Product Overview
- Product Name: Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Like New
- Notes: Overall in like new condition, exceptionally well-kept.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras: Health and Safety Precautions Booklet.
Game Description
Join gaming’s most iconic brothers in a time-bending adventure with Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time for the Nintendo DS. This imaginative RPG follows Mario and Luigi as they team up with their younger baby selves to battle the alien Shroobs, who have invaded the Mushroom Kingdom’s past. By combining humor, inventive storytelling, and clever dual-screen gameplay, the adventure delivers a fresh take on the beloved Mario & Luigi series while expanding the franchise’s charm into new territory.
The game introduces dynamic puzzles and combat mechanics that take advantage of controlling four characters at once — a first for the series. Players use creative teamwork between the adult and baby versions of Mario and Luigi to solve time-travel challenges, uncover hidden secrets, and take down enemies in turn-based battles filled with personality and flair. The result is an RPG that balances strategy, action, and comedy, perfectly suited for the DS hardware.
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time is more than just a sequel; it’s a standout entry that deepened the series’ reputation for sharp writing and inventive mechanics. For collectors and fans of Nintendo’s RPG catalog, it represents a must-have title that stands proudly alongside classics like Paper Mario and Super Mario RPG, making it an essential part of any serious DS collection.
Gameplay Features
- Turn-based RPG combat infused with action commands for precise timing
- Control both adult and baby versions of Mario and Luigi in unique team mechanics
- Time-travel storyline filled with humor, charm, and clever twists
- Dual-screen puzzles and battles designed specifically for the Nintendo DS
- Engaging mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and strategy elements
- Memorable Shroob invasion storyline that expands the Mario universe in surprising ways
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Developed by Alphadream Corporation, the studio behind every mainline Mario & Luigi RPG, Partners in Time was the follow-up to the acclaimed Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga on the Game Boy Advance. It built upon the humor and timing-based combat of its predecessor while introducing innovative four-character mechanics that set it apart from other RPGs of its era.
Collectors often regard Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time as a fan-favorite within the DS library, particularly because it bridged the gap between handheld generations and cemented the series as a pillar of Nintendo’s RPG offerings. Its combination of critical acclaim, beloved characters, and unique gameplay makes it one of the standout DS titles still celebrated today.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 2005
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Alphadream Corporation
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496735944
- SKU: 4078
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches, download codes, etc.) may no longer be supported.
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.