Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time is a role-playing video game developed by AlphaDream and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. Released in 2005, it is the second installment in the Mario & Luigi series, following Superstar Saga. The game features a unique time-traveling storyline where Mario and Luigi team up with their baby counterparts to save Princess Peach from an alien invasion by the Shroobs. Players navigate through the Mushroom Kingdom, utilizing the abilities of both the adult and baby brothers to solve puzzles and engage in turn-based battles. The game takes full advantage of the DS's dual screens, with battles spanning both displays for an immersive experience.
Features:
-Dual-Screen Battles: Engage in turn-based combat that utilizes both the top and bottom screens of the Nintendo DS.
-Time Travel Mechanic: Switch between the present and past to solve puzzles and progress through the game.
-Baby Brothers: Control both adult and baby versions of Mario and Luigi, each with unique abilities.
-Humorous Storyline: Experience a lighthearted narrative filled with humor and quirky characters.
-RPG Elements: Level up characters, acquire new abilities, and collect items to enhance gameplay.