Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

The game uses top-down exploration with interactive environments, letting players control adult Mario and Luigi alongside Baby Mario and Baby Luigi in paired formations. Field progress relies on jumps, hammers, burrowing, fire interactions, and occasional split-party puzzles. Battles are turn-based but heavily timing-driven, with each character mapped to a separate button for attacks, counters, and dodges. Bros. attacks and special items add stronger offensive options. Characters level up through battles and improve through gear, badges, and consumable management.

Mario

One of the main heroes, traveling through time to rescue Princess Peach and stop the Shroob invasion.

Luigi

Mario's brother, whose unique paired abilities are vital in puzzles and combat.

Baby Mario

The younger version of Mario, able to access smaller spaces and assist in combo techniques.

Baby Luigi

The younger Luigi, helping solve environmental challenges and fight alongside the team.

Princess Peach

The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, caught in the crisis surrounding the time machine.

Princess Shroob

Leader of the Shroobs and the main force behind the invasion plot.

Professor E. Gadd

The eccentric inventor whose time machine sets the adventure in motion.

Learn each character's button assignment early, since confusion during battle can lead to repeated damage. Try to master enemy tells so you can avoid or counter attacks and save healing items. Badges become increasingly useful later, especially setups that improve offense or survivability. Explore both time periods carefully because some treasure and progression paths require returning after a timeline change. Save powerful Bros. Items for bosses or bulky enemies. If fights feel too punishing, a short level grind and updated armor can make a big difference.

Tips and tricks

• Study enemy attack animations to reduce item use through clean dodges and counters.
• Baby characters are required for certain narrow passages and hidden routes.
• Stock healing items and strong Bros. Items before major boss fights.