Mario & Luigi: Brothership Finally Evolves The Series In One Key Way

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There's one key way in which pushes the series forward. As the first original entry in the series in almost 9 years, the game can be seen as a major test of the franchise's continued potential and a path for it to evolve in the future. One way in which achieves this is through a major overhaul of how the series approaches side quests.

While side quests always been a part of, saying that they've been an essential aspect of the series would oversell things. The side activities in previous entries, from minigames to boss rushes, largely served nothing more than as a small distraction for players in an otherwise linear experience. seeks to change this, and in doing so, the title proves the need for side quests to continue to play a key role in future entries.

immediately improves on previous entries thanks to the sheer number of available side quests. It's not uncommon for a player to be given several side quests to choose from any time they reach a certain milestone in the main narrative. From rescuing citizens to exploring a multitude of different islets, 's side quests offer a ton of variety outside the main story. The side quests also come with a range of rewards, including special items and gear that serve as a great incentive for players to engage in everything that this title has to offer.

Boss battles in Mario & Luigi: Brothership can be a lot of fun with Luigi Logic, Bros Attacks, and Battle Plugs at the brothers' disposal.

also uses side quests to establish a better connection between the player and the world of Concordia. The main story of often sees Mario and Luigi blasting from one island to the next in rapid succession, preventing the player from becoming truly invested in what each locale has to offer and what secrets there are to find. Thankfully, many side quests see the brothers revisiting linked islands, giving the player multiple opportunities to fully explore each locale and helping to make each island more memorable.

Side quests also build on the