Should You Play the Prequels First?

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the 6th installment in the Mario & Luigi series, and can be enjoyed even without playing the prequels first. Learn which Mario & Luigi game to start with, and Brothership's difference to other entries in the series here!

Should You Play Mario & Luigi Prequels First?

Brothership Can be Enjoyed Without Playing the Prequels

If Brothership is your first introduction to the Mario & Luigi series, fret not as this game can be enjoyed even without playing its prequels! Each mainline game has its own self-contained story that does not branch out into the other entries, so you can immerse yourself in this new adventure with a fresh perspective.

Start With Any Mario & Luigi Game

You can pick up any Mario & Luigi game and play them in no particular order, depending on what piques your interest. All games within the series feature the same Action-RPG elements with a few key differences in core gameplay mechanics, and a variety of humorous stories.

If you are looking for a place to start, you can try out the series' first game: Superstar Saga available on the Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack Membership!

Combat Remains the Same in All Games

Combat in Mario & Luigi games have always been turn-based with incorporated QTE (Quick Time Event) actions to perform Jumps, Dodges, and Counter-Attacks. Brothership builds on this combat system with the addition of Battle Plugs, which provide supplementary attack damage to Mario and Luigi during their battles.

Brothership is a New Adventure

Continuing with the series' wacky adventures, Mario and Luigi are transported to Concordia, a world that was home to one mega-continent that has mysteriously fractured. Equipped with hammers and a stronger-than-ever sense of brotherhood, the two embark on Shipshape Island, aiming to reunite all the scattered islands and restore Concordia to its former glory!

Discover and Piece Islands Together

Brothership's core gameplay revolves around exploring the vast ocean, discovering islands, and connecting them all to Shipshape Island. Each island comes with different challenges that the brothers have to overcome in order to form an Island Link and rebuild Concordia.

New Adorable Allies...

Every island you explore will be home to a variety of friendly faces, but the series' main supporting characters are Connie the socket-and-plug-themed Wattanist, and Snoutlet, a quirky character who insists they're absolutely not a pig!

...And Unforgettable Foes

Looking to foil the brothers' plans and prevent you from relinking Concordia is the scheming Zokket, whose electric presence is enough to leave you in a shock! But another sinister, spiky-shelled menace looms on the horizon…

Mario & Luigi: Brothership Related Guides

News and Game Info

All News Articles and Game Info