  • @a-very-uncreative-handle
    @a-very-uncreative-handle Год назад +1

    a super mario rpg remake means literally ANYTHING could get a remake
    (cough cough mother 3)

  • @demidaemon1982
    @demidaemon1982 Год назад +1

    I rotate everyone in and out of the party periodically. Everyone deserves their opportunity to shine!

  • @beast7842
    @beast7842 11 месяцев назад +1

    ah so this is the game where you can find Peach's 'vibe scepter'

  • @mrcwillis6970
    @mrcwillis6970 Год назад +7

    So far on this game, even tho I know a lot about it and have seen many parts of the original, I’ve been having a lot of fun. Loving the story and characters and the battles have been real fun. 💫

  • @Joey64YT
    @Joey64YT Год назад +1

    13:00
    Wait, is Mario RPG where Fortune Street got the Mushroom Kingdom theme from?

  • @Daredevilgman
    @Daredevilgman Год назад +19

    I’m excited to experience this game that so many hold dear and grow to love it myself ❤

  • @checkm88
    @checkm88 Год назад +4

    Ivey been loving this game and it's QoL changes. I really like that the icon shows you when to push the button, and when you start hitting it consistently it doesn't show up until you start missing it again. I think that's a neat little addition

  • @spaghettiman0511
    @spaghettiman0511 Год назад +1

    26:20 Mario bowser and Mallow

  • @SebXs69
    @SebXs69 Год назад +24

    What better first time experiencing this game than with Choc 😎

  • @unownz5501
    @unownz5501 Год назад +3

    It truly is!
    Just hearing your passion and love for this game has encouraged me to get the game myself and even enjoying it!
    I can't wait to continue to watch your journey through this nostalgic trip in the current day!

  • @LoreCrafter
    @LoreCrafter Год назад +1

    It is confirmed, Geno is now my Nintendo Switch page icon.

  • @Whydidmyhandlechange
    @Whydidmyhandlechange Год назад +3

    You're gonna be sad when you find out Yaridovich's new name if you didn't like Claymorton....

  • @carsonbrinkman2582
    @carsonbrinkman2582 Год назад +1

    0:01 Mario Galaxy not even close

  • @HyrulianBeast
    @HyrulianBeast Год назад +1

    my favorite party is honestly Mario Bowser Geno
    They all just hit like a truck, and you barely need to use any FP with them unless there are 5 or more enemies.

    • @HyrulianBeast
      @HyrulianBeast Год назад +1

      Oh, and the Super Move hits enemies 5 times and buffs the current Battle Party, which makes them deal MORE damage.

    • @Lar_me
      @Lar_me Год назад

      I used that team on my Switch playthrough. They're amazing for damage output, although I'm not sure if it's feasibly possible to beat the last postgame boss without switching in Peach (since it can lock items).

  • @LandPirate62
    @LandPirate62 Год назад +3

    Choc got me crying with that opening. Great work!

  • @GiygasUCD
    @GiygasUCD Год назад +1

    My favorite team is Mario, Bowser, Geno. I call it "Team Unga with a side of Bunga"

  • @galaxycamerata
    @galaxycamerata Год назад +1

    I genuinely took Mallow's "i'm a frog" statement at face value when I was a kid because I had never seen what frogs look like in Mario World until his grandpa showed up.
    ...Because it was my first Mario game.

  • @VioletStreak02
    @VioletStreak02 Год назад +1

    My main team for most of the game was Mario, Geno, and Bowser simply because Geno and Bowser are insane and also I feel like their triple attack is the best

  • @JMartini810
    @JMartini810 Год назад +4

    A *SMALL* detail I miss is when using Magic Powers Mario would summon like an Spade Ace symbol and Mallow would summon a Clover I think Geno was the Star Bowser the Diamond and Peach the Heart ! This Remake has been everything to me ! I hope there is a hard mode *Don't answer that* and I also can't wait for the end game boss rematches !!!

  • @deadpliss
    @deadpliss Год назад +1

    In the OG my usual team was Mario, Bowser and Geno but when bosses were around I switched bowser for Mallow until I get the lazy sherll and give it to peach and then basically my team consisted in mario, peach and Geno.
    However in this remake, I most of the game I went on with Mario, Bowser and Geno and stock on party healing items. Only battles where I busted out peach is with the super boss and the final boss; Unless I charged the Triple move which I changed peach for Bowser just for the LB

  • @Drangelon
    @Drangelon Год назад +1

    My preferred party in the original was [Mario - Bowser - Peach], but with the inclusion of switching members mid-fight and the new monster journal, my usual squad in the remake is [Mario - Mallow - Peach]

  • @joshuam-vn9rd
    @joshuam-vn9rd Год назад +1

    Me at the start: IS HE GONNA DO THE DASH IS HE GONNA DO THE DASH

  • @Shuyin781
    @Shuyin781 Год назад +1

    The title of the game is wrong:
    It's not Super Mario RPG.
    It's Super GENO RPG

  • @hms.fortune5829
    @hms.fortune5829 Год назад +1

    Played for the first time, my favorite team was Mario bowser geno all speced into phys attack, they could wipe most bosses in 3 or 4 turns with proper timed attacks

  • @EchoYoutube
    @EchoYoutube Год назад

    This is the first time I’m realizing Bowser has the ability to eject spikes from his back.

