Summary
WhileSuper Mario RPGincludes many of the characters that fans of the franchise have come to expect, it also introduces a large roster of new characters to the cast. As players explore the world, they will encounter all sorts of these uniqueSuper Mario RPG-exclusive characters. Some will aid them, others will fight them, but all of them will lend their unique charm to the experience. And perhaps one of the best new additions to the roster comes in the form of the many inhabitants of Yo’ster Island.
Yo’ster Island serves as the homeplace ofthe Yoshis inSuper Mario RPG. This island lets players engage in various activities, including Yoshi racing and cookie eating. One such activity will put Yoshi’s bitter rival Boshi front-and-center in a high-stakes race that may decide the fate of the island itself. Even though this sequence is relatively brief and easily beaten, some players may fall in love with this new blue dinosaur. He may not appear in any otherMariogame, yet his appearance may leave a lasting impression, and fans may even draw some parallels to Mario’s own rival, Wario.
Super Mario RPG’s Boshi Feels Exactly Like Yoshi’s Wario
Boshi is a Great Addition to the Mushroom Kingdom Cast
Players will meet Boshi when they arrive at Yo’ster Island inSuper Mario RPG. He is a blue dinosaur that wears a spiked collar, spiked anklets, and a nice pair of sunglasses. He is also the only known Yoshi not to wear any kind of shoes, which really helps give him a unique look. By the time players encounter him inSuper Mario RPG, he has crowned himselfthe leader of the Yoshis, and it is up to Yoshi to bring him down.
Because Boshi won a Mushroom Derby race, he became leader of the island, and he canceled any future races so that he could be the last champion. So,Yoshi seeks the help of Marioto dethrone him so that Yo’ster Island can return to normal. To do that, Mario must challenge him to a race using cookies as an incentive. Once he is able to win the race, Boshi loses his title, and he agrees to follow the rules of the competition going forward. While it may not be the most interesting tale thatSuper Mario RPGhas to offer, the character alone makes it worth the playthrough.
Wario Seems to Have Paved the Way for Boshi
There really is not much more to Boshi, nor has he appeared in any otherMariogame since. However, he can still leave a lasting impression. Some players may actually see someparallels between Boshi and Wario. Both characters were created as bitter rivals to franchise mainstays, both look like their rivals, and neither of them are the nicest. Additionally, their names are just their rival’s name with new spelling. Even though Wario may have had a lot more success than Boshi, they are built around the same exact concept.
Since Wario was introduced in1992’sSuper Mario Land 2, he seemingly paved the way for Boshi’s introduction inSuper Mario RPG. While it may be hard to prove that, they are too similar for it to simply be a coincidence. Not only do they seem to be cut from the same mold, but their original evil plans are also eerily similar. Both characters took over the homeland of their rivals which forced Mario to act. And while Wario may have used a bit more magic to accomplish his goal, they were both after the same thing.
Super Mario RPG’s Boshi just feels like Yoshi’s version of Wario, which makes for a very fun character. Sadly, this is really the only game that he gets to shine in. But hopefully, with the resurgence in popularity, Boshi will get to make his way to other titles, and maybe even get his ownWarioWarealong the way.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Set out on a classic Mario adventure: Enter—or revisit—a world of whimsy with Mario on a quest to repair Star Road and defeat the troublemaking Smithy Gang. Team up with a party of unlikely allies, like the monstrous Bowser and a mysterious doll named Geno, in a story-rich RPG packed with laughs and quirky characters.A strange party unites to save Star Road: Meet the team of oddballs setting out to thwart the troublesome Smithy Gang and protect everyone’s wishes. Even Bowser is lending a claw!Take it easy with Breezy Difficulty Mode: Players new to RPGs or who want a story-focused experience can use the new Breezy difficulty, which makes battles easier and leveling up faster. You can set the difficulty at any time if you change your mind.Adventure, battle, and traverse across a colorful world: Jump towards your next goal and continue the story. Run into monsters to enter turn-based battles with your party of three. Master the new Chain and Triple Moves system to claim victory.A delightfully reimagined world: Enjoy familiar sights with colorfully enhanced graphics and spiffy upgrades.
