Editing Super Mario RPG (section)

== Reception ==
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|Allgame = 5/5<ref name="allgame">{{cite web|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=2629&tab=review|title=Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - Review - allgame|first=Skyler|last=Miller|publisher=[[AllGame]]|access-date=April 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211001031/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=2629&tab=review|archive-date=December 11, 2014}}</ref>
|EuroG = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Whitehead|first=Dan|date=August 26, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225183137/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/virtual-console-roundup_0_4_0|archive-date=February 25, 2010|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/virtual-console-roundup_0_4_0|title=Virtual Console Roundup Review|work=[[Eurogamer]]|access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
|Fam = 32/40<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3497|title=スーパーマリオRPG [スーパーファミコン] / ファミ通.com|magazine=[[Famitsu]]|access-date=June 1, 2019|archive-date=August 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820230715/http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3497|url-status=live}}</ref>
|GI = 9.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Legacy Review Archives |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/legacyreviews |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |access-date=3 October 2021 |archive-date=April 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415212407/https://www.gameinformer.com/legacyreviews |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|GP = 91%<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Baggatta|first1=Patrick|author2=Chris|date=May 1996|url=https://archive.org/details/Game_Players_Issue_84_May_1996/page/n57/mode/2up|title=Super Mario RPG|magazine=[[Game Players]]|issue=84|pages=56–57|access-date=August 30, 2021}}</ref>
|IGN = 9.5/10<ref name="ignthomas"/>
|NLife = 10/10<ref name="nintendolifereview">{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/snes/super_mario_rpg_legend_of_the_seven_stars|title=Mario RPG Review|date=August 22, 2008|access-date=May 22, 2010|archive-date=July 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710095114/http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/snes/super_mario_rpg_legend_of_the_seven_stars|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|USG = 4.5/5<ref>{{cite web|last=Oxford|first=Nadia|date=January 23, 2019|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/super-nes-classic-reviews-game-by-game-19-super-mario-rpg-legend-of-the-seven-stars|title=Super NES Retro Review: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|work=[[USgamer]]|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=November 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130172157/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/super-nes-classic-reviews-game-by-game-19-super-mario-rpg-legend-of-the-seven-stars|url-status=live}}</ref>
|VGS = 85%<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=14946|title=Super Mario RPG|language=de|magazine=[[:Video Games|Video Games]]|pages=98–99|date=July 1996|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=January 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115131438/https://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=14946|url-status=live}}</ref>
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''Super Mario RPG'' received positive reviews. Though its battle system and characters were criticized by a few critics, it garnered praise for its graphics and for humor in particular. ''[[Nintendo Power]]''{{'}}s review commented that the "excellent" 3D graphics helped the game appeal to a much wider audience than most traditional RPGs. In March 1997, ''Nintendo Power'' nominated the game for several awards, including "Best Graphics", in a player's choice contest,<ref>{{cite magazine|first1=Dan|last1=Owsen|first2=Scott|last2=Pelland|date=March 1997|title=1996 Nintendo Power Award Nominations|pages=76, 77, 79–82|magazine=Nintendo Power|issue=94}}</ref> though ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' won "Best Graphics".<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Scott|last=Pelland|date=May 1997|magazine=Nintendo Power|title=1996 Nintendo Power Awards Winners|pages=88, 89, 92, 93|issue=96}}</ref> ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' praised the graphics, stating that they are "the best seen on the Super NES".<ref name="EGM review">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,2053,1494672,00.asp |access-date=April 24, 2015 |title=Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (EGM 82) |last1=Baran |first1=Andrew |last2=Lefebvre |first2=Mark |last3=Desmond |first3=Mike |author4=Sushi X |date=July 1, 1996 |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040514043241/http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0%2C2053%2C1494672%2C00.asp |archive-date=May 14, 2004 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Scary Larry of ''[[GamePro]]'' gave the game a perfect 5/5 in all four categories (graphics, sound, control, and fun factor), and praised the rendered enemies, cinematics, and spell animations.<ref name="GPro92">{{cite magazine|title=Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|magazine=[[GamePro]] |issue=92 |publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|date=May 1996|pages=84–85}}</ref>