  • @j.lcastilhodarkness8151
    @j.lcastilhodarkness8151 11 месяцев назад

    21:56
    "que hoje vai ter festinha
    Aqui dentro do meu barraco
    Vou te arrastar pro beco
    Vai se sequência de vapo
    Vai ser sequência de vapo"

  • @13AxelRoxas
    @13AxelRoxas Год назад

    I was playing Super Mario RPG for so long the other day that my controller completely died, and I couldn't reach the save point. Luckily, Auto Save exists, so I don't have to fight the plant boss again.

  • @Gramson-kc8vw
    @Gramson-kc8vw Год назад +2

    Honestly it’s really entertaining watching you play this! Especially since you played the original!

  • @justinthewarrior9165
    @justinthewarrior9165 Год назад +18

    Honestly, I've never played Super Mario RPG the original one. But I have to play in the new one. It's actually really fun. It's expressive and really fun. Have a grinding up the characters and it's pretty fun

    • @jamesmiranda1449
      @jamesmiranda1449 Год назад

      I love how when you level up you get to pick which stat boost you want out of physical, HP, & magic! So dope & adds variety to every team and play through. (& Mallow's dance! Lol) I pretty much just go with the highest value of the three, with big damage boosts at higher priority than HP.

  • @crimsonstormsurge
    @crimsonstormsurge Год назад +2

    So glad mr geno finally got to play this

  • @sonictj3
    @sonictj3 Год назад +1

    I would say switching the party around for Story points for example. Star hill is a must for Geno of ocurse.

  • @assordante2205
    @assordante2205 Год назад

    My favorite game to play is "how many times do I have yo tape the screen to get past the sponsored bit".

  • @Clownfly64
    @Clownfly64 Год назад +1

    Feels like this remake was just barely announced. I look forward to watching the series, then rewatching the compilation of the series!
    Also, I feel like if Bowser didn't want the chain chomp to let go of chandelier, then jumping up and down is not a good idea.

  • @Kopiefilms
    @Kopiefilms Год назад +1

    First time player here! I’m using Mario, Bowser, and Geno as a bit of a hyper offensive team. Though, I swap Peach in a lot during boss fights for healing, making her my primary FP user

  • @redstonewarrior0152
    @redstonewarrior0152 Год назад

    And once you start hitting the action commands consistently, the prompt disappears, at least, just so long as you continue to hit the action command. If you start failing the commands, the prompt reappears.

  • @waterdelan
    @waterdelan Год назад +1

    As a ‘young un’ (teen) I always wondered why Choc loved Geno. I now see, and he is in my top 15 video game characters. HES JUST SO COOL. oh yeah, Mallow too.(top 40 for now, I’m not too far in story)

  • @Smithykins
    @Smithykins Год назад

    so far my main trio is Mario-can't change, Mallow-thought peeks/ice/lightning, and peach with the lazy shell-healing/free revive if no pick-me-ups

  • @Pearl_Blossom
    @Pearl_Blossom Год назад +1

    I know that I'm only one viewer and that I'm going against what's currently trending on the internet as a whole, but I wanna say that I really like the pacing of this video and hope it keeps up. Other playthroughs I've been watching cut out way too much. I get the appeal of it and respect it, but if I'm watching a playthrough that's not what I personally am looking for

  • @GamingG4276
    @GamingG4276 Год назад +2

    My team is Mario, Peach and Geno. Peach is a must in this game.

  • @skycreeper0173
    @skycreeper0173 Год назад +1

    That was super awesome! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your gameplay.

  • @Sly_Cooper_Gaming
    @Sly_Cooper_Gaming Год назад +4

    Love your vids choc they are amazing to watch keep it up and it always brings back so much nostalgia and memories

  • @kaya8447
    @kaya8447 Год назад +2

    It takes you three minutes to actually start playing the game

  • @AvelinaDyers
    @AvelinaDyers Год назад

    I have never seen Toad this oblivious before.

  • @DullestStar9299
    @DullestStar9299 Год назад

    To answer your starting question: my favorite game is Chrono Trigger. I have such great memories of that game.

  • @cocostar319
    @cocostar319 Год назад +2

    It's gonna be a long wait to get this for the holidays

  • @lazyryan3766
    @lazyryan3766 Год назад

    In the basement of the mushroom kingdom item shop in the remake is an accessory that alerts you when theres a hidden chest in the room

  • @fernando98322
    @fernando98322 Год назад

    My favorite change is the inclusion of the Sensor Ring, I don't need to follow a guide to find all those invisible chests

  • @tonytoon1018
    @tonytoon1018 Год назад

    Did you forget the frog coin in peaches castle only accessible by jumping off toads head above the door before the chancellor room?
    You told us you'd find all secrets we're in good hands

    • @tonytoon1018
      @tonytoon1018 Год назад

      The last part is a "theatric" joke.

