Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time

Be prepared to explore the endless Mushroom Kingdom in this latest game of Mario! Join the plumber and his brother in the game, Mario and Luigi: Partners In Time! 

This game is a part of the Mario Franchise, which is a sequel to the SuperStar Saga. But this version of the game is based on the Times Travelling theme. There are tons of puzzle-solving elements in the game that feature the present as well as past Mario. Do you think you can rescue princess Peach with all this time-traveling around you? There is only one way we can find out, so all the best to you! 

⏳ A Journey Across Two Eras

The story begins when Princess Peach tests a new time machine called the Time Holes. After traveling into the past, she fails to return. Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach soon discover that an alien species known as the Shroobs has invaded the Mushroom Kingdom in the past.

To stop the invasion, Mario and Luigi travel through time and join forces with their younger selves, Baby Mario and Baby Luigi.

⭐ Key Things You'll Encounter

• Time-travel storyline
• Four playable heroes
• Turn-based battles
• Puzzle-solving sections
• Nintendo DS dual-screen gameplay
• Bros. Items instead of Bros. Attacks
• Multiple locations from the Mushroom Kingdom's past
• Boss battles against the Shroobs

👨‍👦 Four Heroes, Four Buttons

One of the game's most recognizable mechanics is its control system.

Each character is assigned a separate button:

• Mario
• Luigi
• Baby Mario
• Baby Luigi

Outside of battle, you use these controls to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. During combat, each character can attack, dodge, and perform special actions independently.

At first, the system may seem unusual. After a short time, it becomes one of the most rewarding parts of the experience.

👾 Meet the Shroobs

The primary antagonists are the Shroobs, an alien race that invades the Mushroom Kingdom's past.

Unlike many enemies in Mario games, the Shroobs play a central role throughout the entire story. Their technology, armies, and leaders create many of the conflicts you encounter during the adventure.

The game has a darker tone than several other Mario titles because of this invasion storyline.

⚔️ Battles Require Timing

Combat follows a turn-based RPG format, but timing remains important.

You can:

• Jump on enemies
• Use hammers
• Dodge incoming attacks
• Perform Bros. Item combinations
• Counter enemy actions

Paying attention to attack patterns often matters more than simply leveling up.

🎮 How to Play

Nintendo DS Controls

EmulatorJS Controls

Mobile Controls

• Use the on-screen D-Pad to move.
• Tap the assigned action buttons for each brother.
• Use Start and Select through the emulator interface.
• During battles, watch enemy movements carefully before pressing buttons.