![]() ![]() Characters in Mario RPGs have often been treated like Final Fantasy characters, in that they were solely contained to their single game. Only breakout character Fawful from the Mario & Luigi series made repeat appearances. Over the history of Mario's RPGs, very rarely have original characters ever returned for an encore outing. "That means that if we aren’t using Mario characters for bosses, we need to create original characters with designs that don’t involve the Mario universe at all as we’ve done with Olly and the stationary bosses." "Since Paper Mario: Sticker Star, it’s no longer possible to modify Mario characters or to create original characters that touch on the Mario universe," Tanabe told Video Games Chronicle. Back in July, Paper Mario: The Origami King Producer Kensuke Tanabe indicated that the publisher required original characters for its RPGs. Another factor involves Nintendo's general philosophy in regards to RPG games. A big part of this is because Square still technically holds the rights to the character. Outside of some cameos, Super Mario RPG is Geno's only appearance. ![]() This is a credit to composer Yoko Shimomura's soundtrack, which covers the full range of emotions and ends with a spirited crescendo. Mario and his party express sadness that this friend that's been at their side for so long had left them, only leaving behind the lifeless husk of a wooden doll, before Geno's celestial form paves the way for the game's happy ending. His departure after defeating Smithy once and for all proves to be one of the game's most emotional moments. Geno is in Super Mario RPG to serve its greatest purpose and once that purpose is fulfilled at the end of the game, he has no more reason to be in Mario's world. It stands to reason that his power level should indicate such. Geno's abilities make him one of the most powerful characters in the game and add to his overall cool factor. Then there's Geno Whirl, which is the only attack in the game that can hit lesser enemies for 9,999 damage when a button press is timed just right. Geno Blast and Geno Flash can hit entire waves of enemies for heavy damage. His Geno Boost can buff an ally's attack and defense. It's also an adventure that he's ill-prepared for without Geno.īeyond providing valuable exposition, Geno is an invaluable resource in battle. However, the side effect of Smithy breaking the Star Road and turning Mario's world into one without wishes made his journey all the more critical. Finding Toadstool and trying to confront this powerful enemy stationed in Bowser's Castle would have been enough story to carry most other games. Princess Toadstool was missing, Bowser's Castle had been taken over, the Mushroom Kingdom was facing a hostile invasion, and Mario was facing a challenge unlike anything he had ever seen. ![]() Prior to meeting Geno, there were already some critical storylines playing out. He's a mighty warrior, he's a celestial link to Mario's world, and he also gives the greater Super Mario RPG story its highest stakes. When seen through that prism, Geno fills many roles. Geno's function, essentially, is to save a world that's now without wishes. Geno has come to the terrestrial world to recover them and help rebuild the Star Road because its main function is to process and fulfill wishes. In crashing through the skies, Smithy shattered the Star Road into seven star-shaped pieces, scattering them throughout the world. ![]() His actual name is ♥♪!?, but he took on the doll's name to make pronunciation simpler for lowlier beings. Who is Geno? He is a spirit descended from the cosmos who chooses to bring life to a wooden doll. One of those original creations managed to stand heads and tails above the rest to the point that they're still revered to this day. While Mario, Bowser, and Toadstool were the game's most recognizable characters, one thing that Super Mario RPG is remembered for is its original creations. A major element of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars involved taking established characters from the Mario series and putting them in an all-new setting. ![]()
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