  • @Stussmeister
    @Stussmeister 19 дней назад

    Very nice. I may not own a Nintendo Switch (I think my nephews do), but I remember playing this game on my SNES, and I'll occasionally give it a go on my Wii Virtual Console. Also, to answer your question, my preferred party for Super Mario RPG is: Mario, Geno, Peach.

  • @VGPuffy
    @VGPuffy Год назад +2

    I love that they're keeping the Peachs ??? Easter egg

  • @esrohm6460
    @esrohm6460 Год назад

    but you have to say that bazooka line is great. "ah yes you see i didn't stop this armed person that is willing to break the law because i didn't want to fucking die" just doesn't rig as much

  • @wombattoothpaste
    @wombattoothpaste Год назад +1

    FINALLY!

  • @sparkler5313
    @sparkler5313 10 месяцев назад

    Throughout my first playthrough, I usually Mario, Mallow and Peach. Mallow's magic is just so useful.

  • @myStitch11
    @myStitch11 Год назад +1

    I just finished the main game myself and loved it. Easily can see how it’s so many peoples favorite game of all time

  • @FreddyFunbear44
    @FreddyFunbear44 Год назад +1

    My team is Mario Geno and Bowser Geno does soooo much damage

  • @bellatrixm98schannel99
    @bellatrixm98schannel99 Год назад +4

    Never played even the original but seeing your excitement for this game since they announced it has made me wonder if I should get it or not…

  • @King_Calcium
    @King_Calcium Год назад +2

    My headcanon is the sword is Claymorton, but the guy is Mack

  • @batzoro
    @batzoro Год назад

    Because of the intro I will openly admit that one of my favourite games is Over the Hedge on the PS2 - it wasn't a good game sure but I still did have a fun time with it

  • @NovaTMOD
    @NovaTMOD Год назад

    26:16
    My preferred party is Mario, Geno and peach (with lazy shell and safety ring). High dmg with a near immortal healer is very nice.

  • @OrbitalFrog_
    @OrbitalFrog_ Год назад +2

    Favorite game: Banjo Tooie
    What I think to be the best game ever made: Paper Mario- the thousand year door

  • @DoodlesPage
    @DoodlesPage Год назад +2

    This is why geno wasn’t in smash. He was here so they hired and impersonater

  • @TheZombiesAreComing
    @TheZombiesAreComing Год назад

    24:00
    That's unfortunately not how it works. You can either call on a Toad assist as long as Mario is alive or a triple attack if you have 3 members in your party. Mario+Bowser+Mallow is a fun combo

  • @aninkanamator
    @aninkanamator Год назад +3

    I’m ready to see all the hype behind geno and mallow LETSA GOOO

  • @stevesamuals2651
    @stevesamuals2651 Год назад

    Man calls himself a mario rpg fan, but doesn't get the toad frog coin

  • @AudikaLive
    @AudikaLive Год назад

    Opening Bowser's fight, Peach: "Damnit! The one time I thought to wear pants instead. Rule 34 is gonna go nuts over this."

  • @Jaystation2011
    @Jaystation2011 Год назад +2

    HI CHOCH LOVE YOUR VIDS ON ALL CHANNELS

  • @ScootsLounge
    @ScootsLounge Год назад

    So, based on my own playthrough of the game, my predictions for an optimal party setup would be Mallow and Geno. They increase both your offenses as well as your Speed, and because you can swap party members in whenever you want, you can swap Mallow for Peach when you need healing or meed to tank Magic damage. It's probably best to leave Geno in your party most times because he increases Speed.
    Unfortunately, Bowser is probably still the worst party member because he increases Defense which can be neutralized completely with good timing, and he still sucks at dealing damage.

  • @MrGabov-gf2fw
    @MrGabov-gf2fw Год назад

    I have realized two things about this game
    1 its like: boss fight- mallow :D
    2 mallow looks like if vernias was a video game

  • @tedrex8959
    @tedrex8959 Год назад

    Of course Frogog are weak to electric attacks, after all, "You know what happens to toads when they are struck by lightning?"

  • @paulhand9999
    @paulhand9999 8 месяцев назад

    My ending party: Mario/Mallow/Geno, and Geno gets the Súper Suit and basically does Geno Flash nonstop

  • @Morgil27
    @Morgil27 11 дней назад

    When I was a kid, I stupidly thought Frogfucious's name was actually Frog-fuck-ee-us and laughed my 12-year-old ass off. It wouldn't surprise me if that had to do with why they changed his name in this remake.

  • @Zeik188
    @Zeik188 Год назад

    Lazy shell safety Peach. She's immune to everything and heals forever.

  • @teapottanuki5841
    @teapottanuki5841 Год назад

    I don’t get why the castle shakes BEFORE the giant sword impales it.
    Also I find it amusing that Exor breaks Star Road but the Smithy Gang has NO IDEA who important that was until later.