''1UP.com'' stated that the graphic element is "strong enough to resemble a ''Mario'' title but still retains the role-playing theme at the same time",<ref name="1upreview" /> and ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' commented that the visuals are "typical of Nintendo, using clean and colorful graphics along with nice animation".<ref name="EGM review" /> ''RPGamer'' editor Derek Cavin called the backgrounds "beautiful" and stated that they "perfectly bring the Mushroom Kingdom and surrounding areas into 3D".<ref name="rpgamerreview">{{cite web| first=Derek | last=Cavin|date=March 13, 2004|title=Mario Gets HP|work=RPGamer|url=http://www.rpgamer.com/games/mario/smrpg/reviews/smrpgstrev2.html|access-date=February 21, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930014910/http://www.rpgamer.com/games/mario/smrpg/reviews/smrpgstrev2.html|archive-date=September 30, 2007|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Skyler Miller from ''[[Allgame]]'' stated that the graphics are "absolutely outstanding, with colorful, 3D rendered visuals that once seemed impossible on the Super NES. This is definitely the high watermark for 3D graphics on any 16-bit system". The editor also called the music "quite extraordinary" and that the songs "match the mood of the surrounding environment".<ref name="allgame" /> In the Virtual Console re-release, ''IGN''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Lucas Thomas's review of ''Super Mario RPG'' stated that the game's experience "completes itself with a compelling story, a humorous attitude and a variety of interspersed mini-games that break up the adventuring action". The publication also stated that the soundtrack is "spectacular and a joy to listen to" and the graphics "took full advantage of the system's 16-bit technology and looks great".<ref name="ignthomas" />

Cavin said that most of the battle system mechanics "aren't very original" and also criticized the "lack of a unified storyline".<ref name="rpgamerreview"/> In contrast, a reviewer for ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' found that the battle system refreshingly differed from tradition, and was pleased that "the elements that stand out from the traditional formula are those that make this a recognizable ''Mario'' game." He wrote that the gameplay was complex enough to challenge even veteran RPG gamers, yet simple enough to not alienate newcomers to the genre.<ref name="NGen18">{{cite magazine|title=Plumbing Depth |magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=18 |publisher=[[Imagine Media]] |date=June 1996|page=126}}</ref> Scary Larry similarly said the game "should please diehard RPG fans as well as novice players", as it is genuinely tough and offers considerable replay value in the form of sidequests and bonus features such as Toadofsky's music levels. He also found Squaresoft's signature humor and puzzle-solving to be as exceptional as usual.<ref name="GPro92"/> Miller commented that after engaging in many battles, "the battle music becomes monotonous" and that after the game is beaten, "There aren't any surprises to be discovered the second time around".<ref name="allgame"/> While ''1UP.com'' wrote that the characters were "too childish for older gamers",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/super-mario-rpg-legend-stars_2|title=Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Reviews|website=[[1UP.com]]|date=May 9, 2004|access-date=August 7, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020015848/http://www.1up.com/reviews/super-mario-rpg-legend-stars_2|archive-date=October 20, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ''Next Generation'' said the game is "held together by the strength of its characters and well-developed world".<ref name="NGen18"/>

In 2009, ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' ranked the game 34th on a list of greatest Nintendo games.<ref>{{cite web | author=East, Tom | date=February 24, 2009 | title=100 Best Nintendo Games: Part 4 | url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=7276 | work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] | publisher=[[Future plc]] | access-date=September 9, 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226213643/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=7276 | archive-date=February 26, 2009 | url-status=dead }}</ref> ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' editors named ''Super Mario RPG'' a runner-up for both Super NES Game of the Year (behind ''[[Tetris Attack]]'') and Role-Playing Game of the Year (behind ''[[Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain]]'').<ref>{{cite magazine |title=The Best of '96|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=92|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=March 1997|pages=86, 88}}</ref> In 2018, [[Complex Networks|Complex]] ranked the game 8th on their "The Best Super Nintendo Games of All Time."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Knight|first=Rich|date=April 30, 2018|title=The Best Super Nintendo Games of All Time|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/the-100-best-super-nintendo-games/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=Complex|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109005057/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/the-100-best-super-nintendo-games/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023, ''Time Extension'' included the game on their "Best JRPGs of All Time" list.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bell |first1=Lowell |title=Best JRPGs Of All Time |url=https://www.timeextension.com/guides/best-jrpgs-of-all-time |website=Time Extension |publisher=Hookshot Media |access-date=25 February 2023 |date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=September 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921031638/https://www.timeextension.com/guides/best-jrpgs-of-all-time |url-status=live }}</ref>