Mario titles continue to generate massive hype even now when AAA games dominate the industry. While big-budget games have a lot to offer, beating the popularity of the Italian plumber isn’t something easy. The nostalgia factor works wonders for fans of the franchise and the upcoming Super Mario RPG Remake proved that once again. A week away from its public release, the game is already on the highest-ordered list at the Switch US eShop.
Nintendo has revealed massive plans for its fans in the US. As the next Mario game arrives, Nintendo can once again review its decision to open up new parks in the country by analyzing the community response.
Super Mario RPG breaking charts already
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The Super Mario RPG Remake is the reiteration of the original 1996 Super Mario RPG. The game marks a significant shift from traditional Mario games by introducing RPG elements in a 2D platformer setting. According to the latest statistics, the Remake is already in the third spot on the Nintendo US eShop list, behind only Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Suika Game.
Super Mario RPG Remake is currently #3 on the Switch US eShop.
Only Mario can take down Mario. pic.twitter.com/9Z62nAAvPg
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) November 11, 2023
Pre-ordering the upcoming Mario title will come with several perks for those who want something more than just the game. A Geno Keychain and an acrylic character standee will come as pre-order bonuses and die-hard fans will surely want to get their hands on these items to commemorate the game’s imminent release.
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The game will be released as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. Fans who want to jump into the action before others can pre-order Super Mario RPG Remake on the Nintendo Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Super Mario RPG Remake was announced at Nintendo Direct back in June with a plethora of other Mario titles. However, the RPG title caught the attention of the community the most, and fans couldn’t wait for the game to drop. Now that it’s a week away, Mario fans are looking to be running out of patience.
Fans affirm Mario’s status yet again
Since the community learned about the current position of Super Mario RPG on the Nintendo eShop, they’ve taken to social media to proclaim the superiority of Mario once again. The upcoming game’s success is making Cameron believe that Nintendo will decide to go back to the Mario & Luigi series.
I’m really hoping the success of this makes Nintendo at least consider revisiting the Mario & Luigi series 🤷🏼♂️
— Cameron Baker (@ConantheBaker) November 11, 2023
John seems pretty stoked to see that Mario continues to dominate even in modern industry conditions.
Mario keeps winning! pic.twitter.com/w5On3SbL6Y
— John Sansbury (@jenjen1936) November 11, 2023
McNeil had to resort to a popular meme to aptly elaborate on the Nintendo eShop’s current list and how the incoming Mario game is looking to snatch the top spot from Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
— McNeil (@PeanutMan91) November 12, 2023
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This fan’s eyes stuck to another game (another Mario one, duh) that seems to have taken him by surprise. Mario Kart 8 was released in May and still is giving tough competition to its peers.
Mario Kart 8 still in top 4 is even more suprising
— LimitedGif (@LimitedGif) November 11, 2023
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Will you be pre-ordering Super Mario RPG? Tell us what makes you excited about the game in the comments below.